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Learn God ~ Love God ~ Share God ~ Serve God

Dont you just love it when God steps in and guides
you in what you are doing?! Last week when Miss
Ellen gave her childrens message, she told the
children that she had no idea what to talk about.
And then over the course of a half hour or so, God
placed things in front of her in such a way that she

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was able to discern a really good childrens message.

Preparing for the same Sunday, I had a similar difficult experience. The
sermon was done, but it didnt feel done. It was finished, but it felt like
something was missing. I went back into research phase of sermon writing,
God placed something in front of me, and I had an a-ha moment that changed
the main point of the sermon.
I love it when God steps in and guides what I am doing!
I hope that you regularly experience this type of guidance in your life. If you
dont, I have two suggestions for how to receive it.
First, make sure you are spending time with God. Its hard to hear from God
when you dont spend time listening to him.
Second, make sure you notice and acknowledge that guidance.
You see, God is with you, guiding you every day. But as human beings we
tend to not notice. The more you notice and thank God for his guidance, the
more you notice.

I NSIDE THIS ISSUE :

MEMBERSHIP
CLASS

TRUSTEE

BARELY
SENIORS

UMW

MISSION
COMMITTEE

EASTER EGG
HUNT

REGIONAL
MINISTRY

I love it when God steps in and guides what I am doing. I hope that you will
regularly connect with God, and then you will notice God guiding your life.

BIRTHDAYS &
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ANNIVERSARIES

See you in church where we praise God for his guidance.

CHILDRENS
MINISTRY

REDEEMER

SCHOOL BUS
CAF

CONTACT
INFORMATION

WORSHIP
SCHEDULES

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CALENDAR

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Love Pastor Brenda

We are the Church of Jesus Christ, and

yet many of us dont know who Jesus is.
Son of God? Human being? Who is he
and what did he do? Join us as we talk
about who Jesus is.

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New Membership Class

Sunday March 22, 12:15-2:30pm
lunch included
Child Care provided if requested

Anyone is welcome to participate in any activities of the church that they like. Membership is not
required. The only actual benefits to being a member instead of simply an attender are the right to
vote at our annual Church Conference and the right to apply to be on our Leadership Board. So
why become a member of Platteville United Methodist Church?
Membership is about being part of something larger than yourself. Membership recognizes that you
have gifts that are needed by the Body of Christ and that you want to share them. Membership
says, This is my church, and I take some responsibility for it. Membership is taking your place as
part of the Body of Christ.
On March 22nd, membership class participants will learn about the Platteville United Methodist
Churchs ministry and mission, expectations and next steps. Please let the church office know by
March 15 how many will attend so we can plan for lunch and child care.

Temple Beth El Visitor Shabbat

Friday March 27 at 6:30pm
Join the Confirmation students as they visit the Dubuque Synagogue. We will
learn about Jewish worship customs and the items used during worship, then we
will join their congregation in in their Shabbat service. The evening concludes
with a wonderful oneg a fellowship time with a spread of yummy snacks. This
visit is a Confirmation Class favorite. You can meet us there, or if you would like
to ride with us, contact Sara Koeller or Pastor Brenda.

Looking Ahead to Holy Week Services

Maundy Thursday, April 2

7:00 pm Service

Good Friday, April 3

12:00 pm Community Service

7:00 pm Service

Easter Sunday, April 5

6:30 am Sunrise Service

8:30 am Traditional Service
11:00 am Contemp. Service

Coffee Hours are a time of fellowship and are

held immediately after each Sunday morning
service. Our members, friends, and visitors are
heartily welcomed to join us for a snack and a
cup of delicious coffee or juice!
Coffee Hour is a wonderful opportunity to catch
up on news with friends and acquaintances that
we do not get a chance to talk to during the
week. Visitors are especially encouraged to
mingle during Coffee Hour. You are certain to
feel at home and may even make a new friend or
two.
If you would like to volunteer to host a coffee
hour (it's easier than you think, and so
appreciated) please sign up in the folder in the
lobby or contact Jennifer in the church office.

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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

COFFEE FELLOWSHIP HOUR

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March 3-UMW General Meeting at

1:30 in the Wesley Room

March 6-Chruch Women United World

Day of Prayer
9:30 am Coffee
10:00 am Service
Host: Platteville United Methodist
Church
Program: First English Lutheran

March 19-Rebekah Fellowship Group

9:30 am in the Wesley Room
The UMW will provide $50 scholarships
to anyone who attends a United
Methodist Camp.

Trustees Highlights for January

Interior wall directional signs have been ordered to assist visitors to the church.
A subcommittee was formed to investigate the need for and the annual expenses for the 15passenger van. It may be more economical to rent a van when one is needed than to own one.
Bids for the elevator hoistway construction in the East stairway will be reviewed and a contractor
selected to start construction. During construction of the hoistway, the stairs will be removed and
the stairway will be closed off at the top and at the bottom. The West stairway will be unaffected
and will remain as it is to get from the upper level to the lower level of church.

Hot Chicken Salad

2 cups croutons - toasted
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups celery (about 5 stalks)
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup slivered almonds - toasted
2 tablespoons miced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Combine 1/2 of the croutons with all the remaining
ingredients. Turn into two-quart baking dish and cover with
remaining croutons. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 35
minutes. May be prepared ahead, but if so, do not put in
croutons until baking time. This is good for a luncheon or light
dinner with a molded salad or fruit salad and rolls. Serves 6

Barely Seniors Potluck and

Program
Thursday, March 12 at Noon
Please bring a dish to pass.
The program will be, Steve Stephens
sharing personal travel
experiences "Australia-New Zealand/
Colonials-Convicts/ Aboriginies-Maori"

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Once again the mission committee will be collecting items to be distributed to out 15
adopted families before Easter. Wed appreciate donations of any of the following items by
March 25th.

Breakfast cereals
Jelly
Pancake mix/syrup
Boxed rice
Boxed potatoes
Hamburger Helper
Boxed meals
Vegetables (canned)
Fruit (canned)
Peanut butter
Baked Beans
Mac & Cheese
Pasta
Pasta sauce
Soups
Jello mix

Pudding mix
Canned meat
Brownie mix
Cake mix
5# potatoes
Carrots
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Deodorant
Bar soap
Shampoo
Dish Soap
Laundry detergent
Household cleaner
Toilet paper
$$ for meat and fresh
produce

Easter
Egg Hunt
Community Meal and Rally Event
March 5th at 6:00pm

Wednesday, March 25th

4:00 pm

St. Clement Catholic Parish

For all kids up to age 8

Lasagna Dinner $5.00/person

135 S Washington St, Lancaster

Plus:
Tours of the Day Center
Please bring a basket for your
children to collect eggs in.

We are currently collecting candy for the eggs. If

you would like to donate a bag or two, please
drop them off at the church office. Thank you!

Family Promise Development Update

Time for Questions
Next Steps

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Youth Group
Becka Craugh