Upcoming News and Events for 3-18-12

*One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) Special Offering, Mar. 25th - Join United Methodists everywhere by participating in this special offering that supports United Methodist Committee on Relief's (UMCOR) vital work. Your gifts to OGHS lays the foundation for UMCOR to seek justice and mercy for suffering people everywhere. You can be assured that when catastrophes cause suffering, your church, impelled by Jesus' love and compassion, will be in the lead to ease the pain..  To learn more about UMCOR, please visit: gbgm-umc.org/umcor/ 


*Amazing! As of Thursday, Mar. 15th, the Mission Exchange Fundraising had reached $6,300. This means we are just $700 away from our $7,000 goal.  Thanks be to God!  These monies will enable Silver Omakenyi and Grace Among to visit the Bay Area, connect with new communities, and build relationships with us and others. Please connect with Becky, Burt, Vince, or Aeri to learn more about the Mission Exchange and how you can get involved.


*Quilting our Prayers - Today, we lift our prayers up for Leily Chew and Dora Jang. If you or someone you know would like to be similarly lifted in prayer, please connect with Laura, Jane, or Becky.


*Ordering Easter Lilies - Each Easter, our sanctuary is lit up with the beauty of lilies reminding us of Jesus' wondrous resurrection. You are invited to order lilies for the sanctuary and take it home afterwards. Each lily plant is $10. Please connect with Laura to order.  


*Alert: Date Change! After discernment, our Children's Easter Party has changed dates from Mar. 31st to Sunday, April 1st from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. You are invited to participate first and foremost through your presence! Other ways to participate: donate plastic eggs, hard boiled eggs, Easter candy, or snacks. Sign up today!


*It’s Spaghetti Month!  You’re invited to fill the Food Pantry Barrel with all things spaghetti (pasta, sauce, parmesan cheese, etc.)!