All-Church Email of 5-22-13
Special Reminders: Please bring your donations for Jamaa Letu to church on
Sunday, May 26th. See article below.

The church office will be closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th.

On June 2 we will honor our graduates at both services

Sermon Title: Getting Walked On

Worship Focus for 5-26-13: Do you ever feel taken advantage of by other people? Do you sometimes think that the world all around you is out of control? Even God’s? Perhaps being sensitive to the “still, small voice” can be of help.

Coffee Time Hosts:
May 26, 2013
Liturgist: Pat McGlashan
9AM Traditional Coffee Time Hosts: No one
10:45AM Continental Brunch Hosts: No one

June 2, 2013
Liturgist: Fay Richardson
9AM Traditional Coffee Time Hosts: No one
10:45AM Continental Brunch Hosts: No one

Pastoral Care
Each week Pastor Dan visits parishioners in the hospitals and those with special needs. He is also happy to just pay a friendly visit to get better acquainted. If you would like a pastoral visit, call the church office at 360-629-9555 or check the column on the worship attendance pad, “Desire a Pastoral Call.” The pastor will be glad to arrange a convenient time with you. If you know of someone who is ill or needs a pastoral visit, please call the church office. It is better to have several calls about someone than none at all.

Sunday, May 26, 2013
9:00AM Traditional Worship Service
10:45AM Contemporary Worship Service

Monday, May 27, 2013—Closed in observance of Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 28, 2013
6:00PM Youth Group Meets

Wednesday, May 29, 2013
5:00PM Praise Band Rehearsal
6:00PM Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
7:15PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, May 30, 2013
9:00AM 5th Thursday Outing to Chihuly Glass in Seattle
9:30AM UM Women meet to make cards
11:30AM Missions Committee Meets

Friday, May 31, 2013—Church Office Closed, Pastor In
10:00AM Weekly Worship Theme Bible Study Meets

What Is Pentecost?
Pentecost is the fiftieth day of Easter and the Days of Pentecost continue until the Advent season. This year Pentecost began on Sunday, May 19. The church has moved from the empty tomb and a focus on the risen Lord through his ascension. Now the church moves into a new relationship with him in and by the power of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost is the day to welcome the gift of the Spirit and interpret that gift afresh.

The Season of Pentecost focuses on the Spirit and the way in which it touches everyone in the world. Pentecost is a time of outreach, praise, spiritual renewal, and fellowship. In most churches, the general theme of the Bible readings and sermons during the Pentecost season concern the church’s mission in the world. The color of the season is Red.

Charge Conference
The church’s annual Charge Conference will take place after second service on Sunday, June 9 at noon and will include a potluck. Please bring a dish to share.

Jar$ for Jamaa Letu
If you have been saving your spare change for the last several months for Jamaa Letu, Sunday, May 26 is the day to bring your donation to church. Checks may be made out to SUMC with orphanages or Jamaa Letu in the memo line or just bring in your collection jar and we will count it. We will present a check from SUMC at Annual Conference in June. Your generous and ongoing support is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations, Lynette!
We are proud and happy to announce that Lynette Cole, daughter of Bob and Susan Cole, will graduate from Linfield College in Oregon on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 10AM.

Plants Still Available
There are still some lovely plants available, for a donation, in the north parking lot. Please take a look and see if some would be happy in your garden and take them home today! They are anxious to get settled in so they can put on their best blooms for you!

Photo Directory Addendum
If you have any additions or corrections to your information in the back of the photo directory, please let us know. We’ll issue an addendum that you can place in your copy of the directory. Call the office at 629-9555. Thanks!

Stanwood-Camano Chorale Concert
The Stanwood-Camano Chorale, with small ensemble Trouvere will present “Swing Into Spring”, Saturday June 8th, 7 p.m., here in the sanctuary. Come hear some old favorites such as Ain’t Misbehavin’, Stardust, Moonglow, Route 66, Accentuate the Positive, I’ll Be Seeing You, Stompin’ at the Savoy and many more.
The director is Steve Jensen. A free will offering will be taken.

Messenger articles needed by Tuesday, May 28. Please email or call in to the office (629-9555).

Committee Reports for our Charge Conference needed ASAP also. Again, please email if possible to sumc@stanwoodumc.org.

Elaine Hilde is at a new address. You may contact her in care of her daughter, Kathy Feider. Address mail to 1532 Columbia Street, Pomeroy, WA 99347. Telephone 509-843-1170.
Kathy’s email is r-kfeider73@hotmail.com.