Brodhead United Methodist Church

Open Hearts~Open Minds~Open Doors 501 1st Center Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520

608-897-2515

brodheadumc@gmail.com

www.brodheadumc.org

Church Office Hours

Monday-Wednesday 9am-12pm, 1pm-3pm Thursday 9am-12pm

To contact Pastor Krystal: 897-2738

April 2015

Holy Week Worship Schedule

Maundy/Holy Thursday

April 2 - 7:00 p.m.

As we continue our Holy Week, our Maundy Thursday communion service will

bring us to an attitude of introspection and prayer. In our service we will look

back on Jesus’ journey From the Crèche to the Cross.

Good Friday

April 3 - 7:00 p.m.

As our Holy Week begins to wind down, we hope you will join us for service on

Good Friday. This service will be a dramatic reading of the scripture based on the

style of Tenebrae. Between the readings and the hymns, we hope you will have a

deeper understanding and gratitude of Christ’s offering for us.

Confirmation April 26 – 9a.m.

Our Confirmation is going to be a two year class, so this year we will only confirm our one 8th

grader- Lexi Oliver. Our 7th graders will be there in support and will be confirmed next year.

One youth or many, let’s celebrate with Lexi her accomplishment in confirmation!

Easter Sunday

April 5 - 7:00 & 9:00 a.m.

As our Holy Week comes to a glorious end, we hope you will join us for one of our worship

services celebrating the joy of Easter Sunday.

Also join us for breakfast between the services (8am) cooked by our confirmands and their

families.

As I sit at my desk I am just amazed that it is only a few short

weeks until Easter! There is still so much to do. I am thinking

that I still need help with the Easter breakfast (thank you

Danielle for reminding me), that I need to tweak the sign-up

sheet (thank you Terri for finding it), and I need to write my sermon. I haven’t yet heard if

my family will be coming here to Brodhead, so I don’t know how much I need to clean and

decorated my house. Then I looked back over my list… I realize that my issues and worries

don’t match what is truly important about Easter. HE IS RISEN! Jesus Christ, my Lord and

Savior, rose from the dead for you and me!

What must that time have been like for the people of that day? Let’s hear it from the local

newspaper, the Jerusalem Times:

From the Jerusalem Times, April 5th, 36A.D.

Chaos has erupted here in Jerusalem. As the good Jews of the city were quietly celebrating

the Passover feast Friday night, a disturbance happened just outside the temple. We have

confirmed reports that Friday night Jesus of Nazareth was convicted of treason and sentenced

to death. The Governor was unable to be contacted for comment. It was just outside the prison

compound that the crowds gathered and grew impatient. A violent scene took place and was

followed by a brutal crucifixion on the top of Calvary Hill. The reporters present reported that

many of the bystanders found the scene to be upsetting. The crowd began to disperse a little

bit after 3 in the afternoon when the authorities confirmed that Jesus and the other two

unidentified criminals were DOA.

It has now been three days since the rioting and crucifixion. We are now getting in

unconfirmed reports that the body has been removed from his tomb. The commander of

the Roman garrison informs us that they were standing guard throughout the night and

saw nothing out of the ordinary. However a woman who was found nearby has been caught

on camera saying, “He has risen.” Apparently there had been rumors circling this Jesus of

Nazareth who was quoted saying, “in three days, I will rise from the dead.” The true nature

of this unique occurrence is not yet known. Only time will tell the effects of this eventful week

here in Jerusalem. Only time will tell what is the truth.

Back to you in the Studio.

That was quite a week! Jesus, and his disciples went through a lot in just seven short days.

From sorrow to joy, hopelessness to faith. The despair must have been palpable during the

three days Jesus was dead. Yet, in the end, God’s power and love shines through. It is this that

we celebrate on Easter! So as you look at your worries and to-do lists, does it let God shine? If

not, maybe you too are concentrating on the wrong things this Easter. Let’s celebrate God’s

power and love this Easter and all year long.

God Bless,

Rev. Krystal Goodger

Upcoming New Member Class

April 13 - 6-7:30 p.m.

It has been our joy to have you worship with us. I hope you have found our worship life

meaningful and the congregation welcoming. We are a church that celebrates Open Hearts,

Open Minds, and Open Doors and we extend them to you! Allow me to take this opportunity

to INVITE YOU to our upcoming orientation, a time to find out more about the church, who

we are, what we believe, what some of our hopes and dreams are that drive our passion and

ministry.

