Mother’s Day to Father’s Day Baby Bottle Fund Raiser
Happy Mother’s Day to our Jesus loving Mom’s who give of themselves daily to raise their children and love their families! While we are honoring our mothers and fathers on their special day for their love, commitment, and sacrifice, we thought it would be appropriate to remember to support those who fight daily for the lives of the unborn and for the mothers and fathers to be who are in crisis and in need of truth, love, and support. How? It is so easy! Take home a baby bottle and over the next few weeks, fill it with all the spare change you can find. Then bring it back on Father’s Day, June 21st to be donated to the Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center to continue their life saving and hope giving work. The bottles are available in the narthex. Thank you, and we pray all of our Moms have a wonderful and blessed Mother’s Day!
Our annual contest to see who can raise the most for all the babies is underway. Last year the Boys made a spectacular come back after the girls had won for 3 consecutive years, and won by a record breaking $2,834.29! Congratulations Boys! Who will win this year? Chose team girl or team boy and fill those bottles!
Widows & Older Singles Ministry is sponsored by Women 2 Women especially for widows and single ladies aged 60 and above.
This group will meet every 3rd Friday of the month (11:30am) —often at local restaurants—as a time of fellowship, encouragement, and ministry together. May 15th will be at the home of Laura Browning (call office for address) or you can meet at the church at 10:50am to ride the church van.
Please rsvp if you plan to attend by contacting Rosemary Martin or sign up below .
MEN
Come enjoy fellowship around the campfire. Our speaker for the evening will be Wayne Massie.
Ladies, you’re invited to join the Women on Mission for a Ladies Brunch on Saturday, May 16th at 10 am in the church social hall. Please join us for some good food and to hear from our guest speaker, Di, who will be sharing about her 10 years serving in India. Please sign up at the rsvp link below.
We will have a service of baptism on May 17th. If you are interested, please sign up below.
ATTN: MEN (60 AND ABOVE)
Faith, friendship, and a seat at the table—that is the heart of our new ministry for single men aged 60 and above. We recognize that while our seasons of life change, our need for meaningful connection and spiritual growth remains constant.
Join us on May 19th for our first gathering at 11:45am for lunch (soup/sandwiches) at the home of Reggie Wilburn.
Come join us for good food, better company, and a shared walk in faith. RSVP to Reggie Wilburn or Eric Hammer,
MEN’S STUDY GROUPS
Ecclesiastes – Tyler Price – 1st Sunday Evenings of the month
Dinner and a collaborative inductive study for young men.
MasterLife Together – Alan Christopher – Sunday Mornings
An overview of the basics of following Jesus in all of life.
The Forge – Johnny Eagle – Thursday Evenings
A look at how to make disciples like Jesus.
2 Kings – Buddy Jennings – Thursday Nights
Meets at the church weekly.
33 Series – Derek Keiser – Thursday Nights
An interactive study on biblical manhood.
SIGN UP AT THE NEXT STEP DESK
SPECIFIC VOLUNTEER LEADS NEEDED:
*2-3 yr. old classroom helpers
*shepherds
NOTES FOR REGISTERING
-You will register your children for the grade that they just completed.
–If you are volunteering, you do not need to register.
-If you are attending the adult class, please sign up as an adult.
NEEDED: EMPTY TOILET PAPER ROLLS AND PAPER TOWEL ROLLS FOR VBS CRAFTS.
Drop them off as you collect them in the designated tote near the elevator.
Clifford Community Closet
We are excited to announce the development of the Clifford Community Closet, a free clothes closet ministry designed to serve our community!
To help us get started, we are currently collecting:
- Gently used, clean clothing (baby through adult sizes)
- Men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing
- Shoes
- Clothing racks/hangers
Drop-Off Times (through the month of May)
- Wednesdays: 6:00–7:00 PM
- Sundays: 9:30–10:30 AM
- After Worship Service until 12:45 PM
Drop-Off Location: The previous parsonage (brick house beside the church).
We are celebrating our amazing Moms & Dads with donuts for everyone on Sunday, June 1st – a sweet reminder of God’s love and our love for you!
P.S. We can’t leave anyone out – donuts are for EVERYONE, not just for Moms & Dads! They will be handed out as you leave worship service.