SERMON SERIES FOR APRIL May 2018

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1 Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:00 AM Sunday School & Youth Group 9:00 AM Coffee Connections 9:00 AM Church St. Lomira WI April 2018 Monthly Newsletter of TUMC-Lomira SERMON SERIES FOR APRIL May 2018 On Easter morning, we begin a brand new worship series a series that is literally for everyone! There s never been a better time to invite friends or neighbors who need some encouragement in life than right now. The series is called: God Loves You. Check out the Sunday messages coming up in this series: April 1 (Easter) The Power of the Empty Tomb! (Mark 16:1-8) April 8 God Loved You Before You Were Even Born! (Jeremiah 1:4-9) April 15 God Carved His Love in Stone! (Deuteronomy 33:1-3) April 22 God s Love Never Quits! (Psalm 86:8-15) April 29 God Loves You Even When You Don t Love Him! (Luke 15:11-32) May 6 God Loves You When He s Correcting You! (Proverbs 3:11-12) May 13 (Mother s Day) God s Love Will Never Let You Go! (Romans 8:35-39) May 20 God Loves You and Wants You with Him Forever! (John 14:1-4) Don t miss out on all God wants to offer YOU through this series of teachings. If you, or anyone you know, needs to hear this truth about God s love for us, please join us! We worship at both 8 & 10 AM Sunday mornings

2 Easter is here! And, as Christians all over the world will echo HE IS RISEN! This year on Easter morning, we re starting a brand new worship series called: GOD LOVES YOU despite your past, wherever you go, right where you are. And that, folks, is the Good News of Easter! And that is a message so many in our world need to hear today right now! So, how much does God love you? I don t know of one single individual on the face of this earth that doesn t want to (or need to) know they re loved! We live in a tough world that is not always open to loving others, to handing life issues in a loving way, to leading in a loving way. But we believe that s God s way. Because that s been the example before us. God loves us and expects us to love others in turn a love that comes from thankful hearts. Some may be asking, what are we supposed to be thankful for? The fact is, before Jesus, we were lost eternally. Our relationship with God had been torn in two. And nothing could put our relationship with God (and the assurance of an eternity with him) back together except for God. And God s plan to do this very thing right from the start was an incredibly unselfish one that cost God big-time. And God didn t love us because we deserved it. But, as the Bible explains it, God loved (and loves) us first. His plan of reconciliation was for his only son, Jesus, to become one of us to come into our world, to sacrifice his own life (the only acceptable sacrifice no sin), and give himself fully for us. In Hebrews 2:14-15 (NLT) we re reminded: Because God s children are human beings made of flesh and blood the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death. 15 Only in this way could he set free all who have lived their lives as slaves to the fear of dying. What an incredible gift! But, it cost God the life of his only son. God loves us that much! And Easter is the story of the power of the devil, the power of death, being broken. What incredible Good News! This ol world can be very unforgiving at times. So, how bout a God who both loves and forgives doing something so amazing that we might be forgiven! It s an incredible story and it s the Easter story. We start on Easter morning, then continue learning about the extent of God s love for the next seven weeks after Easter. Again, who doesn t want to know they re loved? That s what you re going to be hearing about on Easter and beyond. So, if you or any one you know needs to know that they are loved, Trinity UMC will be the place to be on Easter and several weeks thereafter. Don t miss out on this vital series vital to our walk with God, our future with God. Join us, won t you (Sunday Worship: 8 & 10 AM)? And know, as you anticipate coming to Easter this year GOD LOVES YOU! Pastor Rom In 2019 Pastor Rom will be hosting another trip to the Holy Land. More information can be found on our website:

