Summer is on it's way!

Can you believe that SUMMER is right around the corner?

There are so many things coming up........

WOMEN’S SUMMER BOOK CLUB

Purchase and read the books below (either or both) and then gather for a time of discussion and fellowship.

MAY BOOK SELECTION: Do I Know God by Tullian Tchividjian
Discussion Date: Tuesday, May 15; 10–11:30 am
Location: M201
Where to get book: Order online or call your local Barnes and Noble (order for pickup; may take up to one week)

JUNE BOOK SELECTION: The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom
Discussion Date: Tuesday, June 19; 10–11:30 am
Location: M201
Where to get book: Order online through ChristianBook.com

Questions: Call Linda LaVardera at 407.380.2290 or Stacey Thompson at 407.359.9090

THE ARTS - OPPORTUNITIES

Beginning Guitar Lessons
Mike Conrad is taking reservations for June for beginning guitar students. Call 407.359.2112, ext. 144.

Canvas Art Camp
Tracey Farrell is offering this arts experience to children in grades 2-5. Canvas is a week of instruction on line, design, color and composition using several media (water color, acrylic, pencil, pastel and more), and culminating in an evening art show.

Dates: July 9, 11, 13 - Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to 2 pm.
Cost is $75. (Numbers in each grade level are limited.)

Pick up a registration form in the lobby or email farrelfam@ymail.com.

These are all great ways to invite friends to get involved at the church.  It's not always easy to say "Come to church with me"....but it's easy to say "Hey, want to do a Summer book club with me or sign our kids up for art class?"

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The time has come for the Fifth Graders to move on and join the ranks of EPIC!

You can tell people about the party they are having for just that!

A send off party.........

"SPARK" 5TH GRADE PARTY!

Come have fun with other 5th graders and meet the EPIC staff. There will be pizza, make-your-own sundaes, a lively dodgeball game and EPIC games. A prize will be given to the person bringing the most friends!

Date: Friday May 11
Time: Drop off at 5 pm, pick up at 8 pm
Place: EPIC game room

They can register on line for this: http://www.ucumc.net/events/spark-5th-grade-party

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This is the last weekend to buy some YUMMY DONUTS and help the kids raise money for camp!

SUMMER CAMP FUNDRAISER Children in grades 3–5 will be selling donuts to raise money for camp tuition on Sunday, April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, between services. ____________________________________________________________ If people ask "What Mission Trips can I sign up for?" You can tell them about.... MISSION TRIPS Africa Two trips are scheduled for Rwanda, Africa: June 19–28 and August 20–29. If interested, contactRhondaHoward@ucumc.net for more information. Celebrate Jesus Guided by trained leaders, partner with host churches to spread the love of Jesus through giveaways, community service projects, prayer and a block party. Do evangelism in a natural, servant-oriented way. Appropriate for individuals (16 and over) and/or family teams (age 5 and up). This year’s missions: July 7-14: Smyrna Georgia Area July 21-28: Florida Space Coast Download an application at www.cjmission.org or call 407.893.7305. ____________________________________________________________________ Help people connect by getting involved in our Men's or Women's events: Click on MEN or WOMEN to find out more.  CONNECT AND GROW - through special MEN’s and WOMEN’s opportunities. ___________________________________________________________ REMINDERS Please sign in on the USHER or GREETER sign in sheets located in Volunteer Central, when you come in to serve on a Sunday or Saturday.  It really helps everyone know who is there and if they need to grab anyone else to help.   Always arrive 15 minutes before the service you are scheduled to serve at.   Keep an eye out for people who look lost...or just faces that you have never seen before.  Try to 'search' for them as you look around. "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing this some have entertained angels without knowing it." Hebrews 13:2 _____________________________________________ God Bless and have a wonderful week! Patti