Week of March 30th
This Week’s Schedule:
Today……………………….6:00 p.m. MYF
Monday…………………..7:30 p.m. NA Meeting
Tuesday………………….7:00 p.m. LIFE Class Meeting
…………………………………..7:00 p.m. Al-Anon Meeting
Wednesday……………10:00 a.m. Midweek Bible Study
…………………………………..7:00 p.m. Confirmation Class
…………………………………..7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Thursday…………………2:00 – 7:00 Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday………………………10:00 a.m. Knit & Crochet Ministry
Nursery: An unstaffed nursery is available for any parents that want to stay with their child(ren) there.
Please Pick Up a copy of the church’s April newsletter if you would like one. Calendar pages are also available.
Easter Buckets: If you took a bucket, fill it with books, candy, stuffed animals, or small toys, wrap it in a cellophane bag, and bring it back to church NEXT SUNDAY, April 6th. They will be delivered to Kids Alley in time for their Easter Rally, and will be greatly appreciated by the kids who receive them!
Easter Egg Hunt: All children are invited to bring their Easter basket and collect eggs at our annual Easter Egg Hunt. It will be held on Saturday, April 12th, starting PROMPTLY at 10:00 a.m. behind the Hall. We are collecting small wrapped candy, small children’s prizes, and cash to help with this; bring any donations to church NEXT SUNDAY! See Jennifer Fox if you have questions.
Family Promise: It’s our turn this week to provide meals for families in transition. We have FOUR families this month and there are still a few slots open. Sign-ups are online through Sign-up Genius. If you would like to be included, please contact Karen Luttenberger at 609-617-4546 for details.
LIFE Class: All women are welcome to join this group, which will meet THIS Tuesday, April 1st, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hall for a time of Bible study, business, and refreshments.
The Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive this Thursday, April 3rd, in our Fellowship Hall. There are still lots of slots available. If you are interested in helping recruit donors, please contact Karen Luttenberger at 609-617-4546. If you are donating blood, the Red Cross now requires that you make an appointment. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or see www.redcrossblood.org.
MANY Thanks:
~~ again to those who helped with the Chicken Pot Pie Dinner. We made about $7,500 and appreciated EVERYONE who contributed to its success.
~~ to those who provided food and packed lunches for Kids Alley. They were delivered yesterday and were much appreciated!
The Pastor and Mildred will be away soon. George Leonard will bring the message next Sunday and Stephanie Owens will play the piano. For clergy emergencies, you may call Rev. Dan Souy (Swedesboro UMC) at 856-467-0127.
Good Friday Speakers: See the pastor if you would be willing to share a brief reflection on one of the seven last words of Christ for the Good Friday Service on April 18th; it starts at noon.
Do You Want to Join this Church? Membership Sunday will be May 18th, with two Membership Classes held before that (April 27th and May 4th). Classes are held Sunday after church and lunch will be served to those who come. See the pastor if you would like to join the church.
ShopRite Cards: These work just like cash, and we earn 5% on every dollar. Buy them here and help raise funds for the church! See Jen Souders, Sue Hitchner or Karen Luttenberger (609-617-4546). We would love to have more of you involved in this program; it’s an easy way to raise money for the church!
Upgrade? Lots of plastic containers of all shapes and sizes have been lift in the Hall during the past few months. Please take anything you can use!! They are in the Coffee Room.
