Our mission: to be a sign of Christ’s love for the world.
GATHER!
Here are the ways we worship & join in fellowship together.

How wonderful to worship together in our sanctuary! 
Let us be mindful of the needs of those around us.

At this time, masks are optional; however, let us be mindful of the needs of those around us.  May we respect and love one another whether wearing a mask or going without. In the Sanctuary if someone is wearing a mask, please leave some space if you are not wearing one.

As Matthew 7:12 says, "Treat others as you would want to be treated."
Thank you for living in Christian love with one another!

Worship Schedule
10am in the Sanctuary or on Facebook Live.

This week’s scripture lesson is:
Luke 19: 28-40

Missed Church on Sunday? Want to hear the sermon again? Check out any sermons you missed here!
Music at Dilworth
We will continue to have our weekly Chancel Choir rehearsals on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. All are welcome! If you have any questions or would like additional information please contact our Director of Music, Zach Thompson at: zach.thompson@dilworthchurch.org
If you are interested in playing an instrument or singing with the Loft Band please contact our Director of Music, Zach Thompson at: zach.thompson@dilworthchurch.org
Altar Flower Sign-Ups
If you would like to provide the altar flowers for Sunday Worship there are a few ways to sign-up to do so. If you are at the church, you can come by Madison Rubottom's office and use the sign-up sheet posted on her door. If you would prefer to sign-up online, here is the link to our altar flower sign-up genius. If you have any questions you can email Madison madison.rubottom@dilworthchurch.org or drop by her office!
Fellowship Meals
Dilworth UMC is excited to announce the revival of an old Dilworth tradition, weekly fellowship meals! All are welcome to join us on Wednesdays at 6 pm beginning on April 20th for an evening of food and fellowship. Our meal will be provided by our in-house catering partner Alternative Chef.
Click here for more information.

Our first meal will be: Bbq pork with roasted carrots, baked potatoes, and cowboy beans!

Price: $12 for adults, $6 for kids (under 12 years old) with children under 5 years old eating for free. The family cap price is $30 per family. Additional donations are always accepted!  
Lent and Easter 2022
Find out everything you need to know for this year's Lenten and Easter Seasons

Lenten Devotionals: Electronic Booklet
A physical copy of this year's Lenten devotional booklet can be picked up at the church, but we have also put together an electronic version for on-the-go convenience!

A special perk of this version is that the table of contents is interactive, meaning that if you click the devotional that you would like to read, it will jump directly to that page!

Each week, we will also send out an email of the week's devotionals as well as post them to our Facebook page!
~ Lent and Holy Week Events ~
Join us for these special events as we prepare our hearts, minds, and bodies for Easter

Sunday, April 10th
Palm Sunday Parade! 9:30 am
Join in for a celebratory start to Palm Sunday on April 10th. We will gather at 9:30 in the parking lot, hear the good news of Palm Sunday and parade up East Blvd. and into worship with joyful Hosannas! Bring a noisemaker, a palm branch, or a pom-pom with you. 

Easter Egg Hunt, after worship
Hippity Hoppity Easter’s on its way! Dilworth’s annual Easter egg hunt will take place on April 10th after worship. Children ages birth-3 can hunt for eggs on the playground; children ages 4+ can hunt for eggs in the courtyard. This is Bring your own basket. It’s going to be an egg-cellent time!


Thursday, April 14th
Maundy Thursday service, 7:00 pm
Please join us on Thursday, April 14th for the Maunday Thursday service. We will be holding a Tenebrae service, which is full of rich symbolism as it depicts the final days leading to the crucifixion of Jesus and the darkness that fell over the earth as the tomb was closed. This holy day will continue to prepare us for Easter and the rising of our Lord and Savior.

Sunday, April 17th
Butterfly Release service, 9:15 am
Easter service, 10:00 am
Announcements!
Take a moment to read through the important messages about the life of DUMC

Virgil Hurley's Passing
Our Christian love and sympathy go to Sybil and Randy Reeves and their family, as they mourn the loss of Sybil's father, Virgil Hurley, who passed away on April 3, 2022. Virgil Sharpe Hurley, 96, was born in Asheboro, North Carolina on November 6, 1925. Virgil was above all a great dad, granddad, and great grandfather and he loved his family dearly.

