March 2016 - First United Methodist Church

MARCH 2016
First United Methodist Church — Hartford, WI
AT THE CROSS
FUMC Mission Statement
“Making Disciples of Christ”
TAKE A LOOK . . .
Free Rummage Event, Easter Egg
Hunt, VBS, lots of pictures of our
youth at work, book reviews and
more.
From Pastor Paul
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Little Lambs
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Youth News
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CONTACT INFORMATION
First United Methodist Church
738 West Monroe Avenue
Hartford, 53027
262.673.3290
Pastor
Above-FUMC’S Citizens of the Month at Lincoln Elementary. Jonathan Peterson,
Natalie Sutheimer, Max Klockow, Linc the Lion, Keaton Staus, Addyson Navarre
and Araceli Cloud. All these kids attend our church!
Paul Johnsen
[email protected]
Below: Our Scouts on Scout Sunday leading the congregation in a hymn.
Director of Children’s Ministries
Kari Staus
[email protected]
Youth Ministry Cooridator
Paul Wilson
[email protected]
Office Managers
Robin Pfotenhauer & Becki Swenson
[email protected]
Little Lambs Preschool
Director/Teacher
Deb Justman
[email protected]
District Superintendent
Rev. Deborah Thompson
Our Missionary
Paul Webster
FUMC News and Notes
The Bottom Line…
The Book Corner
January Receivings: $31,138.62
Reading Program Highlight: Book Signing with
Best Selling Author Bryan Stevenson. Attorney Bryan Stevenson began representing Walter McMillian in the late
1980s when McMillian was on death row for killing a young
white woman in Monroeville, Alabama, the hometown of
Harper Lee, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird." After that trial,
Stevenson wrote Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, which is featured in this year's UMW reading program and is available in the Chapel Library. This is a powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us
and a call to fix our broken system of justice. Bryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice
Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most
desperate and in need -- the poor, the wrongly condemned
and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of
our criminal justice system.
January Payments:
$25,177.70
On March 6th, we will celebrate
One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS)
This is a crucial Sunday for us because it is the day
we come together to empower our disaster relief
arm of Global Ministries, UMCOR, for an entire year.
If you remember,
• When tornadoes hit Mississippi, UMCOR was
there.
• When fires ravaged thousands of homes,
UMCOR was there.
• When Syrian refugees needed help, UMCOR
was there.
• When a typhoon in the Philippines displaced
tens of thousands of people, UMCOR was
there.
• When an earthquake and a tsunami decimated villages in Japan, UMCOR was there.
Mr. Stevenson will be sharing his experiences followed by a
panel discussion and book signing on Wednesday, March 9
at 1:30 p.m. at the downtown campus of the Milwaukee Area
Technical College Cooley Auditorium, 1015 North Sixth
Street, in Milwaukee. If you have questions, you may call
414-297-6365 or email [email protected].
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To my church friends and family - thank
you for your support, prayers and all you
do for me.
Laverne Fiscus
They were there because of One Great Hour of Sharing.
This One Great Hour of Sharing covers the operating
costs of UMCOR, which allows UMCOR to be where it
needs to be, when it needs to be there, for as long
as it needs to be there ... and allows UMCOR to funnel earmarked donations directly to the designated project.
Ann Conroy, Treasurer
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March 20 Palm Sunday
Maundy Thursday March 24—7pm
Worship
Good Friday March 25—1 pm Worship
Easter Sunday March 27th —7 AM
Sunrise Service ,7:30 Easter Breakfast
8:30 & 10:45 Easter Celebration!
First United Methodist Church — Hartford, Wisconsin
MARCH 2016
From the desk of Pastor Paul…..
WORSHIP NOTES
Our world has changed significantly since the time of
March 2. (Wednesday) 7:00 P.M.
"Perc Church Ecumenical Service"
John Wesley. There are very few preachers, if any,
March 6 Fourth Sunday of Lent
Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32.
Paul Johnsen, preaching.
notice in a field to listen to a sermon. I have found
March 9 Wednesday Ecumenical worship at 7pm at
St. Kilian’s
a sanctuary. I visited ministries that hold their preach-
March 13
Guest Worship Leader, Rich Rubietta.
in rented space.
March 20. "Palm Sunday"
Luke 19:28-40
Paul Johnsen, preaching
When we hold worship services at the Perc Place res-
who could gather thousands of people on a moment's
that there are amazing preaching ministries within
the United Methodist Church that take place outside
ing services in a restaurant, a coffee shop, a bar and
taurant we practice a modern day version of field-
March 27 "Easter Sunday"
Sermon Title: "What If It's True?"
