April 2015 - Joy Monthly Newsletter

Issue 170—April 2015
LOVE God
CARE for Each Other
SERVE in the World
“So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet
filled with great joy, and ran to tell his disciples ...”
Matthew 28.8
From the Pastor . . .
Dear Friends,
Easter always brings me renewed hope through the miracle of the resurrection and what is possible with God. Today I
read an article about a colleague’s daughter who died of a heroin overdose at the age of 19. Her father, the Rev. Craig
McLaughlin, said, “You can get out of addiction ... but here’s what it will take: 1,000 percent effort. That's more than
you can give. You will need God. But you can do it.”
I am deeply troubled by the fast growing number of deaths among our young people because of heroin addiction. I
don’t have the words to go along with my tears or my anger. But I do have words of hope and of power that do not
come from me, but from God. If God is able to raise Jesus from the dead and conquer death with life, if God is able to
bring hope out of the deepest despair, if God’s love is stronger than hate, if God’s light will always shine in the darkness, there is nothing that is impossible with God. In fact Jesus says, with God all things are possible. Matthew 19.26
With God all things are possible. With just ourselves - well, not as much. It is why we do what we do at church. The
good news of our faith is that the worst thing that happens to us is not the last thing because with God all things are
possible.
It is why I support parents who want the strongest youth ministry possible in our congregation. The messages of our
community to our young people are frightening. The pressures to perform and succeed, the availability of drugs and
alcohol, the bullying that happens in the community and on-line are all opposite to the wholeness and love of God
known in Jesus Christ and found in Christian community. Our young people need to grow up with the message that
because of Easter, with God all things are possible.
It is why I support a serious look at what we are about growing in discipleship. The Christian life is not easy. But there
is nothing more rewarding and empowering to fulfill the promise of abundant life. Growing in discipleship, we can turn
to the bedrock of our relationship with Christ and live the Easter message that with God all things are possible.
Life is not easy. It has its twists and turns. Marriages need strengthening. Men and women need encouragement.
Parents need support. Grieving persons need love. Those going through illness need courage. Our worship, classes,
small groups, ministries, desire for Christian community are all formed so we might live confidently as Easter people
believing that no matter what, with God all things are possible.
I look forward to sharing Easter with you and the gratitude we have because of what God has offered to us in resurrection so we can live confidently with the knowledge that with God all things are possible.
See you in worship during Holy Week and on Easter morning!
Pastor Susan
WORSHIP THIS MONTH
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Our condolences to Gladys Howard on the death of her
brother; and to Greg Beem and family on the loss of his
mother; and to the family and friends of Virginia
Fauber, who died Mar. 25—her memorial service will
be April 4, visitation 11:00-1:00, service at 1:00 pm.
Thank you to all my dear friends for the food, plants,
flowers and visits after my recent surgery. May God
bless you with his love and care. Betty Brandt
Thank you to these JOY assemblers: John Ross, Melba
Wakeley.
April 2 - Maundy Thursday
9:30 am Women's Worship (WOW), chapel,
sacrament of Holy Communion
7:30 pm Evening worship, sanctuary, Chancel
Choir, reaffirmation of our baptismal vows and sacrament of Holy Communion beautifully set
Sermon: “Take, Bless, Break, and Take” based
on Matthew 26
TAIZÉ WORSHIP
Friday, April 3, 7:30 pm
April 3 - Good Friday
1:00 pm Youth led service in the sanctuary,
nailing of our sins to the cross
7:00 pm Taizé Prayer Service in the sanctuary,
“The Seven Last Words of Christ”
Amazing All Church
Rummage Sale, April 19-25
Rummage drop-off starts Sunday,
Apr.19, 1-8 pm, and continues
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 9 am-8 pm. Please join us—we sort, price, organize, chat & have fun 9-9 every day!
April 4/5 - Easter Sunday Weekend
Sermon - “Resurrection Gratitude,” based on
Matthew 28.1-10
5 pm and 8 am worship in the chapel
9 am in the sanctuary with the Praise Team
10:30 am in the sanctuary with the Chancel
Choir, brass and congregation invited to sing the
“Hallelujah Chorus.”
The sale begins Friday, April 24, 4-8 pm, and continues
on Saturday, April 25, 9am-2 pm. Our famous take all
you care to for the low admission price sale of $5 is
Saturday, 12:30-2 pm.
April 11/12 - New Sermon Series Begins: “Ten Bible
Verses to Know”
Out of 31,102 verses in the Bible, which 10
would be the most important to know? Come and find
out as we look at a new verse each week.
Number One: Matthew 22.37-39 - Love
God, Love People
FOCUS MISSION BASKET
Located near the women’s ministry table
next to the library. Thank you for your tremendous
generosity to our Focus Mission – Family House.
Blessings, United Methodist Women
April 18/19 - Micah 6.8
April 25/26 - Children's Musical - Oh, Jonah at the 9
and 10:30 am worship services
May 2/3 - Confirmation Sunday
Luke 6.31
April—Dish soap
May—Cleaning supplies
June—Paper products: toilet paper, paper towels
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UMCWFB SPRING MUSICAL: Oh, Jonah!
