From the Pastor. Grace and peace. May 2015

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1 Inside this issue: Sunday Worship 2 Updates & News 2-5 Volunteer Schedule 6 Calendar 7 Birthdays & Anniversaries May 2015 Upcoming Events: May 2 Spring Cleaning May 3 VBS Meeting May 3 Bike Ride May 9 Great Giveaway May 17 Musical May 20 Last SPIRIT 8 From the Pastor On April 12, Kim Shrake our camping coordinator gave a terrific mission moment about the United Methodist Camping program. She highlighted the variety of camps available and encouraged all families to consider making camp a part of their summer plans. First United Methodist Church will pay ½ of the cost of camp. Plus, the Wisconsin United Methodist camping office has additional scholarship money (available upon request). Kim ended by telling folks the cost of camp should not be a deterrent in whether you consider signing up for camp. On the way out of church that day, Lou Rich told me that when her two adults sons visited recently, they spent a day at Pine Lake camp, walking around, reliving their memories of playing table tennis in the dining hall, sitting on the bleachers recalling what they d learned that day, etc. I too have many wonderful memories of camps which our sons have attended and which Jim and I have led, including Family camp, Youth Mission Camp (YO-MI-CA). Music and Drama Camp, and Special Needs camps. Make a memory for your son/daughter, and/ or your selves this summer! Don t hesitate to invite your child s friends when registering. You do not need to be a member of a United Methodist Church to attend camp. Camp brochures are available in the fellowship hall. To register, fill out the form in the back, include 50% payment (or scholarship request) and give it to Aimee in the church office and she ll handle the rest. You can also view the camping program offerings by going to Grace and peace. Pastor Marianne Hi my name is Elise Lewison. I am a freshman in high school and I have been going to church camp at Lake Lucerne for 4 years. This last year that I went to camp was called Senior High Alive and it was easily the most fun camp I had been to all 4 years I ve attended camp. A very unique thing about this camp was that the majority of teenagers that were there lived in Baraboo. As an incoming freshman that summer, I got to spend a week with many people that I would soon go to school with and build many friendships with them. In addition to the Baraboo friendships I made, I became friends with many people from out of town, and I still communicate with those friends to this day. At these camps, we also do many fun activities like swimming, horseback riding and campfire worship sessions to name a few things.

2 Page 2 May Worship May 3 The Gospel as Salvation Romans 1:1-17 Holy Communion will be celebrated and the choir will sing. May 10 God s Love Poured Out, Romans 5:1-11. The choir will sing. May 17 Oh, Jonah! Spring Musical. May 24 Pentecost Sunday. Steve Getsinger preaching. Please wear red today to celebrate the birthday of the church and the coming of the Holy Spirit! May 31 The Call of the Disciples Matthew 4: Members of the Adult Confirmation Class will co-lead worship this morning. New members will be received. The Band will provide music. Summer Worship Schedule Worship: 9:00am Fellowship: 10:00am May 31st Sept. 6th, 2015 May 17th is the last day of Sunday School! Neighborly Spring Cleaning... May 2nd On Saturday, May 2nd at 9:00am, there will be a Spring Cleaning Party for the Neighborly Clothing Store. This is a chance to sort through the clothing, pack away winter items and put out the spring clothing. This is being sponsored by the members of the adult Confirmation class. All are welcome to come and help. Mary Ellen Murray will be providing snacks. If you are able to join us, please sign up on the sheet provided in on the table in Fellowship Hall. Thank you for serving in this way! Vacation Bible School (VBS) Planning Meeting... May 3rd An organizational meeting for VBS will be held after worship on May 3 rd. If you are interested in helping with VBS this summer, please join us for the meeting! We are also in need of volunteers for VBS. For more information, please contact Yulia (mamautka@yahoo.com or ). Oak Park Place, May 5th, 10:00am The Power of Touch with special guest from Arbonne, will offer hand massages as part of the gathering. Holy Communion will be celebrated too. All are welcome to come and join in this time of worship and fellowship with our friends at Oak Park Place. During VBS this summer, kids will experience God s unstoppable love and discover how to fuel up and move in and through life with God. Movement and images of all sorts of kid-friendly transportation, such as skateboards, running shoes, roller blades, and more! Watch the G-Force meter climb illustrating how God is at work around the world and how God s people are on the move.