Luke 24:1-12
Paul Johnsen, preaching
preaching. Our next Perc Church is on March 2nd
when we host our ecumenical service.
On Sunday, March 13th, I will share with you my discoveries. Does this historic practice of field-
"Exploring the Effectiveness of Field-Preaching
Evangelism in the United Methodist Church"
preaching have a future in the church? Can fieldpreaching reach persons who rarely set foot inside a
church sanctuary? Is field-preaching an option for our
Between worship services on Sunday March 13, I will
congregation?
make a fifteen minute presentation on my Doctor of
Ministry thesis. For more than a year I have learned
about John Wesley's practice of field-preaching. As an
I invite you to come and listen. Then, I will do my best
to answer and respond to your questions.
Anglican priest, Wesley reluctantly took his preaching
ministry outside the church. He preached in fields, at
marketplaces and near factories. He tried to reach
those persons who, on their own, would never set foot
The Doctor of Ministry program has been a great gift
to me and I hope to my ministry. I am indebted to all
of you for making this possible.
inside a church. Wesley quickly discovered that he
could speak to many more people outside a church
Paul
than could ever fit into a sanctuary.
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First United Methodist Church — Hartford, Wisconsin
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RICH RUBIETTA TO LEAD WORSHIP MARCH 13TH!
One word. One song. One life at a time…Making a Difference
for Christ….Abounding Ministries
Rev. Rich Rubietta is a modern-day circuit rider and Conference Evangelist for the United
Methodist Church. Appointed to Abounding Ministries, a 501(c)3, Rich, Jane and Josh now
crisscross the Midwest each week, introducing creative uses of music in Worship, School Assemblies, Workshops, Youth events and Retreats. He has been in worship at FUMC before; some of you may
remember him! What an awesome service! Please invite friends and neighbors to this wonderful morning of
worship!
Rich is a “Musician-ary,” helping congregations redevelop and rediscover their voice in worship. Whereas
Rich pastored congregations for 14 years (rural Freeport, Morris, Joliet and Grayslake), he now views the General Conference as his congregation, much like the early circuit riders. “We are part of Pastor Rich’s congregation!” The Conference Evangelist appointment is NOT a conference staff position, and provides no salary or
benefits, so AM is financed through support from individuals and churches where services are offered. Love
offering checks can be written to Abounding Ministries.
Jane is an internationally known speaker and the author of 16 books. Quiet Places has helped 30,000 readers to date and was part of the UMW Recommended Reading List. With animation, humor, and compassion,
Jane ministers with churches, women’s groups, conferences, retreats, and clergy care. Her award-winning
books include Resting Place, Grace Points, and Quiet Places. Come Closer: for Life, Love, and Breakfast on
the Beach released in 2007 to critical acclaim.
Pastor Rich has released 4 CDs, including award-winning Room 4U & Me for children and the young at heart.
His CDs and Jane’s Books are available on that Sunday at the Resource Table -credit card, check or cash.
For more information, please visit UMCalive.com, www.JaneRubietta.com or call 847. 292. 1418
Women’s Retreat
WHEN: April 15-17th at Pine Lake United Methodist Camp in Westfield, WI
COST: $65 per person (let us know if cost is an issue…don’t let that stop you from coming!)
Our speaker this year is Kimara Ellefson. Kimara is a speaker and trainer with a passion for encouraging
and inspiring people to go deeper in their faith journey. Her life motto of “Choose adventure,” has taken her
many places around the world to include Africa, Brazil and Mexico sharing the grace and love of Jesus. Kimara works at a major healthcare organization in Milwaukee, loves the theater, is rarely found without a book,
and enjoys doing life with Chad, her best friend and husband of 17 years. Kimara also serves as a member
of the teaching team at Northbrook Church and many of her messages can be found at northbrookchurch.org.
Registration will begin on March 6th. Please consider joining us for this meaningful, relaxing and inspiring
weekend! Bring a friend, sister, co-worker!
Contact Ann Conroy with any questions at 262-227-4706 or [email protected].
