2016 New Hope UMC Women s Retreat Worry Less. Live More.

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1 2016 New Hope UMC Women s Retreat Worry Less. Live More. Friday, February 5 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, February 6 9:00 am - 3:00 pm You re Invited! New Hope UMC welcomes renowned author and speaker Jane Rubietta to lead women on a two-day retreat designed to help you leave behind worry and anxiety. Experience joy and rest in the pleasure of a God who delights in you! Invite moms, daughters, sisters, neighbors, and friends for an experience filled with love and laughter! Register using the form found at the Information Center or go online to Cost to participate is $15 per person to cover the cost of meals. You may either pay in advance at New Hope or bring the registration fee with you on Friday, February 5. About Jane Rubietta Laugh and grow deep with Jane Rubietta. Author of 18 books, international speaker, animated storyteller, Jane draws women into God s heart and purpose. She is dramatic, joyful, fun, and honest. Women tell her, You ve been reading my journal! and You are just like me. Jane s speaking is practical, personal, and hilarious. Expect for God to speak, expect to meet new friends, expect God to do a wonder in the time together. EPH Update At our January board meeting we had a heart-felt conversation and sharing of our care, concern, and support for the families and children who stay in our homes. Life happens, so to speak, and many of us have close families, relatives, or church friends we can turn to. Most homeless families do not have these support systems the extended relationships we often take for granted. EPH, in partnership with The Salvation Army, is creating a Reading Buddies program for reading to children. This will add to a family s support system. It will also be an opportunity to support the cognitive and emotional development of the children, who are often impacted by the trauma of poverty. Last year our partnership made a difference for 42 families, which included 45 adults and 97 children. Thank you for your support in providing safety, stability, and solutions for our families.

2 Gift of Service: Our covenant is to faithfully participate in the ministries of the Church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness. You Can Count on Me to serve as an Audio Tech* or Video tech* on Sundays during 8:00, 9:15, or 10:30am Fresh Bread worship services. (*Our greatest worship volunteer needs are filling these roles.) serve as an Information Center Host in the Gathering Area on Sundays from 7:30-9:00am or 9:00-10:30am serve as an Usher during 8:00 or 9:15am worship services serve as a Greeter during 8:00 or 9:15am worship services serve as a Liturgist during 8:00 or 9:15am worship services sponsor & host coffee fellowship on a Sunday morning (Please sign up at the credenza in the Gathering Area, and on clipboard at Fresh Bread. Guides are provided there as well.) RSVP (please provide the number of people): attend Wednesday Night Church Supper on February 3 (note this RSVP must be received no later than Monday evening) Time: 5:15-6:00pm Cost: Adult/Youth $5, Child (12 & under) $3, Child (under 2) free, Family $15 Super Bowl Theme Menu: Sloppy Joe s, potato salad, bean dish, salad, Jello, and dessert Name: or Phone: Thanks! Please place this gift of service in the offering plate or turn in to the office or Amy Dennis at adennis@fumcgb.org.

3 Upcoming Sermons: Sunday, February 7 - The Picture Bible - We don t make as big a deal out of the Transfiguration of Christ as we do of His birth, His death, or His resurrection. But on this Transfiguration Sunday, Pastor David will invite us to see that unique event as a kind of Picture Bible. Sunday, February 14 - Loving One Another - As we begin Lent, what do we understand about love our love for one another, and God s love for us in Christ? (Dave Wilkinson preaching) Preschool Registration Under Way for the School Year FUMC members and current students receive first consideration; enrollment will open to the community on January 25. Enrollment forms are available at the Information Center or online. Sessions for the next school year include programming for children 2 5 years old. Little Lambs for two s: Tuesday or Friday from 9:00 11:00am Busy Bees for young three s: Tuesday and Friday 9:00 11:00am Three s (must be 3 by September 1): Tuesday and Friday 9:00 11:30am PreK (4 s & 5 s): Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00am 1:00pm For more information, or to set up a tour, contact Anita Ebenhoe at or aebenhoe@fumcgb.org. First Preschool Fundraiser Help raise money for First Preschool by ordering from Happy Joe s on Tuesday, February 9. You can order online, dine in, carry out or delivery. Present or mention the First Preschool Fundraiser, and Happy Joe s will donate 20% of the sale. Thanks for your support! Save the Date: Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday is called Shrove Tuesday; long ago people went to church to confess their sins. The old English word for confess was shrive. The people shrove for forgiveness of their sins. People who gave up eating meat and fat for Lent used up all of their meat and fat by having a big dinner the night before. We enjoy the tradition of dinner and celebration before Lent with our church family. Join us for pancakes, games, prizes and crafts on Tuesday, February 9. Sunday School This Week The Bible Story Today: Jesus Teaches in a Synagogue Key Verse: For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost (Luke 19:10).

