• Sunday is MOTHER’S DAY!
• Adult Bible Study –Sunday at 9:00 am in the Adult Classroom
• Choir Practice – Sunday at 9:15 am
• Shiloh’s Prayers – Tuesday at 11:00 am
• Care Givers- Tuesday at 1:30 pm
• Messy Church and Children’s Sunday School go Bowling- Tuesday at 5:30 pm
• Book Review – Tuesday at 6:00 pm
• Writer’s Group – Wednesday at 9:30 am
• Worship Design Team – Thursday at 6:30 pm
• Lay Servant Training (On-Line) –Saturday at 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Free Store –Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm 
• Worship –Next Sunday at 8:00 am and 10:15 pm
• Noisy Offering is next Sunday!
• Shiloh 101– Will be held Sunday, May 19 at 11:30 am

 
WILL YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? SERMON SERIES– Sunday we will continue a time of learning about our neighbors, how to be a good neighbor and how Christ calls us to this.  We hope you will join us for this sermon series of walking with the disciples as they learn to neighbor and call people to be neighbors in return.  “Every human being has value.  This is the basis of all healthy relationships.  Through living each day as it is given to me, I’ve learned that. It cannot be “taught” but it can be “caught” from those who live their lives right along with us.  What a privilege to be able to look for the good in our              neighbor!”– Fred Rogers 
 
MESSY CHURCH AND CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTING– Come join us Tuesday, May 14^that 5:30 pmas we gather for a special family bowling and pizza night at Sunset Lanes.  Please contact the office to register.
 
BOOK REVIEW– The next book review will be the “The Alice Network”by Alice Quinn. This historical novel of the real-life Alice Network is a story that is set in the time frame of both World Wars. Everyone is invited.  Please join us on Tuesday, May 14^that 6:00 pm.
 
SHILOH 101– will be held May 19 at 11:30 am.  It is an exploration of our church and our faith meant for everyone. Come join Pastor Tyler for coffee and conversation!   
 
FAITH & FILM–Faith & Film will be Queen of Katwe.Living in the slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle for 10-year old Phiona and her family.  Her world changes one day when she meets Robert Katende, a missionary who teaches children how to play chess.  This film is based on a true story.  Please join us May 19 at 5:30 pm for this inspirational feel good movie. Ask a friend or two and bring a snack if you want to. 

MEMORIAL WEEKEND WORSHIP–On Sunday, May 26there will be only one service at 9:00 am.  This is a chance for both services to worship together and to get to know the people who go to a different service then you do.
 
“TO MARS AND BEYOND” VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)– Explore where God’s power can take you!! We will be having VBS with First UMC this June.  The dates are Mon-Thur., June 24 -27 from 9:00 am – Noon. Early registration fee (by May 21): $20.00 per child. Late registration fee (after May 21): $25.00 per child.  Scholarships are available if needed.There are 2 registration forms on the stand in the lobby (one for children and the other for volunteers). Transportation will be available from Shiloh UMCto First UMC on the days of VBS.  Please sign up early to reserve your spot.
 
VISITATION MINISTRY– Currently each of the Visitation Ministers at Shiloh visits 13 individuals each month and visits the two hospitals each day for one week. If you are interested in helping in this ministry, please contact Pastor Tyler.
 
COMMUNITY GARDEN 2019– As the snow melts, we are beginning plans to have a Community Garden again the year.  There is a large area used to grow produce for the Free Store and Food Bank.  We also have 18 individual spots available (7 have already been reserved).  Garden spots are $50.00 each.  
 
LAWN MOWING HELPERS NEEDED–Along with gardens comes the grass. There is a sign-up sheet in the lobby on the table marked “Volunteer for Shiloh.”  Please help out this summer by signing up to mow.
 
FREE STORE– We continue to be very busy at the Free Store.  On May 4, 80 families shopped with us, of which 19 were first time shoppers.  Assuming there are at least two people per family (a conservative assumption), 160 people were in our shopping area during 2 ½ hours we were open for shopping (10am to 12:30 pm).  Needless to say many donated items filled a need in our community! An additional bonus for the shoppers is the free hot meal served in the basement.  Without the donated items this 8^thyear of the Free Store would not be happening!  Thank you! Also thank-you to the many volunteers whose loyalty and commitment is so appreciated and so needed. 
 
