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Next Sunday, May 18, at Good Samaritan United Methodist Church
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Women's North Shore Retreat Prelude Party/Get Ready Rally, May 19
Everyone planning on attending the Women's North Shore Retreat is invited to join us Monday, May 19, 7:00 PM in the Good Sam Fireside Room for fellowship, to set up final cottage arrangements, distribute information packets, and talk about how to sign up for those resort activities which need to be scheduled in advance (kayak training, massages). Light refreshments will be served.
This retreat will be a mix of planned social and spiritual activities with plenty of free-time during the day. If you are interested in attending the retreat, an informative brochure on retreat activities and resort amenities and registration information can be found on the Adult Opportunities table in Fellowship Hall. Cost varies depending on how many people share a 2-3 bedroom cottage. Contact Rachel at Rachel@good.org if you have questions. Monday, May 19, is the deadline for reservations and payment for the retreat.
Dirt Cheap Plant Sale, May 20
Not only is this a great time to buy plants at Dirt Cheap prices, but it is great way to clean out your garden. Dig those extra perennial plants, identify them, and bring them to the Peace Garden at the front of the church starting Friday, May 16th. Not able to dig? Email mmlach@comcast.net to schedule diggers to come out the Friday, Saturday, or Sunday before the sale. The sale is brought to you by the UMW Garden Group. Proceeds pay for speakers for meetings and landscape projects at the church. The sale is open to everyone. Please plan to pay cash.
No Sunday School for Children on Memorial Day Sunday
Summer Sunday School for Childen
Beginning Sunday June 8th:
The 9:00 worship service will be held outdoors in the Amphitheater. Following the Children’s Message, kids may either continue sitting with their families or may be excused to go to the Samaritan Center (gym) for songs, games, stories, and other structured activities.
The 10:30 service will be held in the Sanctuary. Following the Children’s Message, kids may either continue sitting with their families or may be excused to go to Summer Sunday School (10:50-11:30 am). We will offer three classes: PreK (ages 3-4), Kindergarten-Grade 2, and 3rd-6th grade. We will be continuing to use the Live B.I.G. Sunday School Curriculum throughout the summer. Summer Sunday School will be led by parents and other adults who haven’t taught during the regular program year. There are 13 Sundays this Summer with 3 classes per Sunday. That means we have 39 volunteer teaching opportunities to fill this summer. If 39 families volunteered to lead only one class, only one Sunday this summer, we would have our classes completely staffed. Please check your calendars and see which Sunday, 10:30 service only, would work for you. Please email deb@good.org to let her know which date you’d like to sign up for. She will provide you with easy and fun to use lesson guides for each Sunday and can get them to you in advance of when you sign up.
Good Samaritan Rummage Sale, June 4, 5, and 6
Sports Life Camp - "Just Jump"
Mon., June 16-Thurs., June 19 5:45-8:45 pm
Camp time is just around the corner and we’re preparing for a super fun week of jumping into fabulous sports and art activities, awesome friends, great music, and wonderful Bible stories. If you are in Kindergarten – 5th grade, consider joining the many kids who have already signed up for camp and register today! All who register by May 1 receive the Early Bird $10 discount! Contact Deb Johnson for questions or further information.
Time and Talent Checklist
Please take a few minutes to fill out our Good Samaritan Online - Time and Talent Checklist.
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