February Newsletter

Signs of Life The Burlington United Methodist Church is an inclusive Christian

Community, dedicated to growth in Jesus Christ through worship,

teaching and service

Burlington United Methodist

Church 857 West State Street,

Burlington, WI 53105

Phone: (262) -763-2288

Fax: (262) – 763- 5208

Email:

churchoffice@burlingtonumc.

org Website:

burlingtonumc.org

Worship Times

Saturday Services 5:00PM

Sunday Traditional Services @

8:30 AM

Fellowship Time @ 9:45 AM

Christian Education

From 10:00 -11:00 AM

Church Office Hours

Mondays - Thursdays

9:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m.

After Hours: By Appointment

Rev. Ebenezer K. Insor, Pastor

Email:

ebenezer@burlingtonumc.org

Phone: (414) – 559-9939

The Word “Love” It’s February, the month of Valentine! That means we must be more loving than we have

always been. Sounds a little bit odd right? But that’s the time we see all the colors of love

reflected by the beautiful flowers, candies, cards, special events all with one aim of

expressing our love to those dear to our hearts. From proposals to reaffirmation, we see new

relationships to old ones sparkling with glitters of love.

So why is this four-letter word so important that it has this special day to itself? While the

origins of this day were not initially good, the sacrifices and courage of St. Valentine led to its

evolution. Through the centuries we have grown to cherish this day as a special day of love

to celebrate. But should it be the only day when we rise above to show our love to one

another? No, it goes beyond this day as we begin to trace the origins of the word love.

Beginning with its English roots it comes the word luf, derived from the Old English word

"lufu." In Old High German, it is "luba," and another Old English word, lēof, which means

dear. Another word related to love, "lubere" or "libere," comes to us from the Romans. This

Latin word means 'to please'. In all words related to the word love, roots relating to dear,

pleasing, and cherished may be found. More words can be added to these words that denote

love as we explore it roots in languages from other cultures.

What so special about this word in all these cultures is its universal meaning of having

affection, deep attraction or emotional attachment to others. Examples of these attributes

are seen in various aspects of our lives as we encounter others which lead to various types

of love being shown to family members, friends and spouses.

From our Christian heritage the origin of love is God and we are called to reciprocate that in

the first commandment by wholly loving God (with our heart, mind and soul) and then

extending that to our neighbors. Paul in his letter to the church in Corinth emphasizes the

importance of love in our lives reflecting these attributes of patience, kindness,

unselfishness, forgiving, humble and generosity.

Much as we cherish this special day with all its festivities, may we not be consumed with its

pageantry only, but be reminded of the meaning of love. Paul reflects that love is eternal, if

so, then we should strive to reflect that, with these words from Christ to his disciples to love

one another as he loved them.

Let us be reminded with these words from 1 John 4: 7 “Beloved let us love for God is love”

and reflect daily, anywhere, anytime as called upon to God’s glory.

Pastor Ebenezer

Who’s in the Pew

MARK AND MYRT LOVRINE:

Myrt was born in Waukegan, Illinois but grew up in Salem, Wisconsin. She has 3 older

brothers. Her mother cooked at the grade school, her dad was a carpenter. Myrt was active in

4H and was Kenosha County Jr. Leader. She is a UW – Stout graduate.

Mark was born in Kenosha. When he was 6 years old they moved to Burlington. His dad was

a bookkeeper for a car dealership and his mom taught at St. Mary’s Grade School. Mark

attended St. Mary’s Grade School and High School. He started playing drums when he was 10

and continued all throughout high school and college including a rock band. He graduated

from Steven’s Point College. He has 1 older brother.

They met at the Top Deck in Wheatland and were married at Salem United Methodist Church

by a minister and a Catholic priest in 1976. They have 2 children, Elizabeth and Nick, son-in-

law Jared and 1 grandchild, Eleanor.

Myrt taught Family & Consumer Science for 25 years, retiring in 2010. Mark had many hats

from being a Burlington police officer and retiring from being a sales manager at an industrial

machine company in 2018. He can now enjoy his hobby of welding.

Myrt enjoys sewing, gardening, and decorative painting. She also enjoys being a

clothing/home environment judge at the county fairs. They both enjoy spending time with

Eleanor. Mark still skates when he can and they both still enjoy dancing.

Myrt has been a member of the Burlington United Methodist Church for 40 years and has been

very involved on so many levels, as has Mark!

God Bless You Both.

Church Ministries

Blood Pressure Screening Blood pressure screening will be provided after

church service’s in the Church Office on the third

Sunday of every month.

Tuesday Mornings:

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Discipleship Study: Shaped by Grace,

You are God’s Masterpiece in the

Making

LOVE INC. MEAL

5:00 P.M. Feb. 14th . We have preparers

and servers for this month’s the meal.

