The document provides prayer concerns and updates from a church community. It includes prayers for victims of natural disasters in Japan and the US. It also mentions continued prayers for several individuals with health issues. Additionally, the document warns church members about a rewards program from SaveMart supermarkets that would no longer benefit the church. It provides information about upcoming church events and activities.

1. Prayer Update May 15, 2011 The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Deuteronomy 33:27 Community United Methodist Church

2. Prayer Concerns The people of Japan. Tornado and flood victims in the U.S. See the bulletin insert for how YOU can help!

3. Prayer Concerns Patrick Riddle is doing better, no pneumonia, but still no heart transplant.

4. John Gravatt Memorial service: This Tuesday, May 17, 10:30 am at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine. Reception: Following the service, 1:30 pm at Tim and Gina Gravatt’s home: 1651 Poplar St.

5. Praises Joe and Becky Officer are the proud grandparents of Sophia Madeline Nicolau, born Wednesday to Ryan and Teri Nicolau.

6. Continued Prayers Cathy Machado Hoyet Seals Marguerite Lloyd Emilio Vincente

7. Continued Prayers Pat Patterson Jim Smith Tom Bicknell

8. Warning SaveMart Supermarkets REWARDS Card SaveMart’s “great new plan” allows you to earn cents off on gas – sounds like a great deal BUT… The deal is good only at Shell stations You can’t use your S.H.A.R.E.S. Card Our Church will no longer benefit when you buy groceries. Please DO NOT sign up for this program! See Christine or Becky

9. Another Way to Help Bring your old eye glasses and cell phones (and chargers) to church. Ken and Joe will take them to Annual Conference (June 15) where they will be recycled to help someone else.

10. The Pentateuch We are studying the most ancient Books of our Bible. We are now learning about Exodus. Jim Fonda leads us each Sunday morning at 8:45. Come when you can, you aren’t required to attend every Sunday.

11. Events Today 11 am – SPRC - Chapel 11 am – Coffee Fellowship 12:30 pm – Lunch with Friends in the Park

12. Upcoming Events Thurs 7 pm – Finance Meeting Sat & Sun – Cowboys & Chocolate Festival May 29 – First Potnic of summer May 29 – Oak Valley Care Center June 3,4 – UMW Rummage Sale June 15-18 – Annual Conference June 25 – Provide & Protect Seminar June 25-July 2 – Redwood Christian Camp