The Mountain View April 2007

I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven on Earth.

"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?
—Matthew 5:43-47.

In Sufism, a mystic tradition of Islam, the story is told of a Sufi who stopped to rest by a flooding riverbed. As the rushing waters rose, the Sufi noticed a scorpion struggling precariously on a low-hanging branch of one of the trees that lined the creek.

Realizing the scorpion, left to its own efforts, would surely drown, the Sufi reached out his hand to the stranded scorpion. But the scorpion stung him. Still the Sufi reached out his hand over and over and the scorpion stung him again and again.

"Sufi," said a passerby, "Don't you realize that if you touch that scorpion it will sting you?"
The Sufi replied as he reached out for the scorpion one more time, "Ah, so it is, my friend. But just because it is the scorpion's nature to sting does not mean that I should abandon my nature to save."

Sometimes it hurts to continue to love someone who will not love us back. The kind of love that expects nothing in return—and may get only pain in return—is the authentic, unconditional love of God's grace flowing through us.

Grace and Peace,
Pastor Steve

The current trend in our Christian belief system is that it is not necessary to believe in the Resurrection in order to believe in God’s plan of salvation. Somehow, in my humble opinion, this seems to take the very heart out of the message of the Gospel. If Jesus did not conquer death then what hope do I have as a mere mortal? This is not "pie in the sky" theology. I'm seeing it as essential to the understanding of God's plan of salvation for us. Built on hope? YES! Looking to the future? YES!

Worshiping a god who is limited by the laws of nature and can be considered equal only to other great leaders of history leaves me with a feeling of, "Why bother" if there is no resurrection? What hope can I have if I am worshiping ossified bones in a box? I watch the sun come up over the mountains, the sky turn brilliant colors, the order of the universe, the rainbow after the rain and I can't help but believe that God is still in charge and that the Resurrection is testimony to his faithfulness.

YES, I believe in the Resurrection and I need the Resurrection to bolster my faith. I don't need to ask, "WHERE’D HE GO?" He is right where he said he would be, he is with our Heavenly Father. Don't forget His promise, "I go to prepare a place for you."

He's not lost, He's getting a place ready for us.

Peace,
Duane

I have asked the men in the Saturday morning Men's Group to write about what the Easter experience means to them. The following are the articles that were submitted. My thanks to them for their work.

Easter is a time for celebration when all Christians come together to celebrate the gift of salvation. It is the start of a new covenant between God and his people. God gave all Christians His Son Jesus as our sacrificial lamb, who was sacrificed on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins past, present and future. Three days after the sacrifice that ended all sacrifices Jesus rose from the grave and ascended into heaven. The resurrection of Jesus signifies to me the promise of life after the grave. The fact that sin is death and that sin died on the cross that Friday and the Son of God rose above death and gave everlasting life to all who believe in him. Easter means to me that I, as a Christian who has placed my faith in God, knows that I have been forgiven and I will rise above sin to spend eternity with God the father.

Curtis Siex

A Time of Renewal
" m r leaves popin' out".
"No m ain't - died last year."
" s a r, c 'at green?"
"Well I'll b! m r leaves".
"m r flowers comin' up."
"no m ain't - died last year"
"s a r, c m stems movin' dirt up?"
"Well I'll b! m r flowers."
" 'at's Jesus..."

Peace and Grace, Fred

The Christian Life Center

Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m.-Noon
1^st and 3^rd Saturday 9:00 a.m.-Noon (by appointment only)

The Christian Life Center is a ministry offered by this church. Its purpose is to help people deal with the troublesome issues of life. It is provided at no cost to you. Dr. Haidle has a new office phone number: 565-7538 and a new email address: wdhdle@msn.com.

Hello Church Family,
Grace and peace to you in the name of Christ Jesus. In the last couple months many people have talked to me about Missionaries from another church coming to them. Some met them in parking lots, some in their yards or homes. Two young men wearing black suits called on some women who lived alone and it was to say the least intimidating when they wouldn't leave when asked. I visited with some leaders of this church about this being scary for some people. I am still waiting for a response.

