March 2017

Wesley United Methodist Church

Pastor Joel Deaner-Rogers 205 E. 3rd Street, Marshfield, WI 54449

wumc@solarus.net l www.wumcmfld.org 715.384.2292

The Church at the Heart of the City

Pastoral Prophecies from Joel:

Tower Chimes

Upcoming Events:

March 1st

Ash Wednesday

March 5th

First Sunday in Lent

March 7th

Wesley Care Quilters

March 8th

Wednesday Lenten

Services Begin

March 12th

Day Light Savings

Time Begins

March 26th

One Great Hour

of Sharing

“Wesley Church Needs You!!”

Some of you were in attendance on Sunday, February 5, 2017, after worship when the Rev. Don Greer, Coordinator of Circuit Ministries for the Wisconsin Conference held a listening session with our congregation as he begins to work with our congregation to “Re-vision and Re-vitalize” our church’s ministry. Don wears many hats in his position with the annual conference, and one of the most important is the work he does with churches in the conference to help them become relevant and vital disciples for Jesus Christ. And that is where Wesley Church needs you!

We need volunteers for two groups of people who will work with Rev. Greer for two separate purposes: 1) A group of people who can learn about new Discipleship systems that make it easier to share our faith in the current day world. The primary resource for this is the book “Simple Church: Returning to God’s Process for Making Disciples”, by Thom S. Rainer and Eric Geiger. The book is an easy read, and here is a description of the book: “This multi-awarded #1 national bestselling paperback, Simple Church guides Christians back to the simple gospel-sharing methods of Jesus. No bells or whistles required. With insights based on case studies of 400 American churches, Thom Rainer and Eric Geiger prove the disciple-making process is often too complex. ‘Simple churches’ thrive by taking four ideas to heart: Clarity. Movement. Alignment. Focus. Simple Church examines each idea, clearly showing why it is time to simplify.”

And number 2) A group of people who like to work with statistical data about the neighborhood Wesley Church is a part of. This group will be trained by Rev. Greer to work with a computer program that our Annual Conference subscribes to that contains census and statistical data about the people who make up the neighborhood around our church. I know this may sound intimidating, but this data is critically essential to helping us access how we can reach out to the people close to our church and assess what their needs may be, and how our church can help meet some of those needs.

If you are interested in serving on one of these two groups, please call the church office (715-384-2292) and let Pastor Joel know! Now is the time for all of you to become involved in charting a new course for the future of Wesley Church!

Please pray about serving on one of these two groups! Your church needs your involvement in this process. See you in church! Peace,

Joel

Wesley Happenings

March 1: Ash Wednesday March 5: First Sunday in Lent March 7: Wesley Care Quilters March 8: Lenten Services with Refreshments every Wednesday at 1pm during Lent March 12: Day Light Savings Begins March 26: One Great Hour of Sharing

Sunday, March 5

Old Testament: Genesis 2:15-17;3:1-7 Psalm 32 Epistle Lesson: Romans 5:12-19 Gospel Lesson: Matthew 4:1-11

Sunday, March 12

Old Testament: Genesis 12:1-4a Psalm 121 Epistle Lesson: Romans 4:1-5,13-17 Gospel Lesson: John 3:1-17

Sunday, March 19

Old Testament: Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Epistle Lesson: Romans 5:1-11 Gospel Lesson: John 4:5-42

Sunday, March 26

Old Testament: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 Epistle Lesson: Ephesians 5:8-14 Gospel Lesson: John 9:1-41

Life Line Screening: Thank you for opening your doors for our community health screening in your community. It is because of your generosity that Life Line Screening continues to be able to bring these health screenings into your area and for that, we are very appreciative. We look forward to working together again! We appreciate all your help and support with hosting this community outreach event. Sincerely, Kayleigh Bair with Life Line Screening

Thank You: We want to thank the Wesley Care Quilters and our Wesley Church Family for the lovely quilt presented to Ken. It is much appreciated! -Ken & Marge Kolak

Thank you! Thank you!: The care packages were filled to overflowing. In fact, there will be packages sent 2 months instead of just 1 month. So much generosity for those working on their college education. Thank you to the Wesley Church Family!