BEING GOOD STEWARDS OF OUR PLANET– We are trying to recycle all we can.  We also have received a mulching bin for the gardens.  Lately, we have noticed a large amount of plastic water bottles in the recycle bins.  Therefore, upon request, the Trustees have purchased an upgraded water cooler with a bottle filling station.  We will no longer provide bottled water in the refrigerator.  We encourage you to bring your own bottle to fill if you have one. If you don’t have one, we are working on ideas for making the best use of this new resource.  If you know someone who needs a used water fountain, please contact the office.
 

• Sunday is Food Bank Sunday and Native American Sunday!
• Adult Bible Study –Sunday at 9:00 am in the Adult Classroom
• Choir Practice – Sunday at 9:15 am
• Shiloh’s Prayers – Tuesday at 11:00 am
• Bookmobile-Tuesday at 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
• Care Givers- Tuesday at 1:30 pm
• 406 Youth United –Tuesday at 6:30 pm @ The Grand Escape Room
• Aging Well – Healthy Living For Your Brain and Body– Wednesday at 12 noon
• Meetings – Thursday – Finance @ 5:30 pm, SPRC @ 6 pm in Classroom 1,Trustees @ 6:00 pm and Church Council @ 7:00 pm
• Lay Servant Training (On-Line) –Saturday at 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Spring Clean Up – Saturday at 9:00 am – 12 Noon 
• Worship (Mother’s Day) – Next Sunday at 8:00 am and 10:15 pm
• Shiloh 101– Will be held Sunday, May 19 at 11:30 am

 
WILL YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? SERMON SERIES– Sunday we will enter a time of learning about our neighbors, how to be a good neighbor and how Christ calls us to this.  We hope you will join us for this sermon series of walking with the disciples as they learn to neighbor and call people to be neighbors in return.  “Every human being has value.  This is the basis of all healthy relationships.  Through living each day as it is given to me, I’ve learned that. It cannot be “taught” but it can be “caught” from those who live their lives right along with us.  What a privilege to be able to look for the good in our neighbor!”– Fred Rogers 
 
NATIVE AMERICAN SUNDAY–Sunday is Native American Ministries Sunday.  This Church-wide offering supports Native American Outreach within annual conferences, provides seminary scholarships for Native Americans, and strengthens, develops and equips Native American rural, urban and reservation congregations, ministries and communities.
 
406 YOUTH UNITED– 406 United is open to youth in the 6^th– 12^thgrade.  We are starting our summer activities May 7with an adventure at the Grand Escape Room at 6:30 pm.  Space is limited, so contact Pastor Tyler or the office if you are interested in going.
 
AGING WELL–In coordination with the Alzheimer’s Association, Montana Chapter, the May Aging Well presentation is Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body. See and discuss what that looks like from various disciplines – nutrition and diet, sleep, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement. Please join us at Shiloh UMC on Wednesday, May 8 from noon-1:30 pm. A free lunch is provided. RSVP to liz@shilohbillings.churchor 656-0050.
 
SHILOH 101– will be held May 19 at 11:30 am.  It is an exploration of our church and our faith meant for everyone. Come join Pastor Tyler for coffee and conversation!   

SPRING CLEAN-UP– Saturday, May 11 – 9-Noonis the annual Spring Clean-Up day.  It takes a lot of work to keep the grounds of this church looking as great as they do. Trees need to be trimmed, outside windows need to be washed, the mail box needs to be cleaned and painted, and that is just a few starter projects. Donuts and coffee will be available for all workers.
 
MESSY CHURCH AND CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTING– Come join us Tuesday, May 14 at 5:30 pm as we gather for a special family bowling and pizza night at Sunset Lanes.  Please contact the office to register. 
 
