The Annual Meeting of the Metro Chicago American Baptist Churches is to be held in Chicago on Saturday, May 18th. The theme is Violence, How can Christians Transform It? Having a delegate from Woodside Church attend this meeting is important to the Outreach and Social Action Committee. Expenses to attend (travel, overnight, food, and registration) run about $300. Because our church budget does not cover these expenses, we are asking for donations. If you would like to contribute, please leave your gift in the office or through the offering in an envelope clearly marked ‘Delegate’s Expenses’. Our delegate is Rev. Jean Munro.

We are instituting a practice of “Liaison Member” on Sunday mornings to help the minister with all the details of the service so he can focus on preparing for his sermon details. If you have a late announcement, question regarding office items, or other things that you wish to ask Rev. Brown about, please talk with either Jim Abbott or Norm Stong instead of going to Kendall. They will handle it, or let you know that it would be more appropriate to ask him after worship, or call the office the next day. Thank you for cooperating with this Church and Ministry Committee request.

If you are interested in forming a two or three-person team to mow the lawn and weed-whack around the church, please sign up at the table for specific weeks. We have a push mower, a riding lawn mower, a weed-whacker, and a leaf blower. All we need is you.

Mark your calendars! The UCC Women’s Conference is coming June 7th – 9th. The theme is Walk in Spirit. A sign-up sheet, registration forms, and more information are available on the table in the Narthex.