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Worship in the sanctuary at 8:30 & 11AM

Sunday School Hour for all ages at 9:45AM

Livestream Worship at 11AM on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3k7Z3Eu

This Sunday at our 11:00 a.m. worship service, we will celebrate a sacred and joyful milestone in the lives of three of our young people — Adam, Molly, and Travis — as they are confirmed in the Christian faith and officially become members of our church family.

Confirmation is an important step in the life of faith. In the United Methodist tradition, confirmation is a time when individuals publicly claim for themselves the promises first spoken over them in baptism. It is a renewal of the baptismal vows already taken — a moment to say “yes” to the grace of God that has been surrounding them throughout their lives. This past Sunday, we celebrated the baptism of Riley, reminding us once again that baptism marks the beginning of our journey with Christ, while confirmation becomes an opportunity to personally affirm that faith and commitment within the community of believers.

We give thanks for the faithful leadership and guidance of Katy Doyle-Hohf and Mike Job, who have walked alongside our confirmands throughout this journey as their leaders, as well as their faith mentors, and supportive parents. Through study, conversation, prayer, and relationship, they have helped Adam, Molly, and Travis explore what it means to live as disciples of Jesus in today’s world.

As a congregation, we also celebrate the role each of us plays in shaping and encouraging the faith of the next generation. Confirmation Sunday is not only about the confirmands — it is a reminder of our shared calling to nurture faith, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously as followers of Christ.

We encourage everyone to join us this Sunday at the 11:00 a.m. service as we surround Adam, Molly, and Travis with prayer, love, and celebration during this meaningful moment in their faith journey. Let us come together to celebrate the work God is doing in their lives and in the life of our church.

Love and Peace in Christ, Rev. Mary

SLFUMC NIGHT WITH THE DETROIT TIGERS!

Friday, May 15 6:40 PM @ Comerica Park

Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays

Tickets are $31 each

Please use the Google form link (below) to sign up.

Sign up deadline is Thursday, April 30th. (This is a hot ticket and we need to move fast!)

Payment will be collected shortly after 4/30.

Tickets will be electronically transferred.

Questions? Contact Stacey Klett 

FROM THE STAFF-PARISH RELATIONS TEAM

We currently have job openings for the positions listed below. If you or someone you know is interested in obtaining further information, please use the SPRT email: staffparish@southlyonfirstumc.org.  We appreciate your assistance in helping spread awareness of these wonderful opportunities to be a part of our church staff!

MUSIC MINISTRIES LEADER (part-time, 15 hrs/week)

Position responsibilities include coordinating and preparing worship music for services and events, being the principal worship leader and accompanist, leading, coordinating, and recruiting volunteer musicians, working in partnership with the Band Leader, and communicating regularly with church staff.

YOUTH COORDINATOR (part-time, 8-10 hrs/week)

Position responsibilities include cultivating faith formation of the congregation's youth, collaboratively working to develop a Youth Group Plan, recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers, and attending Youth Ministries events and other church events and meetings as requested.

KENTUCKY DERBY RACE FUNDRAISER

YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS FUN NIGHT! Come and watch the Kentucky Derby and our LIVE "Big Trot" race on May 2nd. Doors open at 6PM, when dinner will be served and the hat contest will begin. Entry and dinner at this Kentucky Derby Fundraiser are free (free will donations to our Tiny Home Initiative will be accepted), with plenty of fun opportunities to support the Tiny Homes initiative, including a drawing and a pool noodle horse race.



Kentucky Derby Post Time is at 6:57 PM and our “Big Trot” (Pool Noodle Horse Race) will begin after the real race (around 7:15PM). If you wish to own a horse in the “Big Trot”, you may purchase a pool noodle horse for $35 now or for $50 at the door on May 2nd. There are 36 Spaces available in the "Big Trot" (first come first serve).

You may also wish to indulge in the VIP EXPERIENCE. The VIP experience is limited to 24 seats. It is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. It includes front-row seating for the "Big Trot", full table service, and a special VIP gift.



All proceeds benefit the Tiny Home initiative.

GAME NIGHT MAY 8TH

You won’t want to miss a night of games and fellowship on May 8th at 6:45PM.

All ages welcome!

GOLF OUTING JUN 14

Register today for our 8th Annual Golf Outing at Riverbank Golf Course on June 14th to benefit the South Lyon First United Methodist Church's adult mission trip to God's Country. Use the QR code or the form located on the kiosk to register.

PHOTOS FOR REV. MARY FAREWELL OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION

Please upload photos! Rev. Mary's last Sunday at South Lyon First UMC is June 21st. We will send her off with a farewell open house celebration on June 20th from 3-5PM in the Fellowship Hall. We need your help! Please use the QR code or this link to upload your favorite photos with Rev. Mary.

Giving Options

·       Use WebGive at our website by clicking here or by using the our QR code :            

·       Use our giving app on your phone, VancoMobile

·       Dropoff a check in our drop-box at door #4 at the church

·       Mail a check to SLFUMC, 640 S. Lafayette, South Lyon, MI 48178

·       Explore other options on the Giving page of our website by clicking here here

Please be aware that we will never ask for your financial, account, or payment information by email. If there is a question, you will be contacted by phone or in person by a staff member.

Staff members will never ask for gift cards or financial help by email.

BUILDING USE REQUEST

Yes! The church has space available for your group. Spaces fill up quickly and there is an approval process, so please allow as much time as possible between your request and the date of your meeting or event to ensure that we can

accommodate your needs.

Office Hours

• Mon 10am-3pm
• Wed 10am-3pm
• Tues, Thurs, & Fri closed

Check out our website or our live calendar

for more information about our church or any of these programs!

Do you prefer a printed copy of our Midweek Messenger? Hard copies are available in the tote outside door #4 at the church and on the kiosk.