BOOK REVIEW– The next book review will be “The Alice Network”by Alice Quinn.  This historical novel of the real-life Alice Network is a story that is set in the time frame of both World Wars. Everyone is invited-please join us on Tuesday,May 14 at 6:00pm.
 
FAITH & FILM– The Faith & Film for May will be Queen of Katwe. Living in the slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle for 10-year old Phiona and her family. Her world changes one day when she meets Robert Katende, a missionary who teaches children how to play chess. This film is based on a true story. Please join us May 19 at 5:30 pmfor this true and inspirational feel good movie.
 
“TO MARS AND BEYOND” VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)– Explore where God’s power can take you!! We will be having VBS with First UMC this June.  The dates are Mon-Thur., June 24 -27 from 9:00 am – Noon. Early registration fee (by May 21): $20.00 per child. Late registration fee (after May 21): $25.00 per child.  Scholarships are available if needed.There are 2 registration forms on the stand in the lobby (one for children and the other for volunteers). Transportation will be available from Shiloh UMC to First UMC on the days of VBS.  Please sign up early to reserve your spot.
 
VISITATION MINISTRY– Currently each of the Visitation Ministers at Shiloh visits 13 individuals each month and visits the two hospitals each day for a week. If you are interested in helping in this ministry, please contact Pastor Tyler.
 
COMMUNITY GARDEN 2019– As the snow melts, we are beginning plans to have a Community Garden again the year.  There is a large area used to grow produce for the Free Store and Food Bank.  We also have 18 individual spots available (7 have already been reserved).  Garden spots are $50.00 each.  
 
LAWN MOWING HELPERS NEEDED–Along with gardens comes the grass. There is a sign-up sheet in the lobby on the table marked “Volunteer for Shiloh.”  Please help out this summer by signing up to mow.
 

WILL YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? SERMON SERIES – Sunday we will enter a time of learning about our neighbors, how to be a good neighbor and how Christ calls us to this.  We hope you will join us for this sermon series of walking with the disciples as they learn to neighbor and call people to be neighbors in return.  “Every human being has value.  This is the basis of all healthy relationships.  Through living each day as it is given to me, I’ve learned that.  It cannot be “taught” but it can be “caught” from those who live their lives right along with us.  What a privilege to be able to look for the good in our neighbor!” – Fred Rogers 

AGING WELL – In coordination with the Alzheimer’s Association, Montana Chapter, the May Aging Well presentation is Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body. See and discuss what that looks like from various disciplines – nutrition and diet, sleep, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement. Please join us at Shiloh UMC on Wednesday, May 8 from noon-1:30 pm. A no-cost lunch is provided. RSVP to liz@shilohbillings.church; Phone 406-656-0050.

NATIVE AMERICAN SUNDAY – Next Sunday is Native American Ministries Sunday.  This Church-wide offering supports Native American Outreach within annual conferences, provides seminary scholarships for Native Americans, and strengthens, develops and equips Native American rural, urban and reservation congregations, ministries and communities.   

FOOD BANK SUNDAY – Food Bank Sunday is the first Sunday of every month.  This month the Food Bank is asking for pasta, mac & cheese and one-can meals, such as chili, ravioli, etc.

406 YOUTH UNITED – 406 United is open to youth in the 6th – 12th grade.  They meet Sundays at 4:00 pm during the school year.  We are starting our summer activities May 7th with an adventure at the Grand Escape Room at 6:30 pm.  Space is limited, so contact Pastor Tyler in the office if you are interested in going.

SPRING CLEAN-UP – Saturday, May 11th is the annual Spring Clean-Up day.  It takes a lot of work to keep the grounds of this church looking as great as they do.  Trees need to be trimmed, outside windows need to be washed, the mail box needs to be cleaned and painted, and that is just a few starter projects. Donuts and coffee will be available for all workers.

MESSY CHURCH AND CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTING – Come join us Tuesday, May14th at 5:30 pm as we gather for a special family bowling and pizza night at Sunset Lanes.  Please contact the office to register. 

