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Shop for a Cause Garage Sale is on April 24-25!
Sign up to help with this outreach event on the poster in the foyer. Drop-off begins next Sunday after the worship service. Please note: we’re unable to store items before then. If you have questions, contact Melissa Miller at 360-739-4711.

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Congregational Meeting on April 26:  Join us in the sanctuary after the service for a progress update about our sanctuary expansion project. We will be sharing an updated vision, budget, and timeline for the project and host a Q&A time. This meeting will be informational only and will be followed by a vote at a subsequent meeting in May or June. 

Help us support a new after-school program!
 Our Mission Catalyst and Lead Teams recently approved a grant for Otters Den Nature School: an affordable, after-school, outdoor learning program held on BCC property that gives children hands-on opportunities to explore, play, and learn in nature while building confidence, curiosity, and a love of nature. The Spring Pilot will run from April 21 to June 11. If you love children and the outdoors, consider volunteering. For more information, visit www.ottersden.org or contact Amy Keiper-Gowan at amy@ottersden.org.

Religion & State Forum — Join us in Classroom C, from 6:30-8 PM on the following Wednesdays:

* April 22: discussion of the book Resident Aliens:
Life in the Christian Colony, by Stanley Hauerwas and William H. Willimon

* May 20: "Different Paths: Persuasion, Coercion, Influence"

 Contact: Mark Olson, markolson48@gmail.com

Recycling Drive Thru, Saturday, April 25 - Don't forget to save your clean plastic films and bring them to the drive-through recycling event in our church parking lot on Saturday, April 25, from 12-3 PM. Plastic films include grocery and produce bags, ziplock bags, bubble wrap, plastic mailing envelopes, and any stretchy plastic packing wrap. We are also collecting used athletic shoes in any condition. Other items to recycle that day are documents for shredding, unwanted electronics, and batteries of any kind. Contact Heather Merchant for more information at hfmerchant@yahoo.com.

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Mowing Ministry – Thanks again to our faithful mowers who have helped keep our grounds beautiful! If you can help this year, there is a sign-up sheet on the kiosk near the office. For more info, contact Brian at brianaronson84@gmail.com.

Global 6K for Water – Join thousands of people across the globe to bring life-changing clean water to communities around the world. You can walk at a location and date of your choosing, register and walk at one of several locations on either May 9 or 16, or donate to others who are walking. See the kiosk by the library for more information or contact Ruth Mitchell at healinghands.ruth@gmail.com. To register or to donate, use this link: global6k.worldvision.org/teams/39493.

Icon-Creating Workshop – Join Joy Soltis on Saturday, May 16, to learn about the rich tradition of icons and to create an icon of your own to celebrate Trinity Sunday. No previous artistic skills or practice needed! The workshop will run from 10 AM to 1 PM in the BCC Dining Room. There will be a fee of $25 to cover materials. Bring your own lunch. Space is limited! Register at https://tinyurl.com/3vb8ncbd. For more information, contact Joy at joysoltis@yahoo.com or 360-325-3644.

Bicycling is still a good idea – Bicycling is a great option for recreation, exercise, helping God's creation, and even basic transportation. Organized by Wesley Kriz, the idea is to have an organized ride every few months. If you're interested, contact Wes at 541-613-6372 (all levels of riders welcome).

Save the Dates:

• Shop for a Cause Garage Sale: April 24-25

• Recycling Drive-Thru: April 25

• Global 6K for Water: May 9 and 16

• All Church Campout, Bryce Creek Campground: June 25-28. Register at bellinghamcov.org/campout