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September 11/12, 2010
In This Issue
In Worship
Rally Day
UMW Luncheon
Faith Works
 
Thought for the Day:
 
A great man knows he is not God, and the greater he is the better he knows it.
 
-G.K. Chesterton
 
NEW Fall Sermon Series Begins
September 11/12: Jesus Heals
Matthew 15.22-28
Saturday at 5:00 pm
Sunday at 8:00, 9:00, and 10:30 am
  
The purpose of the United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay is to grow persons as deeply committed followers of Jesus Christ who LOVE God, CARE for each other and SERVE in the world.  In the next 8 weeks we are going to look at the 8 habits of Jesus mentioned most frequently in the Gospels so that our lives might look like his on a daily basis.

The first habit of Jesus we are going to look at is healing.  Jesus actually healed people more than any other action recorded in the Gospels.  Through his healing, Jesus left us four principles that we can adopt:  compassion, saying yes to strangers, doing what is in our power to do, and seeing with the heart.

During each of the worship services this weekend, we will formally introduce Eric Rose, our Director of Student Ministries and Dana Saxton, our Director of Children and Family Ministries. 

I hope that you will take a moment this week to pray about those you know who do not have a church home - a new neighbor, a friend or family member, someone at work - and invite them to join you this weekend.  This weekend, "Rally Weekend", we kick off all of our ministries for the coming year.  The children have a pancake breakfast and lesson in Fellowship Hall, youth and adults begin classes and in
worship we start our new sermon series.  Following the 10:30 am service, join us at "Taste of the Bay," sponsored by the Foundation and many committees. 
 
It's going to be a great weekend.  I look forward to seeing you!
 
Pastor Susan 
 
To view the entire sermon series, click here.
See the schedule below for times, locations and special instructions for this Sunday:
 
Sunday, Sept. 12          Rally Weekend  - Taste of the Bay
                 8:00 am          Traditional Worship                                                   Chapel
                 9:00 am          Contemporary Worship                                             Sanctuary
                                       *Rotational Sunday School Pancake Brkfst               Fellowship Hall
                                            Sunday School Ages 3-4                                     Room 19
                                            Sunday School Ages 0-2                                     Room 18
                                         Dialogue                                                                  Wesley Room
                                         Progressive Christian Explorations                         Room 210
                                         Adult Bible Study                                                    Chapel
                                         Mission Rummage Sale                                           Mission Store
                                         Rotation SS Shepherd  Training                              Room 220
               10:00 am           Coffee and Fellowship                                            Jones Narthex
                                         Family Worship                                                       Chapel
                                         High school Fellowship (Smoothies & pancakes!)  Youth Room
                                         6th Grade Sunday School                                      Room 210
                                         7th Grade Confirmation                                          Room 208/221
                                         8th Grade Confirmation                                          Room 222
               10:30 am           Traditional Worship                                                 Sanctuary
                                        *Rotational Sunday School Pancake Brkfst            Fellowship Hall
                                              Sunday School Ages 3-4                                  Room 19
                                              Sunday School Ages 0-2                                  Room 18
                                         5th Grade                                                               Room 219
                                         High School Bible Study                                         Youth Room
               11:30 am         Taste of the Bay                                                      Church Yard
                 5:30 pm         Sandwich Shop                                                       Youth Room
                 6:30 pm         (LOFT) High School Youth Group                            Youth Room
                 7:00 pm          Troop 400
 
 * Parents, bring children K5 - 5th grade directly to Fellowship Hall this Sunday to enjoy a special pancake breakfast and fall kick-off to Rotational Sunday School.
 
 
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taste of the bay

JOIN US THIS Sunday, Sept. 12 from  11:30am - 1:30pm
 
This year, our Rally Day theme is "Taste of the United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay" and invites members AND the community to come and "get a taste" of all the wonderful groups, activities, ministries and missions that UMCWFB has to offer this fall.  Bring the whole family for this special day and invite a friend to come with you! Click here for a special "Tell A Friend" invitation.
 
Hot Air Balloon - Rock Climbing - Face Painting - Live Music - Food Tastings - Games & Activities

$3 Brat Fry or $2 Hot Dog Lunch

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United Methodist Women Fall Salad Luncheon 
Tuesday September 14 at 12:00 
Fellowship Hall $6
 
Join us for an extra special day as we shower Baby Gladney with gifts. Meet our new associate pastor Wiley Gladney and his wife Heather.
 
Our program that day will include a devotion by Rev. Gladney and a baby shower for their first child.
 
They are registered at Target & Babies R Us, the nursery color is yellow, and they are expecting a boy November 4th. Don't forget a shower gift. 
 
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 Faithworks 
This Saturday, Sept. 11 - Jones Narthex 
Breakfast begins at 8:00 am
Devotions begin at 8:40 am
Sent out for service in the world by 9:00 am
 
This month's opportunities include:
 
1.  JOY HOUSE LUNCHES  Be a part of a packing team.  Assemble sack lunches and then deliver them to Joy House.  Joy House is the counter part of the Rescue Mission for women and children.  Can't make it Saturday?  Donate supplies for lunches by contacting Lynn Bennett at bennett.lynn@gmail.com
 
2.  NORTHCOTT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Continue outdoor work.  Northcott is one of our United Methodist Missions located on 6th and Center.  Northcott reaches out to persons of all ages providing multiple services.
 
3.  UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S SERVICES  Each month we have been doing something new at UMCS.  They have recently built a new apartment building and seeking new ways to rebuild the Washington Heights neighborhood.  UMCS is located on 40th and Lisbon.
 
4.  REPAIRERS OF THE BREACH  Work at one of Milwaukee's homeless shelters.  Volunteers need to be 18 or over.

5.  AGAPE.  At the Agape Center we serve one of our monthly meals and collaborated with Sharon Garrett through Cardinal Stritch to provide basic health care to area residents.  Sat, we will paint.  Wear your painting clothes.
 
One of the great things about FaithWorks is that you get a chance to serve with other members of our congregation.  No one ever goes to one of the projects by themselves.  Another great thing is there is something for all ages and abilities!!!
Third, FaithWorks is an easy way to make a difference by giving just a few hours.
 
RSVP by calling the church office 414-964-2424 or just show up.  Bring a friend or come by yourself.
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