We need your help! If you (or your child) will be graduating from high school or college, please let us know!  Do not assume that we have this information. We want all of our graduates to be recognized on Graduate Recognition Sunday (May 18). Return this information via email along with a photo of the graduate to tbalog@mckendreeumc.org by  Friday, May 9 to be included. Thank you! If you do not have computer  access you can bring info to Tom Balog in the church office.

Graduation Information Form

Power Lab VBS is coming your way. Feel the power of Jesus in this fun filled science theme week. The program is for rising 4’s (by 9/1) through rising 6th grade and any age volunteer’s child. Day time VBS is June 23-27 from 9-12 and Evening is June 22-26 from 5:45-8:30. Cost is $20 a child, $50 family max and includes a t shirt and CD for family. Registration for church members is 4/20, 4/27, and 5/4. Registration for Preschool is May 5th and Public registration is May 6th.

Son Shine camp is a mini camp for rising 2’s (by 9/1) through rising 3rd graders. It takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-12 and the cost is $30 a week. The first week is July 8th and the last week is August 5th. Each week will be a different theme (Dinosaurs, Western, Puppets, Gardening, and Computers). Registration for church members is 4/20, 4/27, and 5/4. Registration for Preschool is May 5th and Public registration is May 6th. Please call Lisa in the office for more information.

Ladies – Mark your calendars!

The McKendree United Methodist Women invite you to their annual spring banquet Friday, May 9th at 7pm. His Daughters’ Banquet is a wonderful time to celebrate that we are ALL the daughters of a heavenly father. Bring your mom, grandma, daughter or your best friend! Advance tickets will go on sale THIS SUNDAY - APRIL 20 in the fellowship hall between services. Our theme this year is "A Year of Blessings". Ticket prices: Adults $10, children 12 and under $5.
 

Do you love to scrapbook? Have you ever thought of scrapbooking your faith journey? Of adding elements of your faith - prayers, scripture verses, poems, and devotions - to your pages? "Faithbooking" does just that. It's a way to capture your family's precious memories, while conveying your faith to future generations. A new Faithbooking small group is in the works at McKendree: No artistic talent/experience needed. Learn to use this creative medium to deepen your faith. It is open to both men and women and will meet the 2nd Sunday of the month starting July 13 in Room 305 at 4:30 - 7pm. Childcare will be provided starting August 10th.

Contact Kathryn Tyrrell 770-725-2691 (afternoons or evenings)