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1 April 5, 2019 On Sunday morning, April 14, at 10:30 a.m., the choir and orchestra will lead us in a Holy Week reflection on the life of Christ. As part of this Sunday morning worship event we will have the opportunity to partake of the Lord s Supper in a slightly different format. Let me share a few bullet-point details that will be helpful for you to consider as you prepare for the Lord s Supper experience on April 14. Worshipers will have the opportunity to walk to the front of the Worship Center to partake of the Lord s Supper at one of five tables that will be set up and hosted by one of our deacons and his wife. Worshipers who would like to partake of the Lord s Supper as a family or as members of a Connect Group should sit together at the beginning of the service in order to come to one of the tables together. Ushers will dismiss worshipers toward the Lord Supper tables row by row. Deacon hosts will guide worshipers to one of five open tables across the front of the Worship Center. When worshipers approach the table, they should plan to partake of the bread and the juice while standing at the table. A basket will be provided to hold empty communion cups. If a worshiper has mobility concerns and would prefer to have the bread and the cup brought to them at their seat, they may contact Mike at the church office at or at miketoney@universityhills.org. Our encounter with Jesus at the Table is an opportunity for spiritual formation and transformation. We will recall that Christ invites us to his Table for a holy meal that includes communion with the triune God. As we come, the Holy Spirit will help us remember God s covenantal action toward his people in the gift of his Son, Jesus Christ. The Table event enables our reflection on the death of Christ his body that was broken and his blood that was shed to pay the penalty for our sins; our time at the Table is also a celebration of the new life that is ours in Christ the Great Thanksgiving! I look forward to our communion with God through the Table, the Scriptures, and through the music we will share together. I also look forward to our communion with one another as we worship and remember the priceless treasure God has given us in his Son, Jesus our Savior. Mike

2 We re looking forward to the Easter party on Saturday, April 20 th, at 10:30 a.m 12:00 p.m.! We are collecting individually wrapped candy and candy free options to fill the eggs. Please drop off your donations in the box outside of Amy s office in the Children s Area by Saturday, April 13 th. Easter Cards There will be an assortment of Easter Cards in the Card Carousel beginning Sunday, April 7 th. Remember the envelopes are pre-stamped. You ll find the Card Carousel on a table near the breezeway between the Gathering Place and the Student Center. Please take one (or two) and share the glory of Easter. He is not here; He has risen, just as he said. Matthew 28:6 New Hope Clothes Closet Needs help during the week! Can you please give a few hours once a month to help sort clothes? Help is needed on: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: afternoons Wednesday: all day Contact: Sandy Page at , jnpage@bellsouth.net

3 NEW DVDs IN THE UHBC LIBRARY Veggie Tales: Beauty and the Beet: The VeggieTones are stranded on their way to the next gig in Vegetable Square Garden with grumpy Mr. Beet, manager of a run-down resort. Can their kindness change him? Find out in this hilarious tale of unconditional love. Veggie Tales: Noah's Ark: After 40 days of rain, everyone's about ready to jump ship. Grab your umbrellas and enjoy this re-telling of the beloved Bible story. New: Best friends find summer work at a creative arts center where they experience the joy of the arts. Older brother, Isaiah is tempted to compromise his beliefs and leave friends and family behind for a life of fame. This prodigal son story is meant to encourage kids and families to go after their God-given talents. Did You Know????? New Hope Baptist not only shares clothing and shoes with up to 70 families each month, they also share clothing and shoes with the following organizations: Human Coalition Charlotte GATE Pregnancy Center Baptist Children s Home of NC Venezuelan Crisis Relief Higher Hope Connect Ministries (Haiti) Cascade Substance Abuse Program for Women with Kids Butterfly Garden Day Care Center Hope 4 Kids Club (Tuesday nights at New Hope) Idlewild Elementary School Piney Grove Elementary School Albemarle Road Elementary School Grier Elementary School Hurricane relief effort in Lumberton, NC Individuals and families in emergency/crisis situations Goodwill Maternity and infant clothing and accessories Maternity and infant clothing and accessories Clothing, shoes and accessories for newborns up to senior adults Summer clothing and tennis shoes Scrubs for volunteers Toddler clothing from 2T through 5T Maternity clothing and emergency clothing for preschoolers Kids can shop once per month Uniforms and tennis shoes Uniforms and a week s worth of clothing for kids in crisis situations Uniforms In process to determine what is needed Clothing, shoes, accessories Clothing, shoes, accessories Clothing that New Hope can t use And the number of organizations is increasing every month! What an INCREDIBLE ministry!! Wouldn t you like to be a part of meeting the needs of children and adults in our community and beyond? Contact Sandy Page for more info: , jnpage@bellsouth.net

