Pastor Sara`s Word FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MARCH

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
MARCH 2015 COURIER
FIRST UMC—4 SECOND AVE SE—WATERTOWN, SD 57201
P a s t o r S a r a ’s Wo r d
The God We Can Know
Last night as I was tucking our daughter into bed,
she asked me: “Mom, have you ever wondered what
God is like? How do you picture God in your head?”
What great questions! They are questions that both
children and adults wonder about.
The Bible is filled with stories of people attempting
to know God. The Old Testament has many stories
about people trying hard to find God, like with the
tower of Babel. Or even people running from God in
the case of Jonah.
Again and again, the Bible tells us that God is a God
we can know and even a God who wants to know us.
God wants to be recognized. We see this from the
very beginning of creation. God wanted to be known
by Adam and Eve. They didn’t have to look for God.
Even when they tried to hide, God came looking for
them.
We encounter this reality fully through Jesus. As
Matthew 1:23 tells us, ‘”Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son and they shall name him Emmanuel,’ which means ‘God with us.”’ In Jesus, we
encounter God in the flesh; God with us in person.
I want to share with you one of my favorite stories
that gives us a sneak peek into what God is like. It’s
an old story about a young boy who walked into a
pet shop one day to buy a puppy. This little boy carefully looked at each of the puppies, held them, and
played with them. He finally decided which puppy
he wanted to take home. The puppy he chose happened to have a misshapen leg.
The owner of the pet shop tried to change the little
boy’s mind. He said, “Son, it’s hard for this puppy to
even stand. He may never be able to run or play
fetch with you. It’s okay if you want to pick another
puppy.”
Then, the little boy hiked up his pant leg which revealed a prosthetic leg. And he said, “Nope, this is
the one for me. I know what it’s like not to be able
to run or play. I’ll really be able to help him.”
In Jesus, we know that God understands our challenges. Jesus says to us, “I know what it’s like to
hurt. I know what it’s like to receive news that a
friend has died. I know what it’s like to be betrayed
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by someone you love. I know what it’s like to be misunderstood. I know what it’s like to suffer. I know
what it’s like to die, I’ll be really able to help you.”
The Almighty is a God we can know and who knows
us. This Lent, how will you get to know God better?
It is my hope and prayer for all of us that we would
grow to know God more deeply each and every day.
In Ministry Together,
Pastor Sara
For Lent this year, Artist Doris Armstrong is painting a
masterpiece. Every week she will add something new in
the painting, just as we
discover something new
about this God we can
know. On Easter, we will
unveil her finished masterpiece! This is our first
glimpse!
P.S. It’s important that I keep growing in my faith as
well. One of the ways that I grow in my faith is
through reading. I know there are other readers in our
church. Every month, I will be sharing with you what
your pastor is reading.
- Pastor Sara What is Pastor Sara reading this month?
“Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge”
By Mark Betterson
In This Issue
Pastor’s Word
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Easter Events Information
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Monthly Calendar
3
Weekly Schedule and Announcements
4
Children & Nursery News
5
Youth News & Calendar of Events
6
Church Family News, Birthday’s, Anniversaries
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UMW News & Events
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Committee Snapshots
9
Worship Schedule Etc.
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WATERTOWN FIRST UMC COURIER
MARCH 2015
The God We Can Know
Join us this Lenten season for our series “The God
We Can Know”. This is a series based on the book
of John and the famous “I Am” statements of Jesus.
This series will take a deeper look at each of the
sayings and what Jesus meant by the words.
During this time we are also offering Bible studies
that correspond to the series and lets you learn
even more about the sayings.
Studies are being offered at the following times at
the church:
Sundays @ 9:00 am – Chapel
Tuesdays @ 6:00 pm – Lounge
Thursdays @ 10:00 am – Fellowship Hall
We are also offering an online version this year.
If you are not able to make it to any of the above
times, this is a great opportunity for you to participate!
Enroll as an individual at thegodwecanknow.com.
Once you have set up a profile and enter the payment page, click on redeem coupon and enter the
code “TGWCKELISSA”. This will allow you to access
the class for free. If you have problems or questions, please contact Elissa Hohbach, Adult and
Youth Ministry Coordinator at 886-4427,
elissa@watertownfirstumc.com, or stop in the
church office.
