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This Week in Ministry
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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!
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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.
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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 5:00-5:45pm. All preK-5th graders are invited.
Upcoming Events
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ECC Grounds Clean Up Day: Come play in the dirt with us on April 27 from 9am-12pm and help our Early Childhood Center do some spring cleaning on the playground. You can sign up online HERE!
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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 8:00 am. We will leave Charlotte to return to Greensboro at 3:40 pm. 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.
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YOUTH Spring Retreat @ Lake Junaluska (May 24-26) Come away to the mountains for rest, relaxation, and reflection with friends. This weekend promises to be fun-filled and the perfect way to close the school year. For more information about Lake Junaluska: https://lakejunaluska.com/ Register HERE: https://forms.gle/noPiV4E4CnU78Ze17
Get Involved
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.
Looking Ahead to Summer
- 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!
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