4 j UPCOMING EVENTS MANHOOD RESTORED BOOK STUDY BEGINNING APRIL 14 TH AT 12:00PM UHBC MEN S MINISTRY SPRING EVENTS Manhood Restored by Eric Mason - Spring Book Study starts April 14th Manhood will always be in crisis until Jesus returns. But in Christ, men can be restored with ever increasing glory into the undefiled image of God. This six-week study leads men on a journey through masculinity, with Bible Study sessions on the problems men face, God s solutions, and the restorations of vision, worldview, and family. First week discussion will be in the Fellowship Hall Sunday April 14th from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Please RSVP to Chris Pluck so we make sure to have enough books. CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS MEN S FELLOWSHIP ON APRIL 28 TH AT 2:05PM MANUP CONFERENCE ON JUNE 1 ST FROM 8:30AM 3:30PM AT FOREST HILLS CHURCH FOR MORE INFO: Chris Pluck rogue0128@yahoo.com call or text Ryan Lawrence ryebread56@yahoo.com call or text

5 Be a Bill's Backpack Blessings Buddy! We only have 7 children who still need a buddy!! Your contribution of $250 a year, payable weekly, monthly, or as one donation, will feed one of these remaining children at Newell Elementary or Grier Elementary each weekend for the remainder of this school year and the fall semester of next year. Won't you consider helping us meet the basic needs of these children? Please contact Chris Lee at chrislee@universityhills.org. Thank you for ministering to these children! Good News from Spice of Life! Do you like to sing the hymns of our faith? Do you enjoy just singing along when you hear a tune you remember from the past? Then join in the fun coming up Tuesday evening, April 16, in the Fellowship Hall! Dinner too! Bring a simple dish that will go with ham (already provided) and we will eat around 6:00. Too early? Come on as soon as you can! Michael Colson at the piano C.L. Chappell leading the singing (can we do Pass It On again?) Note: We need to know you are coming, so sign up in your Connect Group, in the Gathering Place after worship on Sunday, April 7 or April 14, or contact the church office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 15. Y all come! BIRTHDAY GREETINGS The UHBC Family extends our heartfelt love and best wishes to Allen Roy Tolbert who celebrated his 92 nd birthday on April 1 st. Allen and his wife of 64 years, Willa, have been faithful members of UHBC for 63 years and have served in many leadership positions at Enderly Park and UHBC. Most notably, Allen served as church Treasurer for close to 45 years. He is currently a member of the Men's A Connect Group, the Senior Adult Choir, and the Spice of Life Senior Adults Group. God bless you Allen (and Willa)! We love you both. CONNECT GROUP Leaders of the Week Adult A: Mark Williams Babies: Amanda Kees and Christy Duncan We are so grateful for these Connect Group Leaders! Pray that the Lord continue to use them to grow Gospel centered community in their Connect Groups and to multiply Connect Groups by raising up and sending out new leaders. Do you want to experience a Connect Group? Jump in any Sunday at 9:15 a.m.! Check out universityhills.org for a complete list of Connect Groups.

6 ALTAR FLOWERS 2019 The 2019 Flower Calendar is posted on the bulletin board across from the church office. If you have a date that you would like to provide the flowers for our Sunday worship service, contact Avery Phillips at (phone or text) to reserve your requested date. Dates available for the coming year are: April 21 June 2, 23 July 7, 21 August 4, 25 September 1, 15 October 6, 20 November 17, 24 December 15, 29 The traditional Mother's Day Roses will be placed in the service on May 12 th and Father Day Roses on June 16 th. Poinsettias will grace our worship service on December 22 nd. Sunday, April 7 8:30 a.m. Prayer Time (Prayer Room) 9:15 a.m. Connect Groups 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:45 a.m. Church Library Open 3:15 p.m. Student Handbells 4:30 p.m. Student Choir Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. Ignite Band Practice Monday, April 8 7:00 p.m. Roundtable Tuesday, April 9 10:00 a.m. Women s Bible Study God of Creation 7:00 p.m. Women s Bible Study God of Creation 7:00 p.m. MIT Meeting Wednesday, April 10 4:00 p.m. Senior Adult Choir Rehearsal 5:00 p.m. Church Family Dinner: Pork Loin, Potatoes, Vegetables, Rolls, and Dessert Call by 10:00 AM Tuesday to Reserve or Cancel Meals 6:00 p.m. English as a Second Language Class 6:00 p.m. Mission Friends (Preschool), Children in Action (K-5 th Grade) 6:15 p.m. Midweek Worship (Fellowship Hall) 6:15 p.m. Ignite Student Worship (6 th -12 th Grade, Student Center) 6:15 p.m. Church Library Open 6:20 p.m. Adult Handbells 7:15 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, April 11 6:30 a.m. Men s Prayer Breakfast at Tryon House 7:00 p.m. It Took a Lamb Media and Orchestra Rehearsal Friday, April 12 7:00 p.m. It Took a Lamb Dress Rehearsal If you have any announcements you would like to be put in the newsletter, please them to kristinhutchinson@universityhills.org no later than Wednesday. ETC Workers April 7 Kay Harris, Kim Snider, Amanda Kees, Chris/Daphne Thomas