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During the merry month of May, we have many things going on. First, is the BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG program in Bell County. You might wonder, what is the Baby Bottle Boomerang? Baby Bottle Boomerang is the fundraiser that helps bring life-affirming services to those facing unplanned pregnancy. This is an opportunity for small groups, families, and children to get engaged and make a difference. Every little bit counts! Church and organization partnership is a crucial part of its success!   Churches distribute baby bottles to fill with cash, coins, or checks. We will give out the bottles by Mother's Day and ask their return by Father's Day. A bottle full of pennies can provide lifesaving literature or testimonial videos to the abortion-minded. In 2020, this program rescued 101 babies from abortion thanks to prayer, ultrasounds, and resource materials.   In May, we will also celebrate Mother’s Day, Senior Sunday, and Confirmation.   Mother’s Day—Enjoy this story from a woman pastor I know:   I was out walking with my 4-year-old daughter. She picked up something off the ground and started to put it in her mouth. I took the item away from her and I asked her not to do that. “Why?” my daughter asked. “Because it's been lying outside, you don’t know where it's been, it’s dirty and probably has germs,” I replied.   At this point, my daughter looked at me with total admiration and asked, “Wow! How do you know all this stuff?” “Uh,” I was thinking quickly, “All moms know this stuff. It’s on the Mommy Test. You have to know it, or they don’t let you be a Mommy.” We walked along in silence for 2 or 3 minutes, but she was evidently pondering this new information.   “OH . . . I get it!” she beamed, “So if you don’t pass the test you have to be the daddy.” “Exactly” I replied back with a big smile on my face and joy in my heart.   Always remember, “An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy”- Spanish Proverb   The Day of Pentecost will be the May 23, 2021. Come see us! Sincerely, your friend, David Mosser Come, Worship Stay, Learn Go, Serve

Administration Building is almost complete. The carpet should be arriving soon.  Trusted Restoration has given mid-May as the estimated time frame for work to be complete in the Administration Building. Worship Center Building sheetrock and dry-wall work begins this week. Enhancements to the Worship Center should start within the next two weeks.  Trusted Restoration has given mid-June to end of June as an estimated time frame for work to be complete in the Worship Center Building.

Registration will kick-off on May 9th! Look for more information to come as well as opportunities to volunteer!

2021 Confirmation Class will be recognized on May 23rd at both our 9:00 & 11:00 A.M. services.

Watch your email and social media to participate in Dr. Mosser's Lectionary-Based Bible Study! If you've missed parts of the study, get caught up at saladoumc.org now!

Get caught up on all of the Children's Ministry videos on Salado UMC's YouTube Channel today! Contact KristenVG@saladoumc.org for questions of more information.

Watch Youth FourTwelve on Social Media for more opportunities! facebook.com/saladoumcym twitter.com/saladoumcym Instagram.com/saladoumcym Get caught up with SUMC Youth FourTwelve on YouTube today! Contact Paul Corder with questions or for more information.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Open enrollment for the school year 2021/2022 is now open! CDC is requiring us to limit our enrollment classes to ten students per class until further notice for the Fall semester. I encourage you to secure your child a place for the Fall of 2021 with the $200 per family, non-refundable enrollment fee and the 2021/2022 enrollment form, which you can request from the office. We are unable to HOLD your child’s spot without the money and enrollment form being received.

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Church Family Phyllis Holder, Elaine Ory, Wes Pershall, Helen Hays, Marc Scheel, Elizabeth Willborn, Arthur Wade Capps, Anne Beckett, JL Alley, Bob Stewart, Jackson Tracy, Jim Hodgin, Weeta Evans, Jane Avila   Family & Friends Summer Nunn, Walker Family, Pat Meek, Levi Derton, Steve & Laurie Hill, Thomas Summerour, Gerry Snelson, Patsy Whitton, Gerald Turner, James, Gene Bingham, Charles McMorty, Megan, Janet Lyon, Jan Goode, Pat Goode, Pat and Cecil Jones, Monique Gobert, Nancy Preston, Julia Garrett, Andy Taylor, Beverly, Edna Weiss, Steve Green, Betty Shafer, Elijah, Alex & Sophie, Jenny Wilkinson, Wes & Emma, Debbie Knight, Marcie Pitts, Brently Beaty, Georgia Turner, Carol Light, Jonathan Scott, Erika Shampo, Danielle Kingman, Danny Agee, Allan Cloud, Crawford Family, Barnes Family, Ron Boehm, Joe, Dennis Linam, Mike & Audra Brewer, Gwen Fischer, Robert Lynn West, SUMC Committees   Military Pete Alderman, Gavin Radebaugh, Jeffery Barnes, Amy Cook, Gerald Montanona, Daniel Collins, George Robey, Oscar Fernandez, Jacob Nelson, Aaron Baker, Taylor Wood, J.J. Kelly, Ryan McDonald, Keary O’Connor, Michael Gordon, Jason Lowerey, Joshua Stearns, Jared Jarvis, Jake Bradshaw, Devan Patterson, Ben Smith, John Schook, MK2 Benjamin Perrin, Patrick Reinbold, Chris King, Dylan Dexter, John Hawkins, Katie Kyle, Seaman Hall, Oscar Little, John Little, Clint Tracy, Anthony Maquinalez Sympathy We extend our deepest condolences to Scott Oakes and his entire family on the recent loss of his father, Jerry Oakes.

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