Jesus said, “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”

 

Outside my window, last Friday, there was a baby robin! Well, not a baby really. It was more like an adolescent. There was still a mottling of black markings in the orange background on its chest.

Now this is way too early in the year for that sized newborn. Robins should still be nesting on their eggs. So, I can’t explain it. But there it was, with 2 adult sized robins nearby, keeping watch, who I assumed were the parents.

 

I wonder what happened to the rest of the chicks. And I really don’t want to think about it. Most robin clutches during their first nesting of a season have 3 or 4 eggs. But there’s a bush outside to the left of me when I look out the window and I’ve been seeing a lot of comings and goings from there this spring. I hate to think that my squatters in the back yard had anything to do with it. But this could well be the reason for my raccoon and the foxes outside my window.

 

On Sunday, I asked my Oriel-sighting buddy, Ed, when he thought the Baltimore Oriels would be arriving.  He told me he’s already seen two Baltimore Oriels at his feeder but not to think that means they’re here. It’s still too early for them yet, he tells me.

 

But they’re coming! It’s one of the things I enjoy most in the spring, seeing those beautiful creatures at my birdfeeders in the backyard.

 

So, here’s your head’s up, my friends. It’s time to get to the store and stock up on those oranges and grape jelly. Yes, I know Jesus said that our heavenly Father is already on the job. But I’m pretty sure he won’t mind.

 

Yours in the journey,

Pastor Kristen

 

Announcements:

 

This Sunday, May 11th, in the parking lot, from 9a to 1p will be the Annual Crete Women’s Club Plant Sale

 

All proceeds benefit local philanthropies and scholarships. For sale will be geraniums, baskets, and herbs. All are welcome to attend.

 

 

Saturday, May 18th, begins at 2p., Enduring Strings Recital Tea

Enduring Strings is a music education program for elementary school students (grades K-5) hosted by Crete United Methodist Church. The performance will take place at the church, in the Sanctuary, beginning at 2 p.m. and all are welcome to attend.

 

Tuesday, May 21, The United Methodist Women’s Club will be meeting at 10a, in the Narthex. They are visiting Sunrise Nursery, in Grant Park, IL., and afterwards, plan on going out to lunch. All are welcome to attend. The place and time of the luncheon will be determined.   

 

Monday, June 3rd will be the next United Methodist Women’s Club meeting. It will take place at 1:30 p.m. and all are welcome to attend.

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Sunday, June 09th, right after Church Services will be our

Get Reacquainted Breakfast

Pancakes will be served right after Church Service. A free will donation will be accepted to offset the cost of the breakfast. The United Women Methodist Club will be hosting this event and is requesting that if you are planning on attending, please let us know by signing the sign-up sheet located in the Narthex.

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Monday nights from June 3rd to August 26th, rain or shine, at the corner of Main & Exchange Street will be The Crete Farmers Market

If you are interested in being a vendor for the Farmers’ Market, please check the Crete Chamber’s website below for more details and downloadable application.

Chamber of Commerce’s Website: https://www.cretechamber.com/events
Farmer’s Market Application: https://www.cretechamber.com/_files/ugd/31bb01_f897cba20e184c5abe294d8dbb8483d0.pdf

Please send your completed application to cretechamber.info@gmail.com

for review and acceptance. The Crete Chamber will notify you via email once the application has been accepted. At which time you will receive your booth number and an invoice.

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 July 11th and 12th, Thursday and Friday, parking lot:

The Crete Woman’s Club Art & Craft Fair.

The Crete Woman’s Club is pleased to host this event in conjunction with their 34th Annual Crete Woman’s Club “A Day In The Country” garden walk. If you are interested in being a vendor for the art & craft fair, please check the link below to fill out an application and sent to the Crete Woman’s Club for review.
https://cretewomansclubnet.wordpress.com/garden-walk/

Tickets for the Garden Walk can be purchased from their website as well.

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