Evangelical United Methodist Church August 2013 8th Annual Women’s Weekend October 4th—6th Special Guest Speaker: Marlis Shamblin (Pastor Karin’s mother) Marlis has spoken around the globe to many different groups of women. Her message promises to touch your heart, refresh your spirit, and deepen your faith. Want to register? The registraon table is located in the lounge or you register online at www.eumchurch.com Burly Man Cookout IV Sunday, August 25th — 3:00 pm NEW LOCATION FOR THIS YEAR! Don Mae’s Place 5012 Three Mile Rd (Caledonia) Just West of Hwy 31 All men are invited to come out and enjoy the fellowship! Don’s got a great pool so bring a swimsuit if you wish. Lots of yard games and of course a bon fire to wrap things up. Food will be provided – a free will offering is appreciated. 3 Ways to Register - • Email: [email protected] Include name and contact info. • Phone: Jeff Buenger 262-909-7561 • Fill out the bullen insert on August 4, 11, or 18 and place it in the offering plate Hope to see you there! Sunday Mornings in August August 4th Pastor Creighton preaching Bapsm/Reaffirmaon of Bapsm August 11th John Fleming preaching August 18th Youth Mission Trip Reflecons August 25th Devin Tharp preaching Page 2 Our Church Family Find the Angel! Find the Angel! Find the Angel! Find the Angel! Monthly contest adds fun to The Bridge! In every issue of The Bridge, search for a ny version of this angel in a hidden locaon. You could win an EUM Travel Mug! Here are the simple rules: • Email [email protected] with the correct locaon of the hidden angel (including page number) or mail your answer to the church office by the 10th of each month to have your name entered into a draw- ing. • All contestants will be emailed with winner's name and the winner will be announced in the bullen. • EUM Travel Mug will be available for pickup at the Info desk on the Sunday following the drawing. • Each contestant can only win once per calendar year. Dear EUM Family, Thank you all so much for the many cards of encouragement that I received from the loss of my sister Emma and my dad in the same week. It was very difficult but my spirit was lied to know they are in heaven with the Lord. And the meals given along with the cards and some being at the funeral. What a blessing to have such a wonderful loving church family. Thank you, Mary Ann Nielson Dear EUM, Thank you for all the cards & telephone calls relang to my back surgery. It is a really good feeling to know that so many people care. I know that a lot of prayers went up on my be- half and it truly is much appreciated. Thanks again. Join the Book & Lunch Bunch The Book and Lunch Bunch will meet Tuesday, August 13, at 11:30 In the Memorial Lounge. We will discuss Julia Pandl's Memoir of the Sunday Brunch. This biography is about the famous George Pandl's restaurant in the Milwaukee suburb of Bayside. Please bring your own bag lunch. New members are always welcome, even if you haven't read the book. Quesons? Call Judy Nickelsen, 634-7616. The EUM Trading Post Needed: • Couch: used, but in good condion. Call Ann at 880-6555. The Trading Post offers from one person's excess to fill another person's need. Everything is FREE! To list items offered or items needed, call Judy Nickelsen at 634-7616 to place a request. John Sandgren Maggie Damaschke Lauren Sklba Liz Pederson Megan Evans Lauren Nygaard, Cody Henderson Aja Molitor Chad Schoening Hilary Pope The following students received an EUM Connuing Educaon scholarship: Parking is available in these lots on Sunday mornings: • Upper Gateway parking lot • Lower Gateway parking lot • Masonic Center lot • Small lot on 11th St. & Wisconsin Ave. In order that our senior cizens & handicapped members can secure parking close to the church entrance, we are asking that our healthy members park in the Gateway parking lots or down the block from the church. IMPORTANT: Parking is prohibited within 15’ of all street corners. Police may cket your car. Neighbors have asked us to remind you.
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Evangelical United Methodist Church August 2013
8th Annual Women’s Weekend
October 4th—6th
Special Guest Speaker:
Marlis Shamblin (Pastor Karin’s mother)
Marlis has spoken around the globe to many different groups
of women. Her message promises to touch your heart,
refresh your spirit, and deepen your faith.
Want to register? The registra)on table is located in the
lounge or you register online at www.eumchurch.com
Burly Man Cookout IV Sunday, August 25th — 3:00 pm
NEW LOCATION FOR THIS YEAR!
Don Ma-e’s Place
5012 Three Mile Rd (Caledonia)
Just West of Hwy 31
All men are invited to come out and enjoy the fellowship!
