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Circuit RiderApril 2016

CO-PASTORSRusty Butler & Valerie Oden

OFFICE MANAGERDeb Williams

CONGREGATIONAL CARE ADMINISTRATORSherry Marti

BUSINESS MANAGERKarla Sweany

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & WORSHIP ARTS Tim Kennedy

8:00 MUSICIANSydney Vogel

YOUTH DIRECTORSLisa Frisch & Marcia Canter

CHILDREN’S PROGRAM COORDINATOR Melissa France

10:00 PIANISTLaura Klein

10:00 ORGANISTErnie Zenoniani

CIRCUIT RIDER COORDINATORMichelle Wallevik

FACILITIES COORDINATORBob O’ Connell

CUSTODIANDick Buelter

KITCHEN COORDINATORBecca Boone

NURSERY COORDINATORKathy Kelly

KIDS’ DISCOVERY DAYS DIRECTORMarsha Schultze

PASTOR EMERITUSRev. Charles Schuster

IN THIS ISSUE:

Fellowship Groups 2Valerie’s Reveries 3Children & Family 4Mature Adults 5Family Promise 6Faith in Action 7

The deadline for theMay Circuit Rider is April 10, 2015

On April 24 we will join in dedicating our renewed church and celebrate the completion of the new entrance and narthex, the new bathrooms and the renovated sanctuary. The entireproject was driven by the vision of making the church fully accessible,and the stunning beauty of the space has been a delightful gift.

Thank you to all members and friends of Arvada UMC who are giving above and beyond their regular pledges to the capital campaign, making the whole project possible. We were blessed to make 94% of the capital campaign goal, leaving approximately $100,000 to raise. We welcome the participation of everyone through gifts large and small so that all can say, “I was a part of making that happen!”

Please join us in worship at 8:00 or 10:00am on April 24 and stay for a Celebration Lunch. Reservations are needed so we know how many toprepare for. You can sign up on Sunday morning or through the link given in the weekly church emails. Donations are welcome to offset the cost of the Lunch and any proceeds beyond the cost of the lunch will goto the building fund.

What a great new day in the life of AUMC!

Opening Worship celebrating renovation completion, Feb. 28, 2016

We welcomed into the life of AUMC these new members on March 13, 2016. Please take a moment to get to know them; they may have a blue “New Member” ribbon on their name tag.

DedicationSunday&Celebration Lunch, April 24, 2016

If you would like to read the CR online, just make sure we have your e-mailaddress! Contact the church office.

Save a Tree!

Clockwise, starting at the top left, by household:

Randy and Kathleen Moorhead (top left)

Chad and Bobbi Miller (Riley, Kendall, Lilly)

Sally Collins (black hat)

Gary Ehrhardt (black shirt, top middle)

Chris and Sheryl Doll (Andrew, Jack) (top right)

Lois Ann Whitney(far right)

Betty Wagner(pink jacket)

Damon and Katina Gehrke (Dakota, Raegan) (holding two blonde girls)

Bev Kajko (beige slacks)

Evan Rutherford and Sara Hashman (black shirtand choir robe)

Shirley Shoemaker (behind Evan and Sara)

Twila Paul (white blouse)

Barbara Campbell (maroon blouse)

Norma Borski(black pant suit)

Crissy Paulson (Savannah, Jonah [not pictured])

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in Actionformerly The Social Concerns Committee

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Serving Breakfast to the Homeless at St. PaulEvery other month, our church prepares and serves breakfast for the homeless at St. Paul UMC in Denver. The 140 guests at St. Paul enjoyed a warm and hearty breakfast of burritos, fruit, juice, and coffee on Sunday, February 28, calling us the “burrito church.” On the previous day, Katie Vigil organized a crew that made 210 breakfast burri-tos. Then, a crew of church members traveled to Denver early Sunday morning to warm the burri-tos, and serve them with fruit and juice for a nutri-tious breakfast. Thanks to all of the Arvada UMC members who prepared the burritos and served the breakfast.

