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.

Out of love & safety for our youngest & most vulnerable
ALL worshipers are to wear masks while in the sanctuary.

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:
1 Kings 19: 1-9
Mark 6: 30-34

Missed Church on Sunday? Want to hear the sermon again? Check out any sermons you missed here!
Special Guest in Sunday School
This Sunday, our former children's director, Ashton Sherrin, will visit with both the Open Door Sunday School class and the Children's Sunday School class. Ashton will be speaking about her organization, Benjamin House Ministries, which seeks to support orphans in Uganda. She's got an interesting lesson to share so, we hope you can make it!
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.

Our first meal will be: Bbq pork with roasted carrots, baked potatoes, and cowboy beans
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!
2nd Annual Easter Egging Fundraiser
Want to help spread God's love in the community this Easter, AND have some egg-ceptional fun? Sign up to get your yard (or a friend’s or neighbor’s house) "egged" by Dilworth UMC’s own Easter Bunny helpers! The sign-up ends Sunday, April 3, houses will be egged on Saturday, April 9.

All proceeds will support DUMC’s children’s ministries. Suggested donation is $20 per yard for 30 eggs. Sign up here or contact Anna for more information.
~ 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 processional, 9:30 am
Easter Egg Hunt, after worship

Thursday, April 14th
Maundy Thursday service, time TBD

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

Pick-Up Table Kitchen Items
Thank you to the volunteers who helped us clean out the kitchens in preparation for Chef Hannah's arrival!

Please look on the pick-up table near the staircases for any items that you may have accidentally left at the church! All remaining kitchen items will be donated to Crisis Assistance at the end of March!

In-House Catering Partner, Chef Hannah Riley
Dilworth is excited to announce our new in-house catering partner, Alternative Chef. Chef Hannah Riley will use Dilworth’s commercial kitchen space for her business and looks forward to partnering with our church to provide catering for future meals and events. Click to check out Alternative Chef’s website and learn more.
Work with the Alternative Chef Team!
The Alternative Chef team is excited to work with DUMC as the in-house caterer! We are looking to round our staff with another team player. 

Position: Dishwasher/Steward
Availability: M-W 4p-7p 
*Additional hours available for catered events 
Experience: Teachable 
Pay: TBD at interview 

Please send all inquiries/ resumes to 
The Dilworth Weekday School: Transitional Kindergarten
The Dilworth Weekday School wants you to know about their new Transitional Kindergarten Program! The TK program is for children who missed the age cut-off or who aren't quite ready for kindergarten. This TK program serves as a bridge between preschool and traditional kindergarten; offering a program to prepare kids physically, socially, and academically prior to entering Kindergarten. Click here to find out more!
GO!
Join us as we serve, retreat, and adventure together as the hands & feet of Jesus!

Concert at Queens University
Our wonderful organist, Brenda Fernandez, will be featured in a Faculty and Friends Concert at Queens University Sunday, March 20th, at 3:30 pm. It would be wonderful if we as a Dilworth Church family could support one of our own!

A few things to know about the event:
Admission is free. Registration is requested. Masks are Mandatory at all times.
Young Adult Events
Join us on March 24th at Ed’s Tavern for March Madness from 6:30-9:30. Check out these other events
Heart & Sole Ladies! March 26th Weekend
Sign up to join the Weekend Retreat to Camp Grier the weekend of March 26th! This beautiful camp aims to provide opportunities for connection, service, renewal, and celebration! With mountains, trails, waterfalls, and a gorgeous lake, this weekend trip is sure to be one to remember!

Click here to read more and to sign-up!
GIVE!
Love your neighbor through gifts of time, talents, and financial gifts.
Helping Refugees in Ukraine
The Metro District, within the Western North Carolina Conference, is working to support Oleg Starodubets, a District Superintendent in Ukraine. He is currently working with refugees including students who are relocating to the western part of Ukraine, where it’s safer right now. There is a fund to which we can donate directly for his work. They are currently purchasing sleeping bags, food, and other supplies for the refugees.

Let's send Oleg and our Methodist sisters and brothers in Ukraine a powerful statement of unity and support from the clergy of our district! Donations will be matched up to $5,000 from district funds

Please keep the people of Ukraine in your prayers and consider donating if you can.
Click here to read the email in full.
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
Dilworth’s Men’s Fellowship will meet this Wednesday (3/23) at 6 pm at Suffolk Punch Brewing 2911 Griffith St.  
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!
Consignment Sellers Wanted!
We would love to have some more sellers for our consignment sale on April 1st and 2nd. Clean out your gently used kid's clothes, toys, books, or gear and help update our playground to be a fun, exciting place for our schools and community. Email consignmentsale@dilworthchurch.org for more details.

Calendar for the week of 3/20 - 3/26
This Week at Dilworth 
 
Sunday, 3/20
10:00 am –Worship via Facebook Live and in the Sanctuary
11:00 am - Open Door Sunday School (w/ Special Guest Speaker)
4:30 pm - Jubilation Choir
5:30 pm - Youth
 6:00 pm- Handbell Choir Practice
7:00 pm - Dilworth Players Rehearsal (Lang. Hall)
Confirmation Retreat!
 
Monday, 3/21
7:00 pm - Dilworth Players Rehearsal (Lang. Hall)

Tuesday, 3/22
7:00 pm - Dilworth Players Rehearsal (Lang. Hall)

Wednesday, 3/23
6:00 pm - Men's Fellowship (Suffolk Punch Brewing)
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
7:00 pm - Dilworth Players Rehearsal (Lang. Hall)

Thursday, 3/24
6:30 pm - Young Adult March Madness (Ed's Tavern)
7:00 pm - Dilworth Players Rehearsal (Lang. Hall)

Friday, 3/25

Saturday, 3/26
Heart & Sole Retreat
605 East Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: (704) 333-4173