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Greetings!
Below is the current edition of the Gathering & Scattering newsletter. If you have any questions about anything found in this newsletter, please visit our website or contact the church office by calling (225) 344-0343. We hope to see you in worship this Sunday! Not all events happening at the church are able to be highlighted in our newsletter.
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THIS SUNDAY @ UUMC:
Please read the entire newsletter for more details on the items listed below, as well as for other details of events and news from the church. Not all events happening at the church are listed below.
SUNDAY, April 20 - EASTER SUNDAY
6:30 a.m. Sunrise Worship Service led by our Youth, with communion
8:30 a.m. Easter Worship Service
9:30 a.m. Fellowship & Easter Reception in Fellowship Hall
11:00 a.m. Easter Worship Service
12:00 p.m. Fellowship time in the Fellowship Hall
This Sunday's Scripture Readings: This Sunday's Sermon: "From Brown to Green" - Rev. Larry Miller
This Sunday's Choral & Special Music:
6:30 AM Sunrise Service - Youth Led Music
8:30 AM Service - Chapel & Chancel Combined Choir and Brass Ensemble
11:00 AM Service - Chapel & Chancel Combined Choir and Brass Ensemble
*** Please note that we expect there to be a shortage of parking spaces available on Sunday due to Easter Worship. If you are able, please consider carpooling so that any guests will be able to find parking and join us for worship! Thank you! ***
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At UUMC we love our guests and want you to make us your church home!
If you are a guest who has been worshiping with us, be it once or for a long period of time, we would love for you to join our church family! On April 27th we will celebrate "New Member Sunday" between services in the Sanctuary at 9:45 AM. We invite those interested to gather in the sanctuary with the clergy and with members of the evangelism and hospitality team, and others interested in supporting these individuals, and we'll receive them into membership at that time. If you are interested in taking part in this short membership service, please contact the church office for more details. We already feel like you are part of our family, but we would love for you to make us your official church home!
In addition to this, we are re-instituting our quarterly "Coffee with the Pastors" meetings for guests to learn more about the church and consider formerly making UUMC their church home. The next two scheduled "Coffee with the Pastors" are for Sunday, August 17 and Sunday, December 7 in the parlor at 3 p.m. We hope that you will put these dates on your calendar and consider joining us! |
Heritage Sunday @ UUMC is May 18th:
Help us celebrate!
Our worship ministry team has decided to celebrate the May 18th Heritage Sunday this year by recognizing all the members of University UMC who have been members of this church for 50 or more years. According to our records we have 94 people who have been members at UUMC for 50 or more years. In a future article we will publicize that list of names and recognize them. For now, please mark May 18th on your calendars and plan to be present as we present a certificate to each of these long term members who can be present in worship at 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. on that day. If you are family or a friend or neighbor to some of these members, you will especially want to be present to support them and help celebrate their long service and commitment to this church. We hope to make this an annual event on Heritage Sunday by presenting certificates each year to the newest members of the class of 50 plus year members of UUMC, while publishing in the bulletin and newsletter each year the full list of all members with 50 or more years of membership at UUMC. |
Take part in the Meals Ministry here at UUMC!
 You may, or may not, know that UUMC has a thriving Meals Ministry. If you have the heart and desire to help those within our church family, you are invited to take part in this ministry. If you are interested in being put on our Meals Ministry email list, please email Kelly Surace at kelly@universitymethodist.org. When a need arises you will receive the group email giving details about how to sign up to deliver a meal. Here are just a few details:
What is a Meals Ministry?
It's a group of wonderful volunteers who provide meals to church members in times of need.
Who will this group serve?
UUMC families and individuals in times of need...
... after the birth of a baby.
... after surgery or hospitalization.
... during times of crisis or grief.
How Can I Help?
The meals ministry is an excellent way to meet other people from church and make a difference in someone's life, with a minimal time commitment. Meals DO NOT have to be homemade. In situations such as these, it is definitely "the thought that counts." The purpose is to help someone in need by providing a helping hand in meal preparation, not to dazzle anyone with your culinary skills. In times of need, a friendly face and a meal is a true gift.
Those wishing to become involved will be put on a special list and when a need for meals is brought to the church's attention we will send out an email to everyone asking for them to sign up to bring a meal on a day and time that works best for them. You will not have to make a meal each time you are asked, but do remember that this is a ministry of caring; it will bring love and blessings to your life as well as those you bless with a meal or two. If you would be interested in taking part please email me back or call the church office at 344-0343.
Meal Guidelines:
- We ask volunteers to provide a complete meal and deliver it to the recipient's home in disposable containers. If you are unable to make an entire meal or deliver the meal yourself, you may team up with others.
- The meal can be store bought, homemade, frozen or something picked up from a local restaurant!
-The meal does not have to be fancy or gourmet.
- We attempt to accommodate allergies and food preferences and will provide this information to those who are making meals.
- We strive to work out a schedule that benefits the recipient the most while working with the schedules of the volunteers.