3 All Are Welcome! Sunday, April 1st-Served at 9:10 am between the 1st and 2nd Services. Menu: Scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee cakes, potatoes, applesauce, milk, juice and coffee. Tickets available at the door. Donations of coffee cakes needed. Choir Finale Please join us for the choir finale on Sunday May 13th, 2018 at both services. Come and share in God s love and hear His message through song. Keep a song in your heart! Pam Hilker, Adult Choir Director The May Newsletter Deadline is April 20th Please have all of your articles into the church office by noon that day. Thank you! Come out and play at VBS! Come and Enjoy Lomira Community Theatre s Spring Play Trinity Members, Patti Cobb and Teresa Amerling invite everyone to attend the Lomira Community Theatre s performance of the Bold, The Young and The Murdered. This is a Funny, Funny, Funny play! It is about a failing soap opera gone wrong. Even if you are not a soap opera fan, this one will have you laughing in your seat. April 27 & 28th at 7 PM and 29th at 2 PM. Lomira Elementary School Auditorium -Tickets: $12 at the door! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2018 Friday night, June 1st & Saturday, June 2nd Mark your calendars to save the date!

4 April 2018 Biographical Bible Challenge Apr 2 Ahab 1 Kings 16:29-34, 20-21:29 Apr Elijah 1 Kings 17:1-19; 18 3 Apr Elisha 2 Kings 2 4 Apr 2 Kings 4 5 Apr 2 Kings 6 6 Apr Gehazi 2 Kings 5 9 Apr Josiah 2 Kings Apr Jabez 1 Chronicles 4: Apr Asa 2 Chronicles Apr 2 Chronicles Apr 2 Chronicles Apr Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles Apr 2 Chronicles Apr 2 Chronicles Apr 2 Chronicles Apr Uzziah 2 Chronicles Apr Manasseh 2 Chronicles 33: Apr Hilkiah 2 Chronicles 34: Apr Ezra Ezra 7 26 Apr Ezra 8 27 Apr 30 Ezra Ezra 9 Gary Jessie took 2nd Place in the Taste of Bacon Fundraiser with his recipe for Bold Bacon Bratwurst Barbeque Baked Beans. The recipe has been printed and is available in the Connections Room at church, or you can Teresa in the church office at churchofficetumc@gmail.com Our family would like to thank all the members of Trinity UMC for all the prayers and concerns extended to Wayne the past several years. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, kindness and expression of sympathy extended to us following the loss of my husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Wayne Faber. Special thanks to Pastor Rom for his consoling prayers and visits, the beautiful music, to Cheryl and her crew who prepared and served the delicious meal, flowers, cards, memorials, gifts of food and to all who helped in any way. It was deeply appreciated. God Bless You All, Gloria Faber and Family Hope all the folks at church are doing well. We have several here battling cancer. Linda and Myrna, and others recovering from bad effects of the flu. Art is doing well at the Atresia Christen Home in California. We want to help with the roof repair. We would appreciate prayers for all who have health difficulties at the Artesia Cerritos United Methodist Church. Thanks Jeanne Culver Thank you for the prayers while Kirsten was in the hospital. It meant a lot to her. Thank you to Pastor Rom for the many calls, texts and the visit. God is good. Kirsten Kretschmer and Family

5 For the Garden of Your Daily Living It s official- the 2018 Mission Group will be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ, traveling to Bethesda OH July 22 returning July 27th to help those in need. Please mark your calendars for a mission group meeting Sunday April 8th at 11:15 in the hall at church. We MUST have a final number of participants on April 8th. Registration paperwork will be passed out and payment of $75 per person will also be due as well. If you are unable to attend this meeting or have questions, please reach out to Debbie or Kelly before April 8th. Thank you, Kelly TUMC Budget Totals Year to date needed to meet budget: $41, Received through : $33, Budget Shortfall: $11, Our Annual Spring Yard Cleanup Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 14th, from 8:00 to 12:00 a.m. when we will be picking up sticks and debris and preparing the lawn for the summer months. The workload is always easier when shared with the helping hands of others. So come enjoy the Spring weather, your attendance will be greatly appreciated. PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS: Peace of mind Peace of heart Peace of soul PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH: Squash gossip Squash indifference Squash grumbling Squash selfishness PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE: Lettuce be faithful Lettuce be kind Lettuce be patient Lettuce really love one another NO GARDEN IS WITHOUT TURNIPS: Turnip for meetings Turnip for service Turnip to help one another TO CONCLUDE OUR GARDEN WE MUST HAVE THYME: Thyme for each other Thyme for family Thyme for friends Water freely with patience and cultivate with love. There is much fruit in your garden because you reap what you sow. ~Unknown Starting in June and going through Labor Day Weekend, Trinity will have one Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 AM. Thank-You!

