Congratulations and welcome to our newest members from the 2012 Confirmation Class!

Each of these young Christians bring gifts and graces to our body of Christ at Chapel Hill.

Riley Dobbs brings the gift of curiosity and encouragement and joy.

Brayson Hansen brings the gift of energy and leadership and love.

Isaac Self brings the gift of thoughtfulness and certitude and persistence.

Harper Steyer brings the gift of the spirit of calmness and gentleness and understanding.

Jackson Steyer brings the gift of perception and deep thought and kindness and patience.

Jack Tolle brings the gift of creativity and compassion and intuitiveness.

Alex Young brings the gift of sensitivity to others and faithfulness and gentleness.

What a gift of blessings we receive!

It may seem like graduation from Confirmation Class to these new confirmands, but it is just the beginning of a new life in Christ with the companionship of every member of the congregation walking beside them to support and love them in every event of their young lives.

Thanks be to God!

~ Rev. JoNell Lindh

Sunday, May 20th was indeed a “bringing in the sheaves” Sunday! 

We are happy to extend the right hand of Christian fellowship to Heidi and Rob Tolle and their children; Rachel and Hannah and Jack.  Heidi is our Youth Director and Rob and Rachel sing in the Chancel Choir. Hannah shared her talent with directing musicals as she helped Kathy Guttierrez with the Two by Two Zoo Review presentation May 13th.

Of the Confirmands, we welcome Riley Dobbs, Brayson Hansen, Isaac Self, Harper Steyer, Jack Tolle, and Alex Young into the disciples of Chapel Hill UMC.

We also extend a warm welcome to Sharon Young, who confessed her faith in Jesus Christ and was baptized and became a disciple to make disciples at Chapel Hill UMC.

We give all the glory to God and watch expectantly to see how God will do mighty things in these his newest servants and followers. Thanks be to God!

~ Rev. JoNell Lindh

Hello church family!

I wanted to let you know that Keiaira Hicks, my dear “Little Sister” that I have been matched with for 11 years now in the Big Brother/Big Sister program, is graduating June 1st from DeSoto High School! Since so many of you know Keiaira, it was suggested to me that I share this information. 

I have known Keiaira since she was an adorable 7-year-old, and she has grown into a beautiful, determined young woman with a bright future ahead of her.

Thank you for embracing Keiaira over the years -- at church, at VBS, and at the many events she has participated in at Chapel Hill. She is graduating with her 1,500-hour cosmetology license and her goal is to work for Toni & Guy Salons, go to college, and perhaps own a salon some day (we have visited Toni & Guy and they are very impressed with her!).

If you’d like to send a card to Keiaira, her address is:

Keiaira Hicks
1922 Ranger Drive
Glenn Heights, TX 75154

In His love,
Janet Thomas

Friday, May 25

• 10:00 am - Stan Ball Memorial (North Dallas funeral home)
• 4:30 pm - Daisy Scouts (fellowship hall)

Saturday, May 26

• 10:00 am - UMYF Service Project 
                 UMM Work Day (Labyrinth)
• 10:00 am - Funeral for Deede Koegler

CALLING ALL READING VOLUNTEERS!!!

Project Transformation starts June 4, 2012, and continues Mondays through Thursdays until July 25. Chapel Hill UMC has adopted the first week, June 4th – 7th. As a volunteer, you will get to listen to children read to you from a story book.

Reading time is 10:00 – 11:30 am. All volunteers will need to come the first time at 9:30am for orientation.

Please complete a background check form (located on the table outside the church office) with all the information requested, so Jennifer can get clearance on each volunteer before the children arrive. Yes, you have to do that every year! 

Since we will have 80 elementary children, we would like to have 20-30 volunteers each day during our week. Everyone registered is welcome to participate throughout the summer program. Usually, they need extra reading listeners each day.

For further information, contact Kandy Burdette, 972-418-7711.

Thank You!

Thank you to the Sunday School classes that volunteered to teach the Elementary class this summer!

We do still need a few volunteers for the younger class. During this class you get to play outside! We really appreciate all those that step up to teach and learn with the children during the summer. 

We know that you are enriched by the experience along with the children.

~ Dawn Self and Jimmy Hanigan

Congratulations to all of our wonderful Confirmands!

This Sunday, our older youth finished up their study of Ecclesiastes. We appreciated how down to earth the author was in expressing throughout this book the same angst that modern teenagers (and adults) suffer. 

Throughout, he questions the meaning of life, rails at the unfairness and injustice of in the world, and lashes out at fools. Ultimately, he concludes that people behave very foolishly and the ways of the world don't make sense...but our hope lies in constantly seeking the nature of God and grasping tightly to the wisdom that comes from walking in God's ways. 

We are reminded that time is a gift and we should spend our days wisely, seeking God, working hard, and savoring the goodness we come across."

We DESPERATELY needs ADULT VOLUNTEERS in order to comply with Safe Sanctuary practices.

Please contact Heidi if you can share one Sunday (4-6 PM) in June or July with UMYF. 

Duties are minimal; we just need a second adult in the room. It is more fun for the kids if this person is not their parent, so congregation adults, step forward!

UMYF SNACKS needed!

This can be as simple as dropping off cookies and fruit or chips and salsa, etc. on a Sunday morning! Please sign up at the Hall Table.

The monthly outreach project for May is to gather much needed supplies to make UMCOR health kits. We contacted UMCOR and they are in desperate need of the items for health kits.

• Hand Towels 15” x 25” to 1” x 27” (Kitchen cleaning and microfiber towels are not acceptable)
• Washcloths
• Cobs (no pocket combs or picks)
• Metal Nail files or clippers (no emery boards please)
• Bath size hand soaps
• Adhesive bandages 3⁄4” to 1” size – common household Band-Aids
• One Gallon sealable plastic bags
• $1.00 to purchase toothpaste (UMCOR gets a special discount for purchasing in bulk)

Please bring your supplies and place them in the hallway bin starting the fourth week of May. We will take supplies until Sunday, June 10th!

Thank you Chapel Hill for reaching out!

The Youth enjoyed learning new skills from adults in our congregation; now they'd like a chance to share their expertise with the adults!

• Have you been curious about using Face book, but don't know how to begin?
• Do you have trouble navigating the church website?
• Do your grandchildren beg you to try their video game system?
• Do you wish you could upload photos for sharing on the computer?
• Download music for your listening enjoyment?
• Don't know how to create your Sunday morning announcements using PowerPoint?
• You need a kind, patient expert to show you how!

Please let us know if YOU would like to be OUR student!

MOMS of PRESCHOOLERS...are you and your friends ready for a little "Mom Time"? M.O.P.S meetings are a child-free oasis where you can escape for a few hours of fun, ideas, encouragement, and friendship.

MOMS of ANY AGE...if you are interested in being involved as a nursery volunteer, presentation speaker, craft leader, or member of a planning committee for a CHUMC chartered Mothers of Preschoolers (M.O.P.S) group, please contact Dawn or Heidi by email or phone.

We are forming a steering committee and will hold a meeting early in June!

Call (972) 241-3491 or email Heidi: hjtolle@gmail.com or Dawn: dself@chapelhillumc.org if you would like to participate in these events...or know someone who would!

Reading Is Fun!

Do you enjoy reading and meeting new people? Here’s an opportunity for both!

Volunteers are needed to read with the children at Cabell Elementary School. This is especially important this time of year - reinforcing good reading habits before Summer vacation! The children need lots of encouragement in their reading.

If you would like to join in reading with the children just let us know when you’re available and we’ll get you signed-up!