Questions, please contact Lisa

Hernandez at 414-588-7721.

“Soul Food “Sunday

The first Sunday of every month has

been designated as “Soul Food”

Sunday. Please bring in a

nonperishable food or laundry item to

help the need in our community. May

this experience “feed your soul” as well

as help our neighbors.

Join the Prayer Fellowship on Friday nights

from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.

Cook’s Night Out

Feb. 21st at 5:30 p.m. Please bring

a dish to share and spend some

time with members of your

church family.

Church Ministries

The Salt Shaker’s

This group will meet on Feb. 18th at The Pine Street Café at 5:30 p.m.

They are currently studying “30 Life Principles”. They would love to

have anyone interested to come join them. So, if you are interested simply

show up.

Love Inc. Meal

The Love Inc meal will be served on Thursday, Feb. 14th at 5:00 p.m. We

have preparers and servers this month. For future meals if you are

interested in helping with this mission, you can make the entire meal or

make with a friend. Please contact Lisa Hernandez, our coordinator at

414-588-7721 if you can help.

Grief Share Meeting

Meetings will start up again on February 7, 2019 meetings are held on

Thursday’s, at 10:30 a.m. The cost is a one-time fee of $20 for the

book. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, we invite you to join

us. You do not need to be a member of The Burlington United

Methodist Church. We have video, book support and sharing, along

with prayer that helps us to know God helps us through our sorrow. Your loss does not need

to be recent. We are here for all that grieve no matter how much time has passed since your

loss. Please call Pat Hahn at 262-763-0894 or Pastor Ebenezer for more information at 262-

763-2288.

Health and Wellness Committee

Our Congregation has members who visit shut-ins, send cards, help

with meals and provides transportation. If you or someone you know

in the church that needs this kind of help, or if you would like to help in

this kind of ministry, please contact Pastor Insor at (414) 559-9939. Our

next and let him know. The next meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. Feb . 28th .

Church Ministries(Continued) Blood Pressure Screening

On Sunday, Feb. 17th there will be blood pressure screening taking place in the Church Office after our Church Service.

Fellowship Hosts

Now that a new year has begun we will need to sign up again with

a Sunday in January, February, or March knowing that it will

include three more times during the year. There will be a sign-up

sheet in the Gathering Area. There are a few dates still open. Next

month the 2019 schedule will be placed in all future newsletters. If

you are signed up for Fellowship Hour and are under the weather

or want to switch, please contact Pat Piper at 514.3585.

Work in Progress

As you may or may not know the choir was just to be a one-time surprise for the

Pastor. Our group has now sung three times‼️Thanks to Lina, Ann, Mark and all of you

who have joined us in singing. We are having a lot of fun and hope a lot more of you

will join us, either by singing or possibly playing a musical instrument. We are a work

in progress and hope to get better and better as we go along. Any ideas or suggestions

will be greatly appreciated. We plan on only singing every other month at this point,

but that could change down the road.

Thank you, Claudia Williamson

Heavenly Tidbit

The beautiful Crèche (nativity scene) that graced our altar this past Advent was given

by the Franciscan Missions to a couple in our church as a thank you for many years of

dedicated work with the missions in many places, as well as right here at the General

Secretariat. The intent was that it be given to their home church, which they did in

either 2009 or 2010. The Crèche was made in Ecuador. How blessed we are! Not

only for the Crèche, but the couple who made this possible.

Church Ministries(Continued)

Angel’s Attic Mission Center

Angel’s Attic will be reopening for it’s 5th season on Thursday June 6th

through Saturday October 19th. Hours will be Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00

p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please note we are not open

holiday weekends nor during church events. Proceeds from Angel’s Attic will be going to local,

national and international charities. Donations are gratefully accepted during hours of operation

ONLY or by appointment (please call the church office). Please DO NOT leave items in front of door

as Crossroads Room is used by several groups. We request that all items donated be CLEAN and in

saleable condition (please, no clothing, shoes, or electronics). A donation slip is available upon

request. Word of mouth and signage is the only form of advertising, so PLEASE . . . stop in and

check it out. You will be amazed at the great “finds” at such affordable pricing. Our friendly

volunteers welcome your visit and remember, you do not need to be a BUMC member to donate your

“gently enjoyed” items. We are in need of small furniture, jewelry and household accents.

Aging & Disability Resource Center of Racine County

A Congregate Dining Site is now open at the Senior Center in Burlington at 587 E. State Street.

Menus for are posted on the bulletin board in the Gathering Area.

Lunch will be served Mondays through Fridays at noon. Please call

262-833-8766 by 9:30 am the previous day to reserve or cancel a reservation.

