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With Deep Gratitude
While the season of Lent is somber and contemplative, you brought such delight and joy to our
community through the Lenten Services and lunches. A huge thank you to the amazing cooks and
bakers who fed and ministered to over 270 weary sojourners. You are living out our mission to serve
this community.
community through the Lenten Services and lunches. A huge thank you to the amazing cooks and
bakers who fed and ministered to over 270 weary sojourners. You are living out our mission to serve
this community.
An Egg-traordinary Palm Sunday
A big thank you to Patti Hilbun and all who helped to in providing a spectacular Children’s Event and
Easter Egg Hunt. Thanks to those who filled Easter Eggs, and a special thanks for the visit from the
Easter Bunny.
Easter Egg Hunt. Thanks to those who filled Easter Eggs, and a special thanks for the visit from the
Easter Bunny.

Loaves and Fishes Minsitry
Thank you for your donations. Loaves & Fishes Ministry has been a great success. Our collection drive for April month will focus on pasta and alfredo. Please bring these items any time in April, or make a financial contribution to Loaves & Fishes Ministry.
Baby Bottle Campaign
Sponsored by the Guild, the Baby Bottle Campaign supports Restoration House, a non-profit pregnancy center that assists women and families with services such as medical care, education, counseling, and prayer, so clean out your loose change and donate today!
Ministry Update
A huge thank you to all who helped with the Strawberry Festival parking fundraiser. A special thanks
to Rick White for keeping us all organized for what was a fun-filled event. We raised over $9000.00
which will support the work and ministries of serving this community. Well done, good and faithful
church!
to Rick White for keeping us all organized for what was a fun-filled event. We raised over $9000.00
which will support the work and ministries of serving this community. Well done, good and faithful
church!
City Wide Yard-Sale
Now accepting yard sale donations on SUNDAYS ONLY until May 11th. Please no clothing.
Al-Anon Every Monday at 11:00 AM

FUMC Ponchatoula Celebrates the Season of Advent with Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.

April 20—Guild Meeting (10:00 AM)
April 20-23—University High LEAP Testing
April 20,27—Al-Anon (11:00 AM)
April 22,29—Choir Practice (5:00 PM)
April 28—Living Well Group Meeting (11:00 AM)
May 3—Cursillo (4:00-6:00 PM)
May 4—Trustees Meeting (5:00 PM)
May 4-7—University View 3-8 LEAP Testing
May 4,11,18—Al-Anon Meeting (11:00 AM)
May 7—Book Club (1:00 PM)
May 11—Church Council (5:00 PM)
May 12—Women’s Prayer Breakfast (9:00 AM)
May 16—Our Daily Bread box distribution (9:00-11:00 AM)
May 18—Guild Meeting (10:00 AM)
May 21—Methodist Men Meeting (6:00 PM)
May 25—OFFICE CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day
May 26—Living Well Ministry Meeting (11:00 AM)

