Weekly Chronicles:
- Community United Methodist Church
9225 Jason Avenue NE, P. O Box 5, Monticello MN 55362
763-295-2652 (Office) -763-271-5034 (Kitchen)
763-271-5033 (fax) -- monticumc@tds.net (e-mail)
- Paster Daniel Wetterstrom -- dwetterstrom@commumc.org
- Children, Youth and Family Ministry; Jeannine Larcom -- jlarcom@commumc.org
- Church Office Support, Marilyn Thompson -- mthompson@commumc.org
- Church Office -- office@commumc.org
- Webpage: www.monticumc.worthyofpraise.org
- Palm Sunday - April 13, 2003
Lectionary Readings: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24;
Acts 10:34-43; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; John 20:1-18
Greetings to all who are with us today. As we picture our Lord
riding into Jerusalem, we also see into his near future: his
last supper with his disciples, his suffering and death on the
cross. But beyond that, we see the empty tomb, proving his triumph
over death and the devil for our sins. Let us ponder these things
as we go about our lives this Holy Week. If you have questions
about our worship and work, please speak to one of our leaders
in worship.
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- We would appreciate it if members and visitors alike would
sign the attendance pads found at the end of each pew. Please
include all family members attending and your address.
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- Everyone is invited to join us for coffee and doughnuts between
services.
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- Hospitality Ministers: 9:00 - Neil Petersen, Shelly &
Maurine Johnson, Wanda Nelson, Judy Holley, John & Jill Cross;
10:30 - Bryan & Julie Swenson, Mark Shobe, Dar Wetterstrom
Childcare is available for children age 4 and younger. Please
let nursery volunteers know of any special needs your child has.
Children's Bulletins and LARGE PRINT BULLETINS are located in
the back of the sanctuary. A wheelchair is also available; please
ask an usher for assistance.
Prayer requests are welcome in our worship or you may use the
cards (blue top) in the pews and drop them in the box in the
narthex for the CPR prayer group.
Welcome to all! Sunday School is offered during the 9:00 a.m.
worship service for preschool through adult. First - sixth graders
will be studying Jesus in the Garden, a study of Jesus' last
day on earth and what happened in the Garden of Gethsemane as
found in Matthew 26:36- 46.
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- The Seekers will conclude the Curing Affluenza series today.
The final topic is "Next: What Do I Do Come Monday Morning?"
We will not meet next Sunday and will begin our next study on
Sunday, April 27 at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome.
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- Join the CUMC youth Easter morning in the fellowship hall
from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. for a delicious breakfast. Enjoy egg bake,
pancakes, sweet rolls, fruit salad, juice, coffee and milk.
All are invited! Proceeds will benefit Simpson Housing Services
in Minneapolis.
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- Join us for an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast in the fellowship
hall on Sunday, May 4 between the 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. worship
services. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, juice, milk or coffee. Sign
up in the narthex. A free will offering will be collected; proceeds
will benefit youth ministry.
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- Nursery volunteers are needed for 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. services
in May, June and July. Please sign up in the nursery or call
Staci Barth at 295-2181.
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- Vacation Bible School is August 11-15. You can help facilitate
this exciting week. Attend our next planning meeting Thursday,
April 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the youth room.
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- The Landscape Committee Garage Sale will be held Saturday,
May 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Watch for more details about
when and where to bring your donations and to find out how you
can help!
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- Interested in helping start a special needs ministry at CUMC?
We need adults who are willing to work with children in our
congregation who have special disabilities. Attend an informational
meeting Wednesday, May 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the art room.
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- The Mission Team Golf Event will be held Saturday, May 17.
Sign up sheets are available on the welcome center. The mission
team is also looking for prize donations and hole sponsors.
Questions? Contact Warren Pederson at 263-2307.
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- E-mail addresses needed - We would like to take advantage
of the ease of e-mail by communicating with our members via the
internet. This is an additional way to keep in touch and will
not replace the monthly newsletter. If you would like to share
your e-mail address with us for the purpose of church communications,
please send an e-mail to mthompson@commumc.org. These addresses
will not be shared with anyone outside of church membership and
you may request to be taken off the list at anytime. We would
use this form of contact to deliver last minute service information,
reminders of church functions and passing on specific concerns
about our members. Please consider becoming a part of this vital
ministry opportunity.
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- Summer trips are planned for youth in grades 6 - 12. Sign
up for the Noah's Ark trip by April 30. Sign up for the 6 Flags
trip by May 4.
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- Need a Mother's Day or spring wedding gift? Church cookbooks
are available and only cost $8. Pick them up on the table across
from the nursery.
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- We wish God's blessings to our members who have a birthday
or anniversary this week: Today - Dan Bogart, Samantha Shobe;
Monday - Jim Jones, Randy Havel, Coty Filip; Tuesday - Stephanie
Shobe; Wednesday - Karen Stern, Scott & Anell Cieslak (A);
Thursday - Ben James, Jr., Dave & Vera Hanson (A), Mike &
Nancy Flesch (A); Friday - Grace Olson; Saturday - Jane Shaffer,
Brian Hitter.
- Attendance at Last Week's Sunday Service:
9:00 - 138; 10:30 - 77
- Year to Date Offering: $55,159
Needed Year to Date: $59,189