On Sunday, April 26, at the 9:00 and 10:30 am worship services, the K4/K5, 1/2/3, and 4/5 MACC Choirs and
students from Silver Spring Elementary School will be presenting “Oh, Jonah.” You'll have a whale of a good
time as the story of Jonah the prophet is brought to life with music, mime, and merry-making. It’s more than just
a story about a whale swallowing a human. It’s a story about us. It's a tale involving responsibility, repentance,
listening for the word of God in our lives, accepting people who are different from us, and believing that there is
mercy and compassion for all.
Mark this date on your calendar. This is a community worship event you won’t want to miss! Contact Neil
Bubke for more information at [email protected].
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
“REQUEST FOR DISBURSEMENT FUNDS”
DEADLINE NEARING!
PEOPLE OF FAITH UNITED FOR JUSTICE
Advocacy Day at the Capitol
On Wednesday, April 29, more than 1000 people of
faith will travel to Madison for a day long gathering to
learn, discuss, pray and advocate together for social
justice. The keynote speaker will be Hannah Rosenthal, CEO and President of the Milwaukee Jewish
Federation. Keynote responder: Rev. Everett
Mitchell, whose life focus has been the church and
social issues.
Requests for “disbursement funds” from United
Methodist Women are due in the church office by
April 15. Please make all requests in writing, and put
them in the UMW mailbox. As you write your requests, remember that our main focus is working to
better the lives of women and children, and please take
this into account as you make your requests.
Several religious organizations are sponsoring this
event. We will gather at 312 Wisconsin Ave., where
we will meet for education, information and lunch, and
then walk to the Capitol to meet with legislators. The
hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Questions? Need more information? Please contact
Beth Groble
We see the potential!
The Amazing All Church Rummage
Sale April 19-25
Registration, including lunch and a participant packet,
is $25. Register at www.wichurches/events; you may
also download a brochure.
For more information about this event or carpooling,
contact Cynthia Boock ([email protected]) or
Lyn Raffensperger ([email protected]).
Church and Society Committee
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FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN MEAL PACKING EVENT
April 30—May 2
$2500 MATCHING GRANT FOR FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
Our Feed My Starving Children meal packing event is only one month away.
If you have not signed up yet, please do. We need lots of hands to meet our goal of packing 100,000
meals. We also need $12,000 more to pay for the ingredients we will pack. FMSC is not funded by our
church budget so we depend on church members and others to contribute to the cost of the ingredients.
Why should you give to FMSC?
FMSC makes a difference and saves lives – more than
850 million meals have been sent to starving children since
the program began.
Each meal costs only 22 cents.
92% of all donations go directly to the food program.
99.6% of all meals sent abroad arrive at their destination.
Now there is one more great reason to give to FMSC! A donor has offered to match up to $2500 of donations! So please consider making a generous donation to our packing event. Although any amount is
welcome, the average person will pack about $40 worth of meals.
Let’s make this year’s packing event a rousing success!
Together we can turn hunger into hope.
THESE PHOTOS ARE FROM THE 2013
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
MEAL PACKING EVENT
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April 2015
May Day Fun!
Friday, May 1st 9-11 am
Come serve at the
Feed My Starving Children
Mobile Pack Event
with Women’s Ministries!
All Church Rummage Sale Week
April 19-25
Car pool from church at 8:30am or
meet us in Grafton. Sign up today!
This is not your ordinary rummage sale!
This is not your ordinary fellowship or
service opportunity!
http://www.umcwfb.org/index.php/missions/
feed-my-starving-children
This is THE rummage sale week!
Women Offering Worship
WOW
Get in on the fun. We unload and sort
while we chat and laugh beginning
Sunday afternoon, April 19.
Come any time between 9 am & 8 pm to
get in on the fun of the treasure hunt as
we take all the fabulous donations
(bring yours when you come!) that make
this sale North Shore famous.
Thursday mornings begin with fresh
coffee, praise, prayer and powerful
worship in the chapel at 9:30 am...
then continue with awesome classes
that will pique your interest and
inspire you.
Free child care. Free coffee.
Abundant friendship.
There is something for
everyone to do.
Women’s Ministries
welcomes YOU to find your space,
find your journey, find your friends.
Talk to Nell Nash for your personal
invitation! [email protected]
Free child care Thursday
morning 9-noon
[email protected]
Women’s Ministries
Focus Missions
The Reading Circle
Book lovers and casual
readers alike are
welcome!
Women at the Well
United Methodist
Women
Second & fourth Sundays
after worship at 11:45am
FAMILY HOUSE
Dish Soap
Tuesday, April 7
7 pm Walnut Room
Scripture & book study
(Basket is located under
the WM table in the
west hallway)
Half-Blood Blues
Come to the Well, it is
where your journey begins.
Women Offering
Worship WOW
Kathy at kathleen-
$ for FEED MY
STARVING
CHILDREN
Esi Edugyan
Sally at [email protected]
[email protected]
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread
and to prayer.” Acts 2:42
Erin Janssen; Adalene (age 1), 901 E Meadow Place, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
(920) 450-4613, [email protected]
Erin and her husband Doug became acquainted with our church when they brought their daughter Adalene to Carpenter Shop. Erin has been joining us for worship and has been coming to Wednesday Night Live for dinner. She is
looking forward to getting involved as Adalene gets a little older, but for now enjoys the fellowship and dinner on
Wednesday nights.
