NEWS

WELCOME! NEW MEMBER John Johnson became a member of Neal Avenue UMC at our worship service on Sunday, April 2. He comes by Profession of Faith. He previously attended Second Presbyterian Church in Newark. Make him feel welcome!

Roof Campaign The free music concert and food truck event (food available for purchase) on April 15th from 5-7:30 p.m. will kickoff our campaign to raise money for a new roof. The roof was patched last Fall, but will need to be replaced in 2-3 years.

Cost of Roof

$150,000

Rental Income Contribution

$50,000

Congregation Contribution

$100,000

Time Frame

2 Years (Goal)

Broken Down:

Money Needed Per Month

$4,167

($100,000/24 months)

Weekly need

$962

($100,000/104 weeks)

Daily need

$137

($100,000/730 days)

Do we have 100 committed members?

$1.37 per day for each member

If you would like to donate to the roof campaign, write your check to Neal Avenue UMC and write "Roof Campaign" in the memo. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

ALTAR FLOWERS There are several dates available in the coming months to purchase altar flowers in memory or honor of a loved one. Flowers are $30 each week. The flower chart is hanging on the inside of the door going into the library.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Free Community Concert The concert on April 15th is free and anyone is welcome to attend. Food will be available to purchase. Join us for some great music and food!

SOUP AND BREAD SALE NACW will be having a bread and soup sale on April 16th. They will be $5 each and the money will support missions in Licking County. Order slips will be available soon.

NACW The next meeting is at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 20th. Sara Thomas, who is the Program Director of the Community Gardens will be the guest speaker. All women of the church are invited to attend!

Ways to Give

*In person worship via cash or check

*Cash/Check Drop Off at Church Office

Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. 12 p.m.

*Online through the PayPal link on nealavenue.com and on our Facebook page. There is a 1.99% + .30 fee for each transaction.

The Neal Avenue Messenger is mailed once a month for the enjoyment of friends and members of Neal Avenue Church. It is emailed weekly to anyone who wants to provide an email address for weekly updates. If you are receiving the Messenger by mail or email and you no longer wish to, please let the office know. Please report any address or email address changes to the office immediately.