WUMC Weekly Update: April 19, 2010

Teacher Appreciation Sunday is this Sunday, April 25. We will honor those dedicated teachers who generously donate their time, talents, and enthusiasm to lead one of the many educational programs we offer to children, youth, and adults at WUMC. Each week, they open the door to faith development through the experiences they plan and the relationships they nurture within our faith community. Take time to thank a teacher you know for serving in this important ministry and join us for special refreshments during the fellowship hour between services on the 25.

Refugee Family Co-Sponsorship Panel
You are invited and encouraged to attend our panel presentation this Thursday, April 22, at 7:00 pm, in the Chapel to help prepare our congregational support for our next Iraqi refugee family, expected to arrive in May or June. Walid, part of last year's refugee family, and a representative from CRIS (Community Refugee Immigration Services, will be part of our panel. Read more about CRIS at www.cris-ohio.com. Please take the time to learn more about this important, life-changing, hands-on mission of our church. Join us on Thursday!

750 New Washcloths Requested!
Bring new washcloths to church this Sunday, April 25 to fill health kits for Columbus area food pantries. Thanks for your generous donations!

For the Mother's Day Basket Auction fundraiser, the Children's Ministry team requests donations of whole baskets or items to be placed in baskets. Please bring donations to the church by this Thursday, April 22. Questions? Contact Heather Rodwell, at harodwell@gmail.com.

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New! New! WUMC Singles Group: All singles, age 40 & above are invited to an organizational meeting of a new social & fellowship group on Wednesday, April 21, at 7:00 pm, in the Browning Lounge.
Our April Bags of Blessings donations will benefit the United Methodist Children's Home. Please return your bag with donations this Sunday, April 25. Thanks for your generous donations!
Volunteers are needed after the Emerge Service (noon) this Sunday, April 25 to help sort this month's Bags of Blessings donations. No need to call anyone -- just show up!
The Emerge team is in need of a couple of volunteers to help run the visual projection system during the service - Song lyrics, Scripture readings, and announcements are projected during the service. Some knowledge of computers and multimedia presentations (we use Media Shout) is helpful. Please contact Tom Strous, at tstrous@insight.rr.com, for more information.
Cookies and helpers are needed on Tuesday, May 4, 7:30 am-6:30 pm to welcome our neighbors on Election Day. If you can greet voters for an hour that day, please contact Jeanne Line at 885- 3111. Bring cookies (homemade or store-bought) to the church any time prior to May 4. Thanks!
On May 2, at 12:00 noon, after the Emerge Service, we will meet with WUMC families who have members with special needs to talk about how we can better provide for you. Please join us!
New! Pentecost Geraniums! This year, we are adding the gift of red geranium plants to be placed on the altar on Pentecost Sunday. Orders may be placed on April 18, April 25 and May 2.
To join the WUMC CoRec Softball Team, contact Tom Baldwin, as soon as possible, at baldwinti@hotmail.com or 614-570-8199. The season starts on May 2.
Help Worthington seniors with household chores, gardening and spring cleaning on Leadership Worthington Service Day, Saturday, May 1, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, at Kilbourne Middle School. All tools and supplies are provided. Contact ExecDir@LeadershipWorthington.org with questions.
Keep us in the loop! Please contact mary@worthingtonumc.org for any pastoral concerns.
If you have prayer concerns and would like it to be added to the prayer chain, please contact Martha Sprout.
Worship with us, Sundays at 9:00 am & 11:00 am! Read a Daily Devotional.
Find us at 600 High Street, Worthington, OH, 43085? Visit our directions page for more information.

This Week's Committee Meetings and Happenings:

Today, the Rebekah Circle meets at 6:30 pm, at Caffé Daniella (please note updated location!).
On Tuesday, April 20, Children's Ministry Team meets at 6:30, and Endowment Subcommittee meets at 7:00 pm.
On Wednesday, April 21, Fine Arts Committee meets at 11:30 am, the new WUMC Singles Group Organizational Meeting is at 7:00 pm, and Naomi Circle meets at 7:00 pm at Marilyn Wolfe's home.
On Thursday, April 22, the CRIS Refugee Family Sponsorship Presentation is at 7:00 pm.
On Saturday, April 24, the District UMW "Can Do" Event is from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. The Dillman/Denbow Wedding is at 5:30 pm.

Parish Concerns:

William (Bob) Oden passed away on April 14 and the funeral was on April 17. He was 100 years old. Please keep the Oden family in your prayers.
Kris & Milly Kristoffersen's twin great-grandsons, Bradley and Bennett Wright, were born on April 15. Their parents are Greg & Christy Wright. Congratulations!
Martha Sprout's great-granddaughter, Naomi Lien Chow, was born on April 16. Her parents are Jess & David Chow, of Seattle, Washington. Congratulations!

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