Welcome Sunday 18 April 2010

We invite guests, visitors and all interested in learning about our congregation, our story, the Christian Faith and our denomination, the United Church of Christ, to a gathering on April 25 at 11:30 a.m. in the Library. If you have questions or would like to know more about this opportunity, please speak to Pastor Nayiri. INFORMATIONAL GATHERING FOR GUESTS APRIL 25, 11:30 A.M.

Friday, April 23 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at The Community House of Hinsdale, 415 W. 8th Street in Hinsdale. Wine and beer tasting, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and raffle. Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. Visit or call WALK-IN MINISTRY OF HOPE ”WALK IN FOR A TASTE”

CHURCH WORKDAY SATURDAY, MAY 1, 8:00 A.M. — 2:30 P.M. Come and lend a hand during our annual Spring Work Day. There is a nice variety of small painting, cleaning, light carpentry, and outside beautification projects. Spend a couple of hours or all day—the more that come the more that gets done. Lunch will be provided. Contact Greg Sell at with questions.

Our next blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, June 8 in Fellowship Hall from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Participants will receive a certificate for Oberweiss Ice Cream! If you are not contacted, please call Marilyn Jelinek ( ) to set up an appointment. Blood can be donated every 8 weeks. April 13 is 8 weeks before our June blood drive. This is an IMPORTANT outreach program, sponsored by our Congregational Care Ministry. We hope you will help us meet our goal. Please mark your calendar for June 8. BLOOD DRIVE TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 3:00 TO 7:00 P.M.

YOUTH HABITAT/VOLUNTEER CAMP TOWER HILL (SAWYER, MICHIGAN) JUNE Led by daily Biblical themes, this camp lends itself to exploring their faith through individual and group experiences, daily meditations, and evening campfires on the beach of Lake Michigan. The cost is $320. This camp is for ages 14+ (age 14 before June 13). See Julie for permission slips! Questions? Julie at

Join us for a wonderful luncheon on April 22 at 12:30 p.m. in the parlor. Bring a favorite story, poem or joke to share. All women of the church are welcome. You can make reservations by calling the church office at or Char Wild by Tuesday, April 20. WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 12:30 P.M.

The preorder deadline for the annual plant sale is approaching. Turn in forms. Place in the collection plate or turned in/faxed to the church office. Sale dates are May 7 and 8, Mother's Day weekend. Container potting service will again be available. Questions? See us at coffee hour or call Bill Aldrich, , or Trudy Bertram, FCC BROTHERS’ ANNUAL PLANT SALE

Now is the perfect time to start using Manna Money again. Use manna for your every day grocery shopping and gasoline. Use Home Depot or Lowe’s for your spring home projects. If you are not sure where you will be shopping, Visa Debit cards are your answer. Manna is available in Fellowship Hall between services every Sunday. Please contact Beverly Binder at if you have any questions. COME BACK TO THE MANNA TABLE