Don’s got a great pool so bring a swimsuit if you wish. Lots
of yard games and of course a bon fire to wrap things up.
Food will be provided – a free will offering is appreciated.
8:30—Maureen and Jovann Wolfe 9:45—Betty Bonczkowski and Susan Wodicka 11:00—Sandy Dunker and Betty Bonczowski M & M’s Staff
8:30 – Ann Hutler SHOUT Shepherds 9:45 K-2nd – Michelle Sholly and Corinne Strange 9:45 3-5th – Kevin and Erin Richtsmeier 11:00 K-2nd– Polly Jahnke and Dawn Kelley 11:00 3-5th—Tony and Patience Vitacco Nursery Staff Go to www.eumchurch.com Click on: Children/Volunteer Schedules
Wild Wednesdays
Calling all families! Please join the Forever Friends staff at Smolenski Park for
a morning of fun. We will meet every 2nd & 4th Wednesday in the summer
from 10am-12pm to play at the park.
Forever Friends Programs What will your child learn about this month? Who will be their teacher? Check out this area for details of what’s happening in your child’s Sunday and Wednesday ministry programs. Call the For-ever Friends office with any questions. 632-8381 BABIES BIBLE – Sunday Toddlers August Theme: God Loves Me
CRITTERLAND – Sunday Preschool August Theme: God Wants Me to Love and Care
M & M’s – Sunday 8:30 Program for K-5th SHOUT –Sunday 9:45 & 11:00 K-5th Grade August Theme 9:45 - David and Goliath; 11:00 - Ruth
Weekly workshops include... Bible movie, cooking, games and craft Reminder: For the month of August, SHOUT will resume regularly scheduled programming. New programming will begin in September
Children’s Ministry
Fall 2013 Programming (K-5th Grade):
Sunday (Kids attend programming for the full hour)
8:30 = SHOUT & Bible Blast 9:45 and 11:00 = SHOUT
Wednesday
5:15-6:15: Family Dinner and Fellowship 5:30-6:15: M&Ms
6:30-8:00: FaithWeaver Friends Quarterly Outreach = Family Fun Factory
Fall 2013 Programming (0-5years) Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 Infant Nursery (0-18months)*, Toddler Nursery (19-36months)*, CritterLand (3 and 4 year olds)** Wednesday 5:30-8:00 = Nursery *Ages are approximate, depending on the readiness of the child **Age as of September 1st (pre-kindergarten)
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Young Adult Ministry
1
st Fridays
Aug 2, 2013 we’ll gather for community, a message, and vi-
sion @ 8pm on the third floor. Our Topic in August will align
with the current Sunday morning WATER series.
Life Groups
Let’s do life together. Sign up online for a life group now! The
groups are: Women, Men, College, and Truth Project (a disci-
pleship series). This season of life groups runs through August
2013.
Life Groups
Let’s do life together. Sign up online for a life group now! The
groups are: Women, Men, College, and Truth Project (a disci-
pleship series). This season of life groups runs through August
2013.
Social Media
www.facebook.com/EUMYoungAdults
TwiEer Name: @EUMYoungAdults
Summer Schedule
Please pay close aEen)on to our website for summer ac)vi-
)es, life groups, events, and chances to serve.
Facts for Parents & Students: The Global University
(College Ministry in a Post-Chris)an Culture by Steven Lutz)
In 1999, the Globaliza)on and World City Research Network
awarded their highest global city ra)ngs to New York, Lodon,
Paris, and Tokyo. The culture-shaping influence of global
ci)es has accelerated with the effects of globaliza)on and
technology. Those at the highest level of commerce, culture,
and poli)cs have long recognized that there is no more strate-
gic place than the global city, and this is also true in ministry.
To reach the rest of the world, we must start reaching global
ci)es. The global universi)es mirror the characteris)cs of
global ci)es: name recogni)on, size, academic excellence,
diverse popula)on, influence, des)na)on for mul)-na)onal
companies, and major spor)ng centers. Among some of the
most obvious schools, (Harvard, Cambridge, Yale, Oxford,
Stanford, Princeton) the University of Wisconsin-Madison is
listed. These sta)s)cs about global campuses provide undeni-
able evidence that reaching college students will to an extent
reach the rest of the world!
If you’d like to be involved at EUM through the Young Adult
Wednesday Night Study Group Weekly, 6:30-7:45 pm in Room 111/113 Currently we are studying the book of Romans. Men of all ages are welcome to join us for good fel-
lowship and meaningful discussions.