6 TUMC Prayer Concerns Pat (Deb Wiedmeyer s Sister) Fever while Recovering from Hip Surgery Ron Olson (Ron Krestchmer s Uncle) Heart and Kidney Issues Fred Menzer Recovering from Eye Surgery Pam Giese Family of Gordon Klein Funeral to be held at TUMC on Saturday April 21st. Visitation Service 12:00 pm with a lunch to follow. Augie Luedtke Ross Jesse Cancer Deb Weidmeyer Recovering from Hip Surgery Priscilla Ehlert Betty Olson (Ron Kretschmer s Aunt) Kidney Issues and Heart Attack Tim Westphal (Dave and Carol Luedtke s Neighbor) Cancer in the sinus s has spread to the Lymph Nodes Ed Paulus (Marge and Gene Junger s Brother-In-Law) Hip Replacement on the 20th Ralph Germain Prostate and Kidney Issues Pam Smith Hospitalized with Lung issues Victor Hilbert 7 year old with Hodgkin s Lymphoma Latest Tests are Good, Moving on the the 2nd Phase of Treatment Michael Koster Finally Home, but still recovering from severe burns during a pipeline blast John Masterson (Friend of Roger Clark) More chemo then surgery 6 months from now Jerry Wroblewski Moved to Hospice Shana (Judy Stucke s Niece) 95% of Brain Tumor removed starting Chemo Dick Dishaw (Friend of the Menzer s) Stage 4 Pancreatic and Liver Cancer Tim Jantz (Friend of the Menzer s) Waiting for a Heart Transplant Mickey Oeschner Needs a Kidney Transplant-Starting Dialysis Linda Landaal Prayers that chemo was successful and that her tumor has shrunk Nicole Braatz (Friends of Tammy Steers) Severe kidney Issues Needs Kidney Transplant Caroline Maierhafer (Victor Jewson s Cousin) Cancer Jan Johnson Cancer Sandy Justman (Jackie and Glenn Eichstedt s Sister-in-law) Breast Cancer Baby Vanessa Born at 27 weeks Joel Patzer (Augie Luedtke s Nephew) Cancer UPDATE ON UMW At a meeting on Feb. 18th, United Methodist Women of Trinity voted unanimously to disband our group. We are sorry to have to do this, but because we have lost members to deaths, illness and some members relocating to other areas, we felt that our membership has been reduced to a point where we do not have the ability to continue. We have good memories of our fellowship in the past years and feel that God has blessed us greatly, but the time has come to move on to other service in the church if we are able. New Address: Leon and Joan Brasch 125 Cedar Ridge Dr. Apt. S239 West Bend, WI Our Prayer list covers for 6 months. If you feel someone needs to continue or be placed back on the list, please let Teresa know. Thank You. Update the Office As we move into Spring...If you have a new phone number, address, or prayer request please let us know by filling out a Connection Card while at church. Thank you, Teresa Amerling TUMC Administrative Assistant

