Each year on the Thursday night before Easter, we remember the night that Jesus sat down with the disciples as they shared a meal together before his death. It was at this meal that He gave them this commandment, “Love one another as I have loved you.” While sharing food and wine with those He loved, Jesus reminded them to keep loving each other so that they would continue his work and mission.
Join us again this year for our Holy Thursday dinner on Thursday, April 2nd from6:00p-7:30p. This potluck, organized by Pat Waller, will be a time and space for us to not only remember Jesus’ last dinner with his disciples, but also for us to celebrate each other. We’ll begin with dinner and finish by sharing in communion. All ages are invited to participate in the meal and event!
Good Friday Experience // April 3rd
On the Friday evening before Easter, we will have a quiet, somber service in the sanctuary as we recall Jesus' last hours before his death. The service will be a Tenebrae service (which means darkening) because as the story is told through the service, the sanctuary will gradually darken in observation of Christ’s death. If you connected with our Ash Wednesday service, you will likely encounter this service in much the same way. (6:30 - 8:00pm in the Sanctuary)
Easter Sunday // April 5th
It’s the big day and boy, do we have a great way to celebrate! On Easter Sunday we will have church at the usual time, and celebrate the risen Christ. But the celebration doesn’t end in the sanctuary! At the end of service, a 7-piece New Orleans Jazz Band will lead us across the street to the community center, where we will have a potluck lunch, dancing, music, Easter egg hunt and a real Resurrection Celebration! Carve out time from 10:30a - 1:30p Sunday to come and celebrate and bring family and friends! If you'd like to help or sign up for the potluck, just email Pastor Brent!
April 4th // 9:30a-11:00a
Bring your basket and have some fun! There will be an air jump obstacle course, crafts table, live DJ, raffles, and more! This is a free event for the whole family. Egg hunts are divided up by age groups so little ones aren’t trampled by eager big kids. Look for your age and times below, make sure to make it on time!! All will be at Adams Park, but in different spots.
Egg Hunt Ages 1-12 years
· Ages 1-3 at 10:00a (separate area)
· Ages 4-6 10:00a
· Ages 7-9 10:30a
· Ages 10-12 10:30a
April 25th // Noon-10:00p and
April 26th // Noon-7:00p
Adams Avenue Unplugged is a free event, open to the public, along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue from University Heights through Normal Heights. The event will feature 150 live musical performances staged inside restaurants, bars, coffee houses and galleries lining the neighborhood and on four community stages spread throughout the district. We will be hosting our family hospitality area where you can find:
Safe play space for toddlers and babies to get out of strollers and wiggle about
Diapers, wipes, and a clean area to change your baby
Couches and comfortable seating to nurse/feed your baby
Cool space to escape the heat
Accessible Bathrooms The playroom will be open from 10am-7pm Saturday and Sunday during Unplugged. If you’d like to host our family area with us, contact Nancy. Otherwise, just stop by and say "Hi" at the event!
April 12th // 8:30a-9:45a
Join us every Second Sunday for a free pancake breakfast! Start your Sundaystress-free, by letting us feed your family.Come to serve, talk or just eat! Feel free to stick around and check out our SundaySchool & Worship Service afterwards. If you’d like to help out with these breakfasts during any month, just email Nancy at nancy@nhunited.org!
Thursdays // April 9th & 23rd
6:30p-8:00p
Faith on Tap is a bi-monthly event, where we participate in casual theological discussions over a pint of local beers and munchies. It’s a great place to meet people in the community, and to bring your friends! Faith on Tap is held in East County on 2nd Thursdays, and locally near Adams Avenue on 4th Thursdays. If you’d like directions or more info, please email Pastor Brent. Everyone is welcome at this event!
Tuesdays // 10:00a-11:30a
Meet neighbors with your little one! All toddlers, 1-2 years are welcome to come and play in the playroom. No agenda, just an enclosed space to let your toddler do their thing with others and different toys. You get to talk with other adults and get out of the house! Also, if you have an infant in tow, there’s lots of eyes and hands around to help you out! You’re not alone during this busy stage of your life!
Thursdays // 10:00a-11:30a
We have a new play group! This one is similar to Tuesday's Toddler Playgroup, but for all children from rolling to walking (ages 0-5). We meet on Thursdays in the playroom. Please drop by any time, there's no agenda. We're just letting the babies and kiddos play, while caregivers get to hang out and chat with one another!
Fridays // 10:00a-11:30a
We are a group of preschoolers ages 2-4 (give or take) who play, eat, and learn together with a loved one (mom, dad, nanny, grandparent, etc.) Every week there will be a theme, which a story, snack, song, and craft will work together to learn more about that topic. We start and end with a little free-play and hangout time. Younger siblings are welcome but know this is geared for older children.
Vacation Bible School
August 3rd-7th // 9:00a-1:00p
Normal Heights UMC's next Vacation Bible School is set for August 2015! VBS takes place Mon. August 3rd through Fri. August 7th from 9:00am - 1:00pm. This year, VBS is all about following God's recipe for life! We are now enrolling kids ages 3 through 6th grade. There will be cooking, crafts, games, music, service projects, Bibles stories, and so much fun! Lunches and snacks will be provided. It only costs $10 to register for an entire week of VBS! To register your child for Camp Cook, please contact Alisa Wentzel at office@nhunited.org!
Check out what's happening on Sundays:
9:45-10:30 All Church Sunday School
Babies & Toddlers: Nursery Room across from Church Office
Preschool-Kindergarten: First Preschool Room through the Church Kitchen on the left
1st-6th Grade: Room 205 Upstairs
Adults: Social Hall
10:30-11:30 Worship Service
Adults and children of all ages gather in the sanctuary for a time of worship that is about praising God, but also about helping each other to see the sacred in the ordinary parts of life the rest of the week. Activities are in the sanctuary for children, but childcare is available in the nursery for little ones who need it.
For more information, visit nhunited.org.
NHUnited.org
Our mailing address is:
Normal Heights United Methodist Church
4650 Mansfield Street
Our mailing address is:
Normal Heights United Methodist Church
4650 Mansfield Street
San Diego, California 92116 United States
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