Beth MacNeil; daughter Regan (age 10), 5475 N Danbury, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
(312) 505-7405, [email protected]
Beth has been joining us in worship for over a year. She lives in Whitefish Bay with her husband Michael and daughter Regan who attends Richards elementary school. Beth has started a new business venture as a licensed massage
therapist. She is looking forward to coming to WOW as her schedule permits, and bringing Regan to a Wednesday
Night Live soon. They are interested in Feed My Starving Children this spring.
Susan Forbush; Kyle (18); Drew, Lauren and Julia (age14), 4759 N Sheffield, Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 581-8458, [email protected]
Susan and her children have been attending our church since 2013. Susan has become more involved in the church as
her two girls, Lauren and Julia, were confirmed in 2014. As a family they have worked in the Pumpkin Patch, been
Sunday school volunteers, and Susan has chaperoned many youth activities. They have been especially active when
there is a youth-led Sunday. We are glad they are here!
Do you know what all these people have in common? They all were invited by someone in this church to join us in
worship, a group, or in a care ministry. Think about who you know that could use a church home and become connected and supported! All it takes is an invitation!
Are you interested in learning more about membership? Our next Dinner with the Pastors (DWP) is Wednesday, April 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Please join us for fellowship and dinner and then a casual conversation where
you can ask questions about our church, our pastors, or anything else. We will talk about the requirements for
membership, your expectations of us, and how you can start on your own spiritual path. At the conclusion of the
conversation, you will have an opportunity to become a member of our congregation if you are spiritually ready.
Childcare is available! Please contact Carleen Sook, Director of Evangelism, at 414-964-2424 x216 or
[email protected].
Large or small—we sell it all
Bring it to the Amazing
All Church Rummage Sale
April 19-25
Drop-off starts Sunday, Apr.19, 1-8 pm, and
continues Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday,
9 am—8 pm
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2015 MEAL PROGRAMS
Come join us! Contact John Wiershem to volunteer: [email protected]
One of the longest running and most important mission activities our church is involved in is providing meals to four
on-site meal programs. I’d like to give you a short description of each program so you can see what each one is
about. You should recognize some of our volunteers in the pictures that accompany each description.
St. Ben’s: downtown at 9th and State. We serve over 300 homeless and low income
people on the first Monday of every month. This is our longest running meal program.
The food is provided by St. Ben’s but our volunteers donate towards the cost. Jim
Schacht is our coordinator.
The Rescue Mission: 19th and Kilbourn. We serve about 200 men, women and children
on the 4th Fridays, January through October. Women and children are residents there and
are in the “Joy House” program. The men are either residents who are in the “Safe Harbor” program or who are low income or homeless. The food is provided by the Rescue
Mission through donations. Bruce Thompson is our coordinator.
St. Vincent’s: 10th and Madison. (one block north of Greenfield Ave.) We provide and
cook a wonderful hamburger casserole at our church kitchen, transport it to St.
Vincent’s, and serve it to about 200 homeless and low income people on the third
Friday of every month. We have a continuous need for volunteers to help serve.
Volunteers arrive by 5:15 and usually can leave by 6:15. Laurie Jeffery and Carlene
Sook are our coordinators for the odd numbered months and the even numbered
months respectively.
Agape Community Center: 6100 N. 42nd St. We provide and cook either a
spaghetti or a hot dog and potato casserole at Agape for about 80 - 100 low income working
residents of the nearby community. We serve these meals on the second Wednesday of the
even numbered months and on the third Wednesday of every month. Agape provides many
services to the local residents including this meal program 3 days per week. We are in need
of more servers, especially during the even months (second or third Wednesdays). Servers
arrive by 5:15 and usually leave about 6:30. John Wierschem is the group coordinator.
In addition to the need for more servers as is noted above, we added 6 of the St. Vincent’s
meals during 2014 (we had only done 6 per year previously) and while it has been a great
success we are in need of additional funds to continue to support the cost of the food.
If you are interested in making any size donation you may write a check to our church and
put “meal programs” or “St. Vincent’s meal program” on the check. It would be greatly
appreciated! If you have any questions please contact John Wierschem at
[email protected].
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PASTOR’S CORNER: What’s Going on Around the Church
Winter has put into motion many proposed changes and opportunities from the Planning Team and Focus Teams as
we work to accomplish our two overall goals:
1. to increase and deepen member engagement
2. to increase the number of first time guests to the ministry of our church from 119 to 240.
Setting Sail into Abundant Living. The count will not be in until the week after Easter, but close to 150 people
participated in our Discipleship study. There will be a new Setting Sail group starting April 8 at 6:30 pm. Setting
Sail is the foundational course of our congregation to fulfill our purpose of growing as deeply committed followers
of Jesus Christ who LOVE God, CARE for each other and SERVE in the world. I am greatly appreciative of the
staff who wrote this amazing resource and the Foundation and Memorials Committee which underwrote the cost.
Accountable Leadership. The Governance Focus Team presented and received a vote of approval for a change of
our current governance structure to the Accountable Leadership Model by the Church Council March 9, 2015.
Kathy Schluter, Rich Batchelder and I will be leading two congregational information sessions about this new model on April 9 at 7 pm and April 12 at 11:45 am. The Executive Summary of this new governance model can be
picked up in the church office. A Church Conference will be held on June 8 to vote on the proposal for the
Accountable Leadership Governance structure which would go into effect January 1, 2016.