“TO MARS AND BEYOND” VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – Explore where God’s power can take you!!  We will be having VBS in partnership with First UMC, at 2800 4th Ave N. this June.  The dates are Mon-Thur., June 24th -27th from 9:00 am – Noon.  Early registration fee (on or before May 21): $20.00 per child. (1CD-ROM/family with VBS music will be given out with pre-registration.) Late registration fee (after May 21): $25.00 per child. (1 CD-ROM/family with VBS music will be given out at beginning of VBS.) Scholarships are available if needed. There are 2 registration forms on the stand in the lobby.  One form to register the children for VBS and the other for volunteers who would like to help with VBS. Transportation is available from Shiloh UMC to First UMC on the days of VBS.

NEW LANYARDS/HOLDERS – If your name tag is on a special lanyard and we could re-use it, we did.  If you would like a new lanyard, please let us know as we have received more. 

DID YOU SAY “COOKIES”! – Now that I have your attention… the church freezers have no cookies!!  When you are baking cookies, please remember our fellowship hour and make an extra dozen, or two, for the church freezers so we will have them for fellowship hour, sandwich making and other unscheduled events the pop up.  Thank you so much!!  

VISITATION MINISTRY – Currently each of the Visitation Ministers at Shiloh visits 13 individuals each month and visits the two hospitals each day for a week. If you are interested in the ministry, please contact Pastor Tyler.

COMMUNITY GARDEN 2019 – As the snow melts, we are beginning plans to have a Community Garden again the year.  There is a large area used to grow produce for the Free Store and Food Bank.  We also have 18 individual spots available (7 of those are already reserved).  Garden spots are $50.00 each.  
 

• Adult Bible Study – Sunday at 9:00 am in the Adult Classroom
• Choir Practice– Sunday at 9:15 am
• 406 Youth United –  Sunday at 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm – Spring Ice Cream party
• Faith and Film – Sunday at 5:30 pm
• Shiloh’s Prayers – Tuesday at 11:00 am
• Lenten Book Study –Tuesday at Noon and 6:30 pm
• Bookmobile– Tuesday at 12:30 pm- 2:00 pm
• Care Givers- Tuesday at 1:30 pm
• Messy Church – Tuesday at 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
• Writer’s Group – Wednesday at 9:30 am
• Maundy Thursday Services-EUMC @ 6:00pm, First @ 7:00pm and Hope @ 7:30
• Good Friday Service  –First UMC at 6:00pm and Grace UMC at 7:00 pm
• Free Store – Saturday at 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
• Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Worship – Next Sunday April 21 is Easter Sunday: Sunrise @ Riverfront Park at 6:30 am.  Regular Worship will be here at 8:00 and 10:15 am each followed by breakfast!

 
FAITH AND FILM – The Faith and Film movie will be Sunday at 5:30 pm.The Hundred Foot Journey is the name of the movie.  This family film is about crossing cultural and relationship divides.  It was produced by Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg and in a great feel-good movie perfect for this spring.   We hope you’ll join us. 
 
THANK YOU – The Diaper Drive ends Sunday and we want to thank everyone who supported our youth and donated to this worthy cause.  As of Thursday, we collected 12 large boxes of diapers and 12 packages of diapers!!  The diapers will be given to several community agencies which will then distribute them to the people who need them.
 
MESSY CHURCH– Come join us Tuesday evening,April 16, from5:30-6:30 pm as we gather for a light meal, story, crafts, prayer, singing, dancing, and so much more.  This is a family friendly time to worship together and get messy.  All ages are welcome!  Please consider providing a light meal and join the fun!  Meal signup sheet is in the lobby. For meal suggestions please see Brenda Longin or Pastor Tyler. A big thank you to those who have provided the meal for these amazing families.  We appreciate you!
 
EASTER ACTIVITIES–Today is Palm Sunday. We begin Holy Week with Holy Thursday(April 18) at Evangelical UMC at 6:00pm, First UMC at 7:00 pm and Hope UMC at 7:30 pm. ThenGood Friday(April 19) at First UMC at 6:00 pm and Grace UMC at 7:00 pm. The Easter Egg Huntis April 20 here at Shiloh UMC from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.  Easter Sunrise Serviceis at Riverfront Park (Shelter 2) at 6:30 am.  Easter Worshipat Shiloh UMC will be at 8:00 am and 10:15 am each followed by Easter Breakfast.  
 
