Next Sunday's Sermon

Title: A Different Vision of Pentecost
Scripture: John 20:19-23

John's version of Pentecost is much more subtle than Luke's version, and perhaps has more to say about motherhood on Mother's Day. It was Mom and God which breathed into us the breath of life. It is Jesus Christ which breathes into us the life in the Spirit.

Sermon title and content subject to change.

Membership Directory Updates

We are getting ready to print another Church Guide Book and Directory. Please stop by the Information Desk in the Marketplace and review your information in the red binder. There is plenty of room next to your name if you need to make corrections.

Young at Heart May 15 Luncheon

Craft Corner along with your past favorites…something for everyone! The games (cards and dominos) that you've come to love continue and run concurrently with Craft Corner. Enjoy fellowship while creating simple craft that will be sent to cheer our homebound members. Join in the FH at 10:30-12:00 noon for games and fellowship At Noon a light lunch featuring Sloppy Joes will be provided by the PPUMC Senior Adult Ministry

STOCK THE SHELVES AT IRVING CARES - Saturday, May 17

The Missions Committee will be collecting food for Irving Cares at the Kroger's store on North Beltline on Saturday the 17th. Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Help is also needed after church on Sunday the 18th to sort and box donations. Sign up in the Ministries Center this Sunday Morning. If you can't work, please bring food items to the church on Sunday the 18th.

PPUMC Choirs present “In His Own Words"

The PPUMC Chancel Choir and Youth Choir will be giving a special presentation of the cantata “In His Own Words" at the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services on Sunday, May 18th. This spectacular work was written by the young composer Dan Goeller, who has written a cantata which sets to music many of the sayings and teachings of Jesus. His music is considered “contemporary classic," and is very much in the style of the great movie scores of today. The piece will be presented with choir, piano, organ, string quintet, percussion, and narrator, and promises to be an uplifting and inspirational presentation of the words of Christ. You will not want to miss this special presentation!

Music Ministry host luncheon/pie auction fundraiser

The Music Ministries annual Spaghetti Chicken Luncheon/Pie Auction has been set for Sunday, June 8th immediately following 11:00 worship. Come enjoy a delicious lunch of Chicken Spaghetti, Salad, rolls, and tea, and then stay around for an auction of some PPUMC's greatest dessert offerings. Mark your calendars!

IT's BEEN EXTENDED!!! Help Plymouth Park UMC Advertise

The Irving Rambler is providing a unique opportunity for church members and friends to support our church's efforts to advertise. For each $25 one year subscription to the Irving Rambler purchased through Plymouth Park United Methodist Church by May 26 (in Rev. Dana Norton's office by 10 a.m. on May 26), the Church will receive 2 inches of free advertising space. For example, 50 subscriptions would purchase PPUMC 100 inches of space…1/4 page ad 5 times; 1/8 page ad 10 times; business card size ad 25 times (or ever other week for just over a year). The Rambler is a weekly paper that is delivered to 4,000 homes and businesses each Friday/Saturday with an additional 3,000 papers printed for sale. That's a potential 7,000 Irving area families and businesses reached each week. This is a wonderful opportunity for PPUMC. Won't you participate by signing up in the Ministry Center or by contacting Rev. Dana Norton (dana@ppumc.org or 972-255-4185)?

Farewell Reception for Brewer and family, Sunday May 18th during Sunday School

Please come to a farewell reception for one of our dedicated associate pastors and her family. A fellowship breakfast will be held during the Sunday School hour on May 18th in the Activity Room. Please take the time to give encouragement and blessings for her new appointment. A love offering will be collected.

VBS Registration has Begun!

“I remember when I attended VBS, I loved learning new songs. We had good snacks, too!" Peg Hartung, PPUMC Youth Minister
Come join us this year as we make new VBS memories! We'll go Surfin' Through the Scriptures at our daily Beach Party June 16-20, and we can use your help. For our super cool crafts, we need some special supplies. We are collecting large baby food jars, small sea shells, egg cartons, beach glass, and beads for string. If you can help us with any of these items, please place them in the collection box at the VBS registration table in the ministry center. Registration is $5 per child, with a $10 max per family.
Interested in helping during VBS? We still need two adult volunteers to work with students just finishing first and third grade. We would love for you to join us! For more information or to volunteer, contact Amanda Nicholls. It's going to be a totally awesome time at the beach!

Hey, Youth…We Need You!

Are you interested in helping at VBS this year, June 16-20th? Stop by the VBS registration table and pick up a green Youth Registration form. Mark your calendars for our mandatory orientation meeting on either June 1st after the 11:00 service or June 11th at 6:30 pm. This is one beach party you don't want to miss this summer!

Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group meets at PPUMC

One of the most difficult challenges to individuals and families is coping with dementias like Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's Disease and dementia create stresses for families like no other crisis. As life expectancy and the incidence of dementias increase, more and more families must address the changes that will take place. A support group for the Irving community has been formed at PPUMC. Families and caregivers meet monthly and develop a support system that will help maintain their own health and well being, and optimal care for the person with dementia.
Our group meets at 7:00 pm, third Thursday of each month in room 108. Led by Marty Graham, R.N., trained as an Alzheimer's Association Support Group Facilitator, we have benefit of the many resources of the Alzheimer's Association: books, brochures, videos, monthly mailings, Speaker's Bureau, and the Helpline.
Join us as we support one another on a difficult journey. For more information call or email Marty Graham.