Specialized training in how the Accountable Leadership Board and Board Members would function is being held
on April 18 at the Sun Prairie United Methodist Church from 10 am to 3:30 pm. Dr. Joseph Bishman of Ohio will
be leading this training. The cost is $40 per person. All persons interested in knowing more about Accountable
Leadership or interested in being a Board member are encouraged to attend. Information sheets and sign-up sheets
are available in the office. On April 17, Dr. Bishman will speak to creating a Generous Givers Ministry Team. The
Senior Pastor and one lay person are invited to this training which we will be participating in as a congregation.
Worship. The Worship Focus Team is charged with increasing worship attendance and creating a more consistent
meaningful worship for all. To meet those ends, worship consultant Dr. Marcia McFee has been secured to work
with many persons involved in worship planning and execution. Dr. McFee will be with us June 3-7, 2015. All
congregational members and guests (and churches in the Annual Conference) are invited to a day long workshop
June 6 to learn of possible significant changes to the way we do worship today. The cost of this consultation is being covered by a grant from our church’s Foundation and Memorial committee.
We will begin to live stream our worship services through our website later this spring. Steve Brook has been
contracted to set up the equipment, obtain the necessary licenses and train persons to use the equipment for live
streaming. Live streaming will allow us to connect with our homebound, those who are traveling or ill and new
persons who want to find out more about us before coming to our site. The cost of this project has been covered by
a special gift.
Staffing. There are two staffing changes to announce. Business Manager Pam Vaughan has moved to Dallas, TX,
as of March 31, 2015. She will continue to work as our Business Manager from her home, traveling to Whitefish
Bay once a quarter and participating in Finance and staff meetings through Face Time. People can continue to
contact Pam as they always have. Call the church office, 414-964-2424 and ask for Pam. Pam’s office phone will
connect to her phone in Dallas. Email Pam using the same email address, [email protected]. This arrangement will be evaluated every three months. Please let me know of any concerns that you may have. I am grateful to
have Pam’s 20 years of experience and knowledge continue to support the ministry of our church.
Megan Andrews-Sharer has offered her resignation as the director of equipping ministry effective May 31, 2015.
Megan will be taking four months to WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) with her sister and
family in Wyoming, Switzerland and Chile. When returning to the area in late fall, Megan will be seeking full time
employment. This position opening will be posted mid to late April for a start time by the middle of June, 2015.
Stewardship Campaign. April will be the month that the Stewardship and Finance Teams will be tying up the
loose ends of our Stewardship Campaign. The current 2014-15 operating budget is $1,064,000.
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PASTOR’S CORNER: What’s Going on … cont’d.
We are seeking a 15% increase or a $125,000 increase for the 2015-16 church fiscal year (July -June). The increase
will be used to support our connectional mission giving locally and around the world ($70,000), hire a part time youth
director ($20,000), offer raises to the staff who have not received them for a number of years ($15,000) and balance
and increase the Trustee budget ($15,000), pay for additional programming materials to respond to the 10% increase
of children attending children’s ministries. If you have not yet made your financial commitment or serving commitment for the new year, please turn in your card or complete it online, www.umcwfb.org/giving.
Capital Campaign. 2015 is the last of the three year pledge period for our Capital Campaign to redo the majority of
our HVAC system, install a new fire alarm system, purchase a church bus and a few miscellaneous safety projects.
The pledges and gifts totaled $1.5 million dollars toward the $2 million dollar cost. We are well underway at receiving over 80% of our pledged gifts - thank you! We will be looking at a debt reduction campaign this fall.
Glen Avenue Properties. The Trustees proposed the selling of two of our five Glen Avenue properties (800 and
806). The Church Council approved the proposal, sending this proposal to a Church Conference for discussion and a
decision. An April date is being sought for this decision. The properties have been part of our ministry and strategy
for decades seeking to provide housing for staff, creating a buffer to the neighborhood, providing a playground for
children’s ministries, having a walkway to help with our parking situation, providing a place off site to store flammable materials and securing space in our land-locked situation for future needs. The Trustee proposal and a counter
proposal will be available in the church office around Easter.
Evangelism. The Evangelism Focus Team has a training session for all ministry teams/leaders on May 9, led by the
Rev. Enrique Gonzales, Director of Congregational Growth and Development for the Wisconsin United Methodist
Church. This half-day training is important for all members as we learn how to become more comfortable inviting
friends, family members, neighbors and co-workers to the significant ministries we offer.
Pastor Susan
MISSIONS UPDATE
We're sponsoring a packing event to feed 100,000 children through Feed My
Starving Children: Thursday, April 30, thru Saturday, May 2, at Portal Industries in
Grafton - about a 20 minute drive from church. Whether you can make the event or not,
you can also help out by covering the cost of the meals we are packing. Since one
meal costs only $0.22, your donation in any amount goes a long way to feeding God's
family! Register, donate and find more information on our website:
http://www.umcwfb.org/index.php/missions/feed-my-starving-children.
Working with MacCanon Brown’s ongoing ministry with the homeless: Our
church’s community outreach efforts have included work with United Methodist Children’s
Services, Northcott Neighborhood House, and, more recently, MacCanon Brown’s ongoing
ministry for the homeless.