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First United Methodist Church — Hartford, Wisconsin
MARCH 2016
March 27
EASTER SUNDAY
March 20
PALM SUNDAY
Kaminski Family
10:45
Tim & Shari
Purman
Dale & Deb Tietz
8:30
10:45
7:00 am
Sunrise Worship
Gerald & Carol
Staus
Patti Goetz
Youth
10:45
8:30
Youth
Robin Pfotenhauer
Gloria Cavil
Youth
Youth
Richard & Jeanne
Purman
10:45
March 6
8:30
Carla Kramoris
Angela Lindgren,
Todd Albrecht &
Family
8:30
March 13
LITURGISTS
GREETERS
TIME
DATE
Harrison Gottfried
Trevor Lang
Deanna Lang,
Tracy Loosen,
Dawn Schauer
Ed Johnson,
Nedra Johnson,
Todd Albrecht
Stuart Gottfried
Chris, Maddie &
Grace Hoxworth
Youth
Stephanie Lane
Stephanie Lane
Lindsey Wesner
Lindsey Wesner
Andrea VanderPas
Andrea VanderPas
Isabelle Navarre
Tony Andereck,
Brian
Swenson, Bob
Klockow
Stephanie Lane
NURSERY
Stephanie Lane
Helen Wilson
ACOLYTES
Joyce Lackas,
Dale & Deb Tietz
Fred Hack, Scott
Warren, Rod
Bartlow
USHERS
Ministry Schedule for MARCH 2016
15
9-TOPS
8
9-TOPS
9-TOPS
1
Tuesday
7 Pastor’s Bible
Study
21
29
9-TOPS
22
9-TOPS
30
6:30 Bell Choir
7:30 Senior Choir
23
18
1 Hannah Circle
11
4
World Day of Prayer
Friday
31
7 Worship
1 pm Worship
Here at FUMC
5:30 Easter Egg
Hunt
24 Maundy Thursday 25 Good Friday
17
10-Noon Clothes
Closet
6:00 Den Meeting
6 Bell Choir
7 Hope Circle Bible Study
7:00pm Service at
St. Kilian’s Catholic
7:45 Senior Choir
16
6 Bell Choir
7:00pm Service at
St. Aidan Episcopal
7:45 Senior Choir
10
3
10-Noon Clothes
Closet
Thursday
9
6 Bell Choir
5 –7 Fish Fry at Perc Place
7:00 pm Ecumenical worship at Perc Church/we host
7:45 Senior Choir
2
Wednesday
MARCH 2016
7 Pastor Paul’s Bible
Study
2 Mary Circle @
Doris Kienast’s
27-EASTER SUNDAY
28
7 am Sunrise Worship
7:30 Breakfast
7 Pastor’s Bible
8:30 Worship
Stidy
10:45 Worship
8:30 Worship
9:30 Fellowship
10 Men’s Choir
10:45 Worship
4 Confirmation
5:30 Youth Group
20-Palm Sunday
ship, 10 Men’s Choir
10:45 Worship
4 Confirmation
5:30 Youth Group
8:30 Worship, 9:30 Fellow-
worship
Monday
7 Pastor Paul’s
Bible Study
7
13 Rich Rubietta leads 14
lowship, 9:40 Sunday
School, 10 Men’s Choir
10:45 Worship
4 Confirmation
5:30 Youth Group @ Dave’s
Lanes
6-8:30 Worship, 9:30 Fel-
Sunday
First United Methodist Church
738 W. Monroe Avenue
Hartford, WI 53027
11 am Hartford
Community Lunch
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8-1 Youth Hunger
Task Force
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5
Saturday
UMW NEWS
We Are United Methodist Women Opening Our Umbrellas to
Intercept Human Trafficking. In support the National UMW efforts to support the victims of human trafficking on Super Bowl
Sunday, Hartford UMW members stood up to raise awareness
against human trafficking.
See p. 2 for book news in the Book Corner!
Upcoming Events:
World Day of Prayer Worship Service - Friday, March 4 at St.
Kilian's Catholic Church. World Day of Prayer is a worldwide
ecumenical service of prayer that is celebrated in over 170 countries by women, men and children. This year's program,
"Receive Children, Receive Me," was written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba. Bring your bag lunch at noon;
desserts and beverages will be provided. Program begins at 1:00 p.m.
Pledge services will be conducted at all circle meetings in March. Members at Large may give their pledges to our
unit treasurer, Doris Kienast.
Hope Circle Meeting and Book Study: Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. at church. Lisa Stenberg will leading the book
study and Lynnette Jordan will be the hostess.
Hannah Circle Meeting: Thursday, March 10 at 1:00 p.m. at church. Program by Dorothy Park, Hostess - Joyce Scadden.
Mary Circle Meeting: Tuesday, March 15 at 2:00 p.m. at home of Hostess Doris Kienast (note change in hostess); Program
by Judy Bartlow.
Mission Action Day: Saturday, April 2 at Columbus UMC, 222 S. Dickason Blvd in Columbus. This year's theme is
"Homeless." Registration is due no later than March 11; please contact Cheryl Malko if you are interested in attending.
The gifts
FUMC
sent with
Lynnette
to Peru in
February
were
much appreciated!
Lynnette
was on a
VIM Mission trip
with others from
our
church.
