Thank You!Coffee Fellowship is sponsored by Leah Gaworek in gratitude for and in celebration of grandmother Jeanette Vincelli’s 102nd birthday on March 23.Refreshments at Fresh Bread is provided by Dave and Chris Hemstreet in celebration of their children and grandchildren. The altar flowers today are sponsored by the Franken, Ruiz, and Eakin families in remembrance of David’s birthday on March 24. The fresh plants at Fresh Bread are from Geri Lewis-Nytes for God’s blessings and this church family.

Methodist Pew The next session of The Methodist Pew will meet on Monday, March 18 at 12:00pm. Pastor David will lead a discussion of John Wesley’s sermon, “The Lord Our Righteousness.”

KenyaHELP FundraiserEnjoy dinner out while supporting a great cause! KenyaHELP will receive a percentage of all dine-in sales at Pizza Ranch (2206 Main Street, Green Bay, WI 54302) from 4:00 to 8:00pm on Monday, March 25. All the proceeds go to support scholarships for our KenyaHELP students in Meru.We need volunteers! Each person who volunteers will receive a red KenyaHELP T-shirt.

1st shift: 3:30-6:10pm (10 volunteers)2nd shift: 5:50-8:30pm (8 volunteers)

Contact Jill Thiede at jillmariet@yahoo.com to volunteer.

Please note that Faith Community Nurse Michelle is not available today. She will be back on Wednesday during her regular hours. Today is lasagna pan pick up.

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Lenten Series: Stops Along the WayOne of Lent’s purposes is to prepare the believer. This year, our Lenten series is called Stops Along the Way. We will be preparing and discussing important, pragmatic and somewhat uncomfortable, tasks which may make our death easier for our loved ones. During the six Wednesdays of Lent, we will have experts in the areas of palliative care, legal paperwork, hospice care, leaving a legacy, memorial planning, and preparation of the body who will help us understand the importance of taking care of these matters before we are sick or have passed away. Although this may sound gloomy, consider learning how to protect your loved ones from having to make decisions and plans for you. You are never too old or too young to be prepared.

Join us for a church family supper at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall. Programs will begin at 6:15pm in the Sanctuary. RSVP in the YCCOM or to Lina so that we have enough handouts and food.

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Wednesday, March 20Leaving a Legacy ● Sarah MickelsonSarah is a Masters of Social Work who works at Aurora in Palliative Care. She will share creative and practical ways to leave a lasting legacy.

Wednesday, March 27

Our Faith Community Nurse, Michelle, and her husband Jack, have worked with hospice care for many years and have a true passion for helping patients and families understand the truth about hospice care.

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Wednesday, April 3Do the Paperwork! ● Dan DukeThere seems to be a lot of paperwork that is required to have your wishes followed. But there could be more if you don’t have the right forms completed and signed. Dan is an attorney who specializes in Estate Law and Probate.

Wednesday, April 10Planning Your Own Memorial Service ● Dave Wilkinson Mourning your loss will be hard for your loved ones. Ease some of their burden by planning your memorial service. Deacon Dave will lead a discussion on how to begin.

Wednesday, April 17 Cremation vs. Burial ● Dona SchmittDo you know the details of each option? Dona, who works with Newcomer Funeral Home, will share with us the details and differences and help us begin to pre-plan.

Sunday, April 21 is Easter. Following Easter, Pastor David will lead a four week series called Final Stop. During those Wednesday evenings (April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15), he will share with us what the Bible tells us to expect in Heaven.

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What Does Hospice Really Mean? ● Michelle and Jack SponholtzSPECIAL DATES TO KEEP IN MINDMarch 24: One worship service at 10:00am, congregational meeting to followApril 14: Holy Week startsApril 21: Easter Sunday Services at 8:00am and 10:00amMay 19: Last day of Sunday SchoolMay 22: Last Wednesday Night Program

Flutter Bye (Women’s Retreat)Saturday, April 278:42am-3:42pmAt the Ziemer Building (526 Doty Street)Day includes: laughter, relaxing, learning, and crafting with others.Day including Lunch is $20.00Please bring an item(s) for the Good Will Place PantryReservations NO later than April 1 for planning. Payment BEFORE April 14 to Geri Lewis-Nytes. Questions? Call Geri Lewis-Nytes at (920) 469-0495.