 
ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT– we will have our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20, from 11:00 am -1:00 pm with the help of the First United Methodist Church.  We need many volunteersfor this huge event.  There is a signup sheet in the lobby, please consider helping with this great community outreach.  Last year we had 340+ kids and it was amazing!  This year we have 2 bounce houses, face painting, 2 food trucks (Sandees and Mini Donut), an Easter Bunny and lots of egg hunting.  We are looking for small pre-wrapped candy to stuff eggs. There is a basket in the lobby for those donations.  Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!! Call Brenda Longin @ 256-5535 or email: brendalongin@hotmail.comif you have questions. 
 
EASTER BREAKFAST– Following both services on Easter Sunday we will be serving an Easter Breakfast of waffles, eggs, sausage and fruit.  We hope you be able to join us for breakfast and for a chance to visit and have fellowship on this wonderful Easter morning. 
 
APRIL NOISY OFFERING– Noisy Offering is held the 3^rdSunday of every month.  Because that day is Easter, please save your change for the May Noisy Offering on May 19.  
 
NEW LANYARDS/HOLDERS– If your name tag is on a special lanyard and we could re-use it, we did.  If you would like a new lanyard, please let us know as we have received more. 
 
WILL YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? SERMON SERIES– After Easter, we will be entering a time of learning about our neighbors, how to be a good neighbor and how Christ calls us to this.  We hope you will join us for this sermon series of walking with the disciples as they learn to neighbor and call people to be neighbors in return. “Every human being has value.  This is the basis of all healthy relationships.  Through living each day as it is given to me, I’ve learned that. It cannot be “taught” but it can be “caught” from those who live their lives right along with us.  What a privilege to be able to look for the good in our neighbor!”—Fred Rogers
 
DID YOU SAY “COOKIES”!–Now that I have your attentionJ… the church freezers have no cookies!! When you are baking cookies, please remember our fellowship hour and make an extra dozen, or two, for the church freezers so we will have them for fellowship hour, sandwich making and other unscheduled events the pop up.  Thank you so much!!  

• Adult Bible Study – Sunday at 9:00 am in the Adult Classroom
• Choir Practice– Sunday at 9:15 am
• Hand Chime Practice – Sunday at 11:15 am
• Shiloh 101 – Sunday at 11:30 am in Classroom #1
• 406 Youth United –  Sunday at 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
• Shiloh’s Prayers – Tuesday at 11:00 am
• Lenten Book Study –Tuesday at Noon and 6:30 pm
• Care Givers- Tuesday at 1:30 pm
• Aging Well: Author Event – Wednesday at 12 noon – 1:30 pm
• Pound! Adult Exercise Class – Wednesday at 5:30 – 6:30 pm
• Church Safety Seminar –Wednesday at 5:30 pm
• Meetings on Thursday- Finance @ 5:30 pm, SPRC and Trustees @ 6:00 pm, and Church Council @ 7:00pm
• Pound! Adult Exercise Class – Saturday at 11:00 am
• Worship – Next Sunday is Palm Sunday.  Worship will be at 8:00 and 10:15 am
• Faith and Film is next Sunday at 5:30 pm!!!!

 
Braving the WildernessBOOK STUDY FOR LENT– Pastor Tyler is leading a fantastic Lenten study on a book in concert with weekly scriptures.  The book is Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown.  The study focuses on America’s experience of spiritual crisis of disconnection, and introduces four practices of true belonging that challenge everything we believe about ourselves and each other.  Classes are offeredTuesdays at noon and 6:30 pm through April 16.  Please come anytime.  The cost of the book is $13.00. 
 