Dear Friends, thank you: for your recent gift of $147.05 to The Salvation Army. You are so vital to all that we do. Our programs and services wouldn’t exist without friends like you who make the needs of others a priority in your life. Thank you, and God Bless you for your kindness. Sincerely, Major Steven Merritt, Divisional Commander

Thanks, Wesley volunteers: for another week of service at the SOS Food Pantry! Helping out this past week were Karalee Lamon, Fay Joseph and friend, Jackie Zoellner, and Maggie Robinson. We appreciate their commitment to this local Marshfield mission project. Our next scheduled week to help at the Food Pantry is April 17th - 24th, which is the week after Easter.

Sabbath Café: Thank you to everyone who participated in our Sabbath Café hour during the month of February. You’re generosity and dedication are appreciated.

Thank You

DATES TO SAVE:

Lenten Services with Refreshments, every Wednesday during Lent at 1:00pm in the Community Room - ALL ARE WELCOME!

The Last Supper Drama, Monday April 10th @

7:00pm and Wednesday, April 12th @7:00pm Volunteer Recognition Sunday, first Sunday in

May (the 7th)

Missions

Prayer

Noisy Can Mission of the Month

Located right here in Marshfield, Shirley’s House of Hope is a Domestic Violence Shelter that offers and provides programming and emergency care for all women and children who are in need of shelter as they flee from domestic abuse and violence situations. The long term program offered to those who want to focus on healing and breaking out of the cycle of domestic violence through the transforming love of Jesus Christ is a unique and vital program that Shirley’s offers. Women taking classes at Shirley’s will study everything from setting healthy boundaries to managing finances well. The central goal of Shirley’s House of Hope is to help the lives of those hurting from domestic abuse to be rebuilt, renewed, and restored.

Visit Shirley’s on the web at www.shirelyshouseofhope.org to learn more and/or to become a part of this life-changing ministry. Also, their Annual STRIKE OUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Bowling Event is coming up April 30th!

UMCOR’s

One Great

Hour of

Sharing

Ruth Bergman Marshfield Care Center

Bill Laidlaw, LaVerne Dean Cedar Rail Court

Jane Gray, George & Anna Magnin Aster Center

Women of Wesley

Paul Webster United Methodist

Pastor & Missionary in Zambia

Ardis’s Daughter

Joan Binning

Mary Jo Clark

DATE TO SAVE:

Mother Daughter Friend Banquet

Wednesday, May 10th

Wesley Care Quilters will

meet on Tuesday,

March 7th at 9am in the

Fellowship Hall. Sewers

and non-sewers are all

welcome as there are jobs

for everyone.

Or simply join us, just for

the fellowship!

Committee News

Wesley Fund Balan $106,720.15

February Noisy Can: $85.95

Finance Report

CURRENT COMMITTEE CHAIRS FOR WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH We are grateful for your gift of time, talent and service to Wesley!

Church Council:

Committee on Finance: Penny Mahringer

Board of Trustees: Joel Tomlinson

Memorial Fund: Jackie Zoellner

Staff-Parish Relations Committee: Deb Tomlinson

Committee on Lay Leadership: Joel Deaner-Rogers

Worship and Music Ministry Team: Tom Watson

Youth Ministry/Education: Linda Duffy, Leslie Plechaty

Mission, Nurture and Outreach Ministry Team: Leslie Plechaty

Lay Member of Annual Conference: Penny Mahringer

Kitchen Coordinator: Todd Tooley

Bulletin Board Coordinators: Kristin Van Ness, Linda Duffy

Next Unified Meeting Night is Sunday,

April 23rd @ 6:30pm.

The Wesley Youth, through the direction of the Education Committee, put on two puppet plays on Sunday, February 26th. This one was called “Made by God”. The topic for Sunday worship was being who God created us to be. The youth did a wonderful job!

Lenten Services @ 1pm

Wednesdays in the

Community Room

(Mar. 8th, Mar. 15th, Mar. 22nd,

Mar. 29th, April 1st)

All Are Welcome

Refreshments to Follow

Neighborhood Memory Café: Wednesday, March 8th, at Wesley United Methodist in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to come network and socialize with others who have been diagnosed with or care for those with memory challenges. There is no cost. This event is brought to you by Stoney River Memory Café and Marshfield Area Respite Care Center every second Wednesday of each month. Save the Date: 6th Annual Empty Bowls Event, March 11th from 11am to 2pm at Hotel

Marshfield. Check out the display down in the Fellowship Hall and pick up a save the date with

contact information on it.

