Tech Team Opportunity

Are you looking for a place to serve at Butler Church? Would you like to be trained to run our slides, camera, or sound system? Join our Tech Intern, Toby Ens, on Sunday May 31 for a Level 1 Training on our tech equipment! We'll start with lunch together immediately after the second service followed by an hour of training. If you have questions or would like to reserve your spot, please email Pastor Connie!

* Note corrected date is this Sunday!

Church Business Meeting

The agenda for the upcoming church council meeting will be available this Sunday. Make sure you've marked your calendar for Sunday, June 14 at 3:00pm. The agenda will include a financial update and motion regarding a unified budget for 2027; the revision to our mission statement and affirmation of that direction; and an update on the transition process to prepare Butler for the next phase of ministry.

Thank you for continuing to keep our transition process - and especially our Council and interim pastor - in prayer.

Graduation Congratulations
Alex Coleman will be graduating high school June 10 from Aspen Ridge. This summer, Alex plans to work a summer job and spend as much time as possible with his friends before they all go their separate ways for college! Alex has also been a faithful volunteer with children's ministry here at Butler. In the fall he'll be at Fresno City College finishing up general ed classes. Congrats, Alex! 

We're highlighting our graduates each week! If you are graduating this summer, let us know! (You can also drop a note in the offering this Sunday.)

Volunteers Needed this Summer 

Calling for volunteers for Kids Club this summer! This "VBS" will be a 3 day club in the evenings Wed-Fri July 29-31 from 6-8pm. Our theme is all about shining a light on who Jesus really is. This Sunday there will again be an opportunity to sign up, and registration info is coming soon

Join a team, or you can also volunteer to help over the coming weeks as we get everything ready! Ways to serve include: group leaders, crafts, snacks, games, decorating, registration, prayer, and more. To sign up, contact the church office or watch for more details to come.

Celebrating Asian American Heritage 

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage month. Here at Butler Church, we’re blessed to worship together with brothers and sisters from several Asian cultures! In our Asian Grace congregation alone, we have members who are Khmu, Lao, Mien, and T’in! And beyond that we have Filipino, American Samoan, Korean, and Cambodian represented within our broader church family and congregations! 

Fresno also has a large Hmong community (different from Khmu). Both people groups originate in modern day Thailand and Laos, with Hmong extending north and east into what is now Myanmar, Vietnam, and China. Here are links to some articles to learn more about the local Hmong community and about Khmu culture.

Quarterly Financial Update

Having completed the first quarter of the year, we give thanks for all who have given towards ongoing ministries. Below is an update through the end of April.

Our expenses to date have exceeded our giving, which is not uncommon at the end of the quarter due to insurance premiums and giving patterns. Summer months often see a slowdown in church giving, so with the change in seasons and schedules, your consistent giving will help us plan for the remainder of the year for our transition process, ministry (like VBS for kids), and keeping the campus and garden green! If you would like to set up a recurring giving amount or would like some extra giving envelopes, please let the church office know!

Financial Update through April

Anticipated Giving $129,968

Percentage of anticipated 96%

Total Income $126,809

Total Expense $130,219

Net Income -$3,967

Graduation Congratulations
Teda Pel will be graduating this Saturday (May 23) from the Fresno City College RN Program. She is a daughter to Khom (Mally) Khoutsavanh. Teda writes: "I am extremely grateful to be able to get into this program, complete my ADN, and become an RN. This experience has helped me understand how nurses can impact the community. After graduation, I hope to land a job in a cardiac unit. I plan to continue my education to get my bachelors and maybe masters. In the future, I hope to use my skills to help on a medical mission.” Congrats, Teda!

We're highlighting our graduates each week! If you are graduating this summer, let us know! (You can also drop a note in the offering this Sunday.)

Graduation Congratulations

Terry Vongviset writes: "I am currently completing my RN to BSN program at Fresno State and will be graduating this Saturday (May 16). This journey has helped me grow professionally and strengthened my confidence, leadership, and patient care skills. In the future, I hope to continue my education by pursuing a master’s or nurse practitioner program. I am also interested in exploring case management as a career path so I can continue helping patients navigate and improve their healthcare experience."

Terry's parents are Ken & Judy Chaypramouk from our Asian Grace congregation. Congrats, Terry!

We're highlighting our graduates each week! If you are graduating this summer, let us know! (You can also drop a note in the offering this Sunday.)

Children's Ministry Team

One of the best investments you can make is jumping on board with our Children’s Ministry team and serving our kids! Passionate people are needed to help once a month in Nursery, Preschool, or Kids class 1st-6th grade. We are very flexible and offer various roles beyond teaching.

All the curriculum and training is provided; you just bring your love for the children!  If you feel the Holy Spirit leading to join our team, please connect with me. Also join me in prayer, for volunteers that will shape the spiritual future of our children!

Would you consider joining us for one Sunday? Join our team and make and an eternal impact on our children. For more information, drop me a note, find me on Sunday, or look for the sign up sheet to indicate your interest. Thanks!

Maria Galvan, Children's Ministry director

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." -Proverbs 22:6

Graduation Congratulations

We have several graduates in our Butler family this spring! Katarina Becker is earning her bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley on Saturday May 16 with a double major in Music Education & Psychology (with department ceremonies on May 17 & May 20.) Kat recently completed a senior recital on french horn, and was part of the Cal Band drum line! She plans to enter grad school for a Master’s degree and teaching credential. Congrats, Kat!

We're highlighting our graduates each week! If you are graduating you’re graduating this summer, let us know! (You can also drop a note in the offering this Sunday.)

Youth Ministry Highlights

Recently the youth group spent time in the Butler community garden! Thank you to the youth and others who are helping good things grow in the garden!

Youth leaders Kathy and Chansamone write: "We planted sunflowers, snapdragons, zinnias, lemon grass, two types of basil, cilantro & a variety of peppers. We look forward to seeing these grow and hopefully use them when we are able to cook together. This past Sunday we continued learning about caring for God's creation and being out in nature. Appreciating and taking responsibility for our part in this world makes a difference. We read the blog "Called to Care for Creation" and our youth picked up trash around our campus!"

Youth gatherings are Sunday afternoons at 4pm for junior high and high school youth. (Note that they will be meeting this Sunday but off on May 10 for Mothers' Day.)

Assistance Donations

Through the Butler Church Benevolent Assistance Fund, we have been able to help with several time sensitive needs recently. Given the upcoming cuts in SNAP funding even more requests may be coming in soon. Please consider making an additional donation to the church benevolent fund , by designating for this in the offering or through giving online. We also work with partner agencies like MB Foundation and Everence to expand our capacity through matching grants. 

Another way to donate is by contributing to our food pantry. Non-perishable goods can be dropped off on Sunday mornings in the sanctuary foyer. Canned goods like pasta sauce, chili, and chicken are especially helpful.

If caring for needs of folks in our community in very practical ways is something close to your heart , please also talk with your pastor or contact the church office. We would like to build a social action response team that can respond to needs as they are made known. If you have a personal need, please also talk with a pastor.