Friday Fives

1. Preaching Series - Do you know the Apostles' Creed? Can you say the Apostles' Creed from memory? More importantly, do you know what each phrase of the Apostles' Creed means? This week we are continuing our preaching series based upon the Apostles' Creed, entitled Christianity 101. This creed is full of meaning, steeped in theology, and foundational for who we are not only as Protestants, but as United Methodists. During this nine week series, we will take this creed, piece by piece, and examine what it is we are truly saying when we recite it. This week we will look at the affirmation, "I believe in the holy catholic church". My prayer is that this will not only deepen your knowledge, but strengthen your faith as well. Bring a friend and come join us, as we all learn together!

2. Summer Music - With the summer months approaching we have an opportunity to offer all of you. If you are interested in providing special music for worship during these summer months or know someone who might be interested, please let Watson know. His contact information can be found in the Sunday bulletin.




3. 2012 Annual Conference Offering - Each year the Bishop takes up an offering at Annual Conference that highlights the mission of The United Methodist Church in its local and global connections. This year we want to give you the opportunity to contribute to this offering as you feel led. Seventy percent of the offering will strengthen the ministries of the East Angola Conference and the partnership between East Angola and Florida, and thirty percent will be given to Alfalit, which serves the United States and 21 other countries eliminating the human suffering caused by illiteracy. On Sunday, June 3, we will take a special offering to be presented to Bishop Whitaker during Annual Conference. If you feel lead to make a donation to this offering, make your check payable to DHUMC and mark, “Annual Conference Offering” in the memo field. If you prefer to give cash, place it in a pew envelope and mark, “Annual Conference Offering” on the outside of the envelope. As our Lord Jesus said, “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the good measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38 (NIV)




4. Barnett Lodge Dedication - Tomorrow, Debbie, the boys, Robert Bledsoe (our summer intern), and myself will be traveling to Leesburg for the dedication of the new Barnett Lodge. This is the new camp hub, hosting offices, common spaces, the cafeteria, and fellowship hall. This should be a wonderful addition to a tremendous camp ground. We are excited to see how this will impact future campers and their experience of camp.




5. Historian Needed - If you are interested and passionate about recording the important events in the life our church, we have an opportunity for you! We are in need of a church historian to help chronicle the important events in our history. It does not require significant time, just a passion for the mission. If you are interested please see me and we will talk.


Have a great weekend and see you Sunday!