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This Week in Ministry
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Kids SERVE: PreK through 5th graders are invited to put their faith into action on Sunday from 4 pm - 5 pm as we serve our neighbors and build faith-filled friendships. Meet at the Chapel Entrance on John Wesley Way. Contact rachel@westmarketchurch.org with any questions.
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Children’s Choir: Enjoy singing, playing instruments, and making music with Ms. Dreama in the HandBell Room (room 316) from 5:00-5:45 pm. All preK-5th graders are invited.
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Youth in the Loft: Youth 6th-12th grades are invited for a time of fellowship, food, games, and faith discussion from 4pm-6pm in the Youth Loft (4th Floor). Contact Paul Collins with questions!
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Monthly Prayer Group: Join folks from West Market St. UMC and St. Matthews UMC each month as we pray for our world, community, and issues of justice and racial reconciliation. The next 30-minute gathering will be at 12:05pm on Wednesday, April 10in the chapel at St. Matthews.
Upcoming Events
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Youth Lock-Out: Join us for a fun-filled night of games, food, a movie, and fellowship on the roof. Weather permitting, we plan on camping out under the stars for the night. Date: Saturday, April 20, 6 pm – Sunday, April 21, 10 am. Register HERE: https://forms.gle/5Y1LGXRbAacMbXe86
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Spring Parent Brunch: Parents of children (birth-5th grade) are invited to the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, April 21, at 10 am for a time to eat, build connection, and gain practical resources on enriching faith practices at home. Please RSVP to rachel@westmarketchurch.org by Tuesday, April 16.
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Day Trip to General Conference: General Conference is the top policy-making body of The United Methodist Church. United Methodists from all over the world are traveling to attend General Conference in Charlotte, NC from April 23-May 3, 2024. A group from West Market Street UMC will travel to observe General Conference on Monday, April 29. We will gather to load the bus at 8:00am. We will leave Charlotte to return to Greensboro at 3:40pm. Also, if you would like to volunteer to serve at General Conference, visit WelcomeToGC.org. If you would like to participate in the day trip or for more information, contact Angela Roberson at angela@westmarketchurch.org.
Get Involved
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Habitat For Humanity Playhouse Build: WMSUMC enjoys a long standing relationship with Habitat For Humanity of Greater Greensboro. Over the last few years, we've participated in the playhouse build as our contribution. This year's playhouse build day is April 13. This is a great opportunity to come together and make a difference in our community. For complete details and how to register, see the page on our website HERE.
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Hot Dish and Hope: Help provide a hot meal and hope to our neighbors. Beginning April 11, join a group of West Market St. UMC folks on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 4 pm – 6 pm at the Mullins Life Center at First Presbyterian Church to help assemble meals together. Sign up to volunteer!
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Spring Food Drive Volunteers Needed: The Spring Food Drive for Greensboro Urban Ministry will be held on Saturday, April 13, from 8 am – 6 pm. We will be at the Food Lion (2217 Fleming Rd). Two volunteers are needed for each 90 minute shift. Click HERE to sign up! This is a fun activity for friends and families. Let’s see if we can surpass the 1,273 pounds of food we collected in the fall! Contact Debbie Taylor at 336-543-4607 or debtaylor2@yahoo.com with questions.
Looking Ahead to Summer
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Summer Go SERVE: Monday-Wednesday, June 10-12, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Start off the summer with a local mission experience for rising 3rd-5th graders and rising 6th-12th graders! Each day we’ll have field trips to local service organizations as we seek to be a part of God’s work in the world. There is no cost. Registration is LIMITED to the first 25 participants.
- GO SERVE PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION
- GO SERVE WEBPAGE
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Vacation Bible School: Monday-Thursday, June 24-27, 9 am-12 pm. All children age 3 (potty-trained) through rising 6th grade are invited to participate! This year we'll be exploring God's Good Green Earth through life-giving Bible stories, upbeat music, earth-friendly crafts, fun games, yummy snacks, and hands-on service as we learn about God's good creation, how we are called to take care of it, and how God takes care of us. Please note: for working families who need an additional hour of care, an add-on lunch hour (bring your own) until 1:00 pm will be an available option upon sign-up. Also, VBS isn’t possible without our wonderful volunteers! If you’re able to help one or more days, please sign-up here!
Get Involved at WMSUMC
Volunteering to serve in the church and at events is a great way to meet new people in the church, connect with people in our community, and make an impact in the lives of others! Below are some great ways to get involved:
Serve Communion: Sign up for the 9 am or 11 am worship service HERE.
Greeters & Ushers for 11 am Service: Sign up by emailing Nan Morris.
Greeters & Coffee Bar Servers for 9 am Service: Sign up by emailing Angela.
Scripture Reader: Sign up for the 9 am or 11 am worship service HERE.
Acolytes: Sign up HERE.
Church Office: Volunteers needed for morning or afternoon shifts,
M-Thur. Email Jennifer.
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