As MacCanon begins a new chapter with MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary, Inc., (see their website at:
http://www.mbsanctuary.org), several members of our church have begun volunteering in one of her first outreach
efforts: weekly distribution of clothing. Hephatha Lutheran Church at 1720 W. Locust is allowing us to distribute
donated clothing during their lunch time every Sunday from noon until 1:00 pm. What is convenient is that this
church is in the Amani neighborhood just a few blocks from MacCanon’s future site. Needed: clothing, jackets, hats
and boots. Especially in short supply: children’s clothing and men’s pants and jeans. Look for a donation box near
the elevator in the Jones Narthex.
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April Birthdays
Geisel, Ms. Laurie 4/1
Modrinski, Mrs. Joan -Joanie 4/1
Schmoldt, Mr. Kevin 4/1
Buck, Mrs. Priscilla 4/2
Gaffney, Mrs. Christine -Chris 4/2
McGrath, Mr. Douglas -Doug 4/2
Abram, Mrs. Susan 4/3
Davis, Mr. Mark 4/3
Spinelli, Adria 4/3
Abraham, Ms. Debra 4/4
Hogan, Mrs. Marjorie -Margie 4/4
Sook, Mrs. Joanne 4/4
Swartzberg, Mrs. Karen 4/4
Swartzmiller, Ms. Lisa 4/4
Hokeness, Mary 4/5
Motte, Mr. Stephen 4/5
Novak, Michael Vladimir-Misha 4/5
Voelz, Mrs. Kathryn -Kathie 4/5
Patrick, Mrs. Jennifer 4/6
Ehle, Mrs. Anne 4/9
Groble, Mrs. Beth 4/9
Landwehr, Mr. James -Jim 4/9
Sechtig, Mrs. Anne 4/9
Davis, Mrs. Suzanne 4/10
Dettinger, Mr. David 4/11
Provancher, Ms. Jennifer -Jenny 4/11
Robbins, Ms. Diana 4/11
Linsley, Mrs. Judy 4/12
Plaster, Mrs. Rega 4/12
Stackhouse, Mr. Derek 4/12
Harmon, Mrs. Libby 4/13
Groble, Mr. Tom 4/14
Siegrist, Mrs. Emily 4/14
Sumwalt, Marshall 4/14
Tomson, Mr. Albert -Al 4/14
Weiss, Mrs. Jennie 4/14
Case, Annemarie 4/16
Stackhouse, Mrs. Jackie 4/16
Sook, Mr. John 4/20
Whitney, Laura Whitney 4/20
Jones, Mrs. Jennifer 4/17
Siebert, Jacob 4/17
MacDonald, Mr. Kenneth 4/19
Peterson, Christian 4/19
Gandrud, Mrs. Lisa 4/20
Corey, Mrs. Melinda 4/21
Ehle, Mr. Fredric -Fred 4/21
Kliber, Mrs. Mandy 4/21
Mulligan, Kelly 4/21
Blegen, Alana 4/22
Lindfors, Mr. Michael -Mike 4/22
Whitaker, Mrs. Martha 4/22
Daykin, Mr. Tom 4/24
Armstrong, Mr. Jim 4/25
Berry, Mrs. June 4/26
Nagel, Ms. Sharon 4/27
Thomson, Mr. James -Jim 4/27
Bolingbroke, Mrs. Sharon 4/28
Gosnell, Mr. Steven -Steve 4/28
Kern, Mrs. Deborah Ridley 4/28
Stolz, Mrs. Linda 4/28
Summers, Mr. Gary 4/28
Case, Mr. Anthony -Tony 4/29
Hoylman, Mrs. Jane 4/29
Jeselun, Mr. Bill -William 4/29
Kliber, Jason 4/29
Dean, Mrs. Eileen 4/30
Schultz, Mr. Bryan 4/30
YOU'RE INVITED!! - ASP 2015
WHAT: Appalachian Service Project... our church's annual mission trip for high school youth and adults.
WHEN: Saturday, July 11, thru Sunday, July 19, 2015
WHY: To help make families’ homes safer, warmer, and drier!
To experience a week of service, adventure, fun, friendship,
faith and God moments!
WHO: Any high school student (entering 9th grade thru
graduating seniors...you do not need to be a church member)
and adult leaders**
HOW: Fill out the forms ASAP (Youth/Mission page on the
church website or on the church hallway wall)
HOW MUCH: $450 plus participation in fund-raisers (Rummage sale chili dinner, stock sale,
spring/summer car washes)
ASP 2014 Group
CONTACTS: Bruce Thompson (414-332-5038 or [email protected]) or Bonnie Barr (414-218-1888 or
[email protected])
We pack up on Friday evening, July 10, and leave early on Saturday. We use rented vans to transport our students and
adults to Kentucky. After an overnight at a church en route, we arrive at our ASP center on Sunday. We’ll be based in a
local school building where we eat, shower, sleep, and have evening activities. Monday thru Friday, we form work
groups of five students and two adults to improve the homes of assigned families, as well as to develop relationships.
We begin our return trip on Saturday, July 18, with an overnight in northern Indiana, arriving back at church Sunday
morning to attend the 10:30 service.