St. Paul’s is now serving a full breakfast on the last Sunday of the month. Arvada UMC will make bur-ritos again on Saturday, April 23rd, at 7:30am in the Center kitchen. The next day, members will finish preparing the food and then serve the break-fast. Sign-up boards will go up in April. Join by adding your name on the signup sheet or contact-ing Katie Vigil at katie_vigil@msn.com.

The cost for the food we serve every other month comes from the Faith in Action Hunger Fund. If you would like to donate tothis fund, please indicate“FIA Hunger Fund” on thememo line of your checkto Arvada UMC.

Preparing the breakfast burritos on Saturday

Check out the

Wednesday Book Club! The Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday of the month in the John Allen Library at 1:30 p.m. Call Sally Garrish, 303-424-0929 or Julie Winegar 303-422-4122 with any questions.

April 27Dead Wake:The Last Crossingof the Lusitaniaby Erik Larson

May 25The Storied Lifeof A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

June 22Bettyville: A memoirby George Hodgman

Elston and Linda assemble the fruit salad

Beth prepares gallons of coffee for the guests

Serving breakfast to the homeless

Celebrating Beginning theFourth Year of the Neighborhood Meal

ArvadaUMCMen’sGroup

AprilProgressive Dinner

MayTour Old Fire Enginesin Firestone

JuneHabitat

JulyCampout, Fishing,Spiritual Retreat

AugustHelp with Picnic

SeptemberGeoCaching

OctoberHelp ServeCommunity Dinner

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Get Your Tickets toGirls’ Night Out May 7!As of April 1, tickets can be purchased for Girls’ Night Out, the largest AUMCfundraiser for the Habitat for Humanity home. It will be built by West MetroHabitat Interfaith Coalition (formerly Jeffco Partners) beginning in August of thisyear. Tickets will be limited to 125 adults at $15 each for dinner and the movie, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, a PG 13 comedy starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel, and Tom Wilkinson. The dinner will feature Chicken Parmigiana with a pasta side, salad of mixed lettuces, strawberries, red grapes, and almonds, garlic bread, and Tres Leches cake for dessert. This dinner will be prepared and served by Men of AUMC, looking very sharp in their white shirts and black bowties! Children will be served cheese pizza and view an appropriate movie for $5 each. Dinner will be served at 6pm with the film following at 7pm. Tickets may be purchased in the AUMC Fellowship Centerfollowing Sunday services through April or until sold out, or contact Carolyn or Alan Williams, wms.cj@live.com, 303/718-4219. Reserved seating is available for groups. All tickets will be sold in advance and will not be available at the door. Bring your friends, moms, sisters, and daughters for a fun evening to support a good cause. Be sure to bring a few extra dollars to tip your excellent servers!

Theology ofOptimisticPathologyThe Positivein Powerful ThoughtSunday, April 3, 11:15amReverend Charles Schuster invites us to be in conversation about how we can rethink our understanding of God in a way that enables us to celebrate the good times and find meaning when life is difficult. This session will include poetry, theology, life experience, humor, story and irony. Contact: Deb Williams, 303-421-5135, deb@arvadaumc.org for more information.

Fellowship Groups have a long tradition in the church, helping people get con-nected and stay connected. They offer natural support and a sense of community. Some AUMC “Units” have been meeting for 4 decades. The groups are made of 8-15 people in similar life phases and they usually meet monthly for a variety of activities. AUMC is currently reigniting these groups and we welcome your participation.Two new groups are currently forming for parents of children.This small group of families with children isplanning two future events and has ideas formany more. We are flexible with members and encourage you to show up as you are able. In April concluding April 17 we will be workingon Pinwheels for Ralston House. In May, wewill be working on a book drive service event. Ending May 22, we will be collecting anddelivering books to the Denver Channel “Books for Kids.” Upcoming events will include more social events with kids & their families. In November & December we will coordinate with the Faith in Action Committee to support families in our community over the holiday season.

Questions? Contact Shannon Ousterhout atdocshaa@hotmail.com or 303-929-0542.

A second group focused on social activities for families with pre-school children will meet. Please contact Valerie Oden (valerie@arvadaumc.org) if you are interested in this group. A third group for families with elementary children built around social activities is also up and running.

We will continue creating new groups for people in various life phases, not just families withchildren, so it would be helpful to know your interest. Please contact Valerie to be part of a new Fellowship Group. Let’s get connected!