We will also take time to address any questions you may bring to the gathering.

The spring orientation class will be Monday, April 13, from 6-7:30 p.m. Childcare will be

provided only if needed, so let us know by Tuesday, April 7 and we will make the necessary

arrangements. This will be a time of information sharing and getting to know you, getting to

know your pastoral staff, as well as getting to know other peers who are joining you along the

journey.

Our next host week for Family Promise begins Sunday, April 26th. We cannot

continue to do this without all those who volunteer. You all are to be commended

for stepping up and doing the Lord’s work. THANK YOU!

We will be having our planning meeting on Tuesday, April 7th at 6:30 p.m. here at church. All

are invited to attend. The signup sheet will be up at the back of the sanctuary starting Easter

Sunday, April 5th. Won’t you please pray about what you can do to help during our host week

and then sign up?

We are still looking for someone who might be interested in sending thank you cards out to

those who volunteer during the host week. Cards, envelopes and stamps will be provided. All

that needs to be done is address the envelopes.

If you have any questions, please contact Irv & Kay Case at 420-1004 or email

iwcase@charter.net

Family Promise News

2015 has started out with such wonderful generosity! Our 1st quarter Noisy Can

offerings totaled $215.29 for Imagine No Malaria.

This quarter’s offering will benefit the Beloit High School Homeless Shelter.

Contact Vicki Evenson for more information on this wonderful and vital mission.

The Purpose of United Methodist Women

The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be

a community of women whose purpose is:

• To know God and to experience freedom as whole

persons through Jesus Christ.

• To develop a creative supportive fellowship.

• To expand concepts of mission through participation

in the global ministries of the church.

The United Methodist Women are looking forward to another interesting meeting on

April 23rd with the program given by Caroline Kamps called "Women of Welcome". We

will begin the meeting with a 9:00 a.m. brunch. Bring your favorite food to share. Our

hostesses are Winona Walters, and Bernice Swartz.

UMW’s Lydia Circle

We will be meeting on April 7th, 9:30a.m., at the home of Janice Davenport, N4075

Golf Course Rd.

Sewing Circle

The sewing circle meets the 2nd Tuesday of April, which is April 14th, at 9:oo a.m.

Come join us for some quilt tying and get to know your fellow Christian.

I want to thank my church family for comforting and deeds

during the loss of my brother, Bill Pryce.

Pauline Hulbert

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Many thanks to all of the people who have prayed for me, visited, sent cards, called and

brought meals to me. I'm doing good and am looking forward to coming back to church.

Patty Anderson

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Thank you to all who sent prayers and cards to me after Helene Silbaugh’s death.

Edith Kitchen

3rd Annual Luminaria Dedication

On June 21st, our altar will be decorated with Luminaria dedicated to our

loved ones: in memory of those who have lost their battle with cancer as well

as in honor of those fighting and surviving. The Lumianria will then make their

way to Brodhead High School for the Relay For Life event on June 27th.

Luminarias may be purchased - $5 each - in the church office. There are a box of order forms

in the Welcome Center. There were also a number of bags returned to the church after last

year’s event. Should you wish to reuse one of them, see Terri during church office hours.

Please have your decorated luminaria bag back to the church by June 17th.

May 16th has been calendared for our spring work day. We will be starting at

8a.m. with coffee, juice, and donuts to get our energy up!

Gutters and taking a good look at the roof is planned.

A sign-up sheet will be started in April so that we know how many to expect.

After all, we don’t want to run short on donuts.

Thanks, Denise

FOOT CARE

Your feet have to carry you a long way, so treat them kindly. This is especially important for diabetics and those with peripheral artery disease. These conditions can cause foot damage over time either from poorly controlled blood sugar or from impaired circulation. This damage can be subtle but can lead to very serious issues.

Make inspection of your feet part of your daily hygiene routine. Check between toes for white patches (fungus) or for foreign material that can irritate. Trim toenails with a foot toenail clipper regularly. Use mild soap in small amounts. Moisturize feet with cream or lotion to keep skin supple and avoid cracking. Be careful if adding oil to bath water as it can make the bathtub slippery. Contact your medical provider for changes in color, shape, or sensation.

