GIVE UNTO THE LORD– “BRING THE WHOLE TITHE INTO THE STOREHOUSE… AND I WILL POUR
OUT FOR YOU A BLESSING UNTIL IT OVERFLOWS!” MALACHI 3:10

ATONEMENT’S FINANCIAL CAMPAIGN began Sunday, April 13 with the Financial Chairperson, Walter Erbenich’s announcement. Atonement’s finances have been in decline. It is understandable with the present economy and inflation, money is tight for many in our congregation. Yet, by faith and standing on the Word of God, the Finance Team is asking for the 151 “giving units” of Atonement Church to give an additional $5.00 per week to your regular offering. Also, we will restart the use of Passing the Offering plates during worship, hoping to generate additional giving. In taking these steps, we will generate approximately $40,000.00 within a year. Walter will be giving updates in the coming months.

KNEEL FOR ISRAEL is one of Atonement’s ministries of prayer that is critically important at this time. We need praying persons to sign up! With the Middle East engulfed in wars for over 500 days, now is the time the Jewish nation needs prayer coverage. Pray for God to provide for their dire situations including threats of annihilation. Israeli’s need protection and help from loss of life, homes, and everyday necessities. Visit the display in the “red sofa area” to learn more. Ask at the Welcome Center, if you need help.

DOOR OF HOPE SPRING FUNDRAISER: Baby Bottle Benefit May 4 – June 1 Learn more at their website, nicole@adoorofhope.org . Monetary donations can be put in the large water bottle in the Welcome Center or in the collection jar at The Branch. Checks are welcome to the Door of Hope. Free bracelets and stickers. IN HONOR OF MOTHER’S DAY A DONATION FROM REBECCA CIRCLE AND ATONEMENT CHURCH HAS BEEN MADE TO THE DOOR OF HOPE.

ALTAR FLOWERS: The 2025 altar flower chart is hung up outside of the nursery. If interested, please add your name and phone number to the chart or call the Church office and provide your name, the date requested and whether a side or center arrangement is requested. You will be contacted regarding the bulletin write-up closer to your sign-up date. Prices: $20/vase; $40/center.

WAKE-UP CALL: A daily devotional that is great! Wake-Up Call sets the pace for a good and godly day. Join your brothers and sisters at Atonement Church every morning with the wakeupcall@seedbed.com. It is a Global Methodist publication that is an encouraging way to begin your day.

CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS Donations of old cell phones can be left in the box outside of the nursery. Your donation is used to purchase calling cards for soldiers.

KNITTING FOR A NEED: Knitters & Crocheters – Free Yarn! We have free yarn available that would be perfect for Baby Blankets and Newborn Caps. Contact Pastor Amy for details.

12 NOON – THE LORD’S PRAYER As part of the Global Methodist Church, everyone is invited to stop at 12 Noon sharp, if possible, and take a moment to pray with all our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world. The Lord’s prayer is the perfect prayer model, so if time permits, why not take a moment and ponder the different segments of the prayer and go deeper with God.

MOTHER’S DAY – Happy & blessed Mother’s Day to all women who have a Mom and to those who have mothered and nurtured children of all ages. On this day we thank God for Mothers, Grandmothers, Great Grandmothers, adoptive and foster care Mothers, Spiritual Mothering, and those who love and care for all others – as only Mom’s can do! Like God our Father they remind us we are not alone in this journey. We pray for those mourning the loss of a Mom or those with damaged emotions or memories. May God comfort and give you peace in your heart as only God can.

RETIREMENT TEA – Please join us for Pastor Amy and Mark’s Retirement Tea. Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm in room 102. Come thank Amy and Mark and get a hug!

REBECCA CIRCLE MEETING 2nd Wednesday of the month. May’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 14, at 10:00 am at Marge McQuage’s home – 4 Delores Drive, Wilmington, DE 19810, 302-478-1358.

REBECCA CIRCLE BAKE SALE May 18th we will be selling baked goods before and after both services. Please bring donations of baked goods to the church. There is a sign up sheet in the Welcome Center. Thank you.

REBECCA CIRCLE ANNUAL PICNIC Attention Women of Atonement Methodist Church! – We will be having our Annual Picnic at Debbie Clark’s House – Wednesday, June 11 at 5pm.
The address is 2 Bell Road, Wilmington, DE 19809. Hamburgers and hot dogs provided, please bring a side dish or dessert. There is a sign up sheet in the Welcome Center. For questions please contact Debbie at 302-650-7920.

THE CLAYMONT LIONS CLUB seeks donations of usable eyeglasses. Their recycling container is located outside the Nursery door, behind the red sofas. Let’s help with this very important outreach project. www.lionsclub.org

AMERICAN FLAGS DISPOSAL Atonement has the solution. Leave your worn out flags at the Welcome Center desk. One of Atonement’s veterans will properly dispose of them.

Happy Birthday May!
MAY 5 – Noah Lang MAY 8 – Tom Bailey
MAY 8 – Todd Bezilla MAY 11 – Voni McMinn
MAY 16 – Diane Hill MAY 17 – Walter Mitchell