Again this year, AUMC will sponsora pinwheel garden to support thechildren in the community who havesuffered abuse as well as efforts tokeep children safe from abuse. Your$5 donation will plant a pinwheel inour garden, which will be a visiblereminder of our support to all who pass by. Watch for more details about how you can support this effort.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

For the past three years, many volunteershave greeted, cooked, served, cleaned upand provided desserts for the freeNeighborhood Meal on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Center. Our head cooks, Irv and Elaine Levy, plan all the menus, shop and oversee the cooking of delicious and nutritious meals. The greeters welcome all who come; the servers load up the plates and put together extra food boxes for folks to take to others or just enjoy at home; the clean-up folks wash all the dishes, pots and pans, put away tables and chairs and sweep. Just in the last year, the Arvada Meridian has been providing salad and Covenant Village has begun providing desserts. We thank them for that support and donation.

Some of the folks from the neighborhood are struggling with job loss, low incomes, insufficient food budgets, loneliness, illnesses. We have journeyed with parents and couples who have lost their jobs, struggled with addiction issues, need a little help with food at the end of the month; with aging singles living alone, grandpar-ents taking care of grandchildren on low incomes, people disabled. There are usually 60 to 80 people eating with us each month including the 18 volunteers needed and church folks who want to join in the fellowship and hospitality (and eat a delicious meal.)

Thank you to all those of volunteers and to AUMC for the financial support needed to make this meal happen. We are truly attending to the needs of the least and most vulnerable among us as we walk in the way of Jesus.

Description: From Alain de Botton, on Ted.com: “One of the most common ways of dividing the world is into those who believe and those who don’t –into the religious and the atheists. And for the last decade or so, it’s been quite clear what being an atheist means…what I’d like to inaugu-rate today is a new way of being an atheist– if you like, a new version of atheism we could call Atheism 2.0. Come and listen to this 15 minute Ted Talk and we’ll discuss what we’ve heard!

Atheism2.0

Ted Talk:

Date & Time:Sunday, April 10,9:00 am–9:50 amFacilitator:Dave Maxwell,dditon@comcast.net

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April 3 9am Children’s Choir Practice (205), 10am Sunday School PS-6th grade (various rooms–all children to return to Sanctuary for communion with families)

April 10 9am Children’s Choir Practice (205), 10am Sunday School PS-6th grade (various rooms), 11:15am Children’s Council Meeting (205), 11:15am Acolyte Training (Sanctuary)

April 17 9am Children’s Choir Practice (205), 10am Sunday School PS-6th grade (various rooms)

April 24 Dedication Sunday 9am Children’s Choir Practice (205), 10am Sunday School PS-6th grade (various rooms), 11:15am New Building Dedication & All-Church Luncheon

May 1 Youth Sunday 9am Children’s Choir Practice (205), 10am Sunday School PS-6th grade (various rooms), 11:15am Adults Working with Kids Appreciation Lunch (209)

Needing to clear your house of extra things? Looking for treasure? Save the date for the church yard sale, May 20-May 21. More information in upcoming bulletins and the May Circuit Rider. For more information, contact Marcia Canter at 303-477-6278. Note: We don’t have room to store anything.

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2016 YTD 2015 YTD %change

Receipts $ 139,347 $ 146,207 –4.92%Disbursements $ 141,049 $ 143,661 –1.85%

DIFFERENCE $ -1,702 $ 2,546

February 29, 2016AUMC Operating Budget Financial Position

It’s time again for our Spring Kids’ Clothing Sale! The sale will be April 8 & 9 from 8am-2pm in the Center. Most items sell for $1. Clean out those drawers and toy bins! You can drop off donations starting Sunday April 3rd in Room 306. We welcome large/designer items for consignment too. Call or email Marsha Schultze, kdd@arvadaumc.org, 303-431-6005 X238 to make arrangements.

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yard sale

We are waiting for the contractor and bank to complete the final billing. We hope to meet shortly to determine how much we want to keep on our loan for the next 16 month. We will report those figures to you as soon as we have something. Thank you for being patient.