If circulation is an issue, you sit for long periods of time and are in the habit of crossing your legs, remember to reverse or uncross them frequently. Don’t smoke, as that also impairs circulation.

Assess your footwear. Shoes must fit without rubbing. You may have two different sized feet so try on both shoes when purchasing. Walk in the shoes to make sure the heels don’t slip and that there is ½” from the end of your toe to the end of the shoe. Don’t plan on having the shoe stretch. Soles should give solid footing and be non-slip. Pointed-toed shoes can cramp feet. Thick soled shoes give heels more cushion. Remember that always wearing high heels can damage feet.

Let’s look at some common foot problems that may need special attention. Corns and callouses come from chronic pressure against shoes. They may improve by rubbing with a wet wash cloth or pumice stone and wearing better fitting shoes. Do NOT shave them as cuts in the tissue create a means for infection to start. Warts are skin growths from viruses. Some over-the-counter products may help get rid of them but they usually require prescription medication. Bunions are swollen tender joints from wearing too small shoes. Taping, padding or wearing wide shoes may help but surgical intervention is likely, to correct the issue and relieve pain. Ingrown toenails are nails that actually pierce the skin as they grow. Remember to consistently cut toenails straight across and use foot nail clippers. If the condition persists removal of the nail or part of the nail may be required. Neuromas are built-up tissue around a nerve causing inflammation. Again, medical intervention is needed. Spurs are a bony bump on the bones of the feet caused by chronic physical stress such as jobs that require long periods of standing. Treatment of spurs can include foot supports, heel pads, heel caps or even surgery. Hammertoe is the shortening of the tendons of the toe joints that causes a toe to stiffen. It leads to pain and can cause balance issues. Surgery is likely the treatment of choice. Swollen feet are often a sign of other underlying health issues and should have medical intervention.

Medical follow-up for foot issues could be with a podiatrist. They are health care providers that perform exams, diagnose, and treat foot conditions. They may do some surgical procedures and prescribe corrective devices for the feet. A pedorthist is the specialist who will design and produce individually fitted shoes and foot supports.

Remember the old adage; take care of your feet and they will take care of you.

Vicki Evenson

JC Kids are just finishing a 4 week unit on finances. They have learned that work is a gift from God and we are to share our financial gains with others. T-shirts are designed and we will be voting on which design we are going with. We are enjoying the warmer weather and will have some of our lessons outside this month, so dress appropriately.

JCrew, our Middle/High School Youth Group, will host an Imagine No Malaria Fundraiser on World Malaria Day, April 25th with a 5k Walk/Run. Watch for upcoming details on how to register and donate!

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake is April 29th at 6 pm. We will be sending home fundraiser forms the second week of April with every child and look forward to a great night of bowling!

'Hogs for a Cause' will kick off our pig fundraiser for Cambodia on April 12th! Start saving up now to feed those hungry piggies!

Mom's Day Out! Will be April 11th from 10-3pm. We look forward to spending some fun time with the little ones. We are looking for someone to lead this growing outreach ministry. It requires planning activities, scheduling volunteers, and enjoying time with children. Please contact Danielle if you are interested.

A Night In At The Movies will be on April 17th The movies are free and open to the community. Popcorn, treats, and water will be sold for a small fee. We will be showing Annie at 7 pm and When the Game Stands Tall at 9 pm. Bring your friends and enjoy a night out!

Saturday, April 18th at 6:30 pm we will open Fellowship Hall for a card night. Come in and play a round – or more – with us! Euchre tournament anyone??

April 19th we will kick off our VBS 'Everest' registration! You can register on-line at www.groupvbspro.com. VBS is June 15th – June 19th from 12:30 until 5pm. We will have a bus available from summer school, lunch, and then start a day filled with games, songs, Bible exploration, crafts, and a snack. Be sure to plan on joining us for the closing each day at 4:30 to see what the kids have experienced!

Confirmation for our 8th grade class will be April 26th. Join us as we congratulate Lexi on completing her confirmation class.

If you haven't liked the church on Facebook, please do! Lots of information and pictures are available- United Methodist Church of Brodhead! Be sure to check out our website – www.brodheadumc.org for current programs being offered.

