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Submissions for the Thursday E-mail News
are due in the office each week by noon Wednesday for publication the following day. Submissions may be edited for length, accuracy, or clarity.
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Need a Ride?
Do you need a ride to Sunday worship, a church meeting or study group, a doctor's visit, or other transportation need? If so, call Celeste Maia Cron 530-304-5524 or email cmaiacron@aol.com."
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From the Trustees
If you see something that needs repair or replacement please contact Brian Horsfield at 503-902-5796 or email to clc6000@aol.com.
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Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 am
The Easter season began on Easter Sunday, but is a full season in the church calendar lasting seven weeks. In worship throughout this season we will explore the ways that the living God is present in our world today. How do you experience God's presence?
Preaching: Rev. Kelly Love
Sermon: "Jesus Among Us"
Classes
| 9:45 am | Children's Choir | Education Wing | | 9:45 am | Adult Bible Study
Topic: "Renewed Health"
| Rothe Room | | 9:45 am | Contemporary Issues Forum
Topic: "Waking Up White" Book Study
| Walker Room | | 6:00 pm | Youth Group
Topic: "Fundraising"
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1. "Dappling Things" Easter Season Small Group
Beginning Wednesday, March 30th, the five-session series led by David Achimore will explore Ignatian spirituality, finding God in nature, and the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins. Participants will be invited to explore the poetry and themes and try their hand at some writing of their own. (For those of you who participated in the 2014 Advent small groups, the format will be similar.) Come for the complete series, or come when you can!
Dates: five Wednesdays, March 30 through April 27
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Davis UMC in the Rothe Room
Questions? Contact David Achimore at davidachimore@gmail.com.
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2.
Youth Group Parent Meeting, THIS Sunday, April 3rd, after the 11:00 service
Meeting for parents of all youth (6th-12th grade)
We will discuss our participation in the 30-Hour Famine and summer service trips.
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| 3. Share Your Bold Vision for DUMC at a Pathway Workshop
The following dates/times have been set for workshops that will focus on developing visions for the three Pathway groups that have been identified by the interviews conducted as the work areas DUMC folks have the most enthusiasm for. Many of you have signed up already, but if you haven't you are still welcome to join. Pastor Kelly will lead all groups and childcare will be provided.
- Service and Justice
- THIS Saturday, April 2nd 1:30-4:30 pm, Walker Room
- Small Groups
- THIS Sunday, April 3rd, 1:30-4:30 pm, Walker Room
- Worship
- Saturday, April 9th, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Walker Room
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4. Grace Garden Annual Plant Sale, April 9th
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*Summer vegetables, herbs, and plants
*Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions
*Take a tour of Grace Garden
*Cash or checks accepted
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5. Empower Yolo "April Shower" Event, April 9th
With the goal of providing household necessities for those who receive safety and counseling at the county's domestic violence shelter, Friends of Empower Yolo will host an April gift shower on Saturday, April 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Yolo Center for Families at the D Street House at 5th and D Streets in Davis.
Guests and those who wish to otherwise contribute are asked to donate household goods such as linens or personal care items for residents of the newly expanded shelter, which provides a safe haven for clients and help in transitioning out of dangerous situations. A full list of needed items can be found at www.empoweryolo.org
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6. IRWS Volunteer Thank-You BBQ, Sunday, April 17th, 1:00-3:00 pm
The BBQ will take place on the West patio of Davis Community Church (across from Central Park). IRWS will provide hot dogs and hamburgers.
Please sign up at http://irws.ivolunteer.com/event_010
to let us know you are coming and what you will bring to contribute to a community celebration.
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1. Grocery Bag Ministry
The Youth Ministry is starting up a new Grocery Bag Ministry! As a way to provide the adult congregation a
means to be more involved with the Youth Ministry, we are asking for volunteers to bring groceries for the dinner the Youth members make before bible study.
Please sign up here to let us know on which date you can provide groceries. Any questions can be directed to Ji Hyun Song at youthministry@davisumc.org.
Thank you for your support!
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2. Church Council Meeting Minutes Now Online
Have you ever wondered what goes on at Church Council? Now you can find out! We have started posting the minutes from the meetings on the church website under the heading "Find out More." To see the minutes from the February 24th Church Council meeting, click here.
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