Future Planning:

May 8 Mother’s Day

May 22 11:30-1:30 Learn Pickleball & Picnic Lunch (APEX Simms Street Center)

June 6 thru PeaceJam Summer Lunch ProgramJuly 29 (Center)

June 7-9 KDD Summer Preschool& 14-16 Program

June 13-17 Youth Mission Trip

June 20-24 Vacation Church School9-11:30am

July 18-29 AUMC Theatre/Arts Camp (Performances 29-31)

August 5-7 AUMC Camping Trip (Castle Mountain Rec Area, Bailey, CO)

Three AUMC Youth (Miles Coakley, Sarah Liepold, Lauren Frisch) meet Nobel Peace Prize Laureate at PeaceJam conference.

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2nd Annual Drug Take Back DayApril 9, 8am–noon

Upcoming Community Events:

Tuesday, May 6, 6:30pmMay All Church Social

Join us for our last social before we take a summer break. We will serve hamburgers and hot dogs at 6:30, and finish off with an old-fashioned ‘Ice Cream Social.’ Bring a side dish to share and your own table setting. Our entertainment is Ted Kennedy and friends – watch bulletins for more information. Everyone should come to join in on the fun.

Senior Law DaySat., June 4, 8am–1pm (or 7am to get a breakfast)

Get rid of all of your expired medications; Arvada Police Police Department, 8101 Ralston Rd, Arvada

TRIAD Meetings at Jeff Co District Attorney’s Conference Room – 500 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden

Colorado Christian University, 8787 Alameda Ave, LakewoodPick 3 of several presentations offered, and visit the many vendors for information. We will take a group on the church bus. A group went last year and thought it was very informative and well worth our time.

When someone passes away, will I need a lawyer?Tuesday, April 26, 1:30pmSafe use of medicines, Tuesday, May 24, 1:30pmWhat is your police dept doing for seniors?Tuesday, June 28, 1:30pm

Welcome Meet & Greet–Wed, April 6, 9:30am.The event is free but reserve a space, 303-425-9583Genealogy for Beginners, Tuesdays, April 5–May 10, 10-11:30am. Research and record your family roots. Registration $33 by April 1. Beginning Creative Writing, Mondays, April 11-May 16, 11am-12:30pm; fee requiredMedicare 101, Mon, April 18, 7-8pm; Learn the basicsof Medicare and what resources to turn to, Free, butregister in advance.Downsize: Trim Your Treasures Expo, Wed, April 27, 8:30-11:30amLearn from local businesses how to downsize and distribute your belongings. Sellers Beware: Estate Sales and more is at 9:30. Event is free, but register at 303-425-9583.There are many other offerings at this facility. Attend the Welcome Meet & Greet on April 6 to learn about it all. Meet at church if you want a ride.

APEX Senior Community Center6842 Wadsworth Blvd

MatureAdultsNEWS FOR

Kids’ Discovery DaysSpring Kids’ Clothing Sale Kids…

looking for a way to help?Acolytes have the important job of bringing the “light” into services each week. We are working on the schedule for Spring 2016; if you are in 3rd-6th grade and wish to serve the church in this way, let me know! Training session will be held soon–let me know if you are interested!.

Contact me if you want to be on the schedule!Melissa France, melissa@arvadaumc.org.

This event will honor adults who worked with children & youth in the 2015-2016 School Year and say THANK YOU to everyone who works with our children!

Each Sunday we have 10-12 adults who havethe very important job of teaching, supervising, guiding, supporting and encouraging our AUMC kids. They are the most important part ofmaking our programs work effectively. I wouldlike to thank every person who has worked with our children & youth… you are all very specialpeople that we appreciate SO much. Every Sunday, I see connections being made between adults and kids, connections that really make us a church family. May 1st, we will celebrate these adults that make our growing programs a posi-tive reality in the lives of AUMC kids. My deepest thanks to all of you!

