WORSHIP IS: Experiencing God’s honest love for us, Hearing God’s call upon our lives, Responding with our lives in praise and service…. WELCOME TO STILL WATERS February 27 & 28, 2016 Series: The Cost of Discipleship Sermon: The Call to Discipleship Mark 2:13-14 Then Jesus went out to the lakeshore again and taught the crowds that were coming to him. As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at his tax collector’s booth. “Follow me and be my disciple,” Jesus said to him. So Levi got up and followed him. Luke 9:57-62 As they were walking along, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow you wherever you go.” But Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place even to lay his head.” He said to another person, “Come, follow me.” The man agreed, but he said, “Lord, first let me return home and bury my father.” But Jesus told him, “Let the spiritually dead bury their own dead! Your duty is to go and preach about the Kingdom of God.” Another said, “Yes, Lord, I will follow you, but first let me say good-bye to my family.” But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.” "Only he who believes is obedient, and only he who is obedient believes. Obedience and faith go hand in hand.” Food for thought: What do you think is necessary for faith to be possible? What are the obstacles to be overcome if we are to follow Jesus Christ as disciples? What “first step” are you being called to take? What are the things that make that step difficult? How would you summarize this sermon in one sentence? Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 am Welcome Worship with Music Joys & Concerns Call to Worship Worship with Music Scripture Reflecting on the Word Our Gifts to God Worship with Music Children’s Time Closing Prayer Lent – The Cost of Discipleship Mar 6 Single Minded Obedience Mar 13 Discipleship and the Individual Mar 20 Discipleship and the Cross Mar 24 Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm Mar 25 Good Friday Noon Mar 26 Holy Saturday 5:00 pm Mar 27 Easter 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am Saturday 5:00 pm Welcome Worship with Music Call to Worship Children’s Time Worship with Music Scripture Reflecting on the Word Our Gifts to God Joys & Concerns Closing Song Sending Forth
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WORSHIP IS: Experiencing God’s honest love for us, Hearing God’s call upon our lives, Responding with our lives in praise and service….
WELCOME TO STILL WATERS February 27 & 28, 2016
Series: The Cost of Discipleship Sermon: The Call to Discipleship Mark 2:13-14 Then Jesus went out to the lakeshore again and taught the crowds that were coming to him. As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at his tax collector’s booth. “Follow me and be my disciple,” Jesus said to him. So Levi got up and followed him. Luke 9:57-62 As they were walking along, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow you wherever you go.” But Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place even to lay his head.” He said to another person, “Come, follow me.” The man agreed, but he said, “Lord, first let me return home and bury my father.” But Jesus told him, “Let the spiritually dead bury their own dead! Your duty is to go and preach about the Kingdom of God.” Another said, “Yes, Lord, I will follow you, but first let me say good-bye to my family.” But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.” "Only he who believes is obedient, and only he who is obedient
believes. Obedience and faith go hand in hand.”
Food for thought: What do you think is necessary for faith to be possible? What are the obstacles to be overcome if we are to follow Jesus Christ as disciples? What “first step” are you being called to take? What are the things that make that step difficult? How would you summarize this sermon in one sentence?
Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 am Welcome Worship with Music Joys & Concerns Call to Worship Worship with Music
Scripture Reflecting on the Word Our Gifts to God Worship with Music Children’s Time Closing Prayer
Lent – The Cost of Discipleship Mar 6 Single Minded Obedience Mar 13 Discipleship and the Individual Mar 20 Discipleship and the Cross Mar 24 Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm Mar 25 Good Friday Noon Mar 26 Holy Saturday 5:00 pm Mar 27 Easter 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am
Saturday 5:00 pm Welcome Worship with Music Call to Worship Children’s Time Worship with Music Scripture Reflecting on the Word Our Gifts to God Joys & Concerns Closing Song Sending Forth
Date Saturday, 5:00 pm Date Sunday, 9:00 am Sunday, 10:30 am
Feb 27 Greet: Tidepool
Usher: Dave & Lori Smucker
Av: Jay Maier
Feb 28 Greet: Roland & Barb Kasper Usher: Hunter Schmidt & Jacob Peterson
Av: Kathy Galezio
Greet: Wayne & Dolly Schultz
Usher:
Av: Jay Maier
Mar 5 Greet: Tidepool
Usher: Dave & Jan King
Av:
Mar 6 Greet: Karen Warnke Usher: Mike & Linda Hageman
Av:
Greet: Mike & Dawn Peters
Usher: Bob & Carol Clingan
Av:
Mar 12 Greet: Tidepool
Usher: Tom & Ruth Schwartzburg
Av:
Mar 13 Greet: Terry Taylor Usher: Larry & Susan Schalla
Av:
Greet: Jaime & Brenda Fletes
Usher:
Av:
Mar 19 Greet: Tidepool
Usher: Ed & Mary Krueger
Av:
Mar 20 Greet: Dawn Peters Usher: Hunter Schmidt & Jacob Peterson
Av:
Greet:
Usher: Klostermann/Hageman’s
Av:
Attendance Sat 5:00 pm Sun 9:00 am Sun 10:30 am Total
Feb 21 57 194 130 381
Thank you for coming today! If you enjoyed worship, tell a friend, and join us again! There are no visitors at Still Waters on Saturday evenings or Sunday mornings. Once you come through our door, you are one of us. You are part of the worshipping body~the body of Christ. You join with us in celebration through the word, sacrament, and fellowship.
For God’s Children�
We welcome the little ones as gifts from God. They can stay with you in worship, or be taken to the nursery at anytime, if you prefer. The nursery is for tots up to age 3, located in the children’s wing.
Greeter & Usher Schedule
Communion is offered on the first weekend of the every month. You need not be a member of Still Waters to take Communion, simply acknowledge that you are a child of God and you are welcome at the Lord’s Table. Gluten-free/peanut-free wafers are available.
Tidepool (Sunday School) is offered at all Saturday & Sunday services for children age 3 through grade 5. On Saturdays, children stay in worship until after Children’s Time, then go back to Tidepool. On Sundays, children should go to Tidepool immediately upon arriving. Towards the end of service the teachers will bring the children into worship for a message and then they will be dismissed to their parents. Children’s Bulletin Please take a “Children’s Bulletin” for your child to work on during the service. They can be found in the baskets by the sanctuary doors. Yellow = Ages 3-6 Blue= Ages 7-12
Week 8 Year-to-Date Average: 366
"Practicing Lent�for a lasting change"
You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.
Psalm 51:16-17 As we enter the Lenten season we often try to abstain from certain foods or activities as a form of sacrifice to honor Christ. While this may seem appropriate and even noble, the impact is typically temporary. Once the season has ended, we return to our old habits with little contemplation. What if we could experience real, lasting life change? Is that even possible in the six weeks leading up to Easter?
I challenge you to go beyond the fast this Lent. Instead of laying down a habit temporarily, what would it take for you to pick up a new discipline to replace it? Try to find something positive to fill the empty space. Want to spend less time watching television? Dedicate that time to building family relationships. Giving up chocolate (again)? Start eating fresh fruit. Cutting back on Facebook? Get into a devotional or book of the Bible. As we look at how this season can change our lifestyle, don't just think of what you want to give up, but also what you want to take up! In this way, we can experience true transformation this season. With Hope, Andrew Jones, Family Ministry Director
Spirituality and Health
This Lenten Season, our Still Waters Life Groups and Health Ministry are offering a study designed to engage us in meaningful dialogue about the role that a healthy lifestyle has on our spiritual journey. As Methodists, the hope for health is rooted in our DNA. Being fully healthy in body, mind and spirit is a central theme. For that reason, we have chosen a book called, “Organic Wesley” to examine the teachings of John Wesley on whole health and wellbeing of all people. The book specifically examines the teachings of John Wesley in regards to our contemporary food movement. John Wesley did not consider eating to be a morally neutral act. In fact, wellness and diet were central to Wesley’s message in ways that might seem strange to most American churchgoers today. Every person eats every day. Rarely do we spend time considering our food choices in the light of the gospel. But John Wesley did, and we can too. Perhaps this Lenten season, we would like to take the opportunity to look at the food we eat, where we get it from, how it was raised or produced, and think about it being either helpful or destructive to our health. In the spirit of Lent, where we can take on something new, or decide to discontinue some behavior, maybe you would like to change some of your habits as a spiritual discipline. Our study uses a DVD and a book. You can join a Life Group or the Wednesday morning or evening study groups for 5 weeks in Lent. This inspiring and informative series will provide invaluable insight into conversations about food and faith.