My turn came the other day. I was working on my bike and this young man came right in to my garage. I was routing some cables on the carburetor holding some small parts pretty focused on the task at hand. "Hi I'm Elder Blah Blah Blah." He wanted to tell me about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. What he told me was different from what we teach people so I had to stop him. I grabbed me Bible out of the truck and started to share with him. We started with 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, went to Romans 5:8-11 and 1 Peter 2: 21-25. Then his partner told me I what I needed to do I had to stop him because it was different from the Bible and what we teach. I still had my Bible (it was one of those paper backs we give out; mine has Duct tape on the cover cause I use a lot it at work) so I shared some stuff. I read Acts 16:29-34, then John 6:26-29. They smiled and nodded a lot. They told me about the great apostasy, still with my Bible we went to Matthew 16:13-20 and then to Mt 28:20. We talked about history of the Church and the history their church. We didn't have the same history teacher I guess it was sure different. They told me that Christians don't agree and we don't have any unity. I told them about Family Promise (formerly Salt Lake Interfaith) and people from all faiths working together. I told them how Methodists, Baptists Evangelical Free, Lutheran and Roman Catholic's all got together at retreats like Walk to Emmaus and Via de Cristo and praised God together. I talked about our choir touring at different Church's. I don't think they liked that they just kept telling me "you all don't agree on this or that" and I couldn't say much more.

I had to go; we had been together more than an hour. They left and I left to go get the kids. I think they were as frustrated as I was. Later I read Colossians 1:13-20 (I wished I had shared that) God is preached and I read the Book of Discipline. I read the part on Doctrinal Standards titled The Church it says "We believe the Christian Church is the community of all true believers under the Lordship of Christ. We believe it is one, holy, apostolic and catholic. It is the redemptive fellowship in which the Word of God preached... I wanted to build bridges with these young men but it seemed difficult. We left knowing don't have the kind of relationship that we wanted to sincerely trust the other persons beliefs. We have differences that are very obvious. We also have things we share in common.
So I ask you what are differences you see between Mountain Vista and other church's and most importantly what do we have in common with other church's.
My response is this "we don't believe we have the market cornered on God we see the Spirit working in other places (example Pastor Steve was asked to be a Spiritual Director for a Lutheran retreat, cool huh!) we aren't the only church we are part of the true Church.
Oh yeah that's my answer to both questions.
Your Brother in Christ,
Cory Coward
kc2corro@msn.com

Due to changes in tax reporting, please use the offering envelopes for cash offerings.

WHAT: Show GOD'S LOVE and our support for a week by hosting and providing for families without a place to live at this time

Breakfast Hosts 6-7 a.m. weekdays,
Prepare & deliver Dinner meals 6 p.m. weekdays,
Weekend Meal Hosts a.m., midday and afternoon, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Evening Hosts 5-8:30 p.m. – help with delivered meals, fellowship, etc,
Overnight Hosts (preferably a male and a female) 8:30 p.m. – 6 or 7 a.m.
( Fri. & Sat. night’s hosts stay until 8 a.m.),
Van Drivers : 7 am from Hilltop UMC and 5 p.m. from Family Promise headquarters, 814 W. 800 S.,
Transport Volunteers on Sunday May 6 at 2 p.m.,
Food items, Telephone support, and much Prayer.

RSVP: Jane C. Tago, or for more information and/or sign up at Mountain Vista United Methodist Church.

Friday, March 30, 7:00 p.m.- We will show the Passion of the Christ.
Saturday, March 31, 7:00 p.m. - Youth Talent Show

Jerusalem Marketplace – Sunday, April 1, 12 noon - 3 p.m.
Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 E. 3300 S.
Begin your journey through Holy Week with us. Discover the traditional and daily life of Jesus as you and your tribe visit shops, fetch water from the well, listen to storytellers. A special event, "Peter's Walk" will be facilitated by the Christ UMC Youth. You will experience what Peter went through during his time with Jesus. (cost $2 per person for Peter's Walk). Tell your neighbors and friends to join us for our first annual Jerusalem market place. Call 486-5473 for more details.

UP WITH YOUTH – April 13-15
"Going Global with God."