With Heartfelt Gratitude, Melissa France

Questions? Would you like to help with food offering? Contact me, sign up ONLINE or on Outreach Bulletin Board. Contact Melissa France 303-923-5106 or melissa@arvadaumc.org

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Appreciation LuncheonMay 1, 2016

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AUMC CARESJoys &

Concerns

Please let us know if you or someone you know would like to be included on the care list. We ask that you place information in the offering plate on Sunday or contact Sherry Marti, at 303-431-6005, ext 227, sherry@arvadaumc.org, when you or someone you know is in crisis or needs a call.In the event of an emergency or death, please contact Rusty or Valerie directly at the church, 303-421-5135 orvalerie@arvadaumc.org,rusty@arvadaumc.org.

In MeMory

rIchard LewIsJanell Melvin’s husband

Emma Bochmann’s sister

When: WednesdaysMarch 30-May18(eight weeks), 7pmWhere: In the ChapelWhat to bring: Please purchase your own copy of the book, The Soul of a Pilgrim: Eight Practices for the Journey Within by Christine Valters Paintner before March 30.Read the introduction and firstchapter before the first class.Questions: Call Rev. Sharon McCormick at 303-422-0932

One of our favorite authors, Christine Valters Paintner, has created a new book that invites us to make a per-sonal pilgrimage within ourselves. Paintner’s creative spiritual prac-tices will provide us with guidance and inspiration for traveling inward. Complimented by the scriptural reflec-tions of Paintner’s husband, John, and her own creative poetry, this book takes the reader on a journey of dis-covery that has the potential to change the direction of one’s life.

Women’s Spiritual Journey

Spring Study: The Soul of a Pilgrim

Daring Greatly

You know the sensation as well as I do: someone asks “How are you?” Inside, we may be roaring or tumbling or cry-ing or even giggling with glee, and yet what comes out of our mouths is, “I’m fine thanks, and you?” In that brief moment, we cover who we are. We hide our authentic selves and miss out on a chance for meaningful connection.

I am not suggesting that we unroll a litany of complaints in that moment. I am suggesting that there may be an authentic way to respond that invites real connection, and part of being ina faith community is seeking realconnection together.

Dr. Brené Brown has spent 12 years exploring vulnerability in human beings and has come to see it as a path-way to purpose and meaning. She says that living with courage starts with

showing up and letting ourselves be seen.

I invite you to join me on a journey toward more meaningful connection, exploring what it means to “show up.” We will read Daring Greatly together and see what resonates and what doesn’t; we’ll talk about where she asks us to go too far out of our comfort zone and what it would mean to follow her path toward wholeness.

Join us Tuesdays at 7:00 pm beginningApril 5th for a 5-week study of the book Daring Greatly. And if you can’t make the class, I encourage you to read it anyway, or go to Tedtalks and search for the author’s talk. It may just be yet another re-start in living in the grace of God.

Peace,

Valerie’s Reveries

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.”

How the courage to be vulnerable transformsthe way we live, love, parent, and lead. by Brené Brown

RESURRECT THE SUFFRAGETTE II PRESENTED BY ARVADA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH You are invited to a Just Desserts & Movie

Event! Friday, April 29, 2016

6:30-9:00 p.m. 6750 Carr Street, Arvada

RSVP - Michele Melio at birdlady100@gmail.com by April 22, 2016 Desserts, teas and coffee provided prior to the featured film The Suffragette.

Cash donations are appreciated.

Wear Suffragette attire (mid 1800’s to the early 20 thcentury) and enter your name into a prize drawing to win a $40 gift card to Rhinelander Bakery in Arvada (Courtesy of Michele Melio). Learn about the struggles women had to endure for the right to vote and the importance of staying involved and educated on the issues that affect us all. Refreshments provided by AUMC Faith in Action Committee & United Methodist Women

Family Promise in AprilArvada UMC is hosting FamilyPromise. We will be providingall of the volunteers and suppliesfor the week. Volunteer slotsproviding dinner and driving thevan are filled! There may still bea need for evening and dinner hosts and set up folks. Checkthe sign-up board across fromthe Church Office.

Breakfast Burritos for StPaul’s We will be making andserving breakfast burritos forthe homeless at St. Paul’s UMCon April 23 and 24. We willbe preparingthe burritos in theCenter kitchen on Saturday, April 23, beginning at 7:30am(extra early this time). Those serving the burritos will meet at 6:15am at the church to carpool or meet at St. Paul’s at 7:00am on Sunday, April 24. Please sign-up on the board across from the Church Office starting on April 3.

