April 30, 2013
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As I wrote my last letter for the Newsletter I watched snow falling out my patio door. With the beautiful weather
over the weekend and May beginning this week I thought our winter mix was over and spring had arrived. Checking
the forecast I see I am wrong. I know that for many of us this has been a hard winter which seems to have no end.
Perhaps it will help to remember that in Ecclesiastes 3:1 we read that for everything there is a season. If the moisture
we receive soaks into the ground this summer we may be thanking God for it considering how dry things were the
end of last fall.
For many of us thoughts are turning to making plans for summer. People in this area are familiar with
preparations, preparing the soil for planting has been a "season" for many generations. As you prepare plans for the
summer do not forget to include time for studying and worshiping to strengthen your relationship with God.
Preparations are being made for the summer at the churches to help with this. Ono-Plum City UMW lunches will be
starting in June and two Wednesday evening family worship times are being planned- one on June 26th and one in
August. Maiden Rock UMC is in the process of planning a three evening Vacation Bible School for July (all children
invited).
The hopeful outcome of preparing the soil for planting is a fruit filled harvest or in the case of those not actually
planting fields, a happy family which has had many enjoyable experiences throughout the summer. As churches in
the Wisconsin Annual Conference we are being challenged to prepare as a church and individually to a "commitment
to live the fruit of the Spirit." Every congregation is being challenged "to contemplate the question, “What would it
take for our congregation to become known as a center for love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity,
faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."
What would a fruit filled life look like this summer and beyond?
Shalom,
Pastor Shannon
The fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Children's Ministry Team
When a child is baptized parents and sponsors
promise "to raise the child in Christ's holy church,
that by teaching and example they may be guided
to accept God's grace for themselves". The
congregation promises to provide a loving
community to help in teaching and modeling
Christ's love and grace to the child.
We praise God for Margie and Jill and for their
commitment to this promise.
Planning and providing for children's spiritual
formation is a big job. To help make the job lighter
for some I would like to form a Children's Ministry
Team. I envision three to four meetings a year.
Some of the things the team would be involved in
include helping decide what stories will focused on
each month of Sunday school, plan special events
such as the Christmas program, help with
registering children for Sunday school, help
organize the space available, help secure teachers
and substitutes.
Please let Diane Johnson, Jill Bechel, or Pastor
Shannon know if you are interested in joining the
team.
ONO Finances!
We are struggling a bit….Please don’t forget
us!
At the last Ad Council meeting it was
decided to put the past two months of
income and expenses in the Newsletter .
March Income: $2,786.50
March Expenses: $3,798.11
April Income: $2,694.28
April Expenses: $3,695.19
We are running a little behind as of late. If
you can help, we really appreciate it.
Remember…if you cannot help financially,
you can always help in other ways…Let us
know.
UMW News…
Meals are fast approaching. June 12th is the
first scheduled noon meal. Last year we served
around 110 people per meal. That of course
takes a lot of work…food….and fellowship (the
fun part)! We brought in $8569 last year. With
that money we have donated to many
organizations and individuals/families in
need….and so we march on into another year!
The June serving group includes Maxine,
Melissa, Donna, Angie and Deb Clare. For July
the servers are LuAnn Kopp, Kristin Elbe, Julie
Peterson and Jill Bechel They are ready, to go
but do need help. Please come help with
serving, dishwashing and clean-up. It is a lot of
work! If you can't help on that date, please
help the night before or call Jill (714-285-5335)l
for something that could be donated towards
the meal. Thank you much!
Help Wanted!
Sunday
School
Teacher
needed!
We are in need of some additional Sunday
School teachers. Margie has put in many
years and we want to send out a GREAT BIG
THANK YOU for all she has done.
The job is fun and rewarding. Some weeks
there are 2 kids, other weeks 15 kids. If you
are interested please call Jill and let her know
you will help out.
Last day of Sunday School before
summer break is May 19th.
Wednesday Evening worship: June 26
Join us, at the Ono-Plum City United Methodist Church, for a midweek intergenerational worship evening.
Gather at 6:00pm for a simple meal and fellowship.
Adjourn to the sanctuary for music, scripture reading and a children's book related to the evenings
reading. Join in a craft/service project, outdoor games, or exploring the scripture together. Re-gather for
prayer and blessing.
New Testament Reading Challenge and Bibles
In the last Newsletter everyone was challenged to read all of the New Testament during Lent through
the beginning of May using a copy of a reading plan available at the churches as a guide. Copies of the New
Testament of the Common English Bible were provided with the reading plans. (There are still copies available.)
