Holy Happenings

LENT 2017 MESSAGE SERIESThe word “Lent” comes from the Old English word “lencten” which means lengthening of days. In this season it is commonly associated with the lengthening of day light and the return of new life in the season of spring. In Christian faith Lent is the 40 day season beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 1 this year and continuing forty days, excluding Sundays until Easter Day, which is April 17th. Lent is always a season of preparing ourselves for the celebration of Easter.In order for us to prepare we will share in a special message series this Lent called “The Lord Who…” We will focus on the behaviors of Jesus that inform our faith and help us to live our faith with integrity and light.

“The Lord Who…” Message Series March 5-April 17, 2017.

March 1 – Ash Wednesday worship at 7:00pm.March 5 – “The Lord Who… PRAYS” (MARK 1:35, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 14:23, Luke 6:12, Luke 22:41-44)March 12 – “The Lord Who… STAYS” (Isaiah 41:8-10, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17)March 19 – “The Lord Who… DISPLAYS” (John 4:5-42)March 26 – “The Lord Who… PLAYS” (John 2:1-11)April 2 – “The Lord Who… OBEYS” (Philippians 2:1-11, John 14:12-15)April 9 – Palm Sunday “The Lord Who… SAVES” (Luke 19:1-10)April 13 Holy Thursday (7pm) – The Lord Who… WAS BETRAYED” (MATTHEW 26:14-25) April 14 Good Friday (7pm) – The Lord Who… GAVE” (Matthew 27:32-53)April 17 Easter Day – The Lord Who… WAS RAISED” (John 20:1-21)

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Sign Up For: “SERMON STUFF” so you will not miss the messages in this important series. Go Here: www.ElkhornFUMC.com and share your name and email address in the sign up form.Watch the short video and sign up today!

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MARCH Sermon Series

5 1st Sunday in Lent

“The Lord Who PRAYS” Mark 1:35 Matthew 6:9-13 Matthew 14:23 Luke 6:12 and 22:41-44

12 2nd Sunday in Lent

“The Lord Who STAYS” Isaiah 41:8-10 Corinthians 3:16-17

19 3rd Sunday in Lent

“The Lord Who DISPLAYS” John 4:5-42

26 4th Sunday in Lent

“The Lord Who PLAYS” John 2:1-11

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“Thank You!”Thank you to all of the wonderful, generous gifts that you all

donate for the Christmas families. We truly appreciate you! And having the cookies and gift cards for the families is an extra special

gift. We couldn’t do this without you.

Mary Koss and Sue BellSt. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church

Submitted by Bev Jones

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In our prayers this month:Helen Canelos, Weyrough Family,

Kay Vassallo, Jim & Charlene Johnson, Steven Erskine,

Madeline Manning, Kathleen Laferty, Duane Katzman, Ellen Kemnitz

(See prayer board for specific requests)

March Service Group (A) (Service Group Coordinator: Audrey Wuttke 723-4474)

Melinda Aney, John & Jean Henderson,Jerome Immega, Paul, Nancy, Alex & Peter

Meylink,Gary, Rebecca, Emily & Abby Partington,

Jennifer Pierquet, Rudy, Raina, Annabelle & Wendy Remeeus,

Casey & Allison Rohde, Audrey Wuttke

NOTE: There are 5 Service groups, with approximately 15-20 people in each. If you are part of this month’s group, you may be asked to be a liturgist, greeter, serve refreshments or usher. Please be ready to help. The Service Group Coordinator will call prior to the first Sunday of the new month. * If you are not assigned to a service group, or have forgotten what group you belong to, call us at the church office.

Daylight Savings Time BeginsMarch 12th

Set your clocks one hour ahead

before you go to bed!Missions at 1st UMC -

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MarchTwin Oaks

ShelterCoins in the

Collection and Coffee

Fellowship Donations

Community Action, Inc. of Rock

and Walworth Counties operate the Twin Oaks Shelter for the Homeless

since 1992. Most of the residents come from Walworth County, and are often individuals or families without housing due to a

crisis in their lives such as loss of employment, family violence, fire or medical crisis.

Our monetary donations, coins, cash or checks, help them pay for utilities, repairs and professional staff. Thank you for

your generosity.Hope Now, Inc.