Scouts Teepee campout - April 14

2nd Annual Disaster Relief 5k Run/Walk
Saturday, April 14, 9:00 a.m.
“Running for Relief”
Christ United Methodist Church
2375 East 3300 South
486-5473 ext 24
Proceeds benefit UMCOR
See forms on bulletin board

2nd Annual Disaster Relief 5k Run/Walk
CROSS TRAINERS: Cross Trainers is a group of runner/walkers organized by Shelby Robinson. Because of her efforts we (Mtn. Vista) had 39 people represented at the Salt Lake City marathon in 2006. This was a 5k or 3.2 mile walk/run.
I would like to see if we could continue these run/walks in 2007.
There is a 5K run at Christ UMC 2375 East 3300 South
April 14at 9am. The money raised benefits UMCOE. Registration forms are on the bulletin board at church.
If you would like to have more information on other walk/runs you can reach me: lkreib@hotmail.com or call me. Thanks, Linda Kreib

April 20-22 Up With Young Adults weekend – Reconnecting to the Living Vine
Redlands United Methodist Church, Grand Junction, CO. (527 Village Way)
Cost is $49 before April 2, $59 After April 2. A few scholarships are available....
Check out the web site: www.ignitedspirit.com or call Kerry or Brian at 1-800-536-3736
If people want to carpool, I will be leaving by 9 a.m. on the Friday of the event. Anyone interested in helping with devotionals, please contact me: Gheeta Smith 801-232-6646 or geo_chic@yahoo.com

April 20-21 Hilltop UMC Children’s and Maternity Clothing Sale
9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. –2 p.m. Saturday
985 East 10600 South, Sandy

Lay Speaking Classes Scheduled April 27/28
Lay Speakers are active, supportive members of the United Methodist church who are eager to serve through the church. Local Lay Speakers serve their local churches while Certified Lay Speakers serve in their own churches, in other churches and through district or conference projects and programs. (A Lay Speaker is not required to preach!) Basic and Advanced courses are offered twice a year in Utah. Each course is 10 hours and is held on a Friday and Saturday. There will be three classes offered at Hilltop United Methodist Church on April 27/28th. (Friday 6-10 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.) The Basic Course will be taught along with 2 advanced Courses. Local and Certified Lay Speakers are invited to take either of the advanced courses: "Interpreting Church Heritage" (Methodism) and "Storytelling." The cost of the Basic course is $20 (includes the book). The cost of the advanced courses is the cost of the book plus $10 payable on Friday night. Lunch will be provided on Saturday. Persons wishing to take an advanced course must order the book prior to the class. Please call Cheryl Elliott to reserve a place in the Basic Course and to get information on how order the advanced course books.
PLEASE NOTE!!! All Lay Speakers must take a lay speaking course at least once every three years in order to maintain their standing as a Lay Speaker. Lay Speakers who have not taken a class since 2003 must take a class this year. Please call Cheryl with any questions about this new requirement or any other questions about becoming a Lay Speaker.

April 27 Spring Fling – Youth lock in at the Salt Palace Convention Center & the West Valley Fitness Center, a statewide Christian Lock-in for youth in Junior and Senior High. For information visit www.cynofutah.com or call 801-255-8181

April 27 8:30-2:30 p.m.
DISCIPLINE AND ACHIEVEMENT: School and Home Solutions for Creating Kids Who Love to Learn. Spend the day with Jim Fay, author of "Love and Logic." The conference will be at the Hilton, 255 S West Temple, Salt Lake City. Registration is $99.00, for more information go to www.loveandlogic.com or call 800-338-4065.

Rocky Mountain Conference United Methodist Foundation Seminar: "Faith, Life & Money"
Sunday, April 29 - from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. at Mountain Vista UMC, 8931 South 3200 West in West Jordan
In straightforward language, this educational workshop explains time-tested financial strategies that will help you prepare for a financially secure future.
$10/individual or couple - for the comprehensive workbook.
Advanced registration is due by April 15, 280-4148.
Childcare will be provided – Bring a snack to share.

Family Promise IFN Hosting Families
April 29- May 6: Mountain Vista United Methodist Church hosting at Hilltop House
See Jane Tago to sign up to serve. Teams are needed: 1) Sunday to help set up, welcome and settle the families in, 2) provide dinners and fellowship each evening, 3) hosts for over night and to help with breakfast in the morning, 4) fellowship & games on Friday & Saturday, 5) Sunday help to pack up, clean up and transport to the next church, 6) help is also welcome with food and toiletries.
Please volunteer to help. Hosting these families and getting to know them is a very rewarding experience. These families have had something disrupt their life to the point of finding themselves without a place to live.

AUCTION

Saturday, May 5, 7:00 p.m.

Delectable Desserts and Fabulous Fun!

