February 15, 2018
PLEASE NOTE: This month's Communion will be offered on the first Sunday of Lent, February 18, instead of the first Sunday of the month.
LENTEN DEVOTIONAL
A Lenten Devotional, based on the poetry of Mary Oliver is available in the narthex and the church office to help enrich your journey to Easter. Each week, biblical texts and Oliver's poems illumine each other, pointing toward simple, powerful practices you can try yourself or with your family.
BLOOD DRIVE
Our next Blood Drive is February 18 from 8:00-noon
in the Bloodmobile in the Parking Lot. Donors should drink plenty of water the day before donation and eat a hearty breakfast Sunday morning. Email Tammy to sign up for a spot or register online at bloodhero.com (Sponsor Code: dayspringumc)
WEDNESDAY EVENING FELLOWSHIP
WEDNESDAY EVENING FELLOWSHIP begins February 21. Dinner is served at 5:30 with classes meeting at 6:30pm. Dinner is a wonderful time for fellowship and forming new friendships on Wednesday evenings. We are looking for help with hosting dinner on Wednesday Evenings. Please contact Pastor Dot at dot@dayspring-umc.org to find out how you can help!
 
SPRING WEDNESDAY EVENING FELLOWSHIP CLASSES:
  Let's Talk... about White Privilege
6:30pm, Adult Room. Led by Julie O’Neal and Brian Medendorp  
Really Interesting Stuff about the Bible and Theology 6:30 pm, Room 112. Led by Don Hardy

PARABLE OF THE TALENTS
Children can sign up on the Patio this Sunday to use their talents to create something to sell or share with the congregation. Selling and performing take place on Sunday, February 25 after both the 9:00 and 10:30 services. There is no cost to sign up! If you have questions, please email Emily .
TOOTHBRUSH DRIVE
Children’s ministry kicks off their annual toothbrush drive for the Tochimizolco medical mission next Sunday, February 25. We will be collecting new toothbrushes, travel sized toothpaste, and dental floss now through Palm Sunday. Supplies will be collected in the narthex, church office, or children’s Sunday school classrooms. 
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER
We are taking donations for UMOM’s Domestic Violence Shelter on March 4 and 11. The following items are most needed: Towels and wash cloths, hygiene and feminine products, body wash and deodorant, diapers, women’s and children’s underwear, and Target/Walmart gift cards.

The services at UMOM have changed and been expanded. The shelter has 10 rooms dedicated to families who likely remain six months to one year. They are also partnering with Eve's Place and Rapid Reousing to facilitate survivors of domestic violence moving into other temporary or permanent housing. When these moves are made, UMOM provides them with as many needed items as they can. What you donate will help many persons and families a they relocate. Thank you on behalf of all who will benefit from your generosity.
UMM ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The UMM Annual Golf Tournament is Saturday March 10 at the Foothills Golf Club. The cost is $75 per player and includes prizes, warm-up balls, golf and lunch. Get your foursome together (bring your friends, neighbors, kids) and sign up in the courtyard this Sunday. If you need a partner, we can get you on a team. Women are welcome to join the fun!
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