PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
Our newly formed parent support group will meet by zoom this evening at 8.00pm. This 45-minute gathering will provide parents of children pre-school – sixth grade, with a time of sharing, assistance and prayer. If you would like to receive a zoom invitation to be a part of this group contact Alan Cook or Robbie Fredericksen.
Next Tuesday evening May 5 the middle school-high school parents will meet.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP
All readers are invited to the May 3, Sunday Afternoon Book Group. The group will gather at 12.30pm on Zoom to enjoy conversation centered on books. If you would like, bring your lunch. Participants will be invited to share a book that they have read or are reading between March 8 and May 3. Let Alan Cook know that you will be joining this Sunday. He will send you the zoom invitation closer to May 3. Remember all are welcome.
TWO ZOOM BIBLE STUDIES
Mondays at 1.00pm Jan meets with the residents of O’Connor Woods for the first Monday Bible Study. At 7.00pm the second Bible Study meets with Jan. Everyone is welcome to join either group. See below for zoom information.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Bibles need to be delivered to our children beginning Thursday, April 30. Each Bible will have a letter from someone in the congregation and a bookmark.
We still need bookmarks – they can be homemade or a bookmark you are no longer using. It can be any size or shape. If you would like to make one, you can use markers, water colors, etc. Be creative. Put your book marks in the church office mail slot by this Thursday.
Family Ministries would like to send a “We’re Thinking of You” package to our UOP students. Boxes will be mailed to our ten UOP students Monday, May 4. If you would like to bake cookies, brownies, banana bread, purchase candy, popcorn or other creative goodies, these items must be delivered to Alan Cook’s home between May 1 and May 3. Call or text Alan at 209.610.7893 to let him know that you will be participating and to get his address.
TWO BEYOND OUR BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES
Letter Campaign
All teachers from pre-school- college are putting in extra hours to provide educational experiences for our children and young people. It is a difficult time for educators, parents and children. We would like to send 35 notes of thanks and encouragement to the Cleveland School teachers. Contact Alan Cook and he will give you the teacher’s name and grade. Write a short note and put the note in the mail slot at church. Notes will be accepted between April 29 and May 10.
Restaurants Deliver
This new program is for individuals or couples who are 65 years of age or older. Restaurants will deliver prepared meals to your home. Eligibility is that you live alone or with another person who meets the qualifications and that your income is no more than $74,940.00. Watch for a sign-up time in the coming weeks. Or call 2-1-1.
PRAYERS
Our love and sympathy extended to:
- Olive Yamba, whose younger sister Petrina Brown died in Ghana on April 27. During these uncertain times when travel is difficult, please pray for Olive and her family.
- Renee Whitfield, whose mother died on April 22.
Our prayers are with:
- John and Kay Phillips; John suffered a stroke last week and has been recovering at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
- Melody Yang who has undergone another surgical procedure and is recovering at home.
- We rejoice with Dave and Carolyn Lawrence that Dave has returned home after major surgery and is on the road to recovery.
PRAYER INFORMATION
Shirley Law coordinates our regular prayer chain. If you would like the members of this group to pray for you, someone in your family, aa friend please contact Jan. Alan Cook prays every day at 2.30pm. If you have a prayer request, contact him personally.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Our Shopping Angels are available to grocery shop, go to the post office or other errands. If you would like a Shopping Angel to help you; contact Alan Cook.
ZOOM INFORMATION
Contact us to learn how to join the zoom meetings
- Bible Study – O’Connor Woods – 1.00 pm
- Bible Study Evening – 7:00 pm
- Coffee Hour – 9:00 am Sunday
- Coffee Hour 11:30 am Sunday
OUR YOUTUBE STATION AND FACEBOOK INFORMATION
YouTube station CUMC Stockton: h ttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwNZKXiUqywKtvQ7m5tSF6w
Facebook page: h ttps://www.facebook.com/centralumcstockton/