AGING WELL–Aging Well will be on Wednesday, April 10^th, at noon. Aging Well in coordination with This House of Books will honor Carrie Le Seur, a local published author.  She will present a short reading, talk about her literary journey as a writer and discuss Montana’s literary tradition. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet one of our own.  Book drawings will be held.  As always , RSVP’s are appreciated and helpful to those who sponsor the no –cost lunch. Email liz@shilohbillings.churchor call the church office at 406-656-0050.
 
CHURCH SAFETY SEMINAR –A church safety seminar will be held at Shiloh UMC on April 10^that 5:30 pm.  There is no cost and please RSVP to 406-656-0050 or pastortyler@shilohbillings.church.  Many churches are taking steps to protect themselves by forming Safety Teams with members of their congregations. Come and hear Richard Hunt a retired Police Office that has led the Safety Team of his 850 member church in Colorado Springs. He will lead a discussion about Safety Teams and where to find the resources on how to form, train and insure them. 
 
DIAPER DRIVE–The diaper drive ends next Sunday, April 14!  The diapers will be given to several community agencies which will distribute them to people who will need them.  Please bring packages of new diapers to the front of the church.  Diaper sizes needed most are:  Newborn, 4/5 and Pull-Ups.
 
MESSY CHURCH– Come join us Tuesday evening,April 16, from5:30-6:30 pmas we gather for a light meal, story, crafts, prayer, singing, dancing, and so much more.  This is a family friendly time to worship together and get messy.  All ages are welcome!  Please consider providing a light meal and join the fun!  Meal signup sheet is in the lobby. For meal suggestions please see Brenda Longin or Pastor Tyler. A big thank you to those who have provided the meal for these amazing families.  We appreciate you!
 
EASTER ACTIVITIES–Palm Sundayis next Sunday, April 14. Worship will be here at 8:00 am and 10:15 am.  Holy Thursdayis April 18.  Services will be at Evangelical UMC at 6:00pm, First UMC at 7:00 pm and Hope UMC at 7:30 pm. Good Fridayis April 19.  Services will be at First UMC at 6:00 pm and Grace UMC at 7:00 pm. Easter Egg Huntis April 20 at Shiloh UMC from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.  Easter Sunrise Serviceis at Riverfront Park (Shelter 2) at 6:30 am on Easter Morning.  Easter Worshipat Shiloh UMC will be at 8:00 am and 10:15 am each followed by Easter Breakfast.  
 
ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT–We will have our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm with the help of First United Methodist Church. We will need many volunteers for this huge event.  There is a signup sheet in the lobby, please consider helping with this great community outreach.  Last year we had 340+ kids and it was amazing!  This year we have 2 bounce houses, face painting, 2 food trucks (Sandees and Mini Donut), an Easter Bunny and lots of egg hunting.  We are looking for small pre-wrapped candy to stuff eggs. There is a basket in the lobby for those donations.  Thank You, Thank You, Thank You !!! Call Brenda Longin @ 256-5535 or email: brendalongin@hotmail.comif you have questions. 
 
APRIL NOISY OFFERING– Noisy Offering is held the 3^rdSunday of every month.  Because that day is Easter, please save your change for the May Noisy Offering on May 19.  
 
FAITH AND FILM– Please join us for Faith and Film on Sunday, April, 14, for “The Hundred-Foot Journey”(2014).  This family film is about crossing cultural and relationship divides.  It was produced by Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey and is a great feel-good movie perfect for this spring. We hope you’ll join us.
 
NEW LANYARDS/HOLDERS– If your name tag is on a special lanyard and we could re-use it, we did.  If you would like a new lanyard, please let us know as we have received more. 
 

• Adult Bible Study – Sunday at 9:00 am in the Adult Classroom
• Chime Choir Practice – Sunday at 9:15 am
• 406 Youth United –  Sunday Suicide Awareness, grades 6-12 at 4pm at First UMC
• Shiloh’s Prayers – Tuesday at 11:00 am
• Lenten Book Study –Tuesday at Noon and 6:30 pm
• Care Givers- Tuesday at 1:30 pm
• Messy Church– Tuesday at 5:30 pm
• Pound! Adult Exercise Class – Wednesday at 5:30 – 6:30 pm
• Free Store – Saturday at 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
• Pound! Adult Exercise Class – Saturday at 11:00 am
• Food Bank Sunday is Sunday April 7!