On Sunday, March 24, the church family will gather for a single worship service at 10:00am in the Sanctuary. Following the conclusion of the service, we’ll enjoy a brief break for refreshments and fellowship, and then we’ll reconvene in the sanctuary for a Congregational Meeting. This will be our opportunity to hear more about the results of the General Conference and the implications for our church. In order to guarantee that our gathering answers as many questions and addresses as many concerns as possible, we are inviting the members of the church family to share their input with Pastor David in advance. (Please go to https://fumc.the3x5club.com/ to read more about the General Conference and our Congregational Meeting, and to complete a brief survey.)

The Baby Place Job OpportunitiesDo you want to be a part of a fun and creative teaching team, working in a Christian environment? We are looking for loving caregivers to work full or part-time with our infants and toddlers. First Preschool & Day Care teachers share flexible schedules, receive a generous supply budget, free continuing education, and FREE CHILDCARE. Experience and education preferred, but we will train the right individual. If you want to learn more about joining our dedicated staff, please contact Anita Ebenhoe, First Preschool Director, at (920) 437-0736, or email your resume to aebenhoe@fumcgb.org.

Caregivers Support GroupThe Caregivers Support Group is for people who are tasked with caring for their family members who are aging or dealing with disease or dementia. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday nights led by Michelle Sponholtz, our Faith Community Nurse.

2019 United Methodist Wisconsin Annual ConferenceThis will be an excellent opportunity for members of our church to serve the larger Conference, to provide hospitality for United Methodists guests from around the state, and to get a peek into the operations of the Annual Conference. The Conference is looking for volunteers from area UM churches to serve as ushers and greeters for special events during the Annual Conference session (Friday, June 14 through Monday, June 17). Training will be provided.If you would be willing to help, or are interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Amy Dennis at adennis@fumcgb.org.

MARCH 24One worship service at 10:00am, congregational meeting to follow

AmandaAmber JolieAndrewAnne TennisBeulah BergBeth EggertBettyBetty Richtman Bob BryanBonnieCarl Groonwald Charles and family DanielDave & Rhonda BaxterDevonElaine UtechtElsie H.GeorgeGerry ChristophGracie ObernederJack

JasmineJeanJeffJerry Olbrantz Joe WeirJohn OlsenJudy Larsen KarenKurtLeo KeppersLindaLouise HansenLisa MalmbergMaryanneMary Vander WoudeMikeNicolePamPat HanlonPat Ihbe Patsy Ruppe

Rev. Patrick GreenPaytenRosaSarah (Sally Enloe’s daughter)Sarah (16 years old)Stu Smith

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV)

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Prayer requests

Prayer Requests: The printed last name option will only be available to individuals who are requesting a prayer for him or herself and/or immediate family.

“There will be times when you are under stress, times when you will be aware of others in difficulty. Immediately turn to God in prayer. Offer prayers of thanks throughout the day.”(John Calvin)

7:45-11:15am Childcare Room B48:00 & 9:15 Sanctuary Worship Service Sanctuary8:45 & 10:15 Coffee Fellowship Gathering Area8:45 & 10:15 SCRIP for sale Information Center9:15 Adult Sunday School Wesley Hall9:15 Youth Sunday School (Grades 6-12) Ziemer Basement9:15 Sunday School (Grades K-5) Second Level9:15 Sunday School (3-5 Year Olds) Lower Level10:45 Fresh Bread Contemporary Service Fellowship Hall11:00 Narcotics Anonymous Room Z1209:30am WOW Room Z12012:00pm Methodist Pew Room 1085:15 Discipleship Group Room 1087:00 Scouts Fellowship Hall9:00am Good Will Place Food Pantry Pantry12:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous Room Z120 1:15 Staff Meeting Wesley Hall5:30 SOS 3:4 Room 1086:30 Cub Scouts Fellowship Hall6:30 Al-Anon Meeting Room Z1207:00 Compassionate Friends Support Group Fellowship Hall8:00 Heroin Anonymous Room Z1206:30am McPray Prayer Group McDonald’s 1903 S Webster9:30 Gamblers Anonymous Room Z12012:00pm Books Between Bites Room 1085:15 Discipleship Group Wesley Hall5:30 Church Family Supper Fellowship Hall5:30 Bell Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary5:45 Nursery Care Room B46:00-7:30 Faith Community Nurse Church Office6:15 SPARK Kids Room 2046:15 Youth Group Z Basement6:15 Stops Along the Way: Stop 2 Sanctuary6:30 JAM Rehearsal Fellowship Hall7:00 Narcotics Anonymous (women) Room Z1207:30 Confirmation Class Room 108 10:00am Discipleship Group Room 1085:45pm Music Committee Meeting Wesley Hall7:00 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary6:30am Breakfast with BOB Room 1087:30pm Narcotics Anonymous Room Z120

8:00pm Heroin Anonymous Room Z120

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Antibacterial wipes (P.A.W.S.) are available in baskets at the entrance to the Sanctuary. Help yourself!