If you would like to read more about Mr. Hurley or find out the details of his funeral arrangements, please click here.
Prayer Concerns
Please keep Nancy Hodges and Van Edgeworth in your prayers. Nancy is being moved to The Pavillion Health Center at Brightmore of South Charlotte as she recovers from the surgery to heal her broken hip. Van has been transferred to Royal Park Health Center in Matthews.
News about the United Methodist Church
Pastors, Michelle and Cade, have an important announcement about the United Methodist Church as a whole and what these things mean for our DUMC family.

Please visit our FaceBook page to view the video or click here to read the full transcript.
GO!
Join us as we serve, retreat, and adventure together as the hands & feet of Jesus!

Heart & Sole, April 23rd
Join the Heart & Sole hikers at the greenway in NoDa! It will be a wonderful way to get to know the green spaces in our city and to escape for a little while!

GIVE!
Love your neighbor through gifts of time, talents, and financial gifts.
AGAPE Shoeboxes 
During the month of April, we will be collecting crayons, markers, colored pencils, sippy cups, and teething rings for children in Armenia. This is part of our year-long project to pack Christmas boxes full of items for girls & boys aged 7-12. Please use the link below to our wishlist to send your donated purchases directly to the church. If you have questions, please contact Katie McCraw at katiemccraw1@gmail.com.
Jubilation Choir
Ashley is looking to brighten up the choir room for our Jubilation children’s choir. There is an Amazon wishlist with items to donate toward the cause. Let’s encourage these young musicians with a beautiful, child-friendly space to sing in. Thanks in advance for your support.
Remember Your Church with Your Financial Offerings
We need your support. Your financial gifts are essential to the ministry and campus of Dilworth Church. Visit our website to make your contributions online. You can also drop off your contributions at the church and use other means of giving. Thank you for sustaining the ministries of Dilworth Church through your gifts.  



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GROW!
Check out these ways to grow closer to God & one another!
Men's Fellowship
Men interested in a small group study opportunity can join Pastor Cade on Wednesdays at 7 pm beginning April 20th for a six-week study of "God Turned Toward Us" by Will Willimon.  Sign up here and Click Here to purchase your copy of the book. Please reach out to Pastor Cade (cade.barefoot@dilworthchurch.org) with questions about this small group study opportunity.
Beauty & The Beast 
Be a part of a “Tale as Old As Time”. Rehearsals for our long-awaited Dilworth Player production of Beauty & The Beast begin on March 13. Being on stage is not the only way to be involved and we need all hands on deck! Check out this link to sign up to serve backstage, as an usher, ticket sales, set building, painting, snacks, sewing, we have a spot for you!
Calendar for the week of 4/10 - 4/16
This Week at Dilworth 
 
Sunday, 4/10
9:30 am - Palm Sunday Parade (meet in parking lot)
10:00 am –Worship via Facebook Live and in the Sanctuary
11:00 am - Easter Egg Hunt (courtyard and playground)
11:00 am - Open Door Sunday School
5:30 pm - Youth & Confirmation (Moes on East Blvd) 
 6:00 pm- Handbell Choir Practice
7:00 pm - Dilworth Players Rehearsal (Lang. Hall)

Monday, 4/11
7:00 pm - Dilworth Players Rehearsal (Lang. Hall)
 
Tuesday, 4/12
7:00 pm - Dilworth Players Rehearsal (Lang. Hall)
 
Wednesday, 4/13
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
7:00 pm - Dilworth Players Rehearsal (Lang. Hall)
 
Thursday, 4/14
7:00 am - Young Adult Ladies Coffee & Prayer (Starbucks on East) 
7:00 pm - Dilworth Players Rehearsal (Lang. Hall)
7:00 pm - Maundy Thursday Service (Sanctuary)

Friday, 4/15
 
Saturday, 4/16

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Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: (704) 333-4173