We continue to support the efforts of Hope Now, Inc. A little set back – our social worker has had to resign because of health issues. They are now searching for a replacement. If interested in a part-time

job, you can contact Rev. Scott McCloud, Congregational Church at 723-3246.Elkhorn Food Pantry

There was a nice collection of your pantry favorites in the shopping cart this past month.Our collection for March will be salt and pepper, any size, from shakers to larger containers. This

seems like an unusual collection, but it’s very often needed.Cash donations and other items are always welcome.

COMING SOON!“April Shower” for Pregnancy Helpline – All types of baby items needed!

Audrey Wuttke Mission Coordinator

A “Thank You!” was received for our congregations’ generosity in providing gifts, food, and monetary donation to the Elkhorn Schools and to Hope Now, Inc. during the recent Holiday season. Recipients are very grateful.

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Money given, through your purchasing dish cloths, (still some available!) provided boots and shoes for a boy in need. His mother was going to use her next pay check to purchase the items.Thanks for making a difference in the lives of families and especially the children.

Audrey WuttkeMission Coordinator

6- Jennifer Pierquet7- Griffin Wuttke11- Buddy Rader

16- Dalton Anderson16- Aubrey Clikeman22- Mary Lou Gilmore

25- Keely Ward29- Diana Riechers

No Anniversaries This Month!

GAME and MOVIE DRIVE!

Please donate any gently used video games or movies to

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Nicci Peterson!She will be collecting these until March 19th,

when they will bedonated to our local hospitals.

YARNS TO GOSeveral ladies in our group are

making baby blankets for Pregnancy Helpline. Our recent project was

making 100 caps and sweaters for UMCOR.

Thanks to those persons, not in our group, for donations of knitted

scarves and afghan blocks. We also had a donation of yarn from a

member of our group.There is a great need for knitted and crocheted articles. I have yarn and patterns for your

use. We meet on March 8th and 22nd, in the fellowship hall, 1:00PM to 3:00PM to work on your project.

Audrey Wuttke, Mission Coordinator

1ST UMC’S SPRING RUMMAGE SALE May 4th, 5th and 6th Start dropping off

items now!

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Set-up & Sort begins at 6:30PM on Tuesday, May 2nd,

and Sort & Mark on Wednesday, May 3rd at 9:00AM.

Ginny Matelski will run the sale. Please call the church (723-2629) or Ginny (723-6879) with any questions!

Upcoming Events for Youth

March 4th Lenten Pretzel Party

3:00PM – 4:30PMUMC

March 5th

Around the World LunchNOONUMC

March 12th St. Patrick’s Day Party

after WorshipUMC

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Nicci Peterson, Youth Coordinator 262-215-2232

UMC 2017 Annual Calendar

MARCH

1st - Ash Wednesday

APRIL

9th – Palm Sunday Service13th – Maundy Thursday 7PM14th - Good Friday Service 7PM16th – Easter Sunday Service

MAY

1st – Scholarship Applications Due14th – Mother’s Day4th, 5th 6th – Spring Rummage Sale10th - Mother/Daughter Banquet 6:30PM21st – All Church Breakfast25th - Community Meal 4PM

JUNE

4th – Pentecost Begins

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18th – Father’s Day TBD Vacation Bible School

JULY

23 – School Supply Drive Begins

AUGUST

TBD – Chicken Dinner Fundraiser

SEPTEMBER

10th - Rally Day Potluck / Adult Choir TBD – United Methodist Women’s Service

OCTOBER

1st – Stewardship Drive Begins15th – Stewardship Sunday29th – Thanksgiving Basket Drive Begins

NOVEMBER

5th - All Saint’s Day Service 12th - Veterans Day Service 19th - Thanksgiving Service / Gift Tree Drive Begins26th – Christmas Gift Basket Drive Begins

DECEMBER

2nd - Hanging of the Greens2nd – Elkhorn Christmas Parade3rd – 1st Sunday of Advent

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TBD - Gifts Due / Mitten Tree Begins10th - Youth Christmas Program Service17th - Christmas Cantata Service24th - Christmas Eve Service 7PM (Sunday)

Please contact the office with corrections or changes to the calendar!Due to weather, the January 2017 Ad. Council Meeting was canceled.

Minutes for the February 2017 Ad. Council Meeting will be in the April Newsletter.

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