3 Page 3 First FUMC Bike Ride... May 3rd Would you enjoy the chance to do some bike riding with others from First United Methodist Church? The first ride of the new bike riding group here at First UMC will be Sunday, May 3rd from 2-4pm. Our plan is to meet at the Aldo Leopold Foundation (E13701 Levee Rd) and bike on Levee Road. RSVP to Harry Peck if you can come. You can him at hpeck508@yahoo.com or talk to him on Sunday morning. Adult Confirmation Class field trip... May 6th On Wednesday, May 6 th a group from the Adult Confirmation class will visit First United Methodist Church in Madison. Every Wednesday morning they have an outreach to the homeless along with a worship service. We are going to see what we can learn from them and apply to possible future ministry projects here. Jon Mistele will be leading the group. We ll meet at the church at 7:30am. If you d like to go along, contact Jon at All are welcome. New Member Welcoming... May 6th, 13th, 31st New Member classes will be held on May 6th and 13th from 6:30 7:30pm in the upstairs conference room. These sessions are for those considering membership in the church, and well as any who would like to deepen their understanding of the United Methodist Church and the ministries of our church in particular. On May 6 th we ll focus on the United Methodist Church as a whole; on May 13 th we ll focus on this congregation and how you can get connected to ministries that match your passions/strengths. On Sunday, May 31 st new members will officially be welcomed into the congregation. Membership in the United Methodist Church involves promising our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. It is a step of faith and a sign of commitment to God through this particular congregation. If you can attend, please sign up on the sheet in fellowship hall. If you are interested in membership, but cannot attend these classes please contact Pastor Marianne. Great Giveaway... May 9th Just a reminder that the 9 th annual Great Giveaway is coming up on May 9 th from 8:00 10:00am. Put a smile on someone s face or 8 10am 9 5/9/15 given away free of charge. hear heartfelt stories by donating your gently used clothing, toys, household items and anything you feel others would be able to use. Our doors open to the public on Saturday and everything is Collect items you no longer use and bring them to St. Joe s Gymnasium (310 Second Street) from 6-8pm on Friday, May 8th. Tables will be set up and labeled for you to place your own items on. Help is needed on Friday night after 6pm to setup and during the event on Saturday from 8-10am. Experience this incredible event any way possible! For more information, contact Wendy Schneider at Pastor Marianne Cotter Administrative Assistant Aimee Lutz Youth Ministry (PreK 5th) Yulia Pullen Youth Ministry (6th 12th) Emily Moll Adult Choir Director John Ellington Bells & Tones Director Aimee Lutz Church Council Chair Chris Kuter Finance Chair Peter Murray FOSB Chair Mike Snyder Lay Leader Mike Pullen Mission Coordinator Judy Ellington SPRC Chair Alice Schellenberger Treasurer Joan Fordham Trustees Chair Bob Holzem UMW Chair Alice Schellenberger Membership Secretary Pat Bullard Custodian Randall Greenwood The parsonage phone is no longer active. You can reach Pastor Marianne on her cell phone