7 This is a digital library that is available to all from Trinity UMC. This library of digital resources is also available to our community. In other words, if you re a part of Trinity UMC and you know of someone who might benefit from one of Grace Ministries resources on this site, please share it with them so they can receive Godly guidance for their lives as well. Samples of resources available: Crisis 101 (Making sense of life when life doesn t make sense) Family 101 (applying the one another principles in the home) Please check out this new resource that is available online at (grace101.org) Here s how you gain access: Username: tumclomira Password: lovegrowserve April Wedding Anniversaries 7 Ryan & Susan Menzer 15 Brent & Dana Guell 17 Ronald & Sarah Kretschmer 19 Walter & Barbara Adelmeyer 20 Greg & Lavonne Brasch 21 Glen & Vickie Renderman 27 Leon & Joan Brasch Jeffery & Heidi Zingsheim 29 Mark & Kathy Lavarda TUMC will award scholarships...to high school seniors pursuing their first year of higher education in To be considered for financial support, applications must be received via by the church office on or before April 17, Scholarship information can be found at: trinityumclomirayouth.weebly.com/trinity-highereducation-scholarship.html If you have any questions contact Jessica Marschie, the Director of Christian Educations at dustyroadgurl@hotmail.com April Birthdays 1 Dell Beck Sally Muehlius 2 Jim Green Nicole Scharschmidt 3 Riley Menzer Nyle Wellso 6 Lindsay Hesprich Gordon Zimmerman 7 Ward Hinz 8 Priscilla Ehlert 9 Elaine Muentner Kim Scharschmidt Christine Lavarda Lori Winter 10 Dylan Bloch 11 Lauri Grantman Blake Oechsner Tammy Steers 12 Ralph Germain Russ Wendt Danelle Flury 15 Steve Hayes Carol Luedtke Dorothy Hake Amber Ullius Derek Dittberner 16 Wayne Flury 17 Sierra Marzahl 20 Amy Unferth 21 Sue Bialk Cameron Schaefer Keeley Towne 22 Katie Stoffel 24 Gena Poetzel Caleb Schaefer Amanda Bodden Jason Ehlert Teagan Hayes Brynne Schultz 27 Briana Novacek Kristyn Emmer Randi Rosenkranz

8 Letter from a Missionary that TUMC supported in the past. Submitted by Cheryl Meyer...Enjoy!

9 April 2018 TUMC-Lomira Worship Services 8:00 & 10:00 AM Sunday School/Youth Group/Coffee Connection 9:00 AM Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Easter Sunday Communion 9:00 Breakfast at Church 2 3 5:30 pm 1st Girls Scouts 6:30 pm Ladies Bible Study 4 5:30 pm Lions Den Handbells 6:30 pm A.A. 5 Boy Scouts 740 Tiger Den 6:30pm 3rd Gr. Girl Scouts :10 am Bible Reading Discussion Group 11:15 am Mission Trip Cub Scouts Leader VBS 8:00 am Men s Group(At Suzie s Home Cooking) 3:00 pm Hope Nursing Home Service 5:30 pm K5 Girl Scouts 6:30 pm Ladies Bible Study 5:30 pm 2nd Gr. Girl Scouts Handbells 6:30 pm A.A. & Al-Anon 7.00 pm Choir Troop 8201 Juniors :00 am Food Pantry 12-5:00 pm AA Anniversary Banquet 8:00 12:00 Spring Yard Clean-Up Scholarship Deadline 5:30 pm 1st Girls Scouts SPRC 6:30 pm Ladies Bible Study 11:00 am Staff 5:30 pm Lions Den Handbells 6:30 pm A.A. & Al-Anon 7.00 pm Choir 25 BS Pack and Troop - 6:30pm 3rd Gr. Girl Scouts 26 Newsletter Deadline :00 Gordon Klein Visitation 12:00 pm Funeral Service :30 pm K5 Girl Scouts 6:30 pm Ladies 5:30 pm 2nd Gr. Girl Scouts Handbells Finance 6:30 pm A.A. & Al-Anon 7.00 pm Choir Troop 8201 Juniors- Scout Room 10-11:00 am Food Pantry

10 Rom Pegram, Pastor Church Office: (920) Parsonage (920) Cell (608) Office Hours Tues.-Thurs. 9AM-12PM Or by Appointment WORSHIP SERVICES First Service 8:00 A.M. Sunday School/Youth Group, Coffee Connection 9:00 AM Second Service 10:00 A.M Church Office Hours: Tues-Fri 9AM-2PM Trinity United Methodist Church 300 Church Street Lomira, WI Return Service Requested