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Youth News & Updates
We had a great night of choosing our factions and talking about the factions in our society as well as the book's society. Had great activities to go with each group!
ATTENTION ALL GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: If you are a senior and want to be recognized on Senior Sunday you need to get in contact with Sammy!! We need a senior photo, the school you attend, and your plans after graduation!
THIS WEEK:
- Sunday School: We are finishing our conversation on Holy Week!
- Chapel Choir: Don't forget that we are singing at both worship services with the Chancel Choir for Easter! No practice on Sunday afternoon. Please check the church calendar and your email for information about extra rehearsals coming up.
- Youth: No youth this week - enjoy time with your families! :)
UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR 2014:
APRIL
- April 26: Garage Sale date has been changed to June 7th!! Please see below for more details.
MAY
- May 3: One Great Day of Service. Join us at Camp Istrouma to give back to a place that has meant so much to so many. Registration is FREE!! We will head to Camp Istrouma on Friday, May 2 by 8 o'clock. We will spend the night! We may be painting, pulling weeds, repairing buildings, washing windows, power washing or whatever they need to be done. We will have time for worship, personal devotional, and fellowship. You will be able to reconnect with old friends and make tons of new ones, you don't want to miss this!!.
SUMMER
- Choir Tour - May 28th - June 4th
- Garage sale - Garage Sale date has been changed to June 7th!! The youth and pre-school are teaming up to put it on again! Please tell everyone you know that we are now currently accepting donations. They can drop them off to the Preschool during the work week or bring them to the church office on Sundays. Also, we will need youth to help the day of and the few days before to set up!! This is one of our only fundraising things this year so please make an effort to help out!
- VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! June 16-20, and we need youth volunteers!! Talk to Sammy and Phil about helping, it's going to be FUN!!
- 5th Sunday Worship hosted at UUMC! - June 29th
- Happening - July 11th - 13th at the Conference Center
- BIGSTUF: You should have started your payment plan. Go to Philip with any questions or concerns you have.
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK:
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Isaiah 40: 28-29
Keep pushing through this last week before break! We are praying for y'all and can't wait to celebrate Easter with you all!
Peace of Christ,
Sammy and Phil, Youth Leaders
& Susannah Craig, Chapel Choir Director
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Calling all Softball Players!
The UUMC Coed Softball team is seeking players for this years upcoming Season. The season starts the end of May and will conclude in July with the annual playoff tournament. Games are held on week nights starting at 6:30PM or Sunday afternoon/evenings, usually there is only 1 game per week. Players must be at least 16 years old.
Come be a part of the great tradition that is the United Methodist Softball league. The league emphasizes Fun & Fellowship before competition as it takes on other United Methodist church's in the surrounding area.
For further information, please email Jonathan Stuckey at jbstuckey@gmail.com
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Kids Hope News
Please pray that the children and teachers have a safe and restful Spring Break next week. They've worked very hard to prepare for the LEAP tests that were administered last week and are all eager for some rest and relaxation.
A huge thank you to each of you who donated books! You are most generous and we have enough donations to give each child two! They will enjoy having these wonderful selections to read over the summer.
Mentors, I will see you at UT the week of April 28 - May 2 during our last week with the children. Please come on your regular day at your normal time. We'll have some fun activities planned for you and your child and hope that this last hour together will prove to be a special time for both of you.
UPCOMING DATES:
April 18 - 25 No School at UT- Spring Break
April 28 - May 2 Last Week of Mentoring
(End of Year Party during your regular mentoring day/time)
May 8 Kids Hope hosts Spring Teacher's Luncheon (brownies needed)
May 20 9:00am UUMC - 5th Grade's Recognition Ceremony
(All volunteers of 5th Graders welcomed to attend)
May you share the hope of new beginnings, love and happiness during this joyful Easter holiday~
Shirley Flake
Kids Hope Director
shirley@universitymethodist.org or 225-284-4096 |
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UNIVERSITY UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
3350 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
PHONE: 225.344.0343
FAX: 225.344.0530
Senior Pastor: Associate Minister: Minister of Congregational Care:
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At Weird Animals, kids will learn about some of God's most creative creations! They'll participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and dig into yummy treats, experience cool Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them they are one of a kind, and test out Sciencey Fun Gizmos they'll take home and play with all summer long. Plus kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings.
Each day concludes with The Tail End--a celebration that gets everyone involved in living what they've learned.
Also, kids at Weird Animals VBS join an international mission effort to share God's love by providing water for school children in India.
Weird Animals VBS is for kids from 3 years old through 5th grade and will run from 9:00AM -12:00PM each day.
Registration is now open, so sign up soon because space fills up quickly!
You can register online at http://www.universitymethodist.org/weirdanimals2014
or simply fill out a registration form that you can find in the church office or narthex on Sundays
There is a small charge of $20 per child for VBS 2014. This will cover the costs of a tshirt and other fun surprises throughout the week! Once you have registered your child(ren), whether online or through a written form, you will need to send a check written out to UUMC with "VBS 2014" in the memo section of your check to:
University United Methodist Church
3350 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
You check must be received for your registration to be complete.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing all of you this summer!