4 Page 4 Undie Sunday... May 10th This is the 8th year of Neighborly, Baraboo's Community Free Clothing Store. The need for clothing for our neighbors is increasing, especially for new underwear and new socks. Mission Gatherers - a group of several churches in Baraboo - is asking their congregations on May 10 to participate in our 6th "Undie Sunday" where we mention the unmentionables and to donate a package of new underwear and/or socks to help - men, women, boys, girls - all sizes and ages. With enough participants, the store will have enough to last through the summer. Congregational Singing Event... June 7th Singing: Educating the Heart will be held on June 7, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in our sanctuary. Someone recently described singing in church as educating the heart. I invite you to join me on June 7 th at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of educating our hearts as we explore some new music for congregational singing. You ll also have a chance to select hymns from our hymnals that you enjoy you haven t heard in worship lately. The aim of our hour long session will be to sing from the heart find music to express what s in our souls, which gives expression to our faith. This is an evening for amateurs (though accomplished singers can come too). Come ready to enjoy yourself and be moved by some new and old music. This event is sponsored by the Worship Committee and refreshments will be served. Confirmation Updates... Pastor Marianne Youth Confirmation On May 2, we will depart at 11am from the church parking lot to visit the Islamic Center of Milwaukee. On Saturday, May 16, we depart at 12:30pm to Deer Park Buddhist Center in Oregon. Mentors and family members of Confirmation students are welcome to go along on these trips. Please let pastor Marianne know if you d like to join us. We will have confirmation on May 3 and May 17th. Adult Confirmation meets May 10th at 9:00 in the Sanctuary. UMW Update... Janet Brice Reedsburg UMW is hosting a meeting at Sandusky UMC Wednesday, May 6 at 6:30. The topic is homelessness. Registration is $1.00 at the door. Alice is tentatively planning to go and may take the church van if enough people want to go. Let her know by Sunday May 3. There are also cluster meetings at Whig UMC at 1:30 and Lafarge UMC at 1:00 on Thursday May 7 if you d rather go to one of those. Contact Alice for details. Here s a blast from the past from the church archives: OLD-FASHIONED DAY BAR-B-QUES United Methodist Women 2 lb. Ground Chuck 2 Tbsp. Finely Chopped Green Pepper 1 c. Chopped Celery 10 Oz. Tomato Soup 1 Tbsp. Onion Flakes Bottled Bar-b-que Sauce Salt and pepper ground chuck to taste. Brown beef and add celery, onion and green pepper. Mix well. Add tomato soup and a little bar-b-que sauce to taste and mix well.

5 Page 5 Please join the FUMC and UCC kids and youth as they present: Oh, Jonah! Sunday, May 17 10:30am May 20th is the last day of SPIRIT Our last SPIRIT night will be held at Ochsner Park at 5:30PM. Please bring something to share for the potluck and join us for great food and fellowship! Pastor Marianne on Vacation... May 18 May29th Pastor Marianne will be on vacation from May 18 May 29th. If a pastoral emergency arises please contact Steve Getsinger at Celebrate the Superintendency of Sam Royappa... May 16th Gather at Dodgeville UMC (327 N. Iowa Street) to celebrate the ministry of Sam Royappa who has been our District Superintendent for the past 8 years. Please RSVP to Sherry Malone by April 30, 2015 (smalone@wisconsinumc.org) or Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice... May 21st The Wisconsin Faith Voice for Justice will hold their annual meeting at the First United Methodist Church on May 21st from 4-6pm in Fellowship Hall and is open to the public. Rabbi Bonne Margulis was a guest speaker at FUMC for the Minimum Wage Challenge and has worked on many other efforts to educate the public on issues of economic justice on behalf of he poor. Prayers for Recent Earthquakes Please join in praying for the people of Nepal, India, and China, and all others affected by the recent earthquakes and avalanches. As we pray, we remember the families of those who have been killed or injured, and the many rescuers, relief workers, physicians, nurses, and other caregivers who are themselves risking their own safety to search for victims and to care for survivors. In the midst of destruction and pain, we look for ways to provide the tangible assistance needed in these times of disaster. As is always the case, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), will respond appropriately and work with other international organizations to provide help. To offer financial support, make out checks to FUMC, write UMCOR Advance # in the memo, and put in the offering plate.