Easter Egg-stravaganza – Saturday, March 28th
Join us for our Easter Egg-stravaganza on Saturday, March 28th
from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Children of all ages and their family members are
invited to participate in a variety of Easter activities, including games,
crafts, story time, and more prior to the big Easter Egg Hunt.
Everyone is welcome – and encouraged to invite and bring your friends!
If you would like to help out with this event, sign-up sheets are located in the back of the sanctuary for areas
to volunteer prior to the event or on the day. There is also a list of donation items needed.
Items needed include: snacks (sugar cookies, snack mix, cross-shaped rice crispy bars & juice), Cheerios &
Fruit Snacks for the younger ones, Large / Jumbo Plastic Easter eggs
(about 350 for young ones), Individually Wrapped Candy (for about 1000 eggs), Items for Prize Baskets
(stuffed animals, small toys, larger candy items), and $ donations as well to buy additional supplies as
needed for our stations and give aways.
Questions – contact Sandee Cole – 886-4427 or sandee@watertownfirstumc.com
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*See previous page for list of activities that
are recurring throughout the month.
Sun
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Mon
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Tue
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9:00 am Esther Circle—
Fellowship Hall
6:00 pm Lenten Study
3:00 pm Financial
Peace University
6:30 pm Children’s
Ministry Team
7:00 pm Leah Circle—
church lounge
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9
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Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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5
6
7
Annual WOW Retreat
Home Communion
Lenten Service & Lunch
“Garden Getaway”
12:05 Worship
First UMC—Fellowship Hall
12:30 Lunch
Fri. March 6th, 5:30—8:30 pm
Grace Lutheran Church
Sat. March 7th, 8:30 am—4:30 pm
First UMC Serves Lunch
Pastor Sara Preaches
2:00 pm Adah Circle—
Library
6:00 pm Grace
Based Parenting
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10 am Play Group
9:30 am Rebekah
Circle
6:00 pm Lenten Study
Daylight Savings
6:30 pm Education
5:30 pm Outreach
6:30 pm Vision
6 pm—10 pm
DAVID site
Pensions Board
Meeting
3:00 pm Financial
Peace University
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16
2:00 pm UMW
General Meeting
Fellowship Hall
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6:00 pm Lenten Study
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Newsletter
Article Deadline
3:00 pm Financial
Peace University
6:30 pm
5:30 pm Missions
UMW will be filling 5:30 pm Trustees
PACH bags tonight 5:30 pm Finance
5:30 pm Nurture
6:30 pm Children’s
Ministry Team Meeting
6:45 pm Ad Board
No Children or Youth
Activities—No Meal—
No Worship
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8 am — 4 pm
DAVID site
Pensions Board
Meeting
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UMW Prayer Vigil
9:30—10:15 am
No First Kids
Tonight
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28
10 am Play Group
No Children or
Youth Sunday
School Today
6:00 pm Lenten Study
3:00 pm Financial
Peace University
6:30 pm UMW
Executive Meeting
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Palm Sunday
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10:00—11:00 am
Easter
Egg-stravaganza
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WORSHIP HOURS
Saturday
4:30 pm Coffee
5:00 pm Worship
5:00 pm 1st Kids
Sunday
8:15 am Worship
9:00 am Sunday School
10:00 am Coffee
10:30 am Worship
Wednesday
7:30 pm Worship
WATERTOWN FIRST UMC COURIER
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Wednesday Evening
7:30-7:50 pm Worship
Saturday Evening
4:30 pm Coffee Time
5:00 pm Casual Worship Service
5:00 pm First Kids
Sunday Morning
8:15 am Worship Service
9:00 am Sunday School for all ages
10:00 am Coffee Fellowship
10:30 am Worship Service
RECURRING ACTIVITIES
Monday Schedule
9:00 am Exercise Group—Cook Hall
Tuesday Schedule
7:00-8:30 am Breakfast—Fellowship Hall
9:30 am Quilters & Banners—Lounge
10:30 am Prayer Team
1:30 pm Staff Meeting—Library
5:30 pm Muscles in Motion—Fellowship Hall
Wednesday Schedule
9:00 am Exercise Group—Cook Hall
5:30-6:30 pm Family Meal
5:30—6:30 pm Bell Choir
6:15—7:30 pm First Kids W.I.L.D.