Mark you calendar and invite your friends and neighbors to our biennial Auction and Gala event on Saturday, May 5, at 7 p.m., at the church. It's FREE and offers you an evening of great fun and sensational sweets. But bring your wallet because there will be many items, large and small for which you'll want to make a bid.
In order to make this year's auction the best it can be, we need a lot of help from the congregation and the community. Here are some ways you can help…
1. Provide Items to be Auctioned. Your donation, regardless of size, will help us meet our auction goals. It can also be a lot of fun. We are looking for new items to auction, gift baskets, tickets to events, frequent flyer miles, sports memorabilia, dinners, antiques, vacation packages/time shares, crafts and other unique items.
2. Provide a Dessert. We plan to have a big grazing table filled with delectable desserts donated by members of the congregation.
3. Asking Businesses for Donations. Committee members are planning to actively solicit the support of local businesses by asking for donations. If you have a local business that you think might like to provide a donation, we would love to have your help. Contact Peggy Porter.
***The cut off date for Auction Donations is April 28, because we need time to catalog them and get them ready for the auction.***
If you have questions, ask someone on the Auction Committee.
The 2007 Auction Committee:
Peggy Porter, Patti Chauza, Linda and Doug Kreib, Bob and Jean Anne Nohavec, Jennifer Coe, Anne Rodgers-Hall, Terry Holzworth, Cindie Selbo and Kathy Buller.

May 5 Pincliff camp work day 9:00 a.m. to ???
4142 E Chalk Creek RD, Coalville, UT 84017
Bring your own picnic lunch, drinks will be provided. We appreciate your help to get Pinecliff open and ready for the 2007 season. There is window washing, sweeping and raking to be done. For more information call Vern 801-572-0417, Paul 801-278-9223 or Lloyd 801-964-2287.

May 18-20 Church Palisades Camping Trip.
Camping at the Palisades, southeast of Manti, come for hiking, fishing, swimming and golf! Bring all needed camping supplies for yourselves. Space is limited, due date is May 5. Call Steve Callihan 260-1268.

June 1-3 – Pine Cliff Open House weekend
Plan for a weekend of fun and fellowship with lots of food, time to relax, hike and play games. Live music is scheduled for Saturday night. Watch for further details.

June 8-10 - UMC Women's Spiritual Retreat at Pine Cliff

June 15-17 Pine Cliff Junior High Retreat Weekend Grades 7-9
An incredible weekend retreat for Mid-High Youth. Meet new friends, share your faith and have a week full of fun stuffed into this amazing weekend. $65
Event Director: Linda Hartney 801-253-4816
Forms http://www.rmcumcamps.com/

June 15-23 Flathead Youth Camp in Montana – Jason Stevens

June 22-24 Pine Cliff Family Camp
Come for a weekend filled with fun and faith!
Children 5 and under are free, ages 6-12 are $30, ages 13 and up are $40.
Contact Lloyd 801-964-2287 or Rod & Luanne 964-8062

July 9–13 Pine Cliff Elementary Camp Grades K-6
A camp for elementary youth in Utah. Campers will come to know and understand the God of creation. Campers will join cross-age family groups and same-age cabin groups for activities. Explore God's presence in all aspects of life, meet old and new friends in singing, stories and sharing. (5 days & 4 nights).
Parents of Kindergarten and First Grade campers are welcome to attend as counselors. $130
Event Directors:
Cory Coward 801-280-4136
Rev. Nancy Boswell 435-637-0127
Rev. Alane Currier-Griggs 801-737-4838
Forms http://www.rmcumcamps.com/

July 8- July 15: Family Promise IFN, Mountain Vista UMC Hosting Families at Hilltop House

Chrysalis Weekends at Park City Community
August 2-5, 2007 Young Men's Flight
August 9-12, 2007 Young Women's Flight
Space is limited get your registration in early!
"Chrysalis" is the name chosen for the youth and young adult version of The Walk to Emmaus.
Chrysalis "Flights" (for 15-18 year olds) are three-day events. This three-day spiritual renewal time provides an opportunity for you to learn more about faith, to experience Christian love and support, and to make new faith commitments. The point is to inspire, challenge and equip you for a closer friendship with Christ and for Christian action at home, church, school, and community.
Chrysalis lifts up a way for you to enjoy Christ's friendship and love and to be Christ's friend and partner in the world. The three days focus on God's grace, your experience with Christ as friend, what it means to be the body of Christ, and giving love to a needy world.

