e-KYP Sunday, 3 May 2026
3 May 2026, Fourth Sunday of Easter-New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 2:2-10 A Reading From the Gospels: John 14:1-1 Save the Date for Ivy’s Homecoming Celebration! Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 17th and plan to join us in as we are blessed with a special message from Ivy’s own, Rev. Dr. Laura Mignerone.Following worship, we invite everyone to join us for a Homecoming Picnic in Fellowship Hall. A picnic style luncheon will be provided for this time of Fellowship as we reflect on Ivy’s past, celebrate the present and look towards our bright future! Invitations have been sent out via email-be sure to RSVP so we can have enough food for all! If you have any questions please contact the office.   Due to the wonderful participation and feedback from all, we will be continuing to offer weekly community time after worship in Fellowship Hall. Each Sunday a different group will be putting together the drinks and treats for everyone to share. If you would like to help or “sponsor” a specific Sunday to set-up up the community time please let Kara know andshe will add you to the schedule. PLEASE CHECK OUT IVY’SNEW WEBSITE!!! Same name– ivychapel.org–fantastic new look! If you have any questions or suggestions please contact the office– we would love feedback! Spread the word and be sure to follow/like Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ on Facebook AND Instagram. Upcoming events will be posted which can be shared with friends. This is an easy way to invite others to join us!  ImpactLife Blood Drive is THIS WEEK.Follow this link to sign up if you haven’t already.Blood donations are urgently neededand your donation can save lives!   Directories are now available. Please contact Kara in the office if you would like a paper copy. They were sent electronically this week and availableon the website in the ‘Member’s Only’ section.   Thank you for all of your donations for the special collection of twin sheets for Lydia’s House. They filled a giant bin and were greatly appreciated!  THANK YOU!!!!!!Ivy raised over $1500-with $150 to Ritenour Co-Care Pantry! Thank you to everyone who donated items and bought other items! Thank you to those who volunteered with organizing before the sale and all those who helped Saturday at the sale. A special thank you to Linda Lowry who helped while she was in town, and to JoAnn Moody who has helped for weeks cleaning organizing, pricing and generally thinking the sale through. We couldn’t have done any of this without the wonderful Ivy volunteers!  ALL CIRLE of CONCERN DONATIONS HAVE A NEW SHELF! Please place any donation for Circle on the lower shelf NEXT to the former spot for donations-thanks! Circle of Concern has requested specific donationsthat they are extremely low in:· Dinner Helpers· Pasta Sauce· Condiments· Lotion· Kids Pull-ups· Size 6 diapers· Tampons· Mouthwash· Razors They are grateful for Ivy’s continued support of canned goods donations and hope that we are able to support of their mission in the future.  Be sure to stay up to date with everything related to Ivy Youthby following us on Instagram and Facebook. All of our activities are also posted on the Youth page of the Ivy websiteand linked here each week. If you have any questions regarding any of the youth activities please contact Tara at taralowry@ivychapel.org or 314-973-6284  May 3 — Grab a worship bag and join us for the service Confirmation Class meets today after worship May 10 — Mother’s Day! Grab a worship bag and join us for the service*subject to availability of youth- check with leadership  1st-Ann Molyneaux and Bill Wirtz 2nd-Adam James  3 May — Julie McAllister and Dave Mentzel Communion Preparer- Gail Thoele 10 May — Diann and Jim Sheahan  3 May — Jo Ann Moody 10 May — John Weiland  MayLeader–Kathryn Kuntzman 636-391-8468 Kay Kreder 314-878-5296 June Leader–Diann Sheahan 314-275-2913 Ann Molyneaux 314-878-0966 Ahead on the Calendar Mother’s Day, Sun., May 10 Ivy Homecoming Celebration, Sun., May 17, 11am Mary & Martha Women’s Group Meeting, Tue. May 19, 1pm Men’s Luncheon, Wed., May 20, 11:30am Pentecost Sunday Sun., May 24 Memorial Day, Mon., May 25 We hope you can join us in-person on Sunday for worship but you can always join us online via our YouTube channel- ALL are Welcome Here!  Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ620 N. Woods Mills RoadChesterfield, MO314-434-4991ivychapelucc@ivychapel.org www.ivychapelucc.org  |
