EASTER SUNDAY--Masterpiece Sunday
There is no more beautiful day in all the Christian year than resurrection Sunday. It is the beginning of God's great restoration. Like all our Masterpiece Sundays we will be working extra hard to convey God's good news in creative and compelling ways. Begin praying today for the friend you'd like to invite. And be sure to join us at 9:00 AM for pastries and coffee from Bread and Chocolate! Service starts at 10:00 AM.
OBAMA SCHOOL BOOK DRIVE--5000 Books!
The Gallery has been asked by the Barack and Michelle Obama Service Learning Elementary School to participate in their end of the year book drive. As you may know, children in poverty are the least likely to have access to reading material at home, and yet reading material at home is one of the best indicators of future academic success for children. From Easter Sunday to May 8th, we are encouraging everyone in The Gallery family to bring children's books to church. Used books and new will be accepted (It's amazing how many books $20.00 can buy at a thrift store!). Suggested titles and themes can be foundhere.
HOLD ONTO YOUR STUFF!
On Sunday morning June 19th The Gallery will be holding its first "Be-the-Church-Sunday" where instead of meeting for a typical worship service, we will worship by serving others. On this particular day we will be holding an Absolutely Free Garage Sale for the neighborhood we serve. This garage sale is an absolute blast because nothing will be sold. Everything will be given away. So when you do your spring cleaning, be sure to set aside items for the Absolutely Free Garage Sale.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT THE OBAMA SCHOOL (spring)
The Gallery has a very special relationship with the Barack and Michelle Obama Service Learning School just down the street from Steppingstone Theatre. Here are some volunteer opportunities this spring. To register your interest, go to the Connections Table this Sunday morning or email Rita Lindstedt at ritalindstedt@gallerycovenant.org:
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DJ Party, April 29th: Systemic poverty has contributed to low MCA test scores at Obama. The kids are working very hard to improve. The Gallery is helping throw a party to celebrate their hard work. The celebration goes from 8:30 to 2:15. Any time you can give to help chaperone would be appreciated.
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Spring Fling, June 2nd: An end of the year carnival with food and games. Volunteers can sign up for shifts to help chaperone games and serve food. Hours go from 2:00 to 7:30 PM.