ANNOUNCEMENTS

*The deadline for submitting announcements is by cob WEDNESDAY! *               

WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY has been cancelled for the rest of the month of May.

THE CRAFTERS: May’s meeting will be held on Saturday, May 25th at 12:00 P.M. Bring your own lunch. We will be working on pillows again.

VALLEYVIEW ELEMENTARY: Volunteers can help students with their reading on Tuesday’s from 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Upcoming Event! Valleyview will be having their fifth-grade promotion celebration here at the church on May 29th at 10:00 a.m.

A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION: Is now accepting deodorant. shampoo, conditioner, toiletry, and other items on the donation table across from the church office for the Hygiene Free Store.

May 25th                                                   1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.    Hygiene Free Store

May 25th                                                   2:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.    Ice Cream Social

Regular Store Hours                         1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.    Every other Saturday

GCEC: The GCEC Preschooler Graduation will be held on Friday, June 14th, at 10:00 A.M.in the church Sanctuary.

HILLTOP USA 5K RUN:  This year the Hilltop USA 5K run will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024. More details later

SPECIAL MUSIC AND MORE FOR THE SUMMUER MONTHS

While the choir is taking a well-earned break, you are invited to share with Glenwood your gift for vocal or instrumental song (solo or ensemble), liturgical dance, poetry, etc. Please see Lisa or email her at godsgirllisa83@gmail.com if you can help. Lisa will be happy to provide any neededaccompaniment and/or direction for vocals or instrumentals. We are looking forward to seeing your light shine!

THE GLENWOOD UMC BIG KEY RING (LOST): The “Big Key” Ring – that is normally in the Volunteers middle desk drawer – is still missing.   This is a set of keys on the long silver key fob (about 11 inches long).  Please let the church office know if you come to its whereabouts.  Thank you!

Let’s Celebrate….

Thanksgiving in the Spring

We have so much to be thankful for:

 friends, family, food, freedom, music, art, nature and more.

 So, join us as:

Bill Cohen Sings:

“Songs of True Gratitude”

There’s no reason we need to wait until November to celebrate the real meaning of Thanksgiving.

 So, let’s do it NOW.

*** Songs linked with John Denver, Don McLean, Phil Ochs, Pete Seeger, Louis Armstrong, Jiminy Cricket, Peter Paul & Mary, & the Golden Girls.

*** Inspiring sayings about gratitude

*** Joyful vocal harmonies by Joe Lambert & Joanne Blum

When:  Saturday June 8 at 7 P.M.

Where: Glenwood United Methodist Church

2833 Valleyview at Hague 43204

In The Fellowship Hall

(Admission: $5 donation per person at the door)

Bucket of Blessings Challenge for UMCOR   Each year at the Annual Conference, West Ohio Disaster Response Ministries collects kits and supplies for Midwest Mission Distribution Center, our North Central Jurisdiction UMCOR depot. However, this year’s collection will also include the Bishop’s Buckets of Blessings Challenge, an opportunity for districts to compete to see who can donate the most buckets of cleaning supplies! These Home Care Kits include liquid household cleaner, dish soap, liquid laundry detergent, and a scrub brush, all in a 5-gallon bucket. Go to this cite for more information: Cited:https://www.westohioumc.org/umcor-collection-buckets-blessings-challenge.  
 
 
Olentangy River District Spring Conference The ORD District Conference will be held Sunday, May 19 at 6:30 P.M. @ Grove City United Methodist Church. Our hosts, The Purple Door Church is located at 2650 Columbus Street, Grove City, Ohio 43123. All Are Welcome!