Olive Crest United Methodist Church
7180 North 60th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68152

Our Pastor

Rev. Debra Tompsett-Welch

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Olive Branch Newsletter For May 2002

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.

THANK YOU!

Thank you for the nice Easter Tray. Thanks to the visitor who delivered it.
- Elizabeth Rody

To the Olive Crest Church family: We enjoyed the wonderful Easter basket that was delivered to our home. You thoughtfulness is appreciated.
- Bill and Shirley Eirich

Dear Olive Crest family, Thank you for thinking of me every holiday I cannot be with you. The plates you have sent bring me joy. Please keep me and my family in your prayers.
- Mark R. Anderson

(To Kids Over 60) Dear Joyce, Thanks so much for your kind donation to the zoo. We certainly do appreciate your generosity! It was nice to meet you and to finally meet Barbara Hansen after all these years. Hope to see you again.
Sincerely, Nancy Tritsch

Memorial Committee Meeting will be on Thursday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Everyone is invited to the
UM WOMEN MAY DAY LUNCHEON
With violinist Leslie Gries
Saturday, May 4^th, 12:00 p.m.
Potluck salads!

United Methodist Men are sponsoring a:
SPAGHETTI DINNER
Saturday, May 18^th
5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
$5.00 - adult
$2.50 - 12 and under

ALL CHOIRS!
Adult, Bell, Children!
Wednesday, May 22^nd
End of the Season Choir Pot Luck Dinner starting at 6:30 p.m.
Everyone is invited, families too. Come and celebrate the joy of being a musical family. Please bring a dish to share and your table service. We will have the beverages waiting for you.

NEBRASKA METHODIST COLLEGE
Presents The Women Within: A Graceful Journey Among Generations May 16-17, 2002 at the Lied Conference Center Nebraska City, Nebraska. A two-day educational conference featuring clinical topics on women's health, communication, leadership and other professional and personal growth issues. Contact 402/354-6777 or (800) 793-3965.

UNITED METHODIST MEN COWBOY TRAIL BIKE RIDE!
1^st Annual Benefit Ride for the Mission Projects of the Nebraska United Methodist Men. May 24-Norfolk; May 25-Norfolk-O'Neill; May 26-O'Neill-Norfolk. The ride is limited to the first 100 riders, so send in your applications soon. Contact Curt Copple, Treasurer, Nebraska UM Men, 1401 Valli Hi Road, Norfolk, NE 68701, 402/371-8008, e-mail: <curcare@cableone.net>.

Bridge Builders Bike Ride
Saturday: June 22, 2002, 8:00 a.m. Starting at the Walton Trail Company.
Our program of Restorative Justice in prison ministry centers around The Followers of Christ Church congregations at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. I am also working with Pastor Bud Christensen in the transitional program called "The Bridge" assisting ex-felons in their re-entry back into the community. The "Bridge Builders Bike Ride" needs volunteers, donations and just good old-fashioned cheering on.

NUMB 2002 Will Bike for Food SEVENTH ANNUAL CIRCLE BICYCLE TOUR OF NEBRASKA
JUNE 28^th-JULY 3^rd, 2002
Numb stands for Nebraska United Methodist Bike Ride for Hunger. In its six year history, NUMB has contributed over $150,000 to the cause of feeding the hunger of the world.

• 6/28 Rider Meeting in Shickley
• 6/29 Shickley-Crete
• 6/30 Crete-Adams
• 7/1 Adams-Fairbury
• 7/2 Fairbury-Superior
• 7/3 Superior-Shickley

Did you know that Habitat For Humanity opened a building material store? So if you're thinking about a home improvement project, and want to save money at the same time, let the Omaha Habitat ReStore help you. There are plenty of new and used building materials such as cabinets, light fixtures, 18"X18" carpet squares, toilets, sinks, windows, doors, paint, etc. Inventory changes daily. The ReStore is open to the public. All proceeds support the Habitat For Humaity's building efforts in the Omaha area. Donations of usable building materials are welcome.
Store Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and & Saturday 9 a.m. - 3p.m.

Olive Crest United Methodist Church is Presenting:

The Alpha Course

A 10-Week Examination of the Meaning of Life

• Dinner
• Small-group discussion
• Group teaching
• Retreat

A 10-week program for those who wonder:

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