Summer Camps! Dates of camps and details are available at wiumcamps.org. We have a great scholarship program waiting for applicants! To attend an individual camp, the church will pay 2/3 of the camp (up to $250), family camp is also 2/3 (up to $600)with a limit of 1 camp per applicant. If an active member brings a new friend to camp, we will cover the full cost of the camp plus ½ of the friend's camp (up to $250). Stop in to the Christian Ed office for an application.

AARP Smart Driver Course

Monday, April 20th @ 9:00 a.m. ~ Fellowship Hall

Why Take a Driver Safety Course?

Because driving has changed since you first got your license.

Cars have changed. So have traffic rules, driving conditions and the roads you travel every day.

Some drivers age 50-plus have never looked back since they got their first driver's license, but

even the most experienced drivers can benefit from brushing up on their driving skills.

By taking a driver safety course you'll learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving

techniques and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today's increasingly challenging

driving environment. You'll learn how you can manage and accommodate common age-related

changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. In addition, you'll learn:

-How to minimize the effects of dangerous blind spots

-How to maintain the proper following distance behind another car

-The safest ways to change lanes and make turns at busy intersections

-Proper use of safety belts, air bags, antilock brakes and new technology found in cars

today

-Ways to monitor your own and others' driving skills and capabilities

-The effects of medications on driving

-The importance of eliminating distractions, such as eating, smoking and using a cell phone

After completing the course, you will have a greater appreciation of driving challenges and a

better understanding of how to avoid potential collisions and injuring yourself or others.

The AARP Smart Driver Course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is the nation’s largest classroom

and online driver safety course and is designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. Over 15

million participants have gone through AARP Driver Safety classroom and online courses, taught

by more than 4,000 AARP Driver Safety volunteers.

AARP membership is not required to take the course and there are no tests to pass. The course

registration fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members.

Please contact Dean Braund @ (608)214-0130 with any questions about the course. To register

for the class call the church office, 897-2515, or email @ brodheadumc@gmail.com.

We’re Forming our team!

If you are interested in joining our BUMC Relay For Life team, please see

team captains Terri Braund or Chris Albert. All ages are welcome to

participate. Youth are invited to join with the permission of their parents.

The Relay For Life event will take place at the Brodhead High School track

on June 27th.

*Missed in March Kendall Jaggi 3/25

4/2 Bob Meythaler

4/3 Brooke Lederman

Daniel Scofield

4/4 Ann Brown

Scott Bruns

Jay Jackson Sr.

Jay Jackson II

4/7 Catherine Gissing

Jean Prestbroten

4/8 Diane Rabe

Mindy Walters

4/9 Caroline Kamps

4/10 Carol Demrow

4/12 Jamie Oliver

Randy Williams

4/13 Walt Williams

4/14 Heather Jordan

4/15 Steve Benton

Delores Schupbach

4/16 Mitchell Covert

4/18 Doran Boegli

Alyssen Noriega

Bob Olin

Richard Olin

Wendy Roth

4/20 Robert Becker

Tyler Hoesly

Parker Kaderly

Nancy Nettesheim

Tiffany Reigle

Al Schneider

4/21 Joy Burns

Lisa Caldwell

4/22 Brynn Pinnow

Bruce Timm

Payton Wright

4/23 Shelly Gerber

Susan Zweifel

4/24 Olivia Herrington

Linda Wahl

4/27 Bev Deininger

Aaron Doyle

Bruce Peterson

Ronald Schupbach

Carolyn Williams

4/29 Ryan Johnson

Art Riese

4/30 Duane Schneider

*If we have failed to list your name, or if we have listed it incorrectly,

please accept our apologies and let us know so that we may correct our records.

4/2/1994 Jon & Danielle Jorgensen 4/8/1990 Rick & Janice Schneider

4/9/1954 LaVerne & Arlene Hintzman 4/28/1984 Jim & Deborah Kamps

Articles for the May newsletter are due to the office no later than Sunday, April 19th.

Thank you.

United Methodist Church of Brodhead

501 1st Center Ave

Brodhead, WI 53520

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Sunday Worship Schedule

Worship 9am

Sunday School 10:15am

The worship service airs Sunday at 11am

on cable channel 988

Pastor: Krystal Goodger

Christian Ed: Danielle Jorgensen

Parish Nurse: Vicki Evenson

Custodian: Denise Benton

Secretary, Assist. Custodian: Terri Braund