ANNIE ARMSTRONG EASTER OFFERING
We will continue collecting donations for the Annie Armstrong Easter offering thru April 9th. Special Annie Armstrong offering envelopes will be available in the pew pockets, or you can designate your online donation in the memo line of your check. Our 2023 goal is $25,000.

Good Friday Service | 4/7
There will be a worship service on Good Friday, April 7th at 6:00 pm. This will include the Lord’s Supper and a Benevolence Offering will be taken at the end of the service. Be sure to join us and invite your friends and family.

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE | 4/9
Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ at the annual Sunrise Service at Hamilton Gardens at 7:00 a.m. This early morning, outdoor service will be hosted by Hiawassee United Methodist Church with the message by Rev. Fred Whitley. This is a great way to start this Easter Sunday! Come enjoy uplifting music and an encouraging word as we praise & honor Him! A love offering will be taken and all proceeds will be donated to a local charity.

Easter Worship Service
Following the sunrise service, McConnell will continue the celebration at the 10:15 am morning service. All Sunday School classes will meet as scheduled. The choir & band, under the direction of Chris Adams, will present special music. Come worship with us!

RED CROSS Blood Drive 4/11
There’s currently an urgent need for blood donors of all blood types.  Our annual Spring blood drive, Tuesday April 11th from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm, helps ensure that blood products are readily available for patients in need at a time when the need is critical.   Please visit www.redcross.org and enter zip code 30546 to make your appointment now, or click here.

FIRST STEPS/NEW MEMBERS CLASS - 4/16
If you are new to the church or want information on joining the church, please join Pastor Steve & Pastor Danny as they share information about McConnell’s vision. The class will be held next Sunday, April 16th, at 11:45 a.m., in The Lodge immediately following the morning worship service. A light lunch will be served. This class is a prerequisite for joining the church.  Register online or call the church office to register at 706-896-2281.

NEW BOOK STUDY BEGINS 4/16
A new book study, “Is This The End”. by Dr. David Jeremiah will begin on Sunday 4/16 at 9:00 a.m. in room #042-LL. This will be about the “signs of God’s providence in a disturbing new world.” No need to sign up, just come!

CAMP HOSANNA CABIN CLEANING | 4/15
Join the McConnell team in the church parking lot (Hospital side) at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 15th to clean a cabin from  9:00 am—noon. This is a multi-church project organized through the Hiawassee Baptist Association to help Camp Hosanna get ready for summer camp. Each church will take a cabin, and help with cleaning the bath houses, so bring your cleaning supplies and be prepared to work together. Afterward, we will take the time to prayer-walk the grounds and pray for the leaders that will be coming along with the children God sends. More info about Camp Hosanna can be found at http://www.camphosanna.org/about.html.

THRIVE MOMS | 4/18
Come spend time with other moms who can relate and support you! We meet on the third Tuesday of each month during the school year, 6:00-7:30 pm, in The Lodge. Dinner will be served. To RSVP, text "thrive" to 706-995-7515. For more info call or text Calah Pearson at (706) 599-9144 or email
 [email protected].

VBS REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Our VBS Registration is now open for kids and volunteers! Join Pastor Steve Awtrey and his VBS team for a fun-filled, fast-paced week of “Twists & Turns”, June 19th thru June 23rd, 9:00 am - noon. Help us be prepared & successful by pre-registering your kids online now! Go to the church website at: www.mcconnellchurch.org/ministries/children for the VBS link. If you would like to serve in VBS this year, go to the same link and register as a volunteer. Call the church office for more info: 706-896-2281.