 
UMCOR SUNDAY– Sunday is one of the Church Wide Special Sundays that are reserved for a special offering for UMCOR.   Gifts to UMCOR lay the foundations for all United Methodist Committee of Relief work by covering the costs of doing business.  This means all other contributions designated for specific programs/projects can go 100% to those programs because UMCOR basic expenses are covered. With all the flooding happening in the Midwest, UMCOR will be needed! 
 
WORSHIP IN MARCH – LENT 2019: Courage in the Wilderness–America is experiencing a spiritual crisis.  We, American Christians, find ourselves in a wilderness of people seeking spirituality. We also know that Christians need a language to talk about their faith that draws people deeply to God.  Join us during this Lenten season as we journey through the wilderness of faith, like Jesus and Moses did before.  The skills we learn this Lent will help us find our way to God, and maybe even allow us to help others in our lives.
 
Braving the Wilderness BOOK STUDY FOR LENT– Pastor Tyler is leading a Lenten study on a book in concert with weekly scriptures.  The book is Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown.  The study will focus on America’s experience of spiritual crisis of disconnection, and introduce four practices of true belonging that challenge everything we believe about ourselves and each other.  Classes will be offereduesdays at noon and 6:30 pm through April 16as well as9:00 am through April 28. Please sign up for the class by signing the sheet in the lobby, contacting the office or emailing Pastor Tyler.  The cost of the book is $13.00. 
 
NEW LANYARDS/HOLDERS– If your name tag is on a special lanyard and we could re-use it, we did.  If you would like a new lanyard, please let the office know. We have ordered more.
 
 
MESSY CHURCH– Come join us Tuesday evening in April 2^nd from5:30-6:30 pmas we gather for a light meal, story, crafts, prayer, singing, dancing, and so much more.  This is a family friendly time to worship together and get messy.  All ages are welcome!  Please consider providing a light meal and join the fun!  Meal signup sheet is in the lobby. For meal suggestions please see Brenda Longin or Pastor Tyler. A big thank you to those who have provided the meal for these amazing families.  We appreciate you!
 
DIAPER DRIVE– This year our youth is challenging us to bring diapers to church through April 14.  They will be given to several community agencies which will distribute them to people who need them.  Please bring packages of new diapers to the front of the church.Diaper sizes needed most are: Newborn, 4/5 and Pull-ups.
 
POUND! ADULT EXERCISE CLASS– Adult exercise classes are held at the church.  The Saturday class is from 11:00 am-12:00 pm. The Wednesday class is from 5:30-6:30 pm.  Classes are $5.00 each or buy a punch card for $40.00 for 9 classes.  Pound is for all fitness levels and ages 18 and up. If you have questions please email Jen Johnson at jen@reliabletent.com.
 
SPRING BOOK SALE– The Spring Book Sale will be held at Central Christian Church at 1221 16^thSt. West on Tuesday, April 2 to Saturday, April 6^th.  This is the Northwest’s largest book sale. Do you have books, CD’s, DVD’s, jigsaw puzzles or old vinyl records to donate?  Please call Central Christian Church at 252-1825.  We can pick up. We can pick up year around.
 
ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT–We will have our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm with the help of First United Methodist Church. We will need many volunteers for this huge event.  There is a signup sheet in the lobby, please consider helping with this great community outreach.  Last year we had 340+ kids and it was amazing!  This year we have 2 bounce houses, face painting, 2 food trucks (Sandees and Mini Donut), an Easter Bunny and lots of egg hunting.  We are looking for small pre-wrapped candy to stuff eggs. There is a basket in the lobby for those donations.  Thank You, Thank You, Thank You !!! Call Brenda Longin @ 256-5535 or email: brendalongin@hotmail.comif you have questions. 
 
FOOD BANK SUNDAY– Next week is Food Bank Sunday.  The Food Bank is currently in need of Cereal, Pasta and Peanut Butter.  Please consider helping meet the need.