SUMC Announcements

UMCOR, our worldwide relief agency, is ready to respond as needed and is able to have a day-to-day presence throughout the world due to the funds provided through the One Great Hour of Sharing. When we respond to an appeal such as Tsunami Relief for Japan, 100% of the money donated goes directly to that effort. This is only possible because the people of the United Methodist Church have already covered the day-to-day costs of operating UMCOR. Your generous response on April 3rd will help ensure that UMCOR is able to continue making a difference around the world. A special envelope will be in the bulletin on April 3rd or you may mark your donation “One Great Hour” and include with your regular offering.

UMCOR is working with its partners in Japan to aid the victims of the earthquake and tsunami. Please mark your donation “Japan” and include with your regular offering.

Bugs love moisture and dirt! Natural disasters provide a terrific environment for bugs – not so good for the affected people. To help prevent bug bites and the sometimes severe reactions from them, UMCOR cleaning kits include insect repellant. 25 insect repellants (6-9 oz. each) are needed to complete the cleaning kits. You may place your donations in the bucket in the back of the sanctuary. Please mark any monetary donations “Cleaning Kits” and include with your regular offering.

Collection of new underwear and socks for the children of Bethany House Academy continues through Easter. Don’t forget the tweens and teens as you select those Easter Undies!

Support the 2011 Honduras Mission Team as the team returns to San Jose in June. Anyone can play Bunko! You may even win a prize or two – if you can go BUNKO as you roll the dice. Refreshments will be served throughout the evening and there will be raffle items, as well. $15/advanced reservation or $20/person at the door. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the fun begins at 7:00 pm. See Martha Boward or any member of the Honduras Mission team to make your reservations.

April 28th is the Fourth Sunday collection. For April, suggested items are toilet paper and protein items (peanut butter, canned tuna, canned chicken, beef stew, etc.). Look for the grocery cart on April 28th or place your donations in the cart in the hallway outside of the Simpson Room.

Please join us on Monday, March 28 at 7pm in the church parlor for typical Afghani desserts and discussion of our latest book “Kabul Beauty School". As always, wear comfy clothes and come even if you’ve not read the book!

Our next book is “Sarah’s Key", and we’ll be discussing that beautifully written and moving book on Wednesday, April 27th.

The Red Bird Mission Team is hosting a pasta dinner on Saturday, March 26 in the Simpson Room. The dinner will be held between 5 – 7 p.m. Takeouts will be available. Pasta with meatballs, salad, garlic breadsticks, and brownies are all on the menu. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 3 – 10. Younger children eat for free. Proceeds will go toward the Red Bird Mission Team’s trip to the Red Bird Mission in the heart of Appalachia this August. Please consider joining us.

Thanks for your support!
Your SUMC Red Bird Mission Team
(Kris Swaney, Pam Smith, Pat Grossarth, Pam Hess, Laura Hess, Sydney Lane and Rachel Boward)

The class of 2011 will be honored in one of our June morning worship services. The library committee is currently in search of any graduates in this year‘s class. We have lost contact with many of our former Sunday School students and church families.

If we missed your graduate, please let the library committee or the church office know as soon as possible.

Sunday, June 5, 2011. 12:45 to 1:15 setup/1:30 break bread
This picnic brings our church together with our friends from the St. Matthews AME Zion church. Hotdogs, hamburgers, drinks and paper products will be provided. Please bring your favorite side dish to share. In addition to the fellowship, friendship and food there will be games for the kids and adults. Be sure to pack water shoes, towels and maybe a change of clothes for some exploring in the nearby creek!! Please come join us – there will be a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the back of the church.