Olive Branch Newsletter For April 2001
Announcements, Events, And Opportunities
More information about these happenings can be found in the Church Office,
on the calendar, or on the church bulletin boards. If additional assistance is needed
ask Gabbie the office secretary. Scholarships may be available for some events. For
regularly scheduled meetings, please see the calendar.
Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts meet at Olive Crest United Methodist Church. Meeting
times are in the Calendar.
If anyone wants to use a wheelchair to get into church, there is one available at the
back of the sanctuary for that purpose.
For all you Book Lovers!
Bring this add into Page Turner's Used Book Store at 5004 Dodge St.
(near the Dundee Theater) (551-7971) and get 20% off your total purchase price.
It's their way of supporting the work of the church and encouraging everyone to read.
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Thank You from the Girl Scouts
Thank you very much for allowing us to use your facilities! We really appreciate your help. This dance
may not have been possible without you! - Girl Scout Troop 5003
Award Winning Orchids
Vi and Jack Thraen took their orchids to a show in Des Moines and won best of show while they
were there. Congratulations!
Happy Birthday to Milton Sommerfeld!
EVERYBODY COME! The family of Milton Sommerfeld invites everyone to honor Milt's 90th birthday
with a card shower and reception on May 20, immediately after the Stewardship Dinner in the Fellowship Hall.
This is right after church and the birthday party will start - approximately 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Please! No gifts.
Walking for Fun and Health!
Are you interested in joining a walking group for good health and good friends? If the answer is "yes!" call
Hazel Burgess at 571-7421.
Graduated onto Glory
Don Hatcher
Funeral March 14, 2001
Starla Stogdill
November 6, 1951 - March 13, 2001
Funeral March 16, 2001
Bernerd Norton
Funeral March 26, 2001
HOLY WEEK 2001
April 8th 10:30 a.m. Passion/Palm Sunday
A preview of Holy Week with the children welcoming Jesus with Palm Branches.
April 12th 7:30 p.m. Maundy or Holy Thursday
Upper Room Worship Service with Holy Communion.
April 13th 7:30 p.m. Good Friday Tennebrae Service
Service of Darkness: Experience the death of Christ, and remember how much you are loved.
April 15th EASTER!
7:30 to 8:15 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service New Light, New Life.
8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Easter Breakfast Enjoy breakfast with the family.
9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt
10:30 a.m. Easter Service of Resurrection
April 22nd 10:30 a.m. Bright or Holy Hilarity Sunday
Share in the joy of Resurrected Life! We will be celebrating with songs, skits, laughter, and hand
clapping music. This will be a great day for the children and for the young at heart.
EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
More information about these happenings can be found in the Church Office (ask Gabbie) or on the
bulletin boards. Scholarships can be available for some events.
Centering Prayer Retreat
Centering Prayer Retreat - April 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. - At First UMC. Led by Donald Brethauer.
Advanced Lay Speaking Course
Advanced Lay Speaking Course "Lay Speakers are Servant Leaders" - April 20-21 in Auburn, NE.
Event for Engaged Couples
Engaged Encounter -"A wedding is a day - a marriage is a lifetime" April 20-22 in Hastings.
NUMeCEF Spring Retreat
NUMeCEF Spring Retreat - Come, Encounter God in a Fresh Brewed Adventure - April 26-27 at St. Benedict
Center in Schuyler.
Basic Lay Speaking Course
Basic Lay Speaking Course - April 27-28 in Geneva Nebraska. For all who would like to embark on the
Certified Lay Speaker process. Anyone who would like to examine their faith and their journey. Register by April 18.
Singles Dance
Singles Dance - March 31 at Faith Westwood Church - Offering a variety of dancing with country dance lessons.
Admission just $5.00 includes lessons and dancing, fellowship and munchies.
Advanced Lay Speaking Course
Advanced Lay Speaking Course "Lay Speakers Grow Spiritually Through Daily Discipline" - May 18-19 in Auburn, NE.
NUMB 2001 Bicycle Tour
NUMB 2001 (Nebraska United Methodist Bike Ride for Hunger) - 6th annual Circle Bicycle Tour of
Nebraska - June 22-27. Also offered of NUMB LITE (60% fewer miles and it only takes a weekend to complete.)
Mission Trip to Panama
Omaha District Volunteers In Mission summer trip to Panama - June 20th -July 2nd.
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