Fellowship and Education

By Joann Young, Committee Chair

Spring is here!  We really are having spring weather this year and it is so nice out!  About 30 people went to the "Outback" for lunch to celebrate "Leap Year".  We had great service and a great time!  Lot's of fun and laughter.

March breakfast took us to Mimi's.  Please think about our April breakfast which will be Saturday, April 12^th at the Omelet House (Rancho and Charleston).  The sign poster is in the Narthex.  Everyone is welcome.

Our big FUND RAISER is coming soon.  Sunday, April 20^th May 4^th after church, we will have Casino Capers.  We will receive matching funds from Thrivent which will be used for repairs around the church.

There will be an all you can eat "Vegas" buffet after church followed by our own version Bingo, Craps, Black-Jack and Poker.  We had so much fun at "Let the Good Times Roll" - many people said "let's do it again".  Please mark the calendar and REMEMBER we desperately need white elephant items for the Chinese Auction.  So clean out your closets and if you have something someone else might treasure - please bring it to church as soon ass possible.

Now we need lots of people to raise lots of money - so invite some friends and relatives to come too!  Tickets will be $9.99 per person - show your ticket at the door and receive $50.00 worth of funny money to gamble with after enjoying a sumptuous meal!

We thank Thrivent for matching what we collect - so that some necessary repairs can be made around the church.  Let's have a great time and a great Fund Raiser.

Thanks to you all for supporting our events.

Our church received a THANK YOU!  For our donation of $958.25.  We purchased:  Knitting Basket, Goat, Pig, Tree Seedlings, Rabbits, Bees, and Chicks.

"Dear Partners in Mission:

No words would ever be enough to express the importance of your donation to Heifer International.  Because of your generosity, every day a struggling family receives a helping hand to overcome poverty and hunger.  Your support means better nutrition, health care and education, the hope for a better future.

As cold winter sets in, families all over the world can look forward to a holiday season of abundance, rather than need, due to your selfless support.

Thank you once again for being Heifer International's partner for a better world.

Sincerely,

Jo Luck

President and CEO"