Helping Others with Grocery Cards

Faith Based AdvocacyThe Social Principles of The United Methodist Church state, “the strength of a political system depends upon the full and willing par-ticipation of its citizens.” As people of faith and concerned citizens, we are called to speak from our perspective in the public sphere, perhaps at city council and school board meetings, or with our elect-ed officials at the national, state and local level. We also serve on city, county and state commissions and boards, vote in all elections, write letters to the editor, and sign petitions. Check out these web sites for information on some of these possibilities. www.arvada.org/government, www.jeffcopublicschools.org, www.leg. state.co.us.

There are a few bills before the Colorado Legislature this month of interest to faith communities as we seek to speak on behalf of the least and most vulnerable in society. Please check the website listed above to carefully read these bills and contact your representatives if you have concerns and opinions.

HB 1050 Low Income Parents Education Child Care Realizing that parental education and income directly impacts child success in school, this bill focuses on supporting low income parents in pursuing more education. The bill calls for establishing a task force charged with evaluating the best way for state agencies to coordi-nate to address the child care needs of low-income parents of young children who wish to advance their education. The bill passed out of committee and has been sent to the appropriations committee.

HB 1278 Residential Drug Treatment for Probationers Currently, the court may only recommend residential drug treatment for peo-ple convicted of a drug offense. This bill would expand the ability of the court to recommend any person to participate in residential drug treatment as a condition of probation. This would allow per-sons with addictions to get help no matter what the offense.

HB1006 Clarify Tax Exempt For Housing Authority Clarifies that public housing authorities are exempt from sales tax on construction materials. Passed onto appropriations commitee.

SB 102 Repeal Certain Mandatory Minimum Prison Sentences Removes mandatory minimum sentences for certain types of 2nd degree assault and for violating bail bond conditions. Would require case-by-case decisions from judges to insure just and fair decisions.

rontThe pictured pinis given to anyonewho has given a giftto the Foundation or has named the Foundation in their estate. In the coming weeks, take note of how many people in our congregation wear these pins. Would you like to wear a Foundation pin as well?

FoundationLed by Rev. Sharon McCormick, Rev. Maggie Roe, and Rev. Valerie Oden. Registration coming soon.

September 16-18 at Sacred Heart Retreat Center, Sedalia

2016 AUMCWomen’s RetreatSave the Date!

in ActionFaithMany of you have purchasedKing Soopers and Safewaygrocery cards after each service tosupport outreach to our community and to those in need. For each card you purchase and each time you add money to your grocery card at the store, Arvada UMC receives 5%. Just by purchasing your groceries and gas for your car, Arvada UMC was able to contribute a total of $2,200 to support the following organizations.

$750 to Habitat for Humanity Arvada UMC has supported Habitat for Humanity for a number of years by sponsor-ing build days and raising funds through the annual pumpkin sales before Halloween. Each year community organizations are able to build a number of homes for low income families through Habitat for Humanity, making home ownership areality for these families. This donation will purchase supplies for a house being built in Jeffco this year.

$500 to Interfaith Alliance This interfaith organizationstrengthens democracy by providing a progressive voice of rea-son, moderation, and mutual respect for communities of faith.It advocates for religious freedom, understanding, and diversity.

$500 to UMCOR for Syrian Refugees As the civil war in Syria continues for the fifth year, thousands of refugees have been displaced from their homes. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) partners with local organi-zations to provide simple supplies, such as a space heater, hygiene kits, mattresses, blankets, and coverlets, as well as soap, diapers, and sanitary pads. Over $500,000 was spentlast year and the support continues for the ever increasing number of refugees.

$250 for Kenyan Orphanage Poultry Project The orphanage that Arvada UMC has teamed with is looking for opportunities

to become more self-sufficient. This donation will allow them to purchase a chicken for each of the orphans, along with supplies to house and feed the chickens. Eggs produced from the chickens will be used to feed the orphans and surplus eggs will be sold in the local market for other supplies. If you would like to provide additional funding for the orphanage, make your checks to Arvada UMC and put Kenya Project on the memo line.

