Northlawn UMC Annual Talent Show

Save the Date: Sunday, May 15, 2011

YOU’VE GOT TALENT!
We know it! So, step up and share it!

All ages are invited & encouraged to participate. Make your plans now and let the Memorial Committee know what you would like to do. See; Sybil Hole, Leslie Good, Terri Rowe, or Sue Cleveland if you have questions or would like to share. Stay tuned for further details!

May 7 – Hunger Walk & Rock!!!

Put on your walking shoes or just have a seat….the 34th annual Hunger Walk is coming up on Saturday, May 7th. Northlawn is hosting the 1st (annual) Hunger Rock, If you cannot walk in the Hunger Walk just come and rock away hunger. Funds collected will be distributed to 17 local programs along with 5 international agencies. Watch for more information in your weekly bulletin. If you have questions, contact Sue Cleveland.

Holy Week Celebrations

Maundy Thursday -April 21 at 6:30 pm
Tenebrae Service will include Holy Communion

Good Friday - April 22 at 7:00 pm
Traditional solemn service for Good Friday

Easter Sunday - April 24
7:30 am Sonrise Worship Celebration
7:50 am Breakfast
9:00 am Traditional Worship Celebration
10:15 am the Sunday School
11:15 am the Contemporary Worship Celebration

Annual Talent Show

Sunday, May 15, 2011
All ages are encouraged to participate. Sign up at the Connection Corner or contact a member of the Memorial Committee Sybil Hole, Leslie Good, Terry Rowe, or Sue Cleveland if you have questions.

Easter Egg Hunt

The annual Easter egg hunt is scheduled for April 17, 2011 (Palm Sunday) at 10:45 AM. All children through the fifth grade are invited to participate.  This includes your children, your grandchildren, nieces or nephews, or even your neighbor kids! A sign-up sheet will is available through April 10th in clipboard central to sign up your child. Please include the age or grade in school of the child as we try to provide age appropriate candy for the younger children

NECM SUPPERHOUSE

Northlawn is sponsoring North East Community Ministry Supperhouse on Tuesday, March 29. We are asking for 10 volunteers to serve dinner to approximately 100 adults and children. Please contact Lee Grey, 361-8458 if you would like to join us at St. Al's (corner of Lafayette and Leonard), on Tuesday, March 29 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. You will be blessed!!

Swiss Steak Dinner

March 25 at 6:00 PM
Join us for our next fund raiser Friday night dinner. The March Diner will be Swiss Steak served with lots of extras, all of this for a free will offering. Our next project will be to replace the handicap ramp and railing at the south entrance to the building.

Eyeglasses Needed

We are collecting gently used eyeglasses during the month of March to be donated to Health Intervention Services. This group of Christian doctors and nurses offer free medical, optical, dental, counseling, and spiritual care to the uninsured in Grand Rapids. For this particular service, community eye care professionals volunteer their time to take the donated glasses and refurbish and refit them to people in need. There is a box located in our Narthex for you to drop your donated items in. Please consider making a donation to his wonderful cause. Also, please remember our Clatter Offering on March 27 will be going to H.I.S. for additional healthcare items. If you have any questions, please contact Jaime Guinn or Cherie Roberts.

Ladies Tuesday Morning Bible Study

Every Tuesday at 10 am. On March 15, we will be starting a new study entitled "Abiding In Christ" We invite all ladies to join us, bring a friend!

Free Cookies!!!

 I thought that would get your attention!  It’s time once again for the Northeast Community Churches Blood Drive.  Please sign up to donate blood on Monday, April 11^th, between 2-7pm, at Faith Lutheran Church on Fuller/3 Mile.

Blood donation is a simple four-step process: registration and medical history, mini-physical, donation, and refreshments (FREE COOKIES!!!).  The actual blood donation typically takes less than 12 minutes. The entire process, from the time you arrive to the time you leave, takes about an hour.  Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Please contact Northlawn newcomer, Marcy Crites, for appointments and information at 616-204-1910 or Marcy@MyMcGrawShow.com. 

Silver Senior Lunch

Our March lunch us a Pot Luck.  Join us on Wednesday, March 2 at noon in the Fellowship Hall (downstairs).

Needed: Blood Drive Coordinator

We need a Blood Drive Coordinator to work with north end churches.  If you're looking for a simple volunteer position to help out, this job is for you!  The blood drive coordinator will share information about blood drives with the congregation & sign up donors.  The next blood drive is Monday April 11 at Faith Lutheran. You can use your Connection Card, call the church office or email northlawnumc@gmail.com if you want to volunteer to request more information or to sign up to give blood.  

1/30/11, 11:15 - Marty Miller-Contemporary Christian Concert

Come enjoy a musical concert of acoustic, encouraging, original songs…. mixed with an easy blend of well-known songs and worship music. Let the Father’s Spirit use the music and lyrics to open your hearts to a deeper walk with Jesus, and to step a little beyond our comfort zones into an opportunity to grow and give praise!

New Class for All Ages Starts Feb. 6

That the World May Know   10:00 am, 2nd Floor
Bible writters assumed that their readers were familiar witih Middle Eastern geography, history, and culture.  When we understand the who, what, and where of a Bible story we have a much better and deeper undertanding of the why and its meaning for our lives.  Join us as we watch and discuss That the World May Know, an awesome video series hosted by Grand Rapids Christan High School teacher Ray VanderLaan. Don't worry if you can't join us every week. We know people are busy.  You can miss lessons in the beginning, middle, or end and you will still learn a lot because each lesson is based on a new video segment. This is the perfect time to start.  So, will you join us?

Volunteers Needed

Although there is snow on the ground, now is the time to start thinking about summer and Vacation Bible School. We are in need of a coordinator for this one week event. Is God calling you? Please pray about this exciting venture and let Cherie Roberts know if you can help in any way. We have the dates, we have the program—all we need is YOU

TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY

10:00 - 11:00 am

Bible Study begins for the new year on January 11 and there is a seat waiting for you! We're going to begin a new study Discovering Who Jesus Is.  Now is the perfect time to start.  Join us for an hour of sharing God’s Word and warm and friendly fellowship at Northlawn. Everyone is welcome!

Or, try the Tuesday evening Bible Study Tuesdays at 7:00 pm.

Inclement Weather Policy

Winter is upon us.  If the weather is bad and you are unsure if church will be open please call or check the local radio and television stations before leaving home.  And please remember, when in doubt, don't go out!