You Can Count on Me!

Thanks! Please place this gift of service in the offering plate or turn in to the office or email Amy Dennis at adennis@fumcgb.org.

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Serve:Usher for 9:15am worship service:

___March 31 ___April 7 ___April 14

Usher or greeter at the KI Convention Center during the UM WI Annual Conference:___ (Times TBD during Friday, June 14 – Monday, June 17)

Volunteer at Pizza Ranch on Monday, March 25 to support KenyaHELP:____ 1st shift - 3:30 - 6:10pm (10 volunteers)____ 2nd shift - 5:50 - 8:30pm (8 volunteers)

Holy Week & Easter Services:Last Supper Drama at 7:00pm on Thursday, April 18

___Greeter ___Audio tech ___Video tech ___Child care staff Good Friday service, April 19 at 12:15pm

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8:00am Easter Sunday, April 21 ___Usher ___Greeter ___Audio tech ___Video tech

10:00am Easter Sunday, April 21 ___Usher ___Greeter ___Audio tech ___Video tech

RSVP:Renewal Wednesday and Family Supper at 5:30pm on Wednesday, March 20

Menu: Beef Stroganoff Casserole, green beans, saladNumber attending supper: _____ Bringing a dessert: _____

Stop 2: Leaving a Legacy with Sarah MickelsonNumber attending program: _____

Church Staff

First United Methodist Church501 Howe Street, Green Bay, WI 54301(920) 437-9252 • www.fumcgb.org

Is this your first time worshiping here? We are thankful for the spirit which prompted you to be here today. We hope this will be a meaningful experience for you. We invite you to worship with us again soon. You will always be welcome in this church community. Live Streaming of our 8:00, 9:15 and 10:45am services is available at www.fumcgb.org (go to Worship, Livestream Worship.)Caring Notes and Prayer Request Cards are also located in the pew racks. All information is welcome, especially about persons needing a visit or a prayer request. Please place cards in the offering plate.Childcare (ages 0-4) is provided during all three worship services on Sundays. The childcare rooms are located in the lower level. Large Print Bulletins and Hymnals are available. If you would like one, please ask an usher. Hearing Loop allows people who wear hearing aids to directly receive the sound from the church’s PA system in their own hearing aids without having to pick up a separate listening device by switching to a T-coil or telecoil program. Please see the usher or switch your hearing aid to ‘T’.A wheelchair is available at the north entrance.Please park in blue spaces only if you need that little extra help that having a close parking space offers. If you don’t need that extra help, we would ask that you park in a white space or in one of the satellite parking areas. Additional parking options are available. Please check the website or ask at the Information Center.

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Lead Pastor: Rev. David Kalas dkalas@fumcgb.org

Ministry of Visitation:Rev. Dave Wilkinsondwilkinson@fumcgb.org

Personnel Manager: Craig Berken cberken@fumcgb.org

Coordinator of Discipleship Ministries: Lina Green lgreen@fumcgb.org

Coordinator of Children’s Ministries: Leah Seibel lseibel@fumcgb.org

Youth Ministries Team:Logan Pourchot lpourchot@fumcgb.orgPat Heil pheil@fumcgb.org

Finance Manager: Carrie Stargardtcstargardt@fumcgb.org

Special Assistant to the Clergy: Amy Dennis adennis@fumcgb.org

Office and Creative Manager: Laura Schmocker lschmocker@fumcgb.org

Building Supervisor: Paul Harrison pharrison@fumcgb.orgJoe Milhaupt jmilhaupt@fumcgb.org

Custodian: Mark Brans Sunday Custodians:

John Shuck Frank Stackhouse

Bell Choir Director: Denise Myers dmyers@fumcgb.org

Organist & Sanctuary Choir Director:

Jeffrey Verkuilen, FAGO jverkuilen@fumcgb.org

Sanctuary Choir Accompanist: Ellen Hanchek ekhanch@aol.com

JAM Leader: Suellen Cantrall JAM@fumcgb.org

Preschool/Daycare Director: Anita Ebenhoeaebenhoe@fumcgb.org

Dorothy Rosenberg Good Will Place Coordinator:

John Ireland jireland@fumcgb.orgLay Leaders:

Mitch and Dana Farramfarra@new.rr.com

Faith Community Nurse: Michelle Heuvelmans-Sponholtzmsponholtz@fumcgb.org