** We have many students who choose to go numerous times, including some who go all five years. The students and
adults who have gone describe ASP as a life-changing experience! Students who go for their first time later in high
school often end up wishing they had started going sooner! 10
NEW ADULT and YOUTH CLASSES
Wednesday Night Live Schedule Changes!
Please add Wednesday, April 8, to your Wednesday Night Live calendar. Come and eat a fabulous spaghetti
dinner and stay for classes and rehearsals. We will not have dinner or classes on Wednesday, April 22, due to
the Church Rummage Sale as previously indicated on the schedule.
Please join one or more of these adult education classes or small groups as we continue to practice the six spiritual disciplines we focused on in the all church study Setting Sail Toward Abundant Living. All are welcome to
attend whether you are a guest, considering church membership, or a current church member. Contact Joelle
Karth for more information by calling the church office or through email at [email protected].
Wednesday Night Live Classes
New! Setting Sail Toward Abundant Living, 6:30-7:30pm, April 8 - May 13 in room 220. By giving just 30
minutes of personal reflection time and one small group meeting per week, we hope that you will be encouraged, affirmed, challenged, and enlightened. But most of all, we hope that you will rediscover a historic journey
of practices that lead Christians to a deep, powerful, and transforming faith in Jesus Christ. Facilitator: Susan
Goodreau, [email protected]. No cost for book, gift from Memorial and Foundation Committee.
New! Four Questions of Faith for the 21st Century, 6:30-7:30pm, April 8, 15, 29 and May 6 in Room 210.
In just 50 years, American society has dramatically changed from a Christian society to smaller Christian community competing with a secular society and with world religions. The class will explore the following four
basic questions of the Christian faith for the 21st Century. April 8 - Who is Jesus? April 15 - Why do I/we need
Jesus? April 29 - Why do I/we need Christ’s Church? May 6 - Why do I/we need Whitefish Bay United
Methodist Church? Facilitator: Pastor Emeritus Dick Jones, [email protected].
New! Listen: Praying in a Noisy World, 6:30-7:30pm, April 8 - May 13 in room 211. We live in a world of
noise. Everywhere we go, we hear sounds that compete for our minds and hearts. Listening to God requires a
deliberate choice to shut out the chaos around us and focus our thoughts. Listen, by Rueben P. Job, is an experience created to offer help to those new to prayer, those with a daily prayer routine, and those whose lives seem
too busy to pray. Book cost is $12. Facilitator: Crystal Stinemates, [email protected].
New! Christian Parenting, 6:30-7:30pm, Wednesday Night Live, April 8-May 13 in the Jones Narthex.
Join us to read children’s books (picture and novels) of various age and interest levels. We will discuss each
book and talk about how we might read and discuss with our children to extend the values of Sunday school further into family life. I have some excellent books selected; I am hoping you will bring titles, too! Christy
West [email protected].
Pastor’s Bible Study, 6:30-7:30pm, On-going class in the Walnut Room. This class meets each week to look
at the scripture for the upcoming worship weekend. Drop-ins are welcome! Facilitator: Pastor Susan PattersonSumwalt, [email protected].
Covenant Bible Study – Trusting, 6:30-7:30pm, On-going class in the Wesley Room.
Facilitator: Pastor Gerry Harrison, [email protected].
Foster Parent Support Group, 6:30-7:30pm, On-going support group in Fellowship Hall.
Al-Anon Support Group, 7-8:30pm, On-going support group in room 208/221.
See Sunday Adult Classes on p. 12
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Sunday Classes and Small Groups
New! Who You Are in Christ, 10:30 am, April 12 & 26, May 3 & 17 in the Wesley Room. From childhood
through adulthood, most of us spend a considerable amount of time and energy trying to figure out who we are and
who we want to be. This book takes a look at how our faith in Jesus radically changes who we are and our relationships with God, one another, and the world. Facilitator: Joelle Karth, [email protected]. Cost for book is $10.
Dialogue, 9am, On-going class in the Wesley Room. Shared facilitators.
Progressive Christianity, 9am, On-going class in Room 210. Facilitator: Pastor Gerry Harrison,
[email protected].
Adult Bible Study, 9am, On-going class in Room 208/221. Facilitator: Crystal Stinemates, [email protected].
COFFEE AREA ETIQUETTE
JOY SINGERS IN CONCERT APRIL 26
Please keep the coffee area clean!
Rinse all coffee pots after use and do not set back on
the burners.
Please make sure all burners are turned off when done.
If you enjoy show tunes, religious music, old favorites,
and a sing-along, you’ll want to be at church on April
26. The JOY Singers will be presenting an hour-long
concert starting at 3:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
Wipe up all spills immediately.
Please donate as you can to the coffee fund. Coffee,
cups, cream, sugar and napkins are expensive.
JOY stands for “Just Older Youth.” The choir includes
members of our church as well as members from the
community.
Please DO NOT take soiled table cloths or coffee area
towels home; instead, take them to the church kitchen.
Leona Jordan launders, irons and keeps all table linens
ready for you!
Please be with us as we share our talents and glorify
God with our music.
If you need linens for ANYTHING, please give Leona
a call (414-881-8265).
THANK YOU for your cooperation! - Leona
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
A scholarship fund has been set up in memory of
Clarice Chou's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Yulin Hsi. This
scholarship fund will provide two $1000 scholarships to
students entering college or continuing in their college
studies in the fall of 2015. Applications for these scholarships are due May 1.
PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON/PROGRAM
Tuesday, April 28
12 noon in Fellowship Hall
You are invited to join us for a delicious luncheon at
noon followed by a very interesting program given by
AFS high school students from the North Shore. They
will talk about their experiences, both as exchange
students here and at home.
If interested, please submit a letter to Dr. Susan A.
Patterson-Sumwalt sharing the school you are attending
and the ways you have been involved in the United
Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay as a teenager or
young adult. A team will look over the applications and
notify applicants of their decisions. The awards will be
presented in worship June 7, 2015.
Lunch at 12 noon, program at 1:00 pm in Fellowship
Hall. Cost is $10.
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God is not calling us to go to church; he is calling us to be his church,
the hope of the world.
THE EVANGELISM CYCLE
Yes you can!
Evangelism is like learning to ride a bike: you use the body parts & skills you already
have, you just move them differently. We need to get past our discomfort to find different ways to witness to others as we move forward.
4 misconceptions
1) That evangelism will require actions that are unnatural for us; 2) that it will demand new programming,
funding & committees or structures; 3) that we need to be in competition with other churches; 4) that it will
require us to master new knowledge and practices.
Facts:
Evangelism is Good News!
There is something good about the Man who died on the cross, through the work of the Holy Spirit.
Be authentic to ourselves and with our belief. Make use of existing ministries, assets, relationships that we
have in place. Invite others to see the vision of the kingdom of God that we are part of, and that is
beyond the congregation. Introduce people to the brotherhood and sisterhood and a sense of the kingdom.
How do we measure effectiveness of how we bring people to the kingdom? People need others who are
genuine.
Meet people:
There is no one unique way to meet people. Jesus met people on the road to Emmaus, at the well, and on the
road between Jerusalem and Jericho. We all have multiple places where we can meet people, too.
Interaction:
There is room for conversation if the people open up, if not let it go. But if we give it a try and accompany it
with prayer, we can see some work of God. Get to know people from the community, learn about other people’s culture. Sometimes we have learned about cultures in different ways; you might meet other people from
different cultures who can be the first source of history that you may have been taught incorrectly for years.
Invite:
We can invite people into our community, for coffee, for dinner, to participate on mission trip, work in the
community, yet we need to interact with them and share with them why we serve others; it is because of the
love of Jesus who sacrificed for us first. Community creates its own culture. Create a culture from a lot of cultures (large,) creating their own new value structure (church … community).
Nurture:
Community is a place where people’s identities are formed. Where are we? Who are we? We are followers of
Christ & the Holy Spirit is our guide. Nurture one another in love so we can share that love outside. Practice
your faith in community; articulate your faith, without holiness, so people can see the kingdom of God. Share
Christianity with others who don’t have a church home. Generate holiness in people. Nurture believers into
Christ identity.
Send:
We are nurtured to a vocation beyond the community and self. Go out and know that God is with you. We go
out with the power of the Holy Spirit, and we need to claim the promise of the Holy Spirit with us because we
are not alone.
Pastor Tshishinen
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PRIME TIMERS THEATER OUTING for ALL AGES
Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire, IL
Thursday, May 21—The cost: $83
All aboard the SS American cruise liner with passengers that include a gangster, a charismatic nightclub singer, a
wealthy debutante, and a lovesick stowaway. It’s non-stop laughs and madcap fun with lots of tap dancing and a
boatload of catchy tunes by the genius wit of Cole Porter, like You’re the Top, I Get a Kick out of You, and
It’s Delightful … It’s De-lovely.
Lunch will be at the Egg Harbor Café, a family-owned restaurant specializing in gourmet breakfasts and lunches in
a warm, charming, country setting in Lincolnshire. Each tour member will get $20 cash back on the bus to order off
the menu from the selections of soups, salads, sandwiches, a variety of egg dishes, choice of beverages and
desserts.
Reservations: Fill out a reservation form in the church office, or get one from Nell Nash. Payments are due
by Friday, Apr. 17, unless the bus gets filled first. Driver’s tip envelope will be passed on the trip home.
Bus pickups:
8:30 am (bus arrives 8:15) - Brown Deer Shopping Mall, across from TJ Maxx and Burlington stores,
Green Bay and Brown Deer Rd.
8:45 am - Good Hope Road Park & Ride, west side of Hwy 45, 115th and Good Hope Rd
9:00 am - Mayfair Collection Lot Park & Ride, 114th and Burleigh, in rear lot of the stores
9:30 am - College Ave. Park & Ride, SW Lot, west side of I-94
Returns: The bus will return to the parking lots between 5:30 and 6:30 pm.
Questions? Contact Nell Nash, [email protected], or 964-2424, ext. 218. This is a Mary’s Personalized Sightseeing trip.
The Amazing All Church Rummage Sale
One-of-a-kind, not-to-be-missed, you won’t believe what you will find,
it doesn’t look like rummage
Friday, April 24 4-8 pm
Saturday, April 25 Half-Price 9-Noon
$5 Admission 12:30-2 take all you care to
Don’t miss your chance to help & shop at
the BEST garage sale around!