6:15—7:30 pm S.W.A.T. Teams
Alpha (High School) Omega (Middle School)
6:30—7:30 pm Chancel Choir
7:30—7:50 pm Worship
Thursday Schedule
10:00 am Bible Study—Lounge
5:30 pm Muscles in Motion—Fellowship Hall
Friday Schedule
9:00 am Exercise Group—Cook Hall
Saturday Schedule
7:00 am Back Room Boys—Lounge
9:00 am Late Risers—Maple Street Diner
3:30 pm Praise Band Practice—Sanctuary
Tuesday Breakfast Menu for March
Come join us for a hot meal & good friendship
March 3—Oatmeal
March 10—Eggs & Diced Ham
March 17—Pancakes
March 24—Skillet
March 31—French Toast
MARCH 2015
March All Church Meal will be served by the
Tuesday Morning Breakfast Crew. Please join us
on Sunday, March 8th at 11:30 am in Fellowship
Hall.
Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead on
Saturday night, March 7th as Daylight
Savings begins on Sunday, March 8th.
No Children or Youth activities on
Wednesday, March 18,
Saturday, March 21 & Sunday, March 22
Enjoy your Spring Break!!
2015 Annual WOW Retreat
(weekend of women)
We would like to invite you to join us as we walk with
God, the Master Gardner, in our 2015 WOW Retreat
“Garden Getaway” Where Women Walk with God
Friday, March 6th, 5:30—8:30 pm and
Saturday, March 7th, 8:30 am—4:30 pm
First UMC Fellowship Hall
$25.00 per person includes 3 meals, snacks and retreat supplies.
Sign up at back of sanctuary by Feb. 15th or call Lisa Stydel
882-4623 or Pearl Geffre 886-4427.
Have you visited the Church Library lately?
There are many new books for all ages that can be
checked out and read by anyone who is interested.
If you are in the UMW reading program, or if you just
want to curl up with a good book, come check out the Church
Library. You may be surprised at what you find there!
ACH Giving—Testimonial
Jeri Larson is an on-line contributor to
First UMC on a monthly basis. She said,
“It’s easy and I won’t forget.” It did
bother her not putting her contribution into the offering plate,
so she’s glad she can place the available laminated offering card
into the offering plate. She inquired about signing up, then decided she could do it herself and it went fine with no problems.
Since she banks on-line, she can see her withdrawals. Jeri said,
“I want the church to know they can count on my regular contribution. It helps with the budget”.
If you are interested in online giving, you may request a paper
form from the church office 605-886-4427, or visit our web
site www.watertownfirstumc.com where
you can click and enter your information.
March Macaroni and Cheese What kid doesn’t love mac and cheese? The PACH Program sends home
individual packets, microwaveable cups, and boxes of macaroni and cheese. We have found that the cost of
the boxes is actually lower per serving than the smaller units, and can feed more than one child in the family.
You can leave your donation of macaroni and cheese on the table at the back of the church.
During the 2012-2013 school year, FUMC donated over 450 packages of Mac and Cheese. During the 2013-2014
school year we doubled that number and brought in over 900 packages!
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WATERTOWN FIRST UMC COURIER
MARCH 2015
What’s happening for Children at First UMC?
First Kids (Pre-K through 6th Grade)
W.I.L.D. (Willing Inviting Loving Disciples) (K-6th Grade)
Saturdays 5:00 pm, Sundays 9:00 am, Wednesdays 6:00 pm in Cook Hall
First Kids Saturday Night & Sunday Morning and Wednesday Night’s W.I.L.D.
During this Lenten season leading up to Easter, First Kids on the weekends and Wednesday
will be focusing on our Lenten Series “The God We Can Know: Exploring the ‘I Am’ Sayings
of Jesus”.
Each week we will be taking a trip and journeying in our imaginations as we discover deeper
meanings of the ‘I Am’ sayings. As we explore and learn more about Jesus we will also
explore how he continues to call each of us to live as his disciple today. Join us this month
as we get to know God better.
