MIDWEEK MESSAGE
At The Table
Today! Wednesday, May 8, we will have our monthly dinner worship service, At The Table. At The Table is a wonderful space to share a meal, a safe space to share conversations about life and faith, and to do a mission together. All are welcome At The Table!
To sign up to bring food, click here.
To RSVP, email Cody.
Men's Breakfast this Saturday
All men are welcome to the United Methodist Men's breakfast this Saturday, May 11, at 8 a.m. in the Commons Area. This is a great gathering for hot breakfast, fellowship, devotion and a program. Dan O'Neill will share on what was approved at General Conference in Charlotte, NC.
Contact Jack Kear if you have any questions.
Graduation Sunday
We will be honoring our high school graduates this Sunday, May 12 at the 9:00 a.m. service. If you have a senior who will be graduating, email Cody a picture of your senior, and plan on coming to service to be recognized. If you have questions, email Cody.
VBS Registration OPEN
It's that time! SCUBA VBS, our 2024 Vacation Bible School, is June 24 - 27, Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon. All children, ages 4 years old through 5th grade, can participate.
Kids will dive deep into an amazing undersea adventure where they'll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God.
Interested in volunteering and spending time with our great kids? You can join the fun for 1 to 4 half-days. Register here or contact Noelle for more information.
You can register your children NOW by visiting this website.
Contact Noelle for any questions or additional information.
Church Grounds Workday
All hands on deck!
Help us clean up our church grounds on Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. - noon. Please bring work gloves and plan to get grubby.
There will be a variety of tasks to spruce up the outside of our building. Our Boy Scout Troop 16 will help us as well.
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah in the church office.
General Conference Update
As shared during worship this past Sunday, the General Conference of The United Methodist Church wrapped up its business on May 3.
At church, Pastor Laura shared a summary of items that were approved and other important work and celebrations that occurred. Dan O'Neill will share an update as well at the Men's Breakfast this Sunday.
If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Laura or Pastor Cody. You can also join on one of the next UMC Chats with Pastor Laura conversations on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Remaining dates include: May 9, May 16, May 23, and May 30. Email to register with Pastor Laura so she can send you the Zoom link.
UMC Chats with Pastor Laura
As a part of the new sermon series, Being United Methodist Christians, we have a chance to continue the conversation as we dive into what United Methodists believe and how we live out our faith.
Join with others in a Zoom conversation, UMC Chats with Pastor Laura, on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. to ask any other questions you may have. Remaining dates include: May 9, May 16, May 23, and May 30.
Email to register with Pastor Laura so she can send you the Zoom link.
Father's Day Gift Bags
Parker Task Force is in need of Father's Day gift bags for fathers in the community. We are going to be collecting gift bags starting Sunday, May 12 through Sunday, June 2. Please fill these gift bags with anything the dads in your life would enjoy. Some ideas include candy, reusable water bottles, small gadgets, card games, socks, ties, wallet, summer sausage, gift cards, etc.
It's a Fun Way to Serve!
Our Communications Team is looking to form two teams:
Video Team of camera operators, editors, and reporters. Contact Bruce Pearson or Jason Anderson.
Website assistance. Contact Paul Ijames.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact Doug McKinney.
Many thanks for considering sharing your technical skills and gifts for our church!
Young Adult Group Forming
Are you a young adult looking for community? Come to discuss the stressful things happening in your life, make friends, and talk about anything else you want to talk about. (There will be virtual options for those who don’t live in state.) For more information or to sign up, email Lorelai Kinzer
Let Freedom Ring Denver Brass Concert
Join this concert to celebrate our great nation with this concert by Denver Brass in our sanctuary on Saturday, May 18, 7-9 p.m.
Denver Brass and Steven Taylor, baritone, will share musical pieces such as Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait, Duke Ellington medleys, Louis Armstrong's What a Wonderful World, and the world premiere of Glorious Places by Brad Swartzwelter. May this music honor and be a tribute to our nation and to those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice.
Tickets are available online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/let-freedom-ring-tickets-702929159037?aff=oddtdtcreator
This Sunday's Service
Please join us this Sunday as we continue our new sermon series, Being United Methodist Christians. This Sunday's message is "What Is Our United Methodist Story?" The scripture reading is Hebrews 12:1-2 and Ephesians 2:8-10.
Regular Worship Services
9 a.m. Sunday: Blended service with traditional elements and a variety of music including hymns, handbells and choir.
10:30 a.m. Spark! Worship: This service includes contemporary praise music, and an informal style that offers a play area for children, opportunities for you to be involved in service, and the freedom to practice prayer and worship in exciting and personalized ways.
5:30 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of each month: At the Table. We gather around a meal, share conversation and stories of faith, and complete a small mission project.
Midweek Message Deadline
All requests to add an item to the Midweek should be emailed to Pastor Laura by 6 p.m. on Monday evening.