Keizer Clear Lake United Methodist Church

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Sundays at 11 a.m.

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May 1, 2023

Online Worship Number:

888-655-8086

Children's Message

May 2023

12:00 PM

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Grab some coffee or a cold beverage and join your Open Door Churches friends for some fellowship time each Sunday following worship services at 12:00 Noon.

Music Monday

"I Am the Resurection and the Life" by Joyful Noise

Our Church Family

Prayer Requests

Family of Pat Ennor

Don & Sharon Knapp & Family

Prayers for health issues

Virginia Parks' sister-in-law

Fran & Ray Bunch & Family

Dick Hohnbaum

Robert & Sarita Linkhart

Ken & Nadine Telschow

Forrest & Laurel Wells

7th Forrest Wells

8th Nadine Telschow 8th Frank Keen

16th Paul Ennor

27th Linda Doerfler 29th Grant Schafer

Church Finance Report

During March 2023, the Church received $6,003 in contributions as compared to $5,698 in 2022, an increase of $305 or 5%. On a year to date basis the Church has received $20,537 in contributions compared to $21,675 a decrease of $1,138 or 5%. Rental income from the Church's rental properties is $9,703 year to date as of March 31, 2023 as compared to $9,611 last year.

The Church had expenses of $28,588 year to date in 2023 as compared to $27,054 in 2022. The expenses included the ongoing operating costs of office staff, janitorial staff, utilities, and limited office supplies. The primary reason for the increase in expenses is higher than normal electric costs and costs associated with restriping the Church parking lot.

The Church has $25,572 of unrestricted cash on hand as of March 31, 2023 as compared to $59,489 in the prior year. The unrestricted cash on hand is sufficient to provide for approximately two months of normal recurring expenses.

Spiritual Formation Classes

Weekly Events

Men’s Bible Study – Mondays @ 6:30 PM (Sunday School Room)
Bible Study – Tuesdays @ 1:00 PM (Sunday School Room)
Choir Rehearsal - Tuesdays @ 3:00 PM (Foyer)
Wednesday Quilting & Craft Group @ 9:30 AM (Foyer)
Thursday S.H.A.R.E. Quilting Group @ 9:00 AM (Foyer)

Upcoming Event Information

Opportunities to Give

This ministry would not be possible without love and support of the Keizer Community Food Bank and donations from the congregation. Your continued support for this ministry is much appreciated. If you would like to make a monetary donation to this ministry, just send a check to church and remember to add "Feed The Children Ministry" in the memo line. For food donations, I will leave the Feed the Children Ministry box inside Fellowship Hall.

Here is a list of food that would be helpful:

Tuna
Macaroni and Cheese
Granola Bars
Spaghetti Noodles & Sauce
Fruit (apples & oranges)
Sliced Bread
Canned Soup
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Spaghetti O's
Non- Refrigerated Milk
Applesauce
Crackers
Tortillas
Cereal

Thank you for your continued support!

Youth Group Schedule

Want to go to camp this summer? We have the place for you!

SPECIAL Camp News from Pastor John!

Pastor John is the Dean for the Senior High Adventure Camp at Camp Magruder in August!

There will be wave jumping, rock climbing, swinging at the big swing, exploring Camp Magruder, teambuilding, singing around the campfire, and MORE! The adventures are waiting for you!

Scholarships are available, just ask your youth leaders!