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New small groups are beginning soon! Starting on Tuesday, May 13 the Servanthood Group will continue to look at ways of serving the community and the seven stages of belief. See Tam or Nick for more information. Beginning on Thursday, May 15 the Friendship Group will begin a study of the book of Genesis - please see Carrie or Rob for more information. Both groups well meet every other week.

Welcome to Caroline Mackenzie, daughter of Sean and Holly Case (and baby sister of Jackson). Born on May 6 @ 10:35 AM. Gene and Kathy are proud grandparents and Tam is the excited auntie.

Having run the race of this life well, at 11:30 PM on May 6, Marion Diamond crossed the threshold of this earthly life into her eternal home. Our thoughts and prayers are with Flora and the rest of the family.

Gale Hull sends her love to everyone & she will be home for most of May. Gale is receiving an Honorary Doctorate from St Joe's college of Maine on May 10th. Isaiah is graduating on May 17th and just got accepted into the economic PHD program at Boston College with a full scholarship and as a Research Assistant for 5 years with pay. He also has a paid internship for the summer with the Federal Reserve in Boston. Tali's new baby doing well & the doctors are pleased with their health. Many thanks for your prayers regarding Tali's anemia problem - she is doing well and it is a miracle. Gale will be at church on May 18th with an update on PID, Haiti & Guatemala - you won't want to miss this!

Gale has mentioned that donations of 'gently used' shoes & sneakers and summer clothing are in great demand in Haiti and that she has plenty of room to take some with her on her next trip down. The missions committee has asked if you have any of the above items to donate to Gale and PID, that would be great. Also that we might have a "rice offering" on the 18th when Gale speaks here at IBC. Not big bags of rice but rather 2 - 2/12 lb bags of rice would be great! Let's cover the front of the sanctuary on the 18th with bags of rice for Gale to take to Haiti with her!

Pastor Glenn and Dori will be on sabbatical this summer, June 9 - September 3. The preaching responsibilities will be handled by Kelly Legg and Rob Branch. Kelly will handle the day-to-day pastoral responsibilities, with assistance from Skip Pimentel as needed. Please contact Kelly or your Deacon with any church-related matters.

The Young Adult Group will be meeting again this summer. Contact Nick at 413-281-1502 or caposkia@gmail.com for additional information. Ages 18+ / high school graduate are welcome.

Flowers for Sunday - if you would like to donate flowers to help compliment our worship service, please speak with either Linda C, Judy L or Caryl M. Flowers may be given in remembrance of a loved one or friend, to commemorate a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc), or simply as a gift.

Recipes to Share - Our first recipe has been submitted by Mary. Check it out and submit your favorite!

Food Offerings for the Food Pantry may be donated any Sunday. There is a container in the entryway for this offering.

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