Church Activities

Soups On! (Desserts Too!!)

February 2nd through March 16th we will be selling “delicious” soup after

Saturday and Sunday services. If you are willing to donate your favorite

recipe, we will package and sell it. We ask that soup be made no earlier

than Friday and dropped off at church Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Please

contact Donna Reesman (262.492.2419) to schedule a drop off time if you

are unable to meet the Saturday deadline.

“Cook’s Night Out”

Will be held on Thursday Feb. 21st at 5:30 p.m. We will be having a

“Valentine’s Day Party”. Think red or pink. If you have any questions,

please call me at 262-763-6797. Thank you, Judy VandeSande.

“Adult Sunday School”

This group meets every Sunday after Worship Service in the library.

Everyone is welcome to join them.

Secret Sister’s

The Secret Sister Reveal potluck will be held on Sunday, February

10th at 11:15 a.m. Secret Sisters for 2018 please bring a dish to

share. For those of you that would be interested in joining this group

for 2019 we will have slips for you to fill out or please see Pat

Hahn.

Memorial Bouquet Sale Beginning Saturday May 4th, you will see “Memorial Bouquets” for sale in our Gathering

Area. As the warm weather approaches, we are reminded of those no longer with us.

What a thoughtful way of honoring your loved ones by purchasing a one-of-a-kind

memorial to place at their resting site.

Church Prayers and Celebrations

Inspirational Message The most wonderful places to be in the world are: In someone’s thoughts. someone’s prayers and in someone’s heart.

Church Family Celebrations

Prayers for the following people of our church: Marilou Hensen Alex Williams

Karen Jacks Sally Miller

Delores Martin

Kenny Achuff

Gloria Oakwood

Kelly Sizer

For urgent prayer concerns contact Pastor Insor or Deanna Barels.

Hospitalized? Please let Pastor Insor know if you, or someone you know from the congregation is in the hospital

and would like a visit from Pastor Insor. Contact Pastor so that he may stop in to visit with you while you are in

the hospital. Would you like a home visit? Please contact Pastor Insor to set up a time for a visit.

Church: 262-763-2288 Pastor Insor at 414-559-9939. Deanna Barels at 262-763-9713. Please check with Pat

Hahn for prison ministries at 262-763-0894. Letters are so appreciated to those who are not able to enjoy

freedom.

Special Prayers Needed:

*Our shut-ins need your prayers, cards, letters, and visits. The church office has a list of names and addresses.

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY’S

FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES

1 – Gail Koss 17 – Phil & Joyce Dreis 7 – Cheri Johnson, Doug Short 19 – Gene & Geri Scharfenorth 13 – Gary Jorstad 14 – Debbie Fell 15 - Terry Murphy 17 – Delores Martin 18 – Gene Scharfenorth 22 – Ben Burling 25 - Sarah Schopp 27 – Dorothy Sizer

FEBRUARY 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 Praise Service 5:00 pm

3 Traditional Service – Holy Communion 8:30 am Fellowship 9:30 am Soup Sale 9:45 am Adult Sunday School

4 Classical Conversations 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Weight Watchers 6:30 pm

5 Weight Watchers 9:30 am Bible Study 10:00 am -11:30

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8 “Prayer Night” 6:30 pm-8:00 pm

9 Praise Service 5:00 pm

10 Traditional Service 8:30 am Fellowship 9:30 am Soup Sale 9:45 am Adult Sunday School Secret Sister Reveal Potluck 11:15 am

11 Classical Conversations 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Weight Watchers 6:30 pm

12 Weight Watchers 9:30 am Bible Study 10:00 am – 11:30 am

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14 Love Inc. Meal 5 pm

15 ” Prayer Night” 6:30 pm-8pm

16 Praise Service 5:00 pm

17 Traditional Service 8:30 am Fellowship 9:30 am Soup Sale 9:45 am Adult Sunday School Blood Pressure Screening 9:30 a.m.

18 Classical Conversations 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Weight Watchers 6:30 pm

19 7 am Primary Aldermanic Election at BUMC only Weight Watchers 9:30am Bible Study 10:00am -11:30am Salt Shakers 5:30 pm

20 21 Cook’s Night Out 5:30 pm

22 ” Prayer Night” 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Deadline for March Newsletter items.

23 Praise Service 5:00 pm

24 Traditional Service 8:30 am Fellowship 9:30 am Soup Sale 9:45 am Adult Sunday School

25 Classical Conversations 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Weight Watchers 6:30 pm

26 Weight Watchers 9:30 am Bible Study 10:00 am -11:30 am Finance 6 pm Ad Council 7 pm

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