$200 for the St. Paul Homeless Breakfast Program Six times each year, AUMC provides a wholesome meal in a welcoming atmosphere to people who are homeless in Denver. A need for paper goods for the program at St. Paul was identified, and this money will be used topurchase plates, napkins, and utensils.

Stop by the Center any Sunday morning after church and pick up a rechargeable grocery card for $10. You can add to the $10 already on the card the next time you shop; just add the money before you check out. For those who wish to purchase grocery cards to give to others, $25one-time cards are also available.

April 2016

April 1-3–UMW Spiritual Life Retreat at YMCA of the Rockiesin Estes Park, “Holy Fools for Christ,” 7pm – 11:30am

April 7–UMW Mission Team Meeting at 9:30am in Room 209

April 7–UMW General Our program is “Reiki Healing and Christianity” with Marsha Clark.

April 9–District Spiritual Day Together at Mother Cabrini Shrine, 9:30am–2pm. “Your Road Well Traveled” by Pat Vestal. We will carpool and the church bus will be available. ContactGinny Dunkelberger, 303-424-9663, or ggdunk@msn.comto plan for a ride.

April 15–UMCOR Kits to Sue Clasen; Sue challenges eachcircle to make 6 kits!

April 22-24–UMW Western Jurisdiction Quadrennialin Salt Lake City, Utah; “A Fresh Wind is Blowing”Registration is due by April 11.

July 21-23–Mission U at St. Andrews UMC, Highlands Ranch Studies: The Bible and Human Sexuality: Claiming God’s GoodGift, Climate Justice: Call to Hope and Action, Latin America.One Day Mission Events: July 20, Evanston Center, Denver CO,July 23, Smoky Hill (Spanish Event), Centennial CO, July 30, Heartof Longmont UMC, Longmont CO, TBD-Trinity/Sunshine District,Aug 5-6, First UMC, Grand Junction, CO, Aug 20, First UMC, Casper WY, Aug 27, Spirit of Hope, Englewood CO

September 17–Metro District Annual Meeting: Location TBD

Oct 21-22–RMC UMW Annual Meeting at Broomfield UMC,545 West 10th Ave

President’s Greeting:April Showers Bring May Flowers... Following the uplifting joy of the Lenten and Easter Season, together we begin again with a fresh start, a greater spiritual awareness and a renewed purpose in searching for personal meaning in our lives. You may experience this in solitude or in community. UMW offers multiple spiritual retreat opportunities as we move into spring. Notice the titles of these conferences or retreats: Spiritual Life Retreat: Holy Fools for Christ, Spiritual Day Together: Your Road Well Traveled, and the Western Jurisdiction Quadrennial: A Fresh Wind is Blowing. The season of spring brings with it the promise of new life, and the renewal of all that has been lying dormant over the cold winter months. May the seeds sown during a time of spiritual renewalblossom in your life in the coming months.

A Note of Thanks! Following the uplifting joy of the Lenten and Easter Season, together we begin again with a fresh start, a greater spiritual awareness and a renewed purpose.

Ginny Dunkelberger, AUMW President

HigHligHts of tHe Activities of ArvAdA United MetHodist WoMen

UMW LEGACY FUND 150On March 23, 1869, eight women gathered at Tremont Methodist Episcopal Church in Boston, Massachusetts, to organize for mission focusedon the needs of women and children. UMW iscelebrating its 150th anniversary by strengtheningand passing on its mission inheritance with TheLegacy Fund. Every member of UMW is invited to contribute to The Legacy Fund. Any amount iswelcome. To find out more or to make a donation, see www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/legacyfund.

CIRCLE MEETINGSDeborah Circle meets the first Tuesday, April 5, 2:30 pm, at Springwood.

Elizabeth Circle will meet the third Thursday, April 21, at 9:30am at AUMC.

Esther Circle will meet the third Thursday, April 21,for lunch.

Hope Ruth Circle will meet Wed., April 13, at 1:30pm.

Mary Martha Circle will meet the third Tuesday, April 19, at 2:30pm in Room 209. The program will be “Packaroo” about the Arvada Food Bankspecial program. Guests are welcome.