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3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt
First United Methodist Church
Friday, March 25th 5:30 PM
0 – 11 years
Please tell your friends!
Everyone is welcome!
MORE
YOUTH
NEWS!
RANCH HOUSE KIDS VBS
June 13-16th 5pm- 8pm
At Circle G Ranch – where God is at the center and the love never ends – you will
develop a deeper relationship with God while sharing in the adventures of life on a
ranch. Registration will begin on April 3rd. Again this will be a free event and open to anyone.
There will also be a ton of volunteer opportunities, food donations and many props needed to
make this a success. Here are a few items to keep your eyes open for!
RANCH HOUSE KIDS PROP NEEDS
Saddles, bridles
Feed sacks, burlap bags
Hay or straw bales
Thick ropes
Cowboy boots, chaps
Wagon wheels
Chuck wagon utensils –tin cups, iron skillets
Canteens
Horse shoes
Guitar
Quilts
Stick horses
These items need to be borrowed. A more in-depth needs list will come out in April. If you can
help with these items, please let Kari Staus, [email protected], know. They won’t be needed
until the beginning of June .
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First United Methodist Church — Hartford, Wisconsin
MARCH 2016
LITTLE LAMBS UPDATE
Here's What's Happening at Little Lambs Preschool this Month...
March 1-3 Silly with Seuss
March 8-10 Weather
March 15-17 Rainbows
March 22-24 Easter
March 28-April 1 No School ~ Easter Break
Here are some photos from when our special visitors Erin & Laura from Grand Avenue Dental Group
stopped by the Little Lambs classroom. We talked
about keeping our teeth happy and healthy and
even got to pick out a new toothbrush!!
Summer Play Days Coming Soon!
Though it seems like a long way off, plans are already in the works for another exciting session of
Summer Play Days, created especially for kids ages 3-5 years old to keep little bodies busy, learning, and happy throughout the summer
months. Watch for Registration Information coming out in April!
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From the Haiti Team
We were overwhelmed with the amazing support of
our Chicken Dumpling Soup fundraiser.
We want to thank all those who attended or purchased soup, in support of our mission trip to Haiti.
We were able to raise enough money with our
luncheon and the donation from the Endowment
Board, to pay for all of our materials that will be
used at the site.
The generosity and love of our fellow Christians
around the world is thriving at First United Methodist Church. It is with your support that we can go out
into the world and share God’s love.
God Blessings,
Victoria and Jay Triick
David Triick and Hannah Antkowski
Erika Laur
Alan Jordan
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Milestones
BIRTHDAYS
03/01
Rob Bush
Brianna Lee
03/02
Sydney Daw
03/03
Carla Kramoris
03/04
Wally Welleman
03/05
Tom Guenther
Becky Cleland
03/06
Dave Kainz
April Wald
03/07
Allison Morris
03/08
Larry Meils
Nicholas Higley
03/09
Joe Bryzek
Chris Hoxworth
Jason Lindner
Holden Bartel
03/10
David Triick
03/11
Peter Martin
03/13
Amber Schauer
Elaine Zuern
Judy Sterman
Ned Lepien
Deb Wickland
Taylor Schultz
03/14
Bob Gabel
Veronica Sauer
03/15
Diana Jennett
Amelia Wright
03/17
Rosie Heder
03/17
03/18
03/18
03/21
03/23
03/24
03/25
03/26
03/28
03/29
03/30
03/31
Patricia Linehan
Ruth Uebele
Nick Schlotthauer
Glenn Lepien
Joyce Trueblood
Perry Hahn
Crystal Odenwald
Kody McKinnon
George Roemer
Rachel Johnson
Finley Dummer
Tony Secola
Sharon Lackas
Josh Lubbert
Logan Thurmer
Gail Kainz
Bill VanderPas
John Mampe Jr.
Connie Speiser
Austin Collett
William Bumgarner
ANNIVERSARIES
03/?? Lisa and Mike Stenberg
03/23 Kathy & Dan Kempen
03/29 Maxine & Allen Cooper
Linda & Don Fahey
FREE
RUMMAGE!
April 1-2
Okay everyone, start saving your
unwanted treasures for another
Free Rummage Event! We will begin
collecting items beginning at noon
on Tuesday March 29th, through
Friday April 1st.
The event will open to the public
Friday evening April 1st at 5-8pm
and continue on Saturday, April 2nd
from 8-noon.
