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October 9/10, 2010
In This Issue
In Worship
Our Daily Bread Jars
FaithWorks
Mission Trip Meetings
New Bible Study
 
Thought for the Day:
 
The contemplative [prayerful] life is always calling us back to our beginnings, always forcing us to the root, always reminding us of our foundation.

-Richard J. Foster
Oct. 9 & 10: Jesus PRAYS
Matthew 6:5-6
Saturday at 5:00 pm
Sunday at 8:00, 9:00, and 10:30 am

There are 32 occasions in which the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John speak of Jesus praying.  Prayer is a central aspect of Jesus' life and ministry.  There are times when Jesus prays alone, when he offers praise for those who pray with persistence, when he prays in the presence of others and when he prays with very simple words.  In each of those circumstances, we learn something about Jesus' prayer life and how we can enter into a prayer life for ourselves.

This weekend during worship, particularly during the 8 am and 10:30 am services, we will experience a taste of Taize prayer, or contemplative prayer.  We will take time to hear scripture, to sing music that invites us into prayer and a time for silent prayer. The message this weekend will focus on Jesus PRAYS and how we can be like him through our prayer. We will take some time this weekend to quiet ourselves from the busyness and chaos of our lives to ground ourselves in God.  Jesus knew how important this was for his own life.  Many of us know how important it is for our lives as well.  In addition to Taize, or contemplative prayer, we will also enter into intercessory prayer and share in the Lord's Prayer. There will be a time for anointing at 10:30 am and individual prayer at the rail for the other services.

The worship team from our monthly Taize Prayer Services will be with us at 8 and 10:30 am.  As is the tradition, they and the Chancel Choir will be in the choir loft at the 10:30 service. 

I am looking forward to worship this weekend.  I hope that you will be in town and joining us.  Remember that one of the most caring acts you can do is to invite someone to join you in worship.  Take a moment to invite someone to come with you.

See you in worship!

Pastor Susan
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  "Our Daily Bread" jars- Pick one up today!

 

As part of our World Communion Sunday celebration, we have asked folks to take home an "Our Daily Bread" jar. In the next two weeks, instead of going out to eat, stay home. Take the money you would otherwise spend and place it in your "Our Daily Bread" jar.

Bring your jar back on October 17 when we will collect all of our offerings and talk about Jesus building up treasure in heaven. All funds raised will support our Feed My Starving Children mobile packing event April 28-30, 2011.

Pick up your jars at the entrance of the sanctuary, in the Jones Narthex, or at the Danbury entrance, and bring them back on Oct. 17!

For more information on Feed My Starving Children, click here.
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Faithworks

 

 

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.   Agape Community Center-  working on a shelf building project.

2.  Clean church costume room from flood damage.

3.  United Methodist Children Services- Sorting and organizing donations.

4. Helping a disabled church member clean out and remove items from her apartment.

5. Grading lawn with fresh dirt for rain runoff.

6.  Repairers of the Breach-  Work at one of Milwaukee's homeless shelters. Volunteers must be 18+

7. Paint the garage of 806 E. Glen Ave (church property)

8.  Deliver pumpkins and greeting cards to homebound members.

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

This Saturday, Oct. 9 - Jones Narthex 

   

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Beyond Milwaukee -- Mission Trips 2011
 
Honduras & Nome, Alaska Planning Meetings
 
Sunday at 11:45
 
This Sunday, after the 10:30 worship service, there will be planning meetings for both the Honduras and Nome, Alaska mission trips of 2011.

Honduras- Meeting in the Chapel. Trip planned for the first week of May 2011. Combination construction and medical trip to Talanga. Doctors and Nurses needed.
Contact: Jeff McClellan at jeff@mmtadv.com 

Nome, Alaska- Meeting in Room 210. Trip scheduled for the last week of June/first week of July 2011. Contact: Donn Haglund at 414-333-0365.


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 New Study Begins!
 
Bible Study with Pastor Wiley
Beginning Sunday Oct. 10
8:45-10:00- Walnut Room

 
Your Bible! The Study Begins offers an introduction to the library of books which are the foundation of our faith and provides a refreshing orientation to the Book and opens a door of understanding to all other Bible study.  In seven, one-hour sessions, participants will explore basic issues with contents including: 
 
 
 
1.  What is the Bible?
2.  How Did the Bible Come to Be?
3.  What Is the Old Testament About?
4.  What is the New Testament About?
5.  How Has the Bible Been Preserved and Handed On?
6.  How Shall We Study the Bible?
7.  What Is the Place of the Bible in Our Lives?
 

 

This class is part of our basic core curriculum in our new Pathways to Discipleship plan.

For more information on the Pathways to Discipleship, contact Pastor Wiley Gladney, Minister of Discipleship, at pastorgladney@umcwfb.org

 
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