*The Garden Post is published every two weeks.

The next newsletter will be mailed on 5/14/2008

The deadline for newsletter articles is on 5/7/2008

Articles may be dropped off at the church office, faxed (785-3183)

or emailed to Peggy Conaway (pconaway@sedgegardenumc.org)

 

Fundraiser for UMYF

The UMYF will be selling car magnets for $5.00 each. If you are interested please contact one of our youth or Bryan Dellinger to place your order. All youth will have order forms. All proceeds will go to support our Mission Trips to the Winston Salem Childen's home and Team Effort in Tampa Bay, Flordia.

Mission for May "Friends of the Shelter"

Items that could be donated to help homeless animals at the shelter and pets in Foster care of the shelter are: blankets and quilts, towels, dog and cat food (canned and dry all bag sizes welcome), cat toys, dog toys (kongs, hard rubber toys, ropes), gift certificates from local pet stores to assist with foster pet needs, cash donations to help medical needs of foster pets (tax receipts can be provided), wire collapsible dog crates. To learn more please click on www.forsythshelterfriends.org.

Mission in Action for May "Vittles for Vinny"

The MIA for May will be "Vittles for Vinny". Vinny Digerolamo is 4 years old, but is facing serious multiple health problems. The Out Reach Mission TEAM encourages our church family to support his fathers restaurant "Charlie's Place" located 'H' 800 N. Main Street, Kernersville, NC (next to East Coast Wings).  Please visit Vinny's website "http://helpvinny.chipin.com/help-vinny" and make your donations count. "Charles Place" phone number is 992-9727. Charles Place has a varied menu including subs, pasta and sandwiches. Please keep Vinny and his family in yours prayers.

2008 Manuel Class Rummage Sale Click here for more information

Please mark your calendar for the 2008 Manuel Class Rummage Sale on Friday, May 16th, and Saturday, May 17th, at the Scout Hut.

Sedge Garden UMC Golf Tournament

Please mark your calendar for Sunday, May 18th, 2:00p.m. at Ole Homeplace Golf Club for an afternoon of golf with proceeds to benefit the youth mission trip. Cost id $45.00 per person and the format will be Captain's Choice. Sign up sheets are located in the Commons Area or contact Larry Robbins or Pastor Phil in the church office. Please make your check payable to Sedge GArden UMC and payment is due by May 9th.

Sedge Garden UMC After School Child Care

Sedge Garden UMC after school child care has limited opening available. We provide snack, homework assistance, a daily devotion and both indoor and outdoor playtime. For more information about our program or to schedule a tour, please call our church office at 788-2297.

Preschool Information for 2008

Preschool Fall 2008 Enrollment has begun. For more information contact Judy Hoyle at 788-2230 in the Preschool Office. Classes for toddlers through five year olds on various days of the week are available. Click here for additional information.  Please call the church office (788-2297) for detailed information.

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