Procession of the Palms
Join us on March 28th & 29th for our Procession of Palms during worship! First Kids will
be processing at the beginning of worship as
we remember Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem and
usher in Holy Week leading up to our celebration of
Easter! Children will be sharing a song at each service
this weekend also as we celebrate this special time of
year.
This month at Playgroup we are going
to be burning some energy that has been
building up in our children. March 11th we
will be preparing for spring by making our
very own paper birds and having bubble
time. After the birds we will let the kids
play while we do a little devotion and talk about any joys
or concerns with parenthood. March 25th we will be
meeting at the zoo, weather permitting. Please join us!! If
you are interested in attending the Playgroup please feel
free to come at 10 am in the nursery March 11th and 25th.
If you have any questions feel free to email me or leave a
message with the church office.
Ellie Vilhauer ellie@watertownfirstumc.com
Saturday March 28th 10:00—11:00 am
1st United Methodist Church
Children of all ages are invited to
participate in a celebration of
All Things New at Easter.
There will be a variety of
children’s activities, including
Games & Prizes—Crafts
Story Time—Snacks
and more prior to the big Easter Egg Hunt!!!
Everyone is welcome!
Invite and bring your friends and family!
Visit www.watertownfirstumc.com/eastereggs
for more info.
Hello from the Nursery! We've had a lot of fun in the month of February exploring God’s
Love. Some of our activities included molding hearts in edible sand, painting surprise hearts,
making sun catcher hearts, and singing Jesus Loves Me. We talked about spending time with
God in prayer, Jesus loves us and forgives us, you are special to God, love and obey your parents
because God loves you, pray every day, and pray together in God’s house.
We are excited about our new series about Easter. We will be exploring serving others, to be
humble and grateful for Jesus’ sacrifice, Jesus died on the cross for our sins, and Jesus is risen.
Our faith word for the month is Easter. Come and join us in the Nursery as we explore Easter.
Baby N Me—Play N Worship Time
For parents and children birth – 3 years old. Babies, toddlers, and adult partners enjoy singing, stories, hands on activities, and prayer each week. For more information, contact Bobbie Jenner at
Roberta.Jenner@k12.sd.us
March theme: God’s Garden
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WATERTOWN FIRST UMC COURIER
MARCH 2015
Youth Schedule
5:30 – Family Meal
6:15 – S.W.A.T. Teams Alpha (High School) and Omega (Middle School)
7:30 – Worship
If you have any questions, please contact Elissa Hohbach at 886-4427.
Sunday Mornings for Youth
Join us on Sunday mornings for CONNECTION CAFE at 9:00 am! Enjoy a cup of coffee and grab a
treat while we hang out together and discuss devotions and current events! It's Sunday School
made even better! All High School and Middle School students are welcome!
Remedy Drive to perform at First United Methodist Church in Watertown
Buy your tickets today for the Remedy Drive concert on April 19th! Tickets are sold online at
http://www.itickets.com/events/338286.html. If you have any further questions or would like to
purchase in person, please contact Elissa Hohbach at 886-4427 or elissa@watertownfirstumc.com.
This is a concert to help benefit the youth participating on the summer mission trip to Orlando, FL. Remedy Drive
is a Christian Rock group who bring high energy and fun to each of their concerts. The group has been in work
with The Exodus Road for counter trafficking. Their last album was a concept album based on their work with The
Exodus Road in Southeast Asia. Come join us for a night of great music and a great message from the band!
Continuing in March, we will have a money wall in the back of the sanctuary. If you would like to donate to the
trip, please choose an envelope labeled from 1 to 200. Please take the envelope and place that amount of
money in the envelope and return to the office by March 31st. You can choose to fill an envelope on your own
or work with others. All funds will help students participate in the summer mission trip to Orlando, FL for a
week of mission work as well as attending the Youth 15 conference with other United Methodist Youth from
across the country! Keep an eye out for Butter Braid sales in the beginning of March. More information to come!
Check out the calendar for March for your chance to win a free lunch for you and a friend as well
as check out the fun activities for the month! Invite friends to S.W.A.T. as well as fun events!