4 Prayer Requests Vivian, miracle of mealing John, healing Norbert, healing Joan, healing Katie Houle, healthy pregnancy, healthy baby and mom Dan and Ruth Smith s premature twin great-grandchildren, continued strength Courtney, healthy triplets Joe Mayer, healing Garth Snow, healing Sara, health issues Lisa Malmberg, healing from neck surgery Kurt Miller, neck surgery Scott, healing Jake, health concerns Jim, healing Pat Gast, healing Bridget Skaleski, healing from cancer Leo Keppers, health concerns Karen Brown, miracle of healing Denise Gaumer Hutchison, healing The Huntley boys and all who serve in the military Luis Alvarado, severely injured during military service Prayer Requests: The printed last name option will only be available to individuals who are requesting a prayer for him or herself and/or immediate family. Lifetouch Photo Directories If you had your photo taken for our church directory, your complimentary copy is now available for pick up in Room 108. Please find and take your labeled directory. If you have had changes to your address or phone number, please notify the church office. Thank you for participating in our photo directory! You can purchase a directory for $5. Opening at First Church S u n d a y Custodian: work every other Sunday from 7:00am to 1:00pm. This person would open/close the Church, make coffee, do some light cleaning (empty trash, sweep if needed, etc.). This is a part time paid position. Please contact Paul Harrison at ext. 107, pharrison@fumcgb. org or Craig Berken at ext. 126, cberken@fumcgb.org if you are interested. Altar flower sponsorship is available for Sunday, October 16. Please or call the office if you are interested. For you during this flu season, antibacterial wipes (P.A.W.S.) are available in baskets at the entrance to the Sanctuary. Help yourself! Thanks to Today s Sponsors The altar flowers are provided by Carol Dost in memory of Jim. Coffee Fellowship is sponsored by Ruth and Dan Smith in gratitude for the many prayers and well wishes for their twin great-granddaughters. Refreshments at Fresh Bread is sponsored by Lisa Meyers in celebration of her Mom s and Sister s birthdays on Jan. 29 (30 years apart).

5 Food From the Heart: Feb 7 & 14 The poor will eat and be satisfied. All who seek the LORD will praise him. Their hearts will rejoice with everlasting joy. Psalms 22:26, NLT This Bible verse reminds us of exactly why our church pantry plays a vital role in our community and as a church family. In the month of February, we ask all of you to help this very worthwhile project by donating canned goods to our pantry. These food items are necessary to keep our local families in need with healthy meals. Let them know you care by attaching a heart with your first name to your canned goods and place them in the grocery cart in the Gathering Area. Your Name: The following items are needed: hot and cold cereal, diced tomatoes, pinto beans, soup with meat, corn, and any paper products. Thank you for your generous support. Every item is greatly appreciated! Today s Hymn Note Precious Lord, Take My Hand Thomas A. Dorsey, the most influential figure in the gospel song movement, wrote this hymn when his first wife and newborn son died in Given the circumstances surrounding Dorsey's writing of this text, it is not surprising that it has the character of the Old Testament lament psalms: we confess our own helplessness (stanza 1), and we utter a cry for divine help (stanza 2), but even in the face of death we are confident of God's saving power (stanza 3). Dorsey is considered the "father" of the African American gospel tradition and was an active writer in this style from the 1920s through the 1950s. "Precious Lord" is the most popular of the early group of gospel songs that arose in the United States. Martin Luther King, Jr., chose the hymn as one of the "freedom anthems" of the Civil Rights Movement. Dorsey is credited as the composer of the tune PRECIOUS LORD, which he wrote for this text. PRECIOUS LORD is an arrangement of the tune MAITLAND (see Hymn #424) composed by Oberlin educator George N. Allen in SCRIP for Valentines Why not purchase a SCRIP gift card for your Valentine? Remember, all profits from your SCRIP purchases benefit our Youth, Children s Council, Preschool, Goodwill Place, Missions and UMW! SCRIP available at the information desk this morning! Giving Assistance We want you to be aware that Pastor David and Deacon Dave have a Pastor s Discretionary Fund that is used to assist people in need. It is there to provide help on an emergency or short-term basis for folks who need food, shelter, or transportation. The fund is supported by your donations. If someone in need asks for money or other kinds of assistance in our building or parking lot, please refer them to one of our clergy or staff.

6 Pre-registration for free program is required by February 10 Poverty Simulation Saturday, February 20 9:30am to 12:00pm First United Methodist Church 501 Howe Street Green Bay, WI Your job will be to provide food, shelter and other basic necessities by interacting with community resources. Phone or for registration. Please give your name, phone number and # attending. Or sign-up at the Information Center Sponsored by Brown County UW Extension and UMW Happy Birthday! Our next Criss Cross event will be your birthday celebration. Mark your calendar for Sunday, February 21 at 5:00pm. DATES TO KEEP IN MIND February 9: Fat Tuesday February 10: Ash Wednesday Service, 7:00pm February 21: Criss Cross Event March 11: Youth Ski Trip, Pine Mountain, MI March 20: Palm Sunday March 25: Good Friday March 26: Journey Through Holy Week March 27: Easter Sunday Services, 8:00am & 10:00am March 28: Church closed (Easter holiday)

