College and Young Adult Care Packages
Final exams are coming up and it can be a stressful time of year for many young adults, so we’re sending care packages full of good things! If you have a student in college/grad school or a young adult under 26, please send their name and mailing address to Pastor Ashley (ashley@richmondcumc.com). We’re also looking for volunteers to help assemble these and write cards for each student. Contact Pastor Ashley if you’re interested. We plan to send these out by Monday, April 24. Thanks!
Red Cross Blood Drive May 3rd
We have a number of slots to fill, so we are looking for past CUMC donors, as well as new donors, to get registered in order to make this a successful blood drive. Go to redcrossblood.org and enter code CUMCRICH in the box that says find a blood drive. Appointment times are available 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The drive will be held in the multipurpose room. Questions? Contact Dana Mollenkopf at papamole@comcast.net or at 765-277-0287.
Sunday Greeters
Are you looking for a way to participate on Sundays? Sign-up to be a Sunday Greeter! A sign-up sheet is in the entryway. We would like to have 2 people for each Sunday. If you have any questions, please contact Carol Hinshaw.
Richmond Gideons Membership
The Richmond Camp is seeking new members. We are looking for men who can help us distribute God’s word. If you are interested, please contact the Membership Chairman, Jack Doyle, at 2310 Parkdale Dr., Richmond, IN 47374
Meijer Simply Give
MEIJER SIMPLY GIVE Spring Campaign for our pantry will be April 2nd to July 2nd. Pickup one of the Simply Give cards, pay for it at check out and all the money will come to our pantry. The cards say $10 but the same card can be used for any amount $10 or more. SATURDAY JUNE 17th WILL BE THE MAGIC MEIJER DOUBLE MATCH DAY.
East District of UWF presents
Invitation to Silence
CH Spurgeon writes, “There are times when solitude is better than society, and silence is wider than speech. We should be better Christians if we were more alone, waiting upon God.” Christian Discipleship calls us to a road where we will inevitably encounter silence. With Jesus, we can embrace it rather than avoid it. On April 26, we will again have an invitation to the spiritual discipline of silence. We will gather at Hayes Arboretum from 9-3 to learn more about the spiritual discipline, to pray, and to be in silence. The cost is $10 and is open to the public. Lunch will be included. Please contact Pastor Joseph by April 23rd to register.
Camp!
Sign-ups are open for Summer Camp at one of our seven Impact Camps across the State. Go to impact2818.org for more information or ask a pastor. All Central youth automatically receive a 1/2 scholarship due to the generosity of the congregation. Contact a pastor or the church office on how to sign up. Happy Camping!
Endowment Luncheon April 23rd
Garage Sale!
UWF will be having a garage sale on April 29th from 9am – 2pm. Shop our rock bottom prices! We will have antiques and collectibles, household items, decorative items, toys, games, puzzles, glassware, dishes, seasonal items, books, DVD’s, CD’s, linens, craft items, tools, electronics, and more! Proceeds to CWIF missions.
Starr Neighborhood Cleanup
Alley Community Action Team invites you to join them on Saturday, April 22nd from 10am – 12:30pm. They will start at The Reid Center, 1004 N. A St. Youth groups could will $100! Free cookout to all who attend at 12:15pm. If you have any questions, please contact Martin Holman at 765-220-0803 or email pastormartin@hbcrichmond.com
Lamplighter Assembly Team – Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for several volunteers to help prepare the monthly Lamplighter for mailing. Lamplighter assembly happens on the last Wednesday on the month at 10am. It only requires about 2 hours of folding, sealing, and addressing the newsletter. We will be happy to train anyone interested. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact me at christin@richmondcumc.com or call the office at 765-962-8543.
Central Bicentennial – Volunteers needed!
Serving Refuge of Hope
Refuge of Hope has been an excellent ministry to some of the most vulnerable people in our neighborhoods – homeless women. They have overcome many obstacles and continue to serve with grace, love, and tenacity. Refuge has often been full and has recognized the need for expansion. They are currently planning to renovate the upstairs space at 1032 East Main Street to create more capacity, offer more ministry, and touch more lives with Jesus’ love. They are currently seeking teams who wish to aid in demolition and construction (eg. Swing a sledge hammer, carry out debris, etc.) to help them with this renewed vision. Refuge of Hope is in need of the following items: Toiletries and Cleaner, Paper towels, Laundry Soap, Dryer Sheets, new twin bed sheets, towels and washcloths. If you feel led to serve or give towards this effort, please contact the office to get connected. For all of us, let us pray for this work and these people.