See Mary Paull for more details [email protected]
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United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay Ministry to Children from preschool to college FUELING FAITH IN THE NEXT GENERATION
The light of the church and the heart of the family....
Children are born with an innate sense of wonder and faith that is
real and authentic. Our role is to provide a foundation of experiences on which children build a life of learning and growth toward a mature and vital faith. Children who become deeply committed followers of Christ who LOVE God, CARE for each other and SERVE in
the world.
Elementary Sunday School Nursery, Toddler and Preschool Sunday School April Virtue: Peace April Verse: “So let us do all we can do to live in
peace. And let us work hard to build each other up.”
Romans 14:19 April Bo om Line: Jesus wants to be my friend forever April Verse: ““Go and make disciples
of all nations.” Matthew 28:19
Registration is open now for
Camp Lucerne!
June 14-17 for Elementary & Junior High
Camp
Registration forms
available at the
church office and
online.
Easter Sunday Celebration April 5, 9:00 and 10:30 am
Children will participate in a special large group lesson in Fellowship Hall. Easter is the ultimate
expression of Jesus’ love for each of us. This will be a fun-filled day, perfect for inviting friends
and family. Special Easter activity packets will be available for children who remain in worship.
Jill Wessel
Christy West
Monica Bessette
Director, Spiritual Formation
414-964-2424 x 116
[email protected]
Director, Children
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414-964-2424 x 221
[email protected]
Director, Carpenter’s Shop Daycare
414-964-2424 x 115
[email protected]
student ministries
April, 2015
6th Grade Fellowship & Sunday School
10:00 -11:30 am, Room 208/221
2015 CONFIRMANDS
7th & 8th Grade Confirmation
Fellowship and class, Sunday mornings, 10-11:30
Questions: Jackie at [email protected]
Confirmation Sunday is May 3. Our tradition in this
church has been to write personal notes of congratulation
and encouragement for our students to receive on Confirmation Sunday. Large envelopes with each student’s
name on them will appear in the Jones Narthex by midApril, and you are invited to write notes to any and all of
the confirmands and place them in their envelopes.
Burns, Ryan
Chou, Kristen
Curran, Cal
Davis, George
Donovan, Danny
Gorham, Brendon
Goudreau, Payton
Gurican, Jacob
Hastings, Christopher
Pacific, Olivia
Pruhs, Bruno
Pruhs, Marina
Schaetzke, Jeremy
Siebert, Catherine
Stackhouse, Scout
Waedekin, Grey
Middle School Youth Group
Grades 6-8
ROC: Rely on Christ.
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30
ROC - Bring a friend and join us for fun & fellowship following WNL dinner, 6:30-7:30 pm!
Our Confirmation students take a study break
to have some fun at Helium.
Check out Youth Ministry on our webpage at UMCWFB.org.
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Adults - Would you like to spend time with a great group of kids or help our Youth Program grow? Contact: Pastor
Justin at [email protected].
LOVE God, CARE for each other, SERVE in the world.
JOY Issue 170—April 2015
In this issue of JOY:
 ALL CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE: April 19-25
 SPRING MUSICAL: OH, JONAH! – April 26
 FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN – Apr. 30-May 2
STAFF - WHITEFISH BAY UMC
WORSHIP and
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Saturday, 5:00 p.m.
“COME AS YOU ARE”
WORSHIP
(CHAPEL)
Nursery Care 0-4 yrs
Ministers
Pastors
Susan Patterson-Sumwalt
Justin Lowe, Tshishinen Chingej
Gerry Harrison, Don Francis
Pastor Emeritus
Dr. Richard Jones
The United Methodist Church of
Whitefish Bay
Sunday, 8:00 a.m.
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP
(CHAPEL)
Communion on
1st and 3rd Sundays
Our purpose is to grow persons as
deeply committed followers of Jesus
Christ who LOVE God, CARE for each
other and SERVE in the world.
Sunday, 9:00 a.m.
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP
Sunday School:
Nursery-5th grade
Adult
1) Passionate worship.
2) Pathways to discipleship for all ages.
3) Unique emphasis on ministry with
families who have children and youth
in the home.
4) Service to those in need in our city
and world.
5) A Christ centered caring community.
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Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP
Sunday School:
For all ages
Communion on 1st Sundays
at all services
All Church Members
We are guided by these principles:
Lay Leaders: Sister Earlene Butler, Pat
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Kissinger, Chris Kondrick,
Dir. Children/Family Ministries
Christy West, Monica Bessette, Jill Wessel
Dir. Music and Fine Arts
Neil Bubke
Dir. Adult Discipleship
Joelle Karth
Dir. Care/Women’s Ministry
Nell Nash
Dir. Equipping Ministry
Megan AndrewsSharer
Business Manager
Pam Vaughan
Office Manager
Karen Seward
Dir. Food Ministry
Ron Jordan
Dir. of Evangelism
Carleen Sook
Monthly JOY
Marti Kriefall
Staff Assistant
Lynn Bennett
Organist
Greg Beem
Custodian
Dan Murphy
OFFICE HOURS
Mon.-Thurs., 8:30-4:30
Fri., 8:30-2:30
BULLETIN DEADLINE: Tuesdays at noon
JOY DEADLINE/MAY ISSUE: Mon., Apr. 6
Please e-mail your JOY articles to
Marti at [email protected].