PWUMC E-News for March 8, 2013

March 8, 2013

Eggs Needed!

Thousands of eggs are needed for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Please bring filled eggs to the church office.

More details available on the website.

Links to PWUMC Information

ONGOING GROUPS

The Brunch Out Bunch will have lunch at Murphy's Irish Pub on March 17 following the 11 a.m. service; contact Prudy Fiant (741-3964) for reservations or more info

The Grief Support Group meets Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m.; new members welcome any time

The new

Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) Choir meets on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. in room 257

Prayer Shawl Groups, Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10 a.m.; all are welcome!

NEWS TO KNOW

The Legacy Society gives you the chance to leave the legacy of your lifetime of blessings to future generations; learn more about this group on their home page

If you'd like to dedicate an Easter lily to a loved one, order forms are available in the church office; lilies are $15

Contribution statements for the 2012 tax year are available on ChurchLink now; if you need assistance, please contact Sarah Majors

March and April prayer calendars are available online

Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night!

Upcoming Events
PWUMC offers a wide range of events intended to promote faith development, mission and service, and fellowship.

Hope Epidemic Sermon Series

Find HOPE in the grace of God revealed in Jesus Christ! Join us for the March sermon series.

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m.

For all children ages 5th grade and younger More ...

Building Committee Project Meetings

Join us to learn more about the upcoming building campaign. You'll learn about the potential improvements and hear from Pastor Steve on our vision for the future. Meetings will be held in the dining hall on the following dates:

Wednesday, March 20, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 21, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 23, 11:00 a.m.

Sunbeams Registration

Our Sunbeams Preschool is a respected member of the Northland educational community. We offer 2-, 3- and 5-day programs. Registration will start the week of March 18 for various groups. More ...

Holy Week Services

Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter services More ...

Mark Your Calendars!

PWUMC Legacy Society Endowment Golf Tournament
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Vacation Bible School
Evenings: Wednesdays, May 15-June 12
Daytime: July 8-12

Opportunities to Serve

At PWUMC, we are committed to helping our members find ways to serve in our community, country and world.

Give of Your Time

Middle School Spring Break Missions Trip

Spots are still available for the middle school mission trip to Joplin on March 12-15; contact Kathleen Windisch for more information

Help Hide Easter Eggs

Before our Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 23, 7:30 a.m. More ...

Faith in Action

Our spring Faith in Action projects will take place on weekends in April and May, corresponding with our "Get Your Hands Dirty" sermon series; learn more about a few of the projects at our Faith in Action page

Be a Welcoming Presence at PWUMC

Hospitality team training meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m.

Contact: Shannon Beane

Salvation Army Soup Kitchen

Prepare and serve the meal on Wednesday, March 27
Contact: Thelma Pease

Donate

Missions Team Collection for March

During March, the Missions Team is collecting store-bought cookies for the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen and food items for Hillcrest Transitional Housing; shopping list available online; please bring items to the Missions Corner