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WATERTOWN FIRST UMC COURIER
MARCH 2015
BIRTHDAYS
Name
Synnova Geranen
Gary Sherrill
Kristi Davis
Stephanie Muller
Hayden DeLeon
A J Shultz
Alex Geffre
Dacey Veflin
Shane Wirkus
Susan Steen
Taylor Broek
Andrew Cluts
Kaelee Ward
Margie Gertsen
Ruth Feeney
Marvin Heim
Angela Boughton
Mason Heggelund
Darrell Johnson
Birth Date
1-Mar
1-Mar
2-Mar
2-Mar
3-Mar
3-Mar
4-Mar
4-Mar
4-Mar
5-Mar
6-Mar
7-Mar
7-Mar
8-Mar
9-Mar
9-Mar
10-Mar
10-Mar
10-Mar
Couple's Name
Wayne & Carol Leiner
ANNIVERSARIES
Name
Oliver Marek
Ethan Riley
John Dahl
Helen Warner
Hannah Bergsbaken
Davee Buechler
Bonnie Hunter
Laurel McElhany
Luke Muller
Bryce Jorgenson
Laurie Conley
Kaitlyn Graf
Mary Peterson
LeaAnn Alwin
Colton Hansen
Roberta Stillson
Ben Chambers
Colette D Krueger
Maxine Nordseth
Marriage date
8-Mar
Ryan & Nathalie Wilson
Loren & Beverly Haug
Stephen & Susan Bachmann
&
14-Mar
15-Mar
21-Mar
Birth Date
10-Mar
10-Mar
11-Mar
12-Mar
13-Mar
14-Mar
14-Mar
14-Mar
16-Mar
17-Mar
18-Mar
18-Mar
18-Mar
19-Mar
19-Mar
19-Mar
20-Mar
21-Mar
21-Mar
Couple's Name
Kenny & Melissa Raml
Chuck & Beth Decker
Elgie & DeEtta Noteboom
Bruce & Cheri Erlandson
Name
Elgie Noteboom
Lincoln Schutt
Ed Togel
Judy Miller
Tawny Engels
Alan Luckhurst
Michelle Erlandson
Alex Cady
Madison Enstad
Marty Harmel
Travis Homan
Dan Oslund
Clark McElhany
Trevor Anderson
Aidan Wegner
Marcus Heggelund
Douglas Sharp
Marilyn Chambers
Austin McBride
Howard Meyer
Birth Date
21-Mar
21-Mar
21-Mar
23-Mar
24-Mar
24-Mar
25-Mar
26-Mar
26-Mar
26-Mar
26-Mar
27-Mar
28-Mar
29-Mar
29-Mar
30-Mar
30-Mar
31-Mar
31-Mar
31-Mar
Marriage date
24-Mar
27-Mar
27-Mar
29-Mar
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE, DEMENTIA & AGING SUPPORT GROUP
March 4, 2015—Topic:
“Helping Caregivers”
Speaker:
Mary Johnson, Clinical Therapist, Lutheran Social Services
April 1, 2015— Topic:
“Alzheimer’s and Hearing”
Speaker:
Dr. Todd Decker, Professional Hearing Services
Meetings are at 7:00 p.m. at Jenkins Living Center in the Fireside room. For more information contact
Connie Lake, 886-1493. Free On-Site supervision for those with dementia during these meetings.
Jenkins also has the following: Mary Drake Resource Library complete with books, dvds and more devoted
to Alzheimer’s. Respite Care Scholarship Program A program to offer assistance to care givers. For more
information contact Connie Lake, 886-1493.
Our deepest sympathy is extended to:
Family and friends of Calvin R. Krulish. Calvin passed away on January 26, 2015.
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WATERTOWN FIRST UMC COURIER
OUR CHURCH FAMILY IN ASSISTED LIVING OR NURSING HOMES
Estelline Nursing Home
P. O. Box 130—Estelline, SD 57234
Jenkins Living Center
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Watertown, SD 57201
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Stoney Brook Suites
500 – 16th Ave. NE—Watertown, SD 57201
Benet Place Assisted Living
90 – 28th Ave. SE—Watertown, SD 57201
Prairie Crossings
420 9th St SE—Watertown, SD 57201
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225 - 14th Ave. NE—Watertown, SD 57201
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Sarah (Sally) Egert #284—Dorothy Paulson #343
Carol Redwing #315—Elsie Bevers #278—Marion Oviatt #411
LaVonne Engstrom #416—Dorothy Kellogg #346
Fern Clifford #15A
Vivian Kline—Anke Leadabrand
LaVonne Nelson #44
Bill Rippe
Violet Heiden #204
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NEWS
ADAH CIRCLE Adah Circle met at 2:00 pm on
Wednesday, February 4 in the church library with 7
members present. Audrey Rhodes had the program
on pledges and Judy Schumacher was the hostess.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, March 4th at
2:00 pm. Judy Schumacher will have the program on
Prayer and Self Denial and Helen Warner will be the
hostess.
