Announcements
New Out Of The Box Life Group – staring soon and meeting on Thursdays for 10 to 12 weeks with Pastor Ronnie and Misty! This life group will be meeting in the homes of the individuals in the group. If you are interested in joining this life group, please email Pastor at ronnie24317@yahoo.com.
A Call to Fast – Pastor Ronnie is calling everyone at Out Of The Box Worship Center to fast in 2012. Please pray about this and if you would like to commit to fasting in 2012, email Pastor Ronnie at ronnie24317@yahoo.com. There is also a calendar in the lobby at the worship center where you can indicate the dates you are fasting.
R.A.M.P. – This is a Ministry for young girls about Respect, Attitude, Modesty and Purity and will involve an event on Saturday, 9/15/12 at FUMC Hillsville. Event planners are working on ideas for this event and recruiting volunteers. Also needed are donations of money, desserts and door prizes. If you would like to participate, please contact Misty Collins at misty24317@yahoo.com.
Congregational Care Ministry Meeting Tuesday, 5/8 at 6:30pm in the library at FUMC Hillsville, Fulcher St. Everyone who will accept the call to this vital ministry should attend this meeting. Contact Pastor Pam at pamsuth57@gmail.com for more information.
Wonderful Wednesdays Cookout Celebration – Wed, 5/9 at 5:30. This is an end of the season celebration for all of the children and parents involved in the program this year. There will be hotdogs, games and outdoor activities. The program will resume in the fall.
Crafters for Christ ~ Knit/Crochet/Sewing Ministry – If you can knit, crochet or sew (or you would like to learn) and want to get together and make service projects for others, contact Beth Brooke (336) 953-1293 or easeagraves@gmail.com. The next meeting is Sat, 5/19. June meeting dates are 6/2, 6/16 & 6/30.
Spring Sing – Thursday, 5/24, from 10am – 1:30pm at Rural Retreat UMC. This is a gospel sing, a visit from Susanna Wesley and performances by a choir made up of clergy serving in the Wythe District. Lunch is $5.00
Church Picnic – Sunday, 5/27 at Noon at Playground 2000 for both FUMC and OOTBWC. The church is supplying hotdogs, hamburgers and buns. If you would like to donate desserts, condiments and fixings, please contact or email the church office. 276-728-2434 or fumcoa@embarqmail.com
Children’s Day at Camp Dickenson – Sat, June 2nd from 10am – 2pm for K-5th grade. Worship, crafts and games for kids K-5th Grade. If you are interested, contact the church office for more information. 276-728-2434.
Camp Dickenson - is in need of folks who have a heart for sending children to summer camp. Please call the camp office at 276-744-7241 to provide a scholarship donation to help children go to summer camp this summer.
2012 HANDS-ON-MISSION PROJECT for Wytheville District
Health Kits for Liberia
Each Kit Should Include the Following Items:
1-Bath Towel 1-small bottle /perfumed spray/cologne
1-Washcloth 2-Tubes of Toothpaste(6 oz. or less)
2-Toothbrushes 1-Bottle Shampoo (12oz. )
1-Bottle Roll-on Deodorant 1-Bottle Lotion(11oz. Or less)
1-Tube Antibacterial Ointment 1-Bottle Aspirin or Tylenol (24 count).
Please place all items except Bath Towels in a 2 Gallon Zip Lock Bag - we will pack the Bath Towels separately. PLEASE INCLUDE $5.00 PER KIT FOR SHIPPING COSTS. PLEASE DO NOT PUT MONEY IN THE KITS. Deadline for these to be at the FUMC-Hillsville Fellowship Hall is Sunday – June 3rd. Thank-you for your contributions to this great project!!
Red Cross Blood Drive – Sat 6/9 from 10am – 2pm in the Fellowship Hall of the Fulcher St location. Snacks and drinks are provided to donors.
Baptism Service is being planned for Sunday, 7/1. Contact Pastor Ronnie at ronnie24317@yahoo.com if you want to follow the example of Jesus and be baptized on this day.
