Santee United Methodist Church March 15, 2009
SUM
Highlights
The colored attendance cards (8:15 AM, Yellow and 10:00 AM, Blue) found in your bulletin are to register your attendance. You may register your whole family on one card, but be sure to write in the names of all members attending that day and drop your card in the offering plate. If your bulletin is missing a card, you can find extras in the back of the sanctuary.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
LENTEN PRAYER AND STUDY GUIDES:
During Lent we often
give up something, but this year let’s try somethi
ng new: In each week
’
s worship bulletin will be a prayer and study guide for the week. It will be a continuation of what was discussed in worship.Be open to growing in your faith during this time. Prayer andstudy guides can also be found on the church website as well as
the past Sunday’s sermon messages.
40 HOURS IN THE DESERT
- Sign-Up Today! Mark Hopewell will be collecting sign-ups and answering questions on the patiotoday about this year's Men's Retreat in the Anza-BorregoDesert. This year's retreat will take place March 27-29. The costis $20 per person. Men and youth of the church welcome.
40 DAYS OF CREATION
- Participants in this year's Lentencreative reflection are invited to sign your name on the boardoutside the sanctuary, along with the kind of creative work you will be doing. Projects will be presented as a part of our worshipduring Holy Week.
FLOWER CROSS
–
The Worship committee invites you to helpcarry on one of our traditions by bringing fresh flowers to churchon Easter morning to add to our flower cross. What a beautiful way to celebrate new life as the cross is carried into the sanctuaryat the beginning of each service! For more information call SheilaStevens (258-9989) or the church office.
SEE’S CANDY ANYONE?
- On the patio today the Daycare boardis taking orders f
or Easter Candy from See’s. Money raised
willgo to pay for an unexpected Workman Comp bill.
FLOWER CALENDAR
–
There are a number of opportunitiesavailable to provide flowers for the communion table on Sundaymornings. In May we have the 10
th
, 17
th
and 31
st
.
USHERS NEEDED
–
We are currently in need of volunteers to beUshers on the following Sunday services: 8:15 AM on the 1
st
Sunday, 10:00 AM on the 2
nd
Sunday and 10:00 AM on the 3
rd
Sunday. There are a total of 5 spots open. Please contact thechurch office if you can help with Ushering.
DAYCARE & CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE
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Saturday, March 21
st
from 8:00 AM to Noon. The sale will be held in the churchparking lot (as long as it is not raining). Donations can bebrought to Fellowship Hall starting March 13
th
.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
YOUNGER CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL
- This year we willhave a Preschool class as well as a Pre-K/Kindergarten class.Preschool meets in 203, Pre-K/Kindergarten meets in 202.
LIVING FAITH SUNDAY SCHOOL
- (Elementary Age children) Today we start a new rotation. This two week rotation is on Jesus washing the Disciples feet. Join us for a special storytellerzone re-enacting the last supper and an Art zone where we will bemaking creations with our feet!
This month the children are bringing non-perishable food items to make sack lunches forthose in need.
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
- Meets in Sunshine Hall at 10:00 AM.During the year the group is working their way through the entireBible. All youth 7
th
through 12
th
grades are welcome.
ADULT CLASSES
- Meets in the conference room at 10:00 AMand
is studying James W. Moore’s book “Some Folks Feel theRain, Others Just get Wet.” Anyone is welcome to join this group.
K.I.C.K. (K
ids
I
n
C
hrist
K
ingdom
)
- Our fellowship group forchildren 1
st
through 6
th
grade, meets Wednesdays 4:30 PM to
6:00 PM. Through drama, games and crafts we learn of God’s
goodness and how to share that goodness with others. Childrenare currently preparing for their end of the year musical, newchildren are welcome to join. Contact Pastor Diane for moredetails.
LOGOS
- is our weekday youth program meets every Wednesdaynight at 6:00pm. We start with dinner and then move to singing,game and discussion. All youth 7
th
through 12
th
grades areinvited.
WHAT IS A SMALL GROUP?
- Small Groups are to develop aliving faith that through fellowship, study, prayer and service we
grow together in Christ’s love. We currently have small groups
that meet on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings inprivate homes around Santee. If you are interested in being partof one of these groups please contact Pastor Diane at (619) 448-4456 and she will help you find a place to belong.
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