Join us for Cuba Night with Grace Killian on May 21

From Dec. 27, 2007, to Jan. 11, 2008, Grace Killian traveled to Cuba with 25 other Americans, 21 other youth and four adults on the 2008 Mission of Peace. At 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, we will host Cuba Night, with Grace showing pictures and speaking about her trip to Cuba, which included working in the fields, worship services and trips to Old Havana and the Bay of Pigs. This is a covered-dish dinner, so please bring a dish to share.

UMW Style Show & Luncheon on May 24

A Flair for Fashion is the theme of the United Methodist Women’s spring style show, to be held at noon, Saturday, May 24, in Asbury Center. Fashions will be provided by Coldwater Creek in the Galleria. A delicious lunch will be served to our guests by the men of the church. Models will be our own lovely ladies, and their hairstyles will be provided by KrisRichards Salon.  Tickets are now on sale after church services for $20 per person.  Shirley Baker or Barbara Watson may be contacted for ticket information. Theme baskets and door prizes will add interest to the day’s activities. This is an excellent way to entertain guests and family members. And remember ... all proceeds benefit women, children and youth throughout the world.

Graduate recognition on June 1

MLUMC will honor our graduates on Sunday, June 1. If you know of a student graduating from any institution – high school, college, trade or technical school – please call Betsy Harkins at 412-561-2034 with the student’s name and school. Names are needed by mid-May so an announcement can be drafted for June 1.  Also, if any MLUMC members have graduated from college since last spring, give Betsy a call with their name and school. 

Women's Friday Bible study

A women's Bible study is held each Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Brookline Parlor, on the church's third level adjacent to our Sanctuary. Rev. Kimberly Greway leads.

Important Education/Church Event Dates   

May
Mothers Day                                    May 11, 2008           
Teacher Appreciation Sunday        May 18, 2008    10:45 Service
Regular Sunday School  Ends        May 18, 2008           
Combined Sunday School              May 25, 2008     9:30–10:30 Asbury Center

June
Sunday School Summer Break begins June 1st. 
Summer Nursery only (Jun –August) during the 10:45 service
Confirmation Sunday                        June 1, 2008             
Summer Nursery Begins                  June 1, 2008              10:45 Service/Room 307
Clean Out Your Closet/Room          June 8-14, 2008        Pre-School –12th Teachers
Spring Cleaning                                June 9-11, 2008        4th Floor

Last Day to register child for VBS  July 1, 2008          
With Lindsay Bachman or Mary Beth McFarland

VBS 2008 (6-8 P.M.)                        Aug. 4-8, 2008     
6-8 PM/All 1st Floor Rooms

Applications for 2008 Zimbabwe missions trip

In July/August of 2008, Rev. Kimberly Greway will be leading a Volunteers in Mission (VIM) trip to Nyadire, Zimbabwe, that is open to all members from our Conference. Nyadire is a United Methodist mission in eastern Zimbabwe established in 1923.  Over the next year, there will be numerous opportunities to have your questions answered, learn more about Zimbabwe, and make a final commitment to the trip. You may fill out an application to begin the process. Applications for the trip are available in the church office and also available for download here. If you think you may be interested but are not yet ready to make a commitment, download this form instead. Return applications directly to Rev. Kimberly. More information about The Nyadire Connection is available on the group's website: www.nyadire.org

Volunteers needed

MLUMC has a number of opportunities for volunteers. For detailed information, see our Jobs page.