May 3, 2015

PHOEBE THE
COMFORT DOG
Phoebe is coming
back to visit us this
Sunday! During the
Bible Study hour
stop by to talk to
them and explore the
possibility of having
a Comfort Dog of our own here at Memorial. Comfort
Dogs are service dogs that allow people to go into
hospitals, schools, and other places where we might not
normally be easily welcomed. They are known to be
present after tragedies like school shootings, tornados, and
hurricanes. They allow us to provide comfort, care, and
prayer for those in need. If you love caring for people,
Jesus, and dogs you should check this out!

TOMORROW NIGHT!!
WELCOME TO
MEMORIAL!
This class is a great way to
meet other new folks, find
out how to plug in here at
Memorial, hear from the
leaders of the church about
the vision and mission of Memorial, and find out about
our exciting future plans for the new preschool building!

STARTING THIS
TUESDAY!!
Know anyone interested in
learning English or
polishing up their skills?

BACK BY
POPULAR
DEMAND
MLC has
welcomed so many new families since our last directory
that its time to update it. While this wont happen
overnight, we are looking for 2-3 people to head up the
project. One of the first things these folks will be
responsible for is to investigate self-publishing. Please
contact Pastor John, Vicar Mike or Jody if interested.
PUT ON A NAMETAG!!
Beginning this Sunday and
through the month of May we
are going to bless the folks
around us by wearing
nametags. When you come
into church grab a nametag,
write your name on it and slap
it on your chest. Then, take every chance you can get to
call everyone by their first name!
May is NAMETAG MONTH!

Pastor Dimas will lead a new

class here at Memorial beginning Tuesday, May 5th
which will meet in the Loomis Center from 7:00 pm
8:00 pm. It is anticipated this will run three-four months.

BLOOD DRIVE!!
Time flies, doesnt it??
Who can believe it is May?
Well, this just provides us
another opportunity to
donate blood to help others
who are in need.
Mark your calendars for
Tuesday, May 12th. The Blood Bank folks will be here
between 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm so lets see if we cant beat
our best record of donations yet!!

NEWS FROM
VICAR MIKE
Young(er) Couples Group
Starting Thursday, May
7th @ 6:30pm
Are you a Young(er)
Couple? Looking for a way
to plug-in, grow in your walk with Christ, and form
friendships with other couples? Beginning on Thursday
May 7th from 6:30pm until 8:00pm we are excited to
announce a new group is forming that's designed
specifically for Young(er) Couples! Kids or no kids, 10
years of marriage or only 10 months, this group is for
you. Young(er) Couples with kids will have childcare
provided for only $2.50 per night (TOTAL) regardless of
the number of children you have. We will start with some
fellowship activities so couples can get to know each other
and then we will dig into God's Word together and learn
more about living as a family of disciples in the Kingdom
of God. Make plans now to be here on Thursday nights as
we gather Young(er) Couples together to strengthen and
support Christian friendships & families! Questions? Contact Vicar Mike (mike@mlckaty.com)

MLCS WOMEN IN MISSION group has decided to

put "Homeless Bags" together for our June mission
project. So many people in need are standing on street
corners in our area. While items well gather may not be
an exact match to their needs, it would at least let them
know we care and that God cares for them. We ask for
donations of the following:
bottled water
travel/hotel sized soap/body wash/shampoo
toothbrushes/toothpaste
socks (assorted mens/womens)
snack bars/crackers (no nuts/peanut butter due
to possible allergic reactions)
To reinforce Gods love and care, we will include
devotions or unused Portals of Prayer in the bags. There
will be a receptacle set up in the Welcome Center for your
donations.
We know that the congregation is called upon often to
support various missions and projects, but we also know
that, as a congregation, we are truly blessed with so very
many generous and giving hearts! All donations will be
greatly appreciated and will certainly touch the lives of
many less fortunate than ourselves. If you would rather give
a monetary donation for items to be purchased, please see
Sue Harrison or Donna Gruetzmacher.
Prayers for our group are always appreciated, too, as we
strive to serve both the members of our church family and
those in our community who need so desperately to be
reached! Thanks and blessings to all of you!