To My Mountain Vista family:

Mary Smugala was released from the hospital Sunday late afternoon as she was recovering so quickly, even quicker than last time. We will be out of school at least another week, but we are glad to be home. Thank you to the Woodward's and the Fayerweather's who brought food by, and Wendy Haden just dropped off dinner for tonight. I understand Geniel has been coordinating
meals and we can't tell you how much it has helped. Debi graciously came to the hospital to visit and pray with us, and Joni sent Mary some beautiful flowers. We have truly felt love and concern from our church family. Thanks to everyone for your efforts and prayers, we are eternally grateful.
God Bless,
Robin Smugala

Thank you from the Boy Scouts for your support in the pancake breakfast fundraiser! $210 was raised, $21 will go back to Mountain Vista Building Fund. THANK YOU!

Thank you for everyone's support in the Boy and Cub Scout Cake Auction! $547 was raised!

The Valentine Flower Sale raised $160 for the Building Fund. Thank you from the Cub Scouts!

The girls of Scout Troop 2120 would like to thank all the members of the Mountain Vista congregation for their on-going support, especially with our cookie drive. Thanks in part to the orders from MVUMC, Troop 2120 sold in excess of 5200 boxes!

Blood Drive Report
Thanks to all who took time out of their busy day to donate blood to the Red Cross on our last blood drive on March 12th. Because of your efforts, there are a total of 27 pints of blood newly available for patient care. The American Red Cross Blood Services in Utah appreciate your support. We look forward to our next drive, which will be Monday, Sept. 10, 2007.
Thank you.

Dear Pastor Steve and the Women’s Group –
Thank you for making Quinn's baptism such a thoughtful event and for the beautiful quilt. We appreciate being welcomed so warmly into this special church family!
Much love, The Fitzpatricks

Dear Rev Reinhard and Mountain Vista UMC
We are very grateful for your recent financial donation to Crossroads Urban Center. We depend on gifts such as yours to sustain our work.
We received a donation to Crossroads Urban Center from the congregation of Mountain Vista United Methodist Church in February of $285.
Your gifts are translated into food, clothing, emergency assistance, advocacy, and other support for low income Utahns. Our work is predominately funded through private donations.
Thanks again for supporting Crossroads Urban Center as we begin our fifth decade of service.
Sincerely yours,
Glenn L. Bailey
Executive Director

Girl Scouts - Troop 2120 meets Mondays 7:00 p.m.
Cub Scouts - Pack 4012 meets Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.
Boy Scouts - Troop 1012 meets Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming Events
April 3rd – 7 p.m.
Pack Meeting and Awards Ceremony - Bobcats, Wolves, Bears and Webelos will be recognized and receive their awards during special award ceremonies conducted by Cubmaster Dave Elwell and Webelos Den Leader Mark Gamble. All of the Webelos 1 are ready to graduate to Webelos 2! Way to go Cubs!! Visit us and see our entertaining ceremonies for these boys on the road to becoming young men. April's theme will be Cub's Café.
April 9, 7:15 p.m. - Pack Committee
April 14th - TeePee Campout - Scout Troop 1012 will hold this first annual event at the church. For more information, please contact, Scoutmaster Sheila Anderson at 280-6343.
April 21st – Cub Scouts Mini Day Camp?
May 12th - Scout-O-Rama - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the South Town Expo Center. This year we are celebrating 100 years of Scouting - 1907-2007. Everyone is welcome to come for fun and to support the Scouts.
June 9th - Webelos Hike - Day hike at East Canyon. For more information, please contact our Webelos Den Leader, Mark Gamble at 566-1933.

Girl Scouts - Our Troop 2120 is looking for more girls to join. Girls ages K-12 are welcome. Come check us out Mondays at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. For more information, please call Brandee Fox or Cindy Elwell.

Boy Scouts meet the hour before our Youth Group, IDENTITY, so come join our Scout Troop 1012, bring a friend, and have 2 hours of fun-filled adventure every Tuesday!

For more Scout-related information, please contact:
Brandee Fox (573-3515) - Girl Scouts
Sheila Anderson (280-6343) - Boy Scouts
Dave Elwell (268-3226) - Cub Scouts

God and Church program - Sundays 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. beginning in the Fall at the church. This program is for 6th through 8th graders, both boys and girls. There is still time and room to join us for a 12-week journey with Jesus. The group will create a video/scrapbook presentation which will be both educational and fun!. For more information, please contact Dave Elwell at 268-3226.