7 THIS WEEK AT FIRST UMC SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 7:45-11:45am Childcare Room B4 8:00 & 9:15 Traditional Worship Service Sanctuary 8:45 & 10:15 Coffee Fellowship Gathering Area 8:45 & 10:15 SCRIP for Sale Information Center 9:00 Youth Sunday School (Grades 6-12) Ziemer Basement 9:15 Adult Sunday School Wesley Hall & Room Z120 9:15 Sunday School (Grades K-5) Second Level 9:15 Sunday School (3-4 Year Olds) Lower Level 10:30 Fresh Bread Contemporary Service Fellowship Hall 10:30 Children s Council Room :15 Narcotics Anonymous Room Z120 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 9:30am Women of the Word (WOW) Room Z120 9:30 Preschool: Kids on the Move Fellowship Hall 12:30pm Companions In Christ Room Z120 5:30 Christian Believer Room 108 7:00 Boy Scouts Fellowship Hall TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 9:00-11:00am Dorothy A Rosenberg Good Will Place Food Pantry 9:30 Rakow/Kotas UMW Fellowship Wesley Hall 12:00pm Alcohol Anonymous Room Z120 1:15 Staff Meeting Wesley Hall 4:00 EPH Coordinator Meeting Room Z120 5:15 Organ Lessons Sanctuary 6:00 Cub Scouts Fellowship Hall 6:30 Al-Anon Meeting Room Z120 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 6:30am McPray Prayer Group McDonald s on Webster 9:30 Gamblers Anonymous Room Z120 12:00pm Books Between Bites Room 108 5:15-6:00 Church Family Supper Fellowship Hall 5:30 Bell Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 5:45 Nursery Care Room B4 6:00 SPARK Kids Room 204 6:00 Ignite: Youth Group Youth House 6:00 Adult Study Luke 24 Room 108 6:00 Moms Connect Wesley Hall THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 10:00am Christian Believer Room :30 NEW Shelter Group Planning Wesley Hall 6:30pm First Quilters Room Z120 6:30 JAM Rehearsal Fellowship Hall 7:00 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 6:30am Breakfast with BOB Room 108 6:00pm Gamblers Anonymous Room Z120 7:30 Narcotics Anonymous Room Z120

8 Church Staff Lead Pastor: Rev. David Kalas Associate Clergy: Rev. Dave Wilkinson Is this your first time worshiping here? We are thankful for the Spirit which prompted you to be here today. We hope this will be a meaningful experience for you. We invite you to worship with us again soon. You will always be welcome in this church community. Live Streaming of our 8:00, 9:15 and 10:30am services is available at (go to Worship, Livestream Worship.) Sermons are available online. Go to our website, and click on Worship, Livestream Worship. Archived services are also available at FUMCGBStream. Caring Notes and Prayer Request Cards are also located in the pew racks. All information is welcome, especially about persons needing a visit or a prayer request. Please place cards in the offering plate. Childcare (ages 0-4) is provided during all three worship services on Sundays. The childcare rooms are located in the lower level. Large Print Bulletins and Hymnals are available. If you would like one, please ask an usher. Hearing Loop allows people who wear hearing aids to directly receive the sound from the church s PA system in their own hearing aids without having to pick up a separate listening device by switching to a T-coil or telecoil program. Please see the usher or switch your hearing aid to T. A wheelchair is available at the north entrance. Please park in blue spaces only if you need that little extra help that having a close parking space offers. If you don t need that extra help, we would ask that you park in a white space or in one of the satellite parking areas. Additional parking options are available. Please check the website or ask at the Information Center. Personnel Manager: Craig Berken cberken@fumcgb.org Coordinator of Discipleship & Family Ministries: Becky Henke bhenke@fumcgb.org Youth Discipleship Coordinator: Lisa Malmberg lmalmberg@fumcgb.org Finance Manager: Carrie Stargardt cstargardt@fumcgb.org Special Assistant to the Clergy: Amy Dennis adennis@fumcgb.org Office and Creative Manager: Laura Schmocker lschmocker@fumcgb.org Building Supervisor: Paul Harrison pharrison@fumcgb.org Custodian: Mark Brans Sunday Custodian: Joe Milhaupt Bell Choir Director: Denise Myers dmyers@fumcgb.org Organist: Jeffrey Verkuilen, FAGO jverkuilen@fumcgb.org Sanctuary Choir Director: Dr. John Plier jplier@fumcgb.org Sanctuary Choir Accompanist: Ellen Hanchek ekhanch@aol.com JAM Band & Vocal Team Director: Donna Wilkinson dpwilkins@aol.com Preschool/Daycare Director: Anita Ebenhoe aebenhoe@fumcgb.org Dorothy Rosenberg Good Will Place Coordinator: Vicki Hoell vhoell@fumcgb.org Lay Leaders: Mitch and Dana Farra mfarra@new.rr.com