WPUMC Weekly eBlast

April 3rd, 2024

This Sunday's Sermon

Join us in worship, in person at 11:00 am or online,

this Sunday morning, April 7th.

We continue to celebrate the Great 50 Days of Easter this Sunday, April 7, as we experience the story of Thomas found in John 20:19-31. Jesus keeps showing up, alive, and with a body that holds together the worst that has happened to him and his risen life. So, too, Jesus holds us fast--with all our questions, doubts, alongside our faith and trust. Join us in worship this week online or in person!

In Need of a Grant Writer An upcoming ministry of our church needs an experienced grant writer. If you have skills in this area, and are willing to donate your time and talents to a worthy cause, please contact Robin Stirewalt at robinstirewalt@gmail.com.

April Highlights for Missions

Appalachia Service Project (ASP)

We are scheduled for a trip to Jonesville Va. starting April 24th and returning on April 28th.

HELP (Hands Engaged in Local Projects)

Coordinated a water outage for the church campus so that we could repair leaking valves in the men’s restroom adjacent to the sanctuary lobby area (both valves are fully functional now)

During the time the campus was in the water outage, we turned power off in the sanctuary to replace a 150 Amp 3 phase breaker in the main panel.
Assisted with the spreading of mulch in the area adjacent to Ralph drive.
Disassembled one of the convection ovens in the CLC kitchen, did a repair to the motor and returned the oven back to service (now both ovens are fully functional)
Removed the remaining “stuff” in the storage pod so it can be turned back in. The “stuff” is temporarily stored in various locations in the CLC.
Installed 3 light fixtures in a widow's home (church member)

Installed 50 Led light fixtures in the downstairs CLC class rooms (125 additional fixture replacements are on back order, they will be used to complete the fluorescent to LED conversion in the CLC once receive

International Work Teams

Haiti

The Mountains of Hope for Haiti recently received funds from White Plains UMC. These funds were sent to the Farmers Association of Furcy, Haiti, and were used to purchase fertilizer and seed for the spring. There has been lots of civil unrest in Haiti lately particularly in the capitol city as 80% is controlled by gangs. A recent post on Facebook noted: "Please Pray for Haiti"!

Kairos Prison Ministry

Most Recent was March 6-9, and plans are for one more visit this year.

Seeds/Harvest of Love (Tutoring)

This mission continues to go well. Tutoring is held on Tues/Thurs. On Jan 8, tutoring was moved back to White Plains. Snacks are provided each week because the kids are coming straight to tutoring from school. Each student is helped with Homework.

Special thanks to Kelly Murphy for our Easter Service and Flower Cross photos. Visit her at Floetry Photography on Facebook or at Kelyvonne@hotmail.com.

Download your Easter photos HERE.

Please note that even though there is an option to purchase pictures through the photo gallery you can simply download them at no charge.

A Morning Apart - Sharing the Silence

All are invited to this special time apart at Saint Francis UMC as we share in the silence and invite the presence of God. Led by the White Plains Spiritual Formation Team, the morning will include times of directed and undirected prayer, a reflection on silence and solitude by Pastor Kelly Lyn, walking the Saint Francis Labyrinth, and other spiritual practices. Light refreshments will be served. Join us from 8:30 am to 12 noon at Saint Francis UMC on April 13th at 2965 Kildare Farm Rd. Cary. To submit your $10.00 fee and register: click HERE. For more information, contact Scottie Dietz scottiedietz@gmail.com.

The next Saturday Fellowship Breakfast, sponsored by the United Methodist Men, is April 13, at 8:30am in the Chapel. The program will introduce a new 24/7 Veterinary Emergency Group medical service for animals in Cary. The service could be a perfect solution for folks who feel their pet only gets sick on weekends! Everyone is invited! For more information see wpumc.com/breakfast/.

VBS Volunteers Interest Meeting

Sunday April 14 at 5:30 in the Chapel

Take kids deep into an amazing undersea adventure where they’ll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. At Scuba VBS, kids will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about! Storytelling, crafts, music, crew leaders, serving dinner, pre-VBS prep. There is a place for everyone! Join us for an interest meeting to learn more! Sign up HERE.

Light of Day of Book Club The April 16th Light of Day Book Club selection is The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Digging the foundation for a new development, workers find a skeleton at the bottom of a well. Who the skeleton was and how it got there is a secret kept by the residents of this dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans live side by side. As the story develops, it becomes clear how much people who live on the margins struggle and what they must do to survive. And in the end, it shows that ultimately, even in dark times, it is love and community that sustain us. We will meet via Zoom at 3:00 pm. For more information visit wpumc.com/bookclub. Contact communications@wpumc.com to be added to the mailing list and notified of updates and Zoom links.

Church on the Street

The entire month of May there will be an emphasis on bringing the light of Christ to our congregation and community and our world. There will be fellowship and mission projects for everyone including writing notes of welcome and encouragement, a walk-a-thon, t-shirts, food pantry activities, and a food packaging event on Saturday, May 25.

The next

Food Pantry Distribution

Saturday, April 20th

at 10 am in the parking lot.

Rain or shine!

The Food Pantry is currently collecting the following items: Large cans of tuna or chicken, 12-16 oz jars of peanut butter, 1 lb bags of rice or beans, canned fruit, and children's books, Items may be dropped off in the Mission Barrels located in the Sanctuary lobby or in the downstairs inside stairwell of the CLC.