****Special Special****
Read all about it !
RENT A SCOUT PROGRAM !

Troop #1012
During the Spring thru Fall you can "Rent a Scout"
to help out around the house.
Inside or Out.
Mow the yard,
Repairing or painting fences,
help with your garden, etc....
Need your dogs washed and walked.
Cars washed.
Windows washed.
Spring Cleaning and much, much more.....

What they earn they will use for our
Troop Field trips and camping trips.
"An extra bonus is that our boys will tithe 10% of what they earn for the Troop to the
M.V.U.M.C. Building Fund."

For anyone interested please call:
Scoutmaster, Sheila Anderson @ 280-6343.
Thank you for your Support!

Hey everyone!!

Jason here. God is so good!! I'm really excited for what's been going on recently and what's coming up in the future. The next event that we will be having is a lock-in for the youth on April 20th (Friday). We will be meeting at Mountain Vista at 8:00 p.m. and dedicate the night towards watching the entire Lord of the Rings movies. Each movie is about 4 hours so we this be about a 12 hour event. We will also have some board games and card games for kids who want to come and just hang out. We want to encourage as many youth as possible to attend. This will be a great night of gathering and fellowship. Sometimes just playing with each other is essential.

As the summer months come close, we will be focusing our Tuesday youth night (Identity) towards fellowship. We will spend lots of our summer weeks going to parks, movies, and other fun stuff. However until the summer, we will be diving into lessons subjects such as:
1. Praise and Worship
2. Trials and Suffering
3. Discipleship
4. Wholeness and Holiness
Also I just want to let you know about the upcoming camp during the summer. We are gearing up for traveling to Flathead Lake, Montana for camp. This is a gorgeous camp right on the lake. We will be joining up with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Sandy) and Our Savior's Lutheran Church (Holladay) just as we did with our most recent retreat to Camp Utaba. So if you're interested in going up to big sky country, we will have registration forms for you. Last year the camp cost about $340. I'm pretty sure it will be that same price. We want to make clear that we don't want money to be an obstacle for this retreat; if God wants you there we will do our best to get you there. We are trying to currently plan activities to raise money for our youth group and make retreats and other events cheaper for your kids.
I will continue to send e-mails for you parents. If you have not received any e-mails from me in the past month or two, I might just not have a current e-mail address for you. You can send them to J_Train007@hotmail.com (yes I was in 7th grade when I created this address). Thank all of you so much for your continued prayers and support for this youth group. It is so inspiring to share the vision that Jesus has for this youth group with you.

Take care and God Bless!!!!
Jason Stevens
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WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUTH?!?!

Up With Youth 2007 Goes Global!
April 13-15 at YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, Colorado.
This year "Going Global with God" is the theme that we have chosen for "Up With Youth 2007." It's going to be fun and exciting, as we become closer with God and the world community. We would like to focus on spreading the good news through fellowship and mission work. We hope our hard work on getting really good entertainment grabs you enough to come. We will send you a postcard telling you more about this event. So make plans this April 13-15. Send in your Papers before March 13 and get 3 full days of fun for the low, low price of $149. After that it's $159. If you have any questions at all E-mail us at upwithyouth2007@hotmail.com. -- Up with Youth Core Team.

April 20th 8 p.m. – 9 a.m. Youth Lock in @ Mountain Vista. Lord of the Rings movies, games, food!

April 27 Spring Fling 8 p.m.- 6 a.m.: CYN-Christian Youth Network of Utah sponsors a Youth lock in at the Salt Palace Convention Center & the West Valley Fitness Center, a statewide Christian Lock-in for youth in Junior and Senior High. $16.00 For information visit www.cynofutah.com or call 801-255-8181

June 15-17 Pine Cliff Jr. High Retreat Weekend Grades 7-9
An incredible weekend retreat for Mid-High Youth. Meet new friends, share your faith and have a week full of fun stuffed into this amazing weekend. $65 Event Director: Linda Hartney 801-253-4816
Forms http://www.rmcumcamps.com/

Flathead Camp in Kalispell, Montana June 15-23
Experience and share the Living Christ through excellent teachings, worship, games and fellowship with friends! You can be a Christian and have great, clean fun without compromising the Gospel. Cost is $340 each and includes meals, lodging, T-shirt, staff and bus transportation from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. A $75 deposit is due by April 15, with the balance due June 3rd. Jason Stevens 598-1151