Heidi Anderson, Parish Nurse
In Partnership with Still Waters Community UMC
Lent Schedule – Maundy Thursday Mar 24th 7:00 pm, Good Friday Mar 25th noon service, Holy Saturday, Mar 26th 5:00 pm, Easter Sunday Worship 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 am. Childcare provided at all services except 7:30 am on Easter Sunday. Paper Products and Diaper Drive – Each year during the Lenten Season we collect tons of toilet paper, paper towels, diapers, wipes, bar soap, etc to give as “Love Gifts” to local non-profit agencies in Washington County. These items add a huge expense to non-profit budgets. If you have ever visited a food pantry you realize how valuable toilet paper and diapers are. Please bring your donated items in anytime during Lent and place them on the floor by the SAM board. Help us “TP the County”! Photo Directory - As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary this year, we invite you to schedule a free family portrait session with Marie Knabe, a church member and owner of MCM Portraits. Marie will be putting together a church directory which will include photos of families, staff, church events, church groups, contact information along with advertisements in the back strictly reserved for members of the congregation to promote their businesses. More information will be coming but there is a sign-up form on the ledge to reserve your portrait time. Available dates and times are March 11, 12 & 13, April 15, 16 &17. Friday times: 3-7:00 pm. Sat times: 9-4:30 pm. Sunday times: 12:30-4:00 pm. Fill to Fulfill - Help send the senior high youth on their annual mission trip going to Toronto this year! Take a complimentary soda or water on your way out, enjoy the beverage, rinse the can or bottle and fill it with your spare change (bills or checks work too) and return by Easter Sunday. Thank you for your support! Slinger Burger King Night – Enjoy dinner out and help our youth at the same time. Burger King in Slinger has offered to donate 20 % of their sales to help fund our youth mission trip to Toronto in June. All you have to do is go to the Slinger Burger King on Monday, March 21st between 4:00-8:00 pm. Place your order and turn in a slip that is provided and our youth group will earn money for their trip. It’s that easy! Slips will be available as the time gets closer. Tuesday Book Group - For our Lenten Study, we will be reading Hearing God, by Dallas Willard. Join us for our chapter by chapter discussion of this book at 10:00 am. If you have questions about the book or the group, contact Lynn Blackburn at [email protected] or 262-253-6654.
NAMI Washington County is offering a free, 12-week educational course called Family-to-Family starting March 16th from 6:30 to 9:00pm at the United Way Resource Center in Hartford. It is intended to help people who have individuals with mental illness in their family. Please register in advance with Sheryl at 262-338-0386. Questions? see Heidi Anderson Career Connection – Thursday, Mar 3rd, 7:00 pm. If you are unemployed or misemployed, let our Career Guides help you with career assessment, resume preparation, job search advice, networking, search skill training, and ongoing support. These services are available free of charge to all church members and community. Our Career Guides can answer general questions related to human resources and employment laws. Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm. This month we are having a special training feature on LinkedIn by presenter George Blomgren. George is a recognized expert on using social media in recruiting and job hunting. He has produced many training programs for MRA - The Management Association and is a very interesting training presenter. He will offer many tips to our meeting attendees on how to optimize their use of social media to find a job If you have questions contact Guy Hoppe at 262-673-4279 or email [email protected]. Gluten Free/Peanut Free Communion Wafers – If you have dietary restrictions, these communion wafers are available each time communion is offered.
