News and Events

Deacon’s Giving Box

• Theme for the giving box is Peanut Butter!

     Some suggestions are peanut butter, peanut butter crackers and candy.

•  Always needed are Ziploc bags, gallon, quart, and sandwich sized.

• Also needed are paper shopping bags.

Congregational Meeting

A congregational meeting will be held during worship on Sunday, April 12, 2026, to elect a congregational representative to the nominating committee and to approve an adjustment to Rev. Micah Nutter Dowling’s Terms of Call. The adjustment to the Terms of Call will have no financial impact on Deerhurst’s budget.

Sociables

Botanical Gardens 1-hour guided tour. Starts at 3pm on April 25th. We'll assemble at church at 2pm. Dinner will follow at a local restaurant. Cost is $12 per person. Give money to Dom or Diane Gara.

Sign-up online CLICK HERE

Mission Outreach and Giving

• One Great Hour of Sharing - This PCUSA offering will be taken March 29th to April 5th. The work done in support of the causes supported by the offering — disaster, hunger, poverty, climate change, and immigration/migration and refugees — serves individuals and communities in need. This work provides people with safety, sustenance, and hope. To give online use the link below.

• Blessings in a Backpack - Meet at Kenmore United Methodist Church on Delaware Rd. at 1:30 on April 29th. You must sign up. Contact Chris Zimmer if you have never been before.

• St. Luke’s Volunteer Day – Friday April 10th from 9:00-11:30 AM we will be working at St. Luke’s. Some of the group will be preparing a meal while others will work at their House of Hope. This is a multi-generational event. A sign-up sheet is posted on the mission bulletin board. For those who want to carpool we will meet at the church at 8:30.

• Visit the Mission bulletin board for more events!

• Give securely online - CLICK HERE, enter an amount and select what you’re giving to from the dropdown list. If you don’t see what you want, select 2026 Nonpledge. When you click Continue you can enter what you want in the Comments section.

• You can also sign in to Breeze and select Give.

News from Adult Christian Education

• Wednesday Bible Study with Donna Sleap, Wednesday mornings at 10:30, in the library or Zoom.

• New Testament Bible Study led by Peggy Brown, Wednesday evenings at 7:30 in the library.

• Men's Breakfast - Third Sunday of the month at Deerhurst

Next one is at Deerhurst, Apr 19th at 8 am (before worship).

• Women's Dinner - Third Wednesday of the month at Family Tree Restaurant.

Next one - Wednesday April 15th at 5 pm.

News from Youth and Children's Ministries

• Sunday School - All grades meet weekly during the worship service.

• Youth Group will meet on the third Sunday of each month after church. Next one is April 19th at noon.

• Bottle and Can Drive – We are collecting returnable bottles and cans. There will be a basket in the back of the sanctuary (Sunday mornings only) for your donations.

• Vacation Bible School - Our Summer VBS CHRISTmas in July will be July 13th to 17th from 9 am to noon. To pre-register CLICK HERE

Breeze Tip

To access things like sign-up forms, schedules, and other lists in Breeze

• Log into Breeze

• After you log in, go to your own profile (click People then enter your name)

• In the Main section, under your name, you’ll see a list of forms, schedules, etc.

• Click anything on the list to open it

• Try it now!  CLICK HERE 

• If you have any suggestions or questions, give me a call at the church office or send me an email at deerhurstoffice@gmaill.com   - Jim

Don’t forget to bring in [or send in] your Dash's register receipts

Elizabeth circle uses the proceeds from collecting the receipts to help fund Youth ministries within the church.  Many Deerhurst high school seniors have benefitted from this collection. It's the primary source of income for the Scholarship Fund.  If you have any questions, contact Karen Friend or the church office.