Chrysalis Weekends at Park City Community
August 2-5, 2007 Young Men's Flight
August 9-12, 2007 Young Women's Flight
"Chrysalis" is the name chosen for the youth and young adult version of The Walk to Emmaus.
Chrysalis "Flights" (for 15-18 year olds) are three-day events. This three-day spiritual renewal time provides an opportunity for you to learn more about faith, to experience Christian love and support, and to make new faith commitments. The point is to inspire, challenge and equip you for a closer friendship with Christ and for Christian action at home, church, school, and community.
Chrysalis lifts up a way for you to enjoy Christ's friendship and love and to be Christ's friend and partner in the world. The three days focus on God's grace, your experience with Christ as friend, what it means to be the body of Christ, and giving love to a needy world.
Space is limited, applications in the church office.

Weekly Youth Activities
Sunday
Jr./Sr. High Sunday School 11:15 a.m.
Confirmation Class 12:30 p.m. (6th grade and up)

HELP WANTED

Family Promise has 2 job openings: Technical Assistant (Nonprofit Management) and Marketing the program to new communities. Join Family Promise as a paid consultant. Send a cover letter and resume to Jillian Twyford at jtwyford@familypromise.org. Indicate if you are interested in the Technical Assistant role or the Community Introduction role.

LifeWay Christian Store in Salt Lake City is now hiring for part-time sales associates! If you are at least 17 years old, have a desire to minister to and serve others and possess outstanding leadership skills. Have the ability to work evenings and Saturdays (15-20 hrs/week) and have an active role in a local church, come work with us! The ability to speak and read Spanish a Plus!
To apply, simply go to www.lifewaystores.com/jobs to fill out the application and submit it via the internet.
LifeWay Christian Stores, 880 E 2100 S, 801-486-4965

MOPS – Trinity UMC is looking for a Christian Care Giver to teach our MOPPETS (older children). This person would be given a curriculum to teach. This is a paid position. Contact Vanessa at 548-1279 or Cindy 280-2509

A new treat coordinator is needed for 3rd service, to pass the clipboard and make reminder calls.

Children's church volunteers are needed! 11:15 Mountain Vista
We are going to have a "one room schoolhouse" kind of children's church to accommodate all ages. We need 2 people per session & would like to have volunteers sign up for a month at a time. They can show a video, read a Bible story, sing songs, play games, do a craft, have a treat. We have lots of resources and idea books.

Mountain Vista looking for a new refrigerator. If anyone has one they can donate or if you know of a good deal on one, please contact the church office or Donna Kasten.

Cleaning Crew Volunteers: Just four more people and we will meet our goal of all the crews will have 4 people. That's less than 2 hours every 7 weeks. Call Mountain Vista office 280-4148

A/V Volunteers - Mountain Vista needs several additional volunteers to keep our sound system functioning at all times, we need people who are willing to serve in a variety of ways--Pastor's sermons, Wednesday services, Youth and Adult Praise teams, Broadway productions, or as a backup, etc. If you are interested in learning how to use the A/V system at Mountain Vista which includes the soundboard, the projector and the computer please sign up on the clipboard out in the hallway. A training date will be announced.

Office Volunteers are needed to help answer phones during vacations and to fold and label newsletters on the Friday before the last Sunday of the month. Contact the Mountain Vista Church office if you can help. Thank you.

Pine Cliff camp counselors needed!! Contact Cory for children's camp (801-280-4136) and Linda for Jr. High camp (801-253-4816)

April dates are:
Sunday, April 15: Make/bring sandwiches to church
Monday, April 16: Serve sandwiches, 5:00 pm at St Vincent DePaul Center, 500 West 200 South
For any questions, contact Geniel Woodward.
The Girl Scouts will be helping make sandwiches every other month, contact Brandee Fox.

CROSSROADS URBAN CENTER
Thrift Store: 1385 W Indiana Ave (850 S)
Pantry: 347 S 400 E
April food of the month – juice - large cans, concentrate, small cans/boxes
April thrift store item of the month – summer clothes
Please bring items to the church and they will be delivered to Crossroads.

Due Dates for Sunday Bulletin and Newsletter
For the Sunday Bulletin: Information due Wednesday of each week.
For the Mountain View: Articles due the 20th of every month. Articles on disk or e-mailed (office@mtnvistaumc.org) preferred.