6 Page 6 This is Who I Want to Be May Church Meetings Volunteer Opportunities! Nursery Still looking for nursery helpers on Sundays in September. Please signup in the Fellowship Hall or contact Yulia. Sunday Morning Need volunteers to help open the church on Sunday mornings during the summer. This involves unlocking doors and preparing the building for morning worship. Please contact the office or Alice at May 4 Church Council 7pm May 6 UMW Board 4pm May 12 Trustees 6pm May 12 Christian Educ. 7pm May 19 UMW Reading 4pm May 21 Finance 7pm May 27 UMW Circle 4pm Come and listen to the John Ellington / Maryls Shulz Duo! June 5th Village Book 7pm I ve prayed again and again Show me who you want me to be. Show me what you want me to do. And nothing changes. There s no bolt of lightning. No angel chorus. No startling revelation. Is God telling me the answer and I m not hearing? Is He telling me Be patient. It s not time for you to know. Or is he telling me This is it. This is who I want you to be. This is what I want you to do. You are doing my work in a way that no one else can. Your life is touching others in a way that no one else can. Your life is touching others in ways you may never know. But I know. This is who I want you to be. This is what I want you to do. Janet K. Brice (1990s) May Worship Schedule Date Greeters Ushers AV Booth 3rd Laura Fenske, Marilyn Quale, & Terry Wolkowski Tim O Keefe & Steve Beckett Jerry Jackson 10th Luanne Luebke-Dregne & Mondy Shogren Don & Diana Fox Mike Pullen 17th Youth Ministry Youth Ministry Michael Lutz 24th Rajean Bender & Gladys Orton Richard & Gladys Orton Mike Hanson 31st Karl & Jean Krueger Sandra & Gerald Jackson Alice Schellenberger If you are unable to perform your greeter or usher duties, or if you have switched with someone, please inform the church office.

7 May 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26 9am Youth/Adult Sunday School 9am Adult Confirm. 12:30pm Just For Kicks Dance (LL) 3 8:45am Youth Confirm. 9am Youth/Adult Sunday School 10am Choir 11:30am VBS Mtg 2-4pm Bike Ride 10 Mother s 9am Youth/Adult Sunday School 9am Adult Confirm 10am Choir 17 Musical! 9am Youth/Adult Sunday School 9am Youth Confirm. 27 6pm Centering Prayer 4 Pastor Marianne Vacation Day 5pm Girl Scouts (LL) 7pm Church Council 11 9:30am Circuit Clergy Meeting 6pm Centering Prayer 6pm PEO 18 5pm Girl Scouts (LL) am Service at Oak Park Place 6:30pm UW Concert Rehearsal 12 3pm UW Concert Setup 6pm Trustees 7pm Christian Ed. 7pm UW Concert 19 3:30pm St. Clare Service 4pm UMW Reading Group (Library) SPIRIT 5:30 Devotion/ Supper 6:00 Youth Activities 6 7:30am Adult Cnfrm 4pm UMW Exec SPIRIT 5:30 Devotion/ Supper 6:00 Musical Practice 6:30 New Member Class #1 13 SPIRIT 5:30 Devotion/ Supper 6:00 Musical Practice 6:30 New Member Class #2 20 4pm UMW Circle Last SPIRIT 30 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal 7 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal 1 Pastor s Sabbath 8 Pastor s Sabbath Pastor s Sabbath 21 4pm Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice 7pm Finance Team am Neighborly Spring Cleaning 11am Youth Confirmation departs for Islamic Center am Great Giveaway 16 12:30pm Youth Confirmation departs for Deer Park Buddhist Center 23 Pastor Marianne on Vacation Memorial Day 4pm Choir Party pm UMW Circle :00am Worship Pastor Marianne on Vacation pm Office Rotary Information Pastor s Sabbath The church office is open on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. SPIRIT 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal by Tuesday at noon. Please keep this in 6pm Bulletin Centering Prayer information needs to be 5:30 submitted Devotion/ to the office mind when Supper leaving a message via phone or . 6:00 Youth Activities

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