Announcements

WORSHIP AT MARIPOSA UMC

In-Person Worship
Sunday Morning Sanctuary Worship continues at 9:30 am every Sunday morning.

We are also blessed to now offer seating downstairs in the Sanctuary Fellowship Hall where the worship service can be seen live from the sanctuary via television. Thank you for your ministry in making the sanctuary a healthy, safe and worshipful place to be God's Church together in-person.

Virtual Worship Continues
Still concerned about worshiping in person? Being far away but still wanting to be close to the Mariposa UM Church community? Our Worship through YouTube will go on. The link for the service is sent via email by Saturday. Services are also available on our Messages page.

For a list of Upcoming Sermons, visit our Upcoming Sermons page.

ONLINE GIVING

We welcome and truly appreciate your gifts, however, you choose to get them to the church. You can mail your check to the church at P.O. Box 248, Mariposa, CA 95338. Online Giving is a convenient option, via either the church's website or the GivePlus mobile app.

If you have any questions about how to make an online gift or set up a recurring online gift, please feel free to contact me at 209-742-6131 or glennsutherland@sti.net.

COMMUNION OFFERING

Communion Offerings for May will go to The Heifer Project.

Communion Offering Report
The March Communion Offering for Mountain Crisis Services raised $57.

Then the Lord said to Elijah, 3 "Go to the east and hide by Kerith Brook, near where it enters the Jordan River. 4 Drink from the brook and eat what the ravens bring you, for I have commanded them to bring you food." 5 So Elijah did as the Lord told him and camped beside Kerith Brook, east of the Jordan. 6 The ravens brought him bread and meat each morning and evening, and he drank from the brook. 7 But after a while the brook dried up, for there was no rainfall anywhere in the land.  8 Then the Lord said to Elijah, 9 "Go and live in the village of Zarephath, near the city of Sidon. I have instructed a widow there to feed you." 10 So he went to Zarephath. As he arrived at the gates of the village, he saw a widow gathering sticks, and he asked her, "Would you please bring me a little water in a cup?" 11 As she was going to get it, he called to her, "Bring me a bite of bread, too." 12 But she said, "I swear by the Lord your God that I don't have a single piece of bread in the house. And I have only a handful of flour left in the jar and a little cooking oil in the bottom of the jug. I was just gathering a few sticks to cook this last meal, and then my son and I will die." 13 But Elijah said to her, "Don't be afraid! Go ahead and do just what you've said, but make a little bread for me first. Then use what's left to prepare a meal for yourself and your son. 14 For this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: There will always be flour and olive oil left in your containers until the time when the Lord sends rain and the crops grow again!" 15 So she did as Elijah said, and she and Elijah and her family continued to eat for many days. 16 There was always enough flour and olive oil left in the containers, just as the Lord had promised through Elijah.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY - TGIF KIDS CLUB

Join us for an exciting journey of learning and growth as we gear up to kick off the Friday afternoon children's program at Mariposa United Methodist Church. Starting right after school on September 6, this engaging program is a wonderful opportunity for children to explore their faith in a nurturing environment.

As we embark on this meaningful endeavor, we're reaching out to our community for support. If you feel called to contribute and be a part of this ministry, we encourage you to connect with Gussie Kidd. Rest assured, no prior experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided to equip you to work effectively with the children.

Let's come together to create a positive impact on the young hearts and minds in our community. Your involvement is not just appreciated - it's transformative.

Visit our TGIF page.

Mariposa Butterfly Festival
Booth A-111 (A Building) at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. May 3 & 4 Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets $10. Children 12 & under FREE.  Come by to see my prints of various sizes, painted tiles, and my three young adult fantasy books in the Relics Adventures: The Long Dark Cloak, The Golden Lantern, and The King's Scepter. See you there! - Vickie
www.vickithomasartist.net
www.vickithomasauthor.com
Watch the parade on Saturday downtown at 10am. Also featuring Jurassic Mariposa, Habitat Row, Live Music, Great Food, and other fine artisans.