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Our Youth and Preschool & After School are looking for donations for their 4th Annual Garage Sale!
The date has been changed to June 7th and they need your donations now to get ready!!
If you have any items (no clothing) that are in good condition that you would like to donate for our garage sale, please contact the Preschool office by calling 225-344-0345 or drop them off during the week at the Preschool Office.
Thank you for your support, both with your donations and by coming out to shop the day of the sale!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS,
NEEDS & OPPORTUNITIES:
Thanks so much for your generous donations to the First Sunday Food Drive. 169 pounds of food were delivered to the pantry at HOPE Ministries. The cupboard was almost bare so it was most appreciated.
If you, or your child, are a graduating senior in high school and want to be recognized on Senior Sunday you need to get in contact with Samantha, our high school youth director by emailing her at samantha@universitymethodist.org!
We need a senior photo, the school you attend, and your plans after graduation so that you can be recognized by our church during worship at the end of the school year!
The Louisiana Skeeter Run has moved for 2014. First, the date has moved to October 11th this year to give everyone plenty of time to train for either the 1 mile or 5k walk/run. Also, this year the race will be start here at UUMC! We are extremely excited to host this event which benefits so many. If you are interested in helping out please contact Gary Merrifield at merrifield2@cox.net .
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ADULT SUNDAY EDUCATION CLASSES FOR SUNDAY, April 20:
[ If your Sunday School Class would like their weekly study listed below, please email Kelly Surace at
kelly@universitymethodist.org or call 344-0343 each Monday to be included in that weeks G&S listing ] To find out more information about the Sunday School classes below, please visit our website. *** This Sunday to celebrate Easter the church will host a reception in the Fellowship Hall between worship services at our normal Sunday School Hour. All are invited to join us. Most Sunday School Classes will take part, but a few will proceed with scheduled classes. See below for more details and Happy Easter. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday! ***
An Invitation: Sunday School Classes that meet in the upstairs Trice building, and anyone else who would be willing to work, are invited to take part in a work day on Sunday, April 27 after the 8:30 AM worship service until lunch time. We will spruce up our class rooms and the second floor as a whole. We plan on doing a lot of cleaning and painting.
If you would like to take part, please join us and bring work clothes!
- College Class - If you are in town this weekend, come join us for coffee and conversation!
- Contemporary Christian Concerns (CCC) - Easter Messages. Frank Carney.
- Foundations Class - We will enjoy the Easter Reception and then gather in our classroom to enjoy each others company and fellowship. Visitors are always welcome! We meet in upstairs in the Trice building.
- Genesis Class - This group of young adults gather in the Senior Minister's office to study anything from the roots of Methodism to how current topics relate to and interconnect with our faith.
- JOY Class - We will enjoy the Easter Reception in the Fellowship Hall.
- Inter-Generational Class - Come and join us as we take enjoy fellowship in the Fellowship Hall for the Easter Reception.
- Open Door Class - We celebrate the risen Christ - no Sunday School.
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WITHIN THE CHURCH FAMILY...
JOYS: - Congratulations to Leslie Wilhite and Seth Irby who were married here at UUMC on Saturday, April 13th.
- Congratulations to Stefanie Roberts, daughter of Betty Hubbs, and Justin Jordan who were married on April 13.
- Congratulations Michael Hughes who was awarded a Good Citizen certificate and pin from the Baton Rouge Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. He also won the essay contest and received a $100 scholarship. His essay will go on to the state competition. Awards are based on dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.
- Congratulations to Emma and Bill Burke on the baptism of their son, William Webster Burke V this last Sunday in the 11:00 AM worship service.
- Congratulations to our Boy Scout Troop 50 who won the Sewell-Eagle District Camporee this past weekend, for the second year in a row!
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Kathleen Arceneaux, Irma Cassel, Christopher Caldwell, Carol Carney, Dot Chisholm, David Diehl, Doris Dobson, Sue Ducote, Peyton Feigley, Sandy Godail, Rosemarie Hall, Katherine and Matt Harris, John Henderson, Greg Hillman, The Hillman Family, Pat Hines, Joy Johnson, Jack Jones, Carol Kelly, Elizabeth Kendrick, Lynda Perry, Pat Rives, Mark Smith, Tom Stogner, Tot Swanson, Larry Tarber, Inez Townsend, Mary Lou Von Brock, Diane Zufall.
*If you have a Joy, Concern, or a name for the prayer list that you would like mentioned here, please email kelly@universitymethodist.org or call her in the church office at 225-344-0343. Deadline for submitting information to the newsletter is every Monday at noon for information to be included in that weeks newsletter. We also celebrate birthdays of our members who have reached the age of 80+, if you fit this category but we missed your birthday, please call us so we can add your birthday to our database.*
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