Women’s Group – Will hold their monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:00 am. Any woman of the church is welcome to attend to help in the planning of activities. See Pastor Renae for details. Graduating Seniors – If you have a high school senior graduating this year, please let the office know so we have an accurate count for Graduation Blankets on Senior Recognition Day. Email [email protected]. Join the Children's Choir and make music with us! - Children Pre-K through 5th grade are welcome to join us for an opportunity to learn different types of music, while making new friends, ministering to others and having fun. Rehearsals are held weekly between Sunday services from 10:05am - 10:25am in the Tidepool area. Have your child enjoy the music while you enjoy fellowship with our church family between services. The choir is lead by Emily Dalton Niles with John Haas and Steve Twining assisting. Please contact Emily Dalton Niles at [email protected] with any further questions. Gluten Free/Peanut Free Communion Wafers – If you have dietary restrictions, these communion wafers are available each time communion is offered. Pastor’s Bible Study – Mondays, 7:00 pm we are taking a look at The Book of Romans and begin “a daily diet of Romans”. Each week is a stand-alone session so feel free to come in and out as your schedule permits. See Pastor Matt if you have questions. Greeter/Ushers/Communion Stewards/AV people – looking for volunteers for: Greeters: Dolly Schultz - [email protected] 262-224-2847 Ushers: Mike & Linda Hageman - [email protected] 262-673-3480 (9:00 only) Communion Stewards: Al Helsell- [email protected] 414-416-1418 AV: Jay Maier – [email protected] 262-901-5600
Nametags - Have you signed up to receive your Still Waters name tag yet? If not, please sign up at the Welcome Oasis. If you would like a replacement name tag, there will be a $5 charge. Hospitality Team - Looking for a way to serve? Join the Hospitality Team on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:45 pm to learn how you can help with: Ushering, Greeting, Welcome Oasis, Friendship Pads, Communion and many more opportunities! Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Sign-up - Leave your checkbook at home and support the church even when you can't make it to worship. Give electronically from your checking or savings, forms are available on the Ledge in the Narthex or call or email the church office. You can change the amount and/or stop at any time; you are in control. Forms are available on the Ledge. Hospital Stays – If you or a family member are in the hospital please be sure to let the church office know. Because of the privacy act hospitals often do not inform the church office. Sign-up system – You can sign-up for every class and event offered at Still Waters on the laptops on the Ledge or from home. Check out the offerings in the bulletin and then go to the laptops to sign-up or from home login into our website, go to the ‘Contact Us’ tab, press ‘launch form’ and fill in the blanks. Interfaith Care Givers Volunteer Opportunity - Interfaith connects volunteers with seniors in your community that can use a little help with a variety of tasks. If you can help, contact Corie, Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County at [email protected] or 262.365.0902 or see Janean Brudvig for more information. Now located in their new home (the old Pick’n Save North) 2374 A W. Washington St in West Bend. They are always welcoming new volunteers.
Still Waters Family Ministry “Partnering with families to guide children and youth into a lifelong faith!”
Tidepool Children’s Ministry: Ages 3 years – 5th Grade Saturday, 5 pm/ Sunday, 9 & 10:30 am
Still Waters Youth Ministry: Grades 6-12 Sundays 6-8 pm
Tidepool is our Children’s Ministry program offered
to 3 year olds – 5th grade on Saturday nights and both
services Sunday. More than babysitting, we offer
lessons to help kids grow in their faith! Please be sure
to register children so we have great information to
help us best minister to them. We also have amazing
opportunities for adults and youth to help!
There are youth services for all students, every week. Not to
worry, we still want to create unique experiences for both high
school and middle school youth! Our middle school students (6-
8) explore their faith through our confirmation program, while
high school students discuss relevant topics as they transition
to adulthood! Look for exciting events and service projects to
keep them engaged!
Upcoming Events 2/27 Family Night at the MKE Wave
3/16 Mission Trip Meeting 6:30 pm
3/21 Slinger Burger King Fund Raiser
6/18-6/25 High School Mission Trip to Toronto
7/10-7/16 Middle School Camp at Green Lake
8/1-8/5 Vacation Bible School
Children's Choir Each Sunday between services (10:05am - 10:25am) | Tidepool Pre K- K Room
Music doesn't have to be your 'forte' for it be fun! Children Pre-K through 5th grade are
welcome to join us for an opportunity to learn different types of music, while making
new friends, ministering to others and having fun. Have your child enjoy the music
while you enjoy fellowship with our church family between services. Please contact
