Announcements for the next few weeks 04/01 - Petting Zoo 11:00am-1:00pm 04/02 - Palm Sunday 04/03 - Women of Faith Meeting & Lunch, 10:30am 04/05 - Maundy Thursday Rehearsal, 6:00pm 04/06 - Maundy Thursday, 6:00pm 04/07 - Good Friday- Prayer Garden open from 7:00am-7:00pm 04/09 - Easter 04/10 - Golden Achievers, 10:30am in the Fellowship Hall 04/17 - Trustees Meeting, 6:00pm 04/22 - Flowery Branch Spring Festival 04/24 - South Hall Community Food Pantry, 4:00-6:00pm 04/29 - South Hall Community Food Pantry, 10:00am-12:00pm 04/30 - Breakfast with Friends at 10:15am in Fellowship Hall - Pastor Tyler’s Last Day at FBUMC
March Focus - UMCOR- In the midst of disaster, The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) are specialists in disaster response and recovery. Whether it is a global pandemic, natural disaster, community lacking clean water, or persons displaced after war or famine, UMCOR is there. Please mark checks or envelope ‘March Mission’.
Lenten Dinner & Bible Study - Come join us for our Lenten Soup Supper and devotion time. It is being held on Wednesdays at 5:45pm. Pastor Tyler will be teaching on "Via Salutis - The Way of Salvation". This is a rich part of our Methodist Theology that has been taught for generations. Come eat, fellowship and enjoy. No book is required.
Come Sing the Easter Music! - The Flowery Branch UMC Choir needs more voices to lift up with musical praise this upcoming Holy Week. Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and of course, Easter Sunday all will feature special music supplied by the choir. Come join us on Wednesday nights for the next few weeks and blend your voice with others in the choir in celebrating the Risen Lord! Choir rehearsal is on Wednesdays beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Easter Lilies - Today will be the last day to order your Easter Lilies! The cost of each lily will be $12. The order sheet is located on the table in the foyer.
Triumphal Entry Petting Zoo - Come witness the symbolic return of Jesus into Jerusalem and welcome the community at our petting zoo on April 1st from 11:00am to 1:00pm. We are encouraging period dress. No period clothing? We’ve got you covered! Rumor has it that the Church Mouse and friends made costumes just for you. So if you would like to attend the event, the signup sheet is located in the hall outside the sanctuary.
Good Friday - The Prayer Garden will be open for Good Friday. Everyone is welcome to come in to pray. The garden will be open from 7:00am-7:00pm. The way to access the garden is through the double glass doors facing Spring Street.
Volunteers needed: There is always room for an extra helping hand. If you would like to volunteer an hour or so to any of the above mission works, please see Pastor Tyler or call the church office.
Ushers are needed--A nice smile and a warm welcome are all the skills it takes to be an usher. One Sunday every couple of months is all the time it takes! Sign up on the table in the Narthex or see Bob Fields, or call the church office or Pastor Tyler if you can help! Help is needed with our Bereavement Committee to assist families who have lost a loved one. It may include helping prepare a meal, ordering flowers, setting up a memorial service at the church or fellowship hall. If you feel this is a mission you would like to help with please contact our Bereavement Chairperson - Kathy Scott 770-316-6275.