UPCOMING EVENTS:
• Monday, May 11 – Trustees Board meeting is canceled, we will meet again on June 8th @ 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 13 – GMW Gillespie Methodist Women (9:00 am – 10:00 am)
Saturday May 16 – Puzzle Swap @ 9-11 am. This will be our last swap until Saturday, September 19th. The NOW Team would like to thank everyone who donated puzzles and attended the swap. It is through your support — and God’s guidance — that this ministry has been so successful.
The Pumpkin Patch needs your newspapers (no glossy or colored pages). You may drop them in the container by the bench out front. Questions may be directed to Patty DeMartini at 217‑556‑1243.
VBS Donations Needed: We are collecting Children’s Bibles, Children’s Bible Story Books, and flat sheets (full or twin size). All donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you for supporting our VBS ministry.
Important Update on 2026 Charitable Contribution Rules New federal tax rules taking effect in 2026 have changed how charitable contributions may be deducted. Previously, you could only deduct your giving if you itemized your tax return. Beginning in 2026, you may be able to deduct up to $1,000 (or $2,000 if filing jointly) for your monetary contributions, even if you do not itemize. To ensure we can provide accurate year‑end contribution receipts, we are carefully tracking all giving: Checks: Contributions made by check are recorded using the name on the check. Zelle: Online donations made through Zelle are also tracked. Cash: If you give cash and would like it included on your contribution statement, please place it in an envelope with your name written on it. We deeply appreciate your generosity and want to make sure you receive full credit for your faithful giving. Thank you!