April 19, 2018
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT
Children's Ministry will host a spring Family Bingo Night on April 21 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. Playing bingo will be free and fun for all ages with fabulous prizes for the winners of each round. Snacks and drinks, as well as bingo daubers, will be available for sale while supplies last. Proceeds from the snack sale will benefit Project Hope. Everyone is invited to join us for fun, fellowship, and laughs before summer break.
REV. MICHAEL DOWD TO SPEAK
Rev. Michael Dowd will preach during both services on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22. The New York Times bestselling author of Thank God for Evolution will preach at both services on Earth Day. Rev. Dowd describes how science and religion can be mutually enriching forces, providing a solid moral and ethical foundation for our lives.
 
Rev. Dowd will also lecture at Dayspring at 4:00pm on April 22. This dynamic multi-media presentation by the renowned eco-theologian and TEDx speaker bridges the gap between head and heart and celebrates the convergence of science, inspiration, and sustainability. He will speak at Temple Emanuel ( 5801 S Rural Rd ) on April 20 at 7:30pm. Learn more
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FOURTH SUNDAY FOOD DRIVE
Our Monthly Food Drive is this Sunday, April 22. All non-perishable food is accepted. We always need:   
  • canned meat & meals
  • peanut butter
  • canned fruit & vegetables
  • cereal
  • dry rice & beans
  • dry milk
  • "helpers"
Chuck Winkler delivers the food to the Tempe Community Action Agency every month. Your donations help feed our neighbors here in Tempe! 
AWAKE
AWAKE, an overnight ministry for 3rd-6th graders will hold its spring sleep over event from April 28 at 3:30pm to April 29 at 8:30am. The theme for this event is the Parable of the Good Samaritan. AWAKE will include games, activities, crafts, and time with their Bible. The cost is $20 for the first child and $10 for each additional sibling. Please email the event leaders, Laura or Martha , with any questions. Registration will be available on the patio on Sunday.
CHURCH & SOCIETY
Visit the Church & Society table on the patio on Sunday for information and sign-ups.

Upcoming events are:
April 28, Saturday, 9:00-2:00
DSW Conference of UMC Training and refresher for a Social Justice Committee led by Rev. Clayton Childers from General board of Church & Society Learn more
May 1: 6:30  VIP Delegate’s Assembly, Paradise Valley
Educating and organizing us to act on the issues key to our communities, including: education funding, election year issues and candidates, children, healthcare, and jobs.
Ongoing: Partnership with Frank Elementary in Guadalupe. Small and large needs for the children such as: Socks and underwear, an optometrist visit, support for field trips, books, a seamstress, donations for a bicycle, friendship.
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