Announcements and Upcoming Events

Today is the 4th Sunday of EasterToday’s lectionary readings are Acts 2:41-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25, and John 10:1-10.  Jesus teaches His disciples what it means to be shepherd and sheep.  We rejoice that Jesus, our Shepherd calls us each by name and is the One who came that we may have abundant life (John 10:10b).  This abundant life is described in Acts.  As a result of fellowship, breaking bread together, prayer, attention to the apostles’ teachings, and sharing all things in common (Acts 2:42,44), how far we have moved from that early paradigm of selfless giving! 

As announced, there will be Holy Communion every Sunday after Sunday service for those who missed the first Sunday’s Holy Communion and for those who want to have healing moments and special time with God.  Anyone is welcome to remain in the sanctuary and participate. 

Next Sunday we will celebrate Native American Ministries Sunday, which is one of the church-wide special Sundays with special offerings.  Please refer to the bulletin insert for more detailed information.  Reverend Michelle Oberwise Lacock is the guest speaker for the day, who is an expert on this ministry. 

Newsletter Deadline is Friday, April 25.  Please have all articles in the church office by this date. 

Adult Sunday SchoolDuring the month of April, we are reading some of the best-loved passages and some of the most troublesome passages in the Bible.  Together we are attempting to wrestle the words into submission so that these scriptures can guide us in our daily lives.  Join us at 8:45 a.m. in the library as

Kathy Jacobs teaches from Favorite Bible Passages and Troublesome Bible Passages.  Completely submissive cookies will complement the challenge. 

Regarding the Ink CartridgesPlease only bring in the small ink jet cartridges.  The church does not have the shipping materials to ship the large toner cartridges that are in the Narthex and the company we ship to does not work with those. 

Spring Work Day Has Been RescheduledThis important day will now be on Saturday, May 17, from 8:00AM to Noon.  More information will come later.  Please contact Tom Rutenber or

Gary Andersen if you are interested in helping. 

New Metal Doors!New doors have been installed on the North entrance and the Patio entrance.  They lock and unlock differently than before, but use the same key as before.  Please contact Pastor Moon, Tom Rutenber,

Gary Andersen or Tami if you have any questions. 

Youth Day Out – Saturday, April 19^th at Wesley Woods,

Williams Bay, WI from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.This is being sponsored by the Elgin District Committee on Youth.  It is for all youth 6^th -12^th grade.  They will be spending the day together restoring the shoreline and getting the beach at Wesley Woods ready for Summer Camps.  They will eat, play, pray, and enjoy laboring over God’s creation together.  They will also learn about the Nothing but Nets campaign to battle malaria globally.  The cost is $5.  Contact Pastor Timothy Biel, Jr. at 847-639-7627. If interested, Danny Moore has permissions slips. 

Banner WorkshopCary United

Methodist Church

500 1^st Street, Cary, IL  

60013

April 25, 2008  9:00AMIf you have a desire to beautify your sanctuary and to contribute to the worship life of your church, you are invited. No specific skills are needed.  Novices welcome.  People of various denominations are welcome also.

Artist:  JoAnne Chase of

NapervilleFamiliarity with The Liturgical CalendarFormer Christian Education DirectorRegistration Fee is $10 and is due April 19.  Lunch is included.To register, call

Cary United Methodist Church at 847-639-7627. 

Habitat For HumanityThe partnership’s next fundraiser is a matinee concert by the award-winning, 80-man chorus The New Tradition on Sunday, May 4, at 2:30 p.m.; make a day of it and join Habitat friends for dinner at a nearby restaurant at 5:30 p.m. after the concert.  New Tradition will present “Feelin’ Groovy,” a concert of great songs of the 60s – Bridge over Troubled Waters, California Dreaming, Aquarius, Feelin’ Groovy and many others – at Glenbrook South High School in Northbrook.  Tickets for both the concert and dinner are $50; either event separately is $25.  Need information or reservations, call 847-934-1171 or Call Connie Lee at 847-253-3810. 

Church Calendar
Mon 4/14	9:00AM	New Beginnings
	7:15PM	Boy Scouts
	7:30PM	AA
	7:30PM	Finance
Wed 4/16	7:30AM	Men’s Breakfast
	7:30PM	Choir Rehearsal
Thurs 4/17	6:00PM	Bible Study
	7:30PM	Ad Council
Sun 4/20	8:45AM	Adult Sunday School
	9:00AM	Children’s Sunday School
	10:15AM	Worship
	after Worship	Spring Fling/Auction
	6:30-8:00PM	FYS Meeting at Cong. UCCH

 

Safe SanctuariesIn order to comply with the need to keep our children safe, we ask parents to accompany their children if the need arises for them to leave the morning worship.  Thank you. 

Bring In Your Used Ink Cartridges!We have started another new box (green and white, located in the Narthex).  We just received $25.75 for the second box of cartridges we have sent in! Good going!  Please continue to bring your used cartridges in and help save them from overcrowding the landfills and Incarnation benefits as well! 

Have you ever tried praying early in the morning?Please come this Saturday at 6 a.m.  You will have a chance to experience His presence with you.  It is a blessing! 

The Men’s Group Meets Wednesday Mornings at 7:30AM for breakfast, discussion, and planning local mission work projects.  This is not a Bible study, but a discussion group that promotes daily Christian living.  Please come and join us. It is fun! 

Thursday Evening Bible Study Meets at 7:30 p.m.  On weeks when Ad Council meets, we will meet at 6:00 p.m.  We will continue studying on the Fruit of the Spirit.  The purpose of the study is to allow the Holy Spirit to use the Word of God to produce His fruit in our life.   

Adult Sunday SchoolThrough March 16,

Kathy Jacobs will teach from two books designed to add to our understanding of Lent.  Studies will be from Radical Renovation: Living the Cross-Shaped Life and Behold the Lamb of God.  The usual interesting conversation and teeny-tiny snacks (reference Lent) will abound.  Join us at 8:45 a.m. in the parlor to share in the journey that leads to the glory of Easter. 

Incarnation KidsIt meets Sundays after the Children’s Chat.  They meet so that children ages 3-7 may have a chance to worship in their own style.