April 24 – May 4 – General Conference of the United Methodist Church will be meeting in Tampa, FL. Access to the issues, delegates, and general conference business is at http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.8029511/k.8489/General_Conference_2012__The_United_Methodist_Church.htm .
April 26 – Theology on Tap at 7:00 PM at Jackie’s Side Bar in Silver Spring. Join the group for fellowship and conversation to discuss local events, theological questions or whatever on top.
April 28 – Memorial service to celebrate the life of Elizabeth Rigdon at 2:00 PM at Marvin. A reception will follow the service.
April 29 – Sermon series “A Wider Welcome: Why the Church has Room for Everyone” with the folk choir providing special music.
May 1 - Marvin serves at the Shepherd’s Table. Volunteers are needed for the early shift from 4-6:30 to prepare the space for the guests. If you can offer your time for this monthly activity, please contact Dottie McIntyre or Tijuana Irons for more information.
May 5 – Youth trip to Kings Dominion departing at 8:30 AM from Woodside. Cost is $30 per youth and the deadline for registration is April 29. Contact Ms. Marie if you would like to attend.
May 6 – Celebration for Joey Heath after worship at Woodside. See above for details.
May 12 - Sandwich making takes place at 8:45 AM in the Marvin kitchen. Contact Ken Parr.
May 19 -2nd annual UMW yard sale at Woodside will be held from 9-4. There will be vendors from the Cooperative Parish as well as friends and neighbors with items for sale. The ever popular hot dog stand will be back to be handled by the youth. Everyone is invited to this church-wide fun-filled event.
May 20 – New members class to meet at Marvin following the worship service from 10:45-12:00 in room 204. Contact Rev. Kirkland if you know any one who would like to attend.
May 25-28 – Register now for the annual Memorial Weekend Camping Trip held at the Hagerstown Antietam KOA campground, Conococheague Creek, MD. Contact Elaine Upton
June 8 – Spring concert of the Takoma Singers at 7:30 PM in the Marvin sanctuary. Come and enjoy the vocal music of this community group directed by Carole Whittam.
June 18-22 – “Babylon” Vacation Bible School at Woodside for children from ages 3-12. Teachers and helpers are needed for this growing program. If you would like to be part of the planning team or work at VBS, contact Marie Matthews.
July 15-20 -Youth Mission Trip to West River Center for those in grades 6-12. Watch this space and/or the Messenger about how you can help Fall 2012 – Interested in a VIM trip to Haiti? Contact Bob Browning.
Fall 2012 – Interested in a VIM trip to Haiti? Contact Bob Browning
Check out the Cooperative Parish web site at http://www.woodsideumc.org/