Friday Night Euchre & Cribbage
4th
Friday of the month, 8:00-11:00 pm in Rm 106
Novice? Life-Long Player? All are welcome for snacks & a liEle healthy compe))on! If you don’t
play, we can teach you—quickly!
Friday Morning Fusion
Friday Mornings, 6:30 a.m., 3rd
Floor Men’s prayer and study group. Join us any)me!
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From the Finance Committee
Once you’ve decided to give
electronically, con)nue to be
part of the worship service by
grabbing one of the “ONLINE
GIVING” cards (pictured,
above) from the pew pocket
and placing it in the offering
plate.
These figures reflect finances as of 6-31-2013
Average weekly aEendance for 2013: 598
Year to date budget giving: $402,210 42.5% of our $945,644 annual budget Year to date budget expenses: $452,904 47.9% of the annual budget Difference: ($-50,694)
Give Willingly….. ”Each of you should give what you have
decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under com-
pulsion for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7b
God gives us )me, talents and treasures to use for God's
glory. They are not giHs given to us to store in bigger
barns for ourselves. They are like seeds, given to us to
plant in good, rich soil so that they can bear the fruit of
God's love for us to share with the world. We oHen feel
the tempta)on to use all the blessings that come to our
own lives for our own benefit. Our Chris)an faith, howev-
er, invites us to live in community. Jesus calls us to TITHE,
SHARE, and SACRIFICE from all our blessings. How will you
use your )me, talents, and treasures to make a joyful
difference for God this month?
Please consider signing up for Online Giving using in-
Fellowship. Online Giving allows you to give your )thes
and offerings on a scheduled, automa)c basis using your
checking or savings account. It’s quick, easy and secure. If
you are not registered for inFellowship here are the sim-
ple steps.
• Go to our church website: www.eumchurch.com and
click on the “inFellowship” link. You can also access
inFellowship from our Giving page on the website.
• Click the “Register” link at the top of the page. This
will bring you to a brief form where you create your
username and password. Note: Please use your full
first name and capitalize the first le3er of your first
and last names. AHer entering your info, click “Create
an Account”.
• Then go to your email and you will receive an ac)va-
)on email, which includes a link to ac)vate your ac-
count. Click the link to complete the process.
• Now you’re set! Click on the links to explore inFellow-
ship.
If you have any ques)ons contact the church office –
632-8381
God Bless you and your family
Steve Palmer
Finance Committee Chairperson
Running Totals
2013 Giving Expenses
January 59,590 89,018
February 117,901 159,400
March 184,710 233,111
2013 Budget $945,644
Giving Total % 34.6%
Expense Total % 41.9%
April 267,632 309,821
May 327,183 396,026
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August Calendar
Weekly:
Sunday: Worship at 8:30, 9:45, & 11:00 a.m.—
Nursery, Children’s programs, Youth
small groups, and Adult classes dur-
ing all services
Tuesday: Breakfast & Bible Study, 8:30 a.m.
@ Perkins (for high schoolers)
SAGES Coffee Clutch, 8:30 a.m.
Staff Mee)ng, 1:00 p.m.
Young Adult — Truth Project, 7 p.m.
College-Age LIFE Group, 7 p.m.
Weds: Purl Girls Kni-ng Group, 9-11 a.m.
Men’s Study Group, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday: Celebrate Recovery, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Friday: Men’s Fusion, 6-7 a.m.
Other Events:
2 Young Adult First Fridays, 8:00 p.m.
3 1st Saturday Prayer Team, 4:30 p.m.
7 Young Adult Hillsong United at State Fair, 7:30 p.m.
8 SAGES Breakfast at DeRango’s, 8:30 a.m.
Finance CommiEee Mee)ng, 7:00 p.m.
SPRC Mee)ng, 7:00 p.m.
10 Zimmerle/Haase Presenta)on, 9:00 a.m.
13 Book & Lunch Bunch, 11:30 a.m.
14 Forever Friends Wild Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Trustees CommiEee Mee)ng, 5:30 p.m.
15 Ministry Board Mee)ng, 7:00 p.m.
16 Kaleidoscope 3rd Friday Fellowship, 6:00 p.m.
Young Adult Brewers Game, 7:10 p.m.
19 Family Ministries Training, 5:00 & 9:00 p.m.
23 Men’s Euchre Night, 8:00-11:00 p.m.
Family Fun Factory, 6:00 p.m.
24 Wedding, 2:00 p.m.
25 Ministry Fair
28 Forever Friends Wild Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Youth Parent & Student Refresh, 5:00 p.m.
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