Priscilla Circle will meet on the third Thursday, April 21, in Room 209 at 12:30pm. The program is about Flight for Life. Everyone is invited.Non-circle members, please RSVP to Betty Duvall at 303-424-0418 or Sue Clasen at 303-277-1774.

LYDIA LADIES April 18 Pizza Party / Planning Meeting 6pm

April 19 Bingo at Arvada Health & Rehab.Center, 1:45pm

April 30 Courtyard May Day Tea 3pm

BOOKWORMSwill meet Monday, April 18, at 1pm to discuss The Weight of Mercy: A Novice Pastor on the City Streets by Deb Richardson-Moore.

QUILTERSwill meet Wednesday, April 20, at 9:30am, with Eleanor Starcher at Springwood, 303-421-1367.

UMW Happenings

*EVERY SUNDAYWorship Services 8&10am*Biblical Kaleidoscope 9:00am*Children’s Choir 9:00am*Insights Study 9:00am*Sunday School 10:00am*Coffee Fellowship 11:00am*Cafe Connection in Chapel 11:00am*ESL 2:00pm

*EVERY SATURDAYLibrary Committee 10:00am

Comm. Sewards 2:00pm

*EVERY WEDNESDAY

*Aphasia Therapy 1:30pm*NA 7:00pm*Chancel Choir 7:00pm*Women’s Spiritual Journey 7:00pm

*EVERY TUESDAY*Morning Bells 8:00am*Lite Fitness 8:30am*Care Team 1:00pm

*EVERY THURSDAY*Laughter Yoga 8:30am*Lite Fitness 8:30am* Jeffco Band 5:00pm*Jeffco Swing Band 6:00pm

*EVERY FRIDAY*Friday Morning Study 7:00am*TOPS 9:00am*Recorders 9:30am

*EVERY MONDAY**EVERY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY **KDD 9:00am**Meals on Wheels 10:00am*Bronze Ringers 6:15pm*ESL 6:30pm*Stand Up Parents 7:00pm

Worship Services 8&10amNewcomers’ Tea 11:15am

Worship Services 8&10amHorizons’ Ted Talk Atheism 9:00amFaith in Action 11:15amFinance Committee 11:15amChildren’s Council 11:15amCR Deadline

Worship Services 8&10amRev. Charles Schuster 11:15am

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Visiting Team 10:00amElizabeth Circle 9:30am

CR Volunteers 10:00amPriscilla Circle 12:00pm

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Spiritual Connection 6:00pm

UMW Team Meeting 9:30am

UMW General Meeting 12:00am

Rev. Valerie’s 7:00pm“Daring Greatly” ClassAdCOM 7:00pm

Caregivers’ Support 9:00am

29 30Carpool to St. Paul 6:00amWorship Services 8&10amUp With People Class 9:00am

Celebration Lunch 11:15am

KDD Clothing Sale 8:00am

Ridvan, Baha’i, marking the Baha’u’llah’s declaration of prophet status, begins at sundown

St. Paul Meal Prep 8:00am

Gathering of Nations Pow Wow, US, celebrating Native American (indigenous)culture & traditions, 4/29-30

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

April 2016

Dedication Sunday

Lydia Ladies Planning 6:00pm

Mary Martha Circle 2:30pm

KDD Science NightRev. Valerie’s 7:00pm“Daring Greatly” Class

Rev. Valerie’s 7:00pm“Daring Greatly” Class

Rev. Valerie’s 7:00pm“Daring Greatly” Class

Music Staff Meeting 11:00am

Neighborhood Meal 5:30pm

Wed. Afternoon Book Club 1:30pm

SPRC 6:30pmJeffco Band Concert 7:30pm

Trustees 7:00pm

Faith in Action Movie Night 7:00pm

KDD Staff Meeting 7:30am

KDD Clothing Sale 8:00am

Vaisakhi, Sikh, commemorating the founding of the Sikhcommunity

Earth Day, International,celebrating the environment and reminding people of human impacts onenvironment

Passover, Judaism, recalling the deliverance of Jewish people from slavery in Egypt in 1300 BCE, begins at sundown