Please call Elizabeth Sterman if you
can spare some time that week for
sorting clothes and so forth. We will
also need a clean up crew at noon
on Saturday. Elizabeth’s phone is
262-305-0424
EXPLOIT NO MORE NEWS FROM THE DIRECTOR
Dear ENM Partners,
I’m writing with some exciting news about Exploit No More’s progress in developing our residential aftercare program. We’re close to securing a house and are working with local aldermen to ensure the location’s success. While the location will remain confidential for safety
reasons, we invite you pray with us and share the good news during this exciting time!
As many of you know, ENM’s mission is three-fold. Beyond supporting survivors, we work to dismantle Milwaukee’s sex trade through
training and legislative change. Since 2013, we’ve trained over 580 service providers, doctors, hotel managers and police officers to
bring greater awareness to the frontlines. We’ve also worked with lawmakers to advocate for stronger legislation and fight the systemic
drivers of exploitation.
With so many exciting milestones at ENM, I’m also writing to share some bittersweet news. My husband, Nate, recently accepted a promotion with his company in Irvine, CA. This means I’ll be transitioning out of my role as the Executive Director and relocating to Southern
California. While Nate and I are excited for the adventure that lies ahead (and warmer weather!), we’re sad to be leaving Milwaukee. As
many of you know, Nate has been a champion and steadfast volunteer for ENM since our early days as an organization.
I will remain on staff with Exploit No More through the end of March to help our Board of Directors identify a top leader in this next exciting
phase of growth. I’ll also return in late spring to ensure a smooth transition. If someone you know might be a strong fit to spearhead our
mission, please share the job description found on our website.
I’m so proud of the training we’ve done, the relationships we’ve built with key service providers and law enforcement, and the foundation
we’ve laid for top-quality aftercare program in just two short years. We couldn’t have done it without your support and are deeply grateful
for your commitment to ending child sex trafficking in Milwaukee.
With gratitude,
Katie Linn ,Executive Director, Exploit No More
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YOUTH GROUP NEWS!
First of all, I’d like to say thank you to everyone that joined in the fun at Culver’s on
January 25th. Together we purchased $1480 in food and custard. This provided
the youth group with $148 as part of the fundraiser. Culver’s wants us to do it
again and from what I heard so does the congregation.
CHAOS and Riptide had a fun and busy February. We started the month with our
service project on Saturday February 6th by offering a free meal for the FUMC Summerfield church in Milwaukee. Several youth and parents helped make
over 80 sandwiches and bags of cookies to be handed out at Summerfield. Then a group headed to Summerfield to serve Beef Stew, fruit salad, bread, sandwiches and cookies. Thank you to Dina Lane for preparing the stew.
Pastor ‘G’ at Summerfield had a very wonderful viewpoint. She believes
that food is a powerful ministry opportunity. She reminded us that Jesus
is often surrounded by meal gatherings in the New Testament.
Continuing on the food theme, on Valentine's Day the youth group hosted
our second pancake breakfast. It was so wonderful to see all the fellowship with the congregation. I enjoy seeing the
youth active in feeding our church family. Thank you to all the wonderful donations, between flower sales and pancake donations the congregation provided $750.89 to the youth group.
Later that night we had a ‘hang out’ youth group. Typically, we have activities planned and keep the youth busy. After
all the hard work of feeding everyone pancakes, we just had fellowship. We played games, ping pong, and just had a
good time.
On Saturday February 20th, several leaders took place in a one day Youth Group Leadership Conference in Green
Bay. This conference titled ‘Recharge’ was properly named to energize the youth leaders with workshops and speakers.
We finished off the month with Riptide having their lock in night on February 26th. During this lock in, the youth group
planned the service for Youth Sunday on February 28th. After the service, we hosted the chili luncheon and the pie
auction. Thank you to everyone that helps support the youth mission work by purchasing pies.
As always the youth are encouraged to bring a friend to any of our events.
If you are in 6th grade or above and are interested in being a part of this great group, please join us for these upcoming actives. Please check the announcements and bulletin board for times! Starting in May, any 5th graders are invited to join in Youth Group events to get a taste for next year.
DATE
Activity
Mar 6
Mar 13
Mar 19
Youth Group @ Dave’s Lanes for bowling 5:30-7:30 PM
Youth Group 5:30-7:30
Hunger Task Force - 8 AM to 1PM (9am to noon at Hunger Task Force). This is a service opportunity.
We need 15-25 people to help sort food, this is a very fun activity.
Youth Group 5:30-7:30
Youth Provide Sunrise Breakfast - Happy Easter, happy spring break, no youth group that night
Sneak peak into April - Movie Marathon day is back….Back to the Future that is on April 3rd….
Please join our FaceBook page: First United Methodist Church Hartford Youth
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MARCH 2016
738 West Monroe
Hartford, WI 53027
262-673-3290
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