Immanuel Lutheran School Carnival: March 11th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Game & Food tickets

5/$1.00 in advance from the school office or 4/$1.00 at the door. Free admission. Delicious food,

silent auction, games, prizes, cakewalk, photo booth. All are welcome. 604 S. Chestnut,

Marshfield. 715-384-5121.

Sweet Treats: Brought to you by the Marshfield Christian Women’s Connection. Tuesday, March 14th, Barb Yahnke of Harvest Moon Candy Company will be giving a presentation and sampling of her creations at Belvedere Supper Club from 6:00-7:30pm. $12—includes dinner, program, tax and tip. For more info or to register call Christine at 715-387-3502. “Rumors” at the Chestnut Center for the Arts: Neil Simon’s production of Rumors is coming to the Chestnut Center for the Arts presented by Marshfield Area Youth Actors (MAYA). It’s a comedy and will be showing March 18th, 19th, and 25th at 2:00pm and March 20th, 23rd, and 24th at 7:00pm. More information and advanced tickets are available by calling 715-389-8999. Tickets will also be available at the door prior to performances. All seats are $10. Central Chamber Chorale: A Celebration of Excellence with orchestra. Spring Concert 2017. Free admission. On Sunday, March 19th, at Christ Lutheran Church at 3:00pm. You can learn more by visiting www.centralchamberchorale.org Living Well with Chronic Conditions: this six week program is designed to help those with chronic health conditions build confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives. Throughout this workshop, participants will learn about managing fatigue, pain, isolation, medication; exercises for balance, flexibility and strength; communicating effectively with family, friends, and health care professionals; nutrition; and making informed treatment decisions. Pre-registration is required by calling Ciara at the Aging & Disability Resource Center at 1-888-486-9545. Sessions will be helped at Norris Manor, 1412 S. Adams Ave. in Marshfield Fridays March 24-May 5th from 9:30am to Noon. Suggested Contribution $10. Feed My Starving Children: Thursday, April 20th, Friday, April 21st, and Saturday, April 22nd at Zion United Methodist Church. Save the date and sign-up to volunteer. Contact Annie Shaw at 715-387-1811.

Nurturing Parents: Tuesdays, February 21st—May 2 from 6:00-7:30pm. A free ten week worship that provides caregivers with the basics of how to be a responsible, responsive, engaged parent—because your kids deserve the best! This is a great series for “parents-to-be” as well as “experienced” parents looking for new information and support. Call to register. Family Resource Center of Marshfield, 715-387-2729.

Christian Skate Nights: at Melody Gardens. Christian music and skating games will be held throughout each evening during the following dates from 7:30pm to 10:00pm; March 24th, and April 28th. All are welcome at any time!

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Pastor: Rev. Joel Deaner-Rogers wumcpastor@solarus.net Treasurer: Krista Donahue Financial Secretary: Jackie Zoellner wumcfinance@solarus.net Church Secretary: Emily Windheuser wumc@solarus.net Organist: Gigi Plautz Custodian: Jon Albrecht Nursery Care: Krista Donahue Kris Meinders Dawn Peterson

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Worship at Wesley

9:00 am Sunday Worship

Childcare provided

10:00am Fellowship Hour

10:30 am Sunday School

(September-May)

Office Hours: Monday through Friday

8:30 am to 12:30 pm

THINGS TO NOTE:

2017 Directory Updates FINISHED: Pick up a copy of

the updated index for 2017 containing everyone’s

current contact information. Index sets are available in

the Narthex. There are also sets available at the 3rd

St.

Entrance. A copy will happily be mailed to you upon

request. Just let the church office know.

Gigi Plautz’s: mother passed away. Please keep Gigi

and her family in your prayers during this difficult time.

You can send condolences to Gigi at: 1011 E 4th St.

Marshfield, WI 54449.

Upper Room Daily Devotions: for March/April are

available at the back of the sanctuary. Please feel free

to take a copy!

Did you notice the difference on the altar?: For the next

few weeks, there will be a trial of LED battery operated

candles on the altar candles. Worship and Music

Committee has been looking at the cost of candles and

this is another more cost effective option. Once you

observe the candles, please share your thoughts with

the committee.

“Lead me on the trail of your commandments because that is what I want.” - Psalm 119:35