Calendar and Announcements for the week of May 24

The Mission of the United Methodist Church is to go and make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Here are some ways you can do so.

Bulletin Deadline: 5:00 Wednesdays
Events on the Charge
Today
• Nursery Church: Christopher Howell and Melinda Smith.
Tuesday May 26
• 7:00 VBS progress meeting at CM.
Wednesday May 27
• 7:00 PPR meeting at Center Moreland.
Sunday May 31
• Confirmation Sunday at 11:00 service! Everyone Wear Red!
• Potluck luncheon honoring confirmands at Center Moreland after 11:00 service.
Thursday, June 4-Saturday, June 6
• Pastor Drew away at Annual Conference in Scranton.
Thursday June 11
• 7:30 Center Moreland Admin. Council.
Sunday June 14
• Center Moreland’s VBS Registrations Due.
Monday June 22-Friday June 26• Center Moreland’s VBS “Studio Go!”

Center Moreland Youth Group: Soldiers for Christ
http://www.geocities.com/wearesoldiersofchrist/

Covered Dish Dinner: Sunday, May 31 following 11 o'clock worship at Center Moreland, honoring our Confirmands from both churches! Bring a dish, beverage, or dessert to share and your own place setting.

New Bibles: Dymond Hollow is purchasing updated Bibles for the pews. If you would like to buy one in honor of or in memory of a friend or loved one, they will cost $11.00. Please see Sally Wall or Shirley Pearn for more information. Orders will be taken though June 24.

Studio Go! Game Show; Vacation Bible School at Center Moreland United Methodist Church. The dates are June 22 - 26. Monday’s session starts at 8:30, for registration, and the rest of the days start at 9. There will be a parents’ program on Friday evening. Each day at "Studio Go! Game Show," the children and youth will participate in the large group-music, skits, Bible stories, crafts, refreshments, games, and special mission projects where the children will be encouraged and motivated to go out and serve others. The Bible stories will be applied to their everyday life. The challenges will help the kids : Go Lead! Go Risk! Go Tell! Go Obey! Go Serve! and to understand how God works in their lives of those who trust Him. Preregistration is strongly encouraged for planning purposes and supplies. Please preregister, if possible, by June 14th to Meg Venn at 333 1016.

Green Churches Forum: Practical ideas on how congregations can save the earth! Hosted by the Wyoming Conference Social Justice Network (chaired by Eric Yetter), on Saturday, September 19 from 9:00-4:00pm at Elm Park UMC, Oneonta, NY.

Calling all kids! Saturday morning cartoons and breakfast, in pajamas, at Center Moreland, on Saturday May 30, from 9-12.

Soldiers of Christ Night at the Ballpark! Come join us on Independence Day, July 4, as the SWB Yankees play the Pawtucket Red Sox! Tix are $9.50 for a lower level seat, a hat, a meal voucher for Domino’s pizza, a program, and a great fireworks display at the end of the game!

Stress: creates conditions that make the body vulnerable to disease and can speed the aging process. The Falls Senior Center (open weekdays 9 til 2) provides strategies for beating stress! 1. losing yourself in activities; 2. talk and laugh! 3. exercise; 4. eat a healthy, balanced meal. The Center is all about socializing, so visit or call 388-2623.

Lower Wyo. County Food Pantry: Center Moreland will be collecting food items for the food pantry at Lake Winola UMC through the month of May. The food pantry now serves folks in our area (Center Moreland & Dymond Hollow). Call 586-1433 or 378-2492 for info.

WRGN Yard Sale: Saturday, June 6, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Barb & Art Saxe Farm, Bethel Hill Road, Rickett's Glen St. Park (near Mary Clemow's home). Please contact Sheryl for info.

Great Fifty Days: The Wyoming conference is taking the 2009 Offering for both Haiti Partnership and Friends of Zimbabwe. Our gifts will be presented at this year’s Annual Conference in Scranton. There is a container for your donations.

Wyoming County Senior Services: There is now a list of services available to senior citizens in Wyoming County. They are posted in the rear of the church (DH) or in the narthex (CM). Additional copies are available by request.

Ongoing Mission Projects at CM, with contact people:
Red Bird Missionary Conference: Sheryl Phillips. Note, Red bird Sunday is next week!
Crayon Can Project: www.crayoncan.com, or contact Melinda Smith.
Ink Cartridge Collection: Christopher Howell.