The reason the Common English Bible was chosen is found in the preface of the Bible. Here is what it says: “The
King James Version of the Bible was published in 1611. By the 19th Century in America, the KJV would be described
as the ‘common English Bible’ because it was the most widely used translation of Christian scripture. Numerous
translations have appeared since that time. However, it has proved difficult to combine concern for accuracy and
accessibility in one translation that the typical reader or worshipper would be able to understand.
120 biblical scholars from 22 faith traditions worked as translators for the CEB. In addition, members of 77 reading
groups from congregations throughout North America reviewed and responded to early drafts of the translation. As
a result, more than 500 individuals were integrally involved in the preparation of the CEB.
Translators created sentences and chose vocabulary that would be readily understood when the biblical text was
read aloud. The women and men who participated in the creation of the CEB hope that those who read and study
it will find the translation to be an accurate, clear, and inspiring version of Christian scripture."
If you would like a full copy of The Common English Bible one can be ordered for you. They are available for
children as well. If you are reading a version which you like, by all means continue reading it. There is not a wrong
one to read but some are closer translations of the original text and some have more updated language.
VBS at Maiden Rock.
July 16, 17, & 18 6:00-8:00pm.
Vacation Bible School Registration Form (One Per Child)
Child’s name:_______________________________________________________ Age:_______
Date of birth:_____________ Last school grade completed:_______
Name of
parent(s)/Guardian:_________________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________________
City:_____________________________________ State:__________ ZIP:________
Home telephone: ____________________Cell Phone:_______________________
Home e-mail address: _________________________________________________
Home church:(optional) _______________________________________________
Allergies or other medical conditions:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
In case of emergency, contact:__________________________________________
Phone: _____________________Relationship to child:______________________
People who have permission to pick child up and relationship to child:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature:________________________________________Date:______________
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HANDYMEN AT WORK!
The Newsletter sends a "shout out" to Kraig
Krueger! 3-M donated $250 to the Plum City School
District in recognition of Kraig's commitment and
volunteering to the Youth Sports Program. I know
there are lots of people who donate time to the
church. For instance, the Seder Maundy Thursday
supper that Donna Hoyt and Sandy Kopp and Pastor
Shannon worked hard getting together. It was very
nice and successful. Thanks for volunteering her
talents on the piano, making our worship service
special. Thanks to Jim Bechel and Greg Saueressig for
re-doing the microphone system and the donated
lapel microphone. Thanks to our Sunday School
teachers, and the need for Bible school leaders.
Thanks to our UMW president, Jill B. Our board
president, Diane J., our organists-piano players, Kris I
and Laura Kadlec who all donate their time and
talents. All the flower work by Julie P. makes our
environment so beautiful. Let’s not forget all those
that will help out at the MW noon dinners. Thanks to
everyone who attends worship too--as that is a
morale booster to all. The youth "Lock in" was a huge
success too and would not have been possible
without the chaperones..Pastor Shannon, Sheri
Almsted, Rene Linse and Yvonne Traynor. No doubt,
we have overlooked someone, but thank you all for
your support in every way!!
Bloodmobile—July 15th
UWM are helping provide food and
help on Monday July 15th.for the
summer blood mobile drive in Plum
City. We provide the food so the
workers have a lunch to each during
their shift and the blood donors have a
snack and beverage after they are done
to replenish their bodies needs.
Usually we need the following :
Two large salads, a hotdish,
and a couple dessert items for
the workers.
For the donors we serve cookies, sandwiches, chips/pretzels, fruit punch and
coffee.
This is a partial list so
please keep that in mind
and we will have a sign up
sheet coming out soon.
May 2013
June 2013
May 5th, 2012
Greeters/Ushers:
Janice Saueressig & Dorothy Clare
June 2nd, 2013
Greeter/Usher
Bill & Marlene Baker
May 12th, Mother’s Day
Greeters/Ushers:
LaNita and Brad Richardson
May 19th, 2013
Greeters/Ushers:
Karla & Peter Steele
May 26th, 2013
Greeters/Ushers:
Brian & Diane Johnson
Dates To Remember:
•Plum City High School Graduation May 25th
•Memorial Day: May 27th
June 9th, 2013
Greeter/Usher
Maxine & Marvin Maxwell
June 16th (Father’s Day)
Greeter/Usher
Mike and Margie Sweeney
June 20th, 2012
Greeter/Usher
Rhonda & Troy Gansluckner
June 27th, 2012
Greeter/Usher
Sandy and Luanne Kopp
Dates to Remember:
Ad. Council Mtg June 5th
Ladies Aid Dinner: June 12th
Flag Day: June 14th
Father’s Day: June 16th
Summer Solstice: June 21st