ESTHER CIRCLE Esther Circle met on Wednesday,
February 4th at 9:00 am in Fellowship Hall with 19
members present. Sue Luken was a guest and decided to join the circle. Sue Lentz & Carol Redwing
were hostesses. After the business meeting, Jan
Sharp read a Lenten Devotion that a member of our
church had written. Also, Jan led the Pledge Service.
Because so many members of the Esther Circle are
helping with the Lenten Lunch on March 4th, the
circle will meet on Tuesday, March 3rd at 9:00 am in
the fellowship hall. Linda Page and Jeri Larson will
be hostesses.
LEAH CIRCLE Ten members of Leah met on Tuesday
evening, February 3rd at 7:00 pm in the lounge.
Hostesses were Diane Veen and Ruth Feeney.
The Pledge to Mission program was given by Marge
Alwin. The next meeting for Leah Circle will be Tuesday evening, March 3rd at 7:00 pm in the
Lounge. Hostesses will be Marlene Jackson and
Shirley Rasmussen. The Call to Prayer and SelfDenial program will be given by Shirley Boone.
***Note meeting date change this month for Leah
Circle.
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REBEKAH CIRCLE Rebekah Circle met on February 7th
at 9:30 am with 4 members present. Lea Ann Alwin
was hostess and Ronda Boughton gave the program
titled “Serving Your Family”. After the meeting they
cleaned ovens and refrigerators in the church kitchen.
The next meeting will be on March 14th at 9:30 am at
the church. Sandee Cole will be hostess and Barb
Brinkman will give the program.
PRAYER VIGIL
Our first prayer vigil time is Saturday, March 21, 2015,
9:30 - 10:15 a.m. The topic is "International Day for
Elimination of Racial Discrimination". Our country has
experienced racial tension in places like Ferguson,
MO. Pray that we become aware of discrimination
within ourselves, our state, and our country. And that
we may see all as God's children worthy of dignity and
respect.
UMW CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Wednesday, March 4—Noon
Watertown First to serve the Lenten Lunch
at Grace Lutheran Church
March 6-7
WOW Retreat (Weekend of Women) Fellowship Hall
Sunday, March 15—2:00 pm
UMW General Meeting—Everyone Invited
Thad Titze will speak about his
experiences in Hungary
Monday, March 16th—6:30 pm
Pack PACH bags at the PACH Warehouse behind
Dunham’s in the Watertown Mall
Saturday, March 21—9:30 am—10:15 am
Prayer Vigil
Monday, March 23—6:30 pm
UMW Executive Meeting—Church Lounge
MARCH 2015
WATERTOWN FIRST UMC COURIER
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WORSHIP HOURS
Wednesday Evening
7:30 pm Family Worship
Saturday Evening
4:30 pm Snacks & Coffee
5:00 pm Worship Service
5:00 pm First Kids Activities
Sunday Morning
8:15 am Worship Service
9:00 am Sunday School
—for all ages
10:00 am Coffee Fellowship
10:30 am Worship Service
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For Lent this year, Artist Doris Armstrong
is painting a masterpiece. Every week she
will add something new in the painting,
just as we discover something new about
this God we can know. On Easter, we will
unveil her finished masterpiece! This is
our first glimpse!
Sunday, March 15—2:00 pm - UMW General Meeting
Thad Titze will speak about his experiences in Hungary
This is not just for UMW ladies, everyone is invited to attend.
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EASTER WORSHIP TIMES
Palm Sunday—March 29
Maundy Thursday—April 2
Good Friday—April 3
Easter Sunday—April 5
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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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WATERTOWN, SD 57201 605-886-4427
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