Mother's Day Brunch
We're in for a real treat at our Sunday, May 11th Mother's Day Brunch. Kerri Gibbons and Mark Ruggiero will be preparing French toast and serving it with pure maple syrup. Alongside this
delectable treat, we'll be feasting on egg quiches, fruit salad, and baked glazed ham. This would be a perfect opportunity for you to invite a neighbor, friend or family member to join us for delicious food and great company . The Breakfast is free, and the good times are priceless! Please come. We'll miss you if you don't.

Community Shredding Event
Saturday, May 17, 2024, from 10:00 am-1:00 pm.  Safely shred your confidential documents.  Suggested Donation: $7 per standard-size file box. Individuals and businesses are invited. Your confidential documents will be destroyed on-site while you watch. Services provided by Discount Shred.
Location: In the parking lot behind MUMC.

Worship Committee Meeting
Sunday, May 18 (after worship). After getting refreshments, meet in the Joe Kidd Hall.

TGIF Kids Club Sunday
TGIF Kids Club Sunday is scheduled for May 18, featuring the giving of Bibles to our 3rd graders.
For the final gathering of the school year and end of the TGIF Kids Club on May 30, we are hoping for a homecoming of alumni (students and volunteers) to celebrate this ministry, say "Thank You," and say goodbye to Pastor Mark. Plan and join us!!

United Methodist Men
UMM will meet Saturday, June 7 for breakfast at Steve's Sportsman Café, Hwy 49 South, Woodland St turnout, 8:00am. Questions? Call John Scott at 966-4328.

Fix-It Team
The Fix-it team will meet Saturday, June 7 at 9:30am at the church following the UM Men's Breakfast. Some concerns include Joe Kidd Hall and preparations for parsonage walk-through.

GriefShare Support Group
joycemccoy7778@gmail.com
Register: Griefshare.org/findagroup
209.777.9727

The Upper Room
The Upper Room daily devotions are also available online at https://www.upperroom.org/devotionals.

Pioneer Market Receipts
Please remember to save your receipts; these benefit our Youth Programs. You may drop them in the church drop box facing Bullion Street, or mail them with your offering. If you total your receipts, please only total the sub-total amounts (pre-tax).

Women in Faith
Women in Faith (formally known as UMW). Visit our UWIF web page.

The Upper Room
The Upper Room daily devotions are also available online at https://www.upperroom.org/devotionals.

RECURRING EVENTS

Weekly
Worship Service, Sundays, 9:30 AM
UM Youth Fellowship, Monday, 3:30 PM (FH)
Chimes Practice, Thursday, 5:30 PM (Sanctuary)
TGIF Club, Friday, 2:30-5:15 PM (during the school year)

Monthly
UMM Breakfast, 1st Saturday., 8 AM
Fix-It Team, 1st Saturday, 9:30 AM
Worship Team Meeting, 1st Wednesday, 4:30 PM (via Zoom)
Homebound Ministry, 3rd Thursday, 1 PM
Faithful Readers, 3rd Thursday, Time TBD

CHURCH CHOIRS

Chimes Choir
Chimes Choir is alive and happening with in-person worship and recording. You are welcome to join. Call Janet Langley at 209-966-4454 (evenings) or email thelangleyco@gmail.com. We chime to glorify the Lord.

Children's Choir
Choir is open to any child who loves music and is currently enrolled in grades 2-6. Children are escorted from MES to MUMC each Tuesday for rehearsals which go from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the MUMC Joe Kidd Hall.

Monthly Choir dues of $20.00 are payable on the first rehearsal each month (Scholarships are available).

For more information contact Gail Vanderslik.

DREAM WEAVERS

Dream Weavers is Restarting! Dream Weavers are crafters who use their gifts with knitting needles and crochet hooks to craft a variety of items, including prayer shawls, chemo caps, scarves and hats for the homeless, and caps for premature babies.

We meet on the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:30 am in the second-floor conference room (Joe Kidd Hall).

All crafters are welcome who want to share their skills and make a difference in people's lives. We also welcome donations of yarn for our members to use. If you have a stash that needs a home, bring it to the church. We especially welcome small amounts that can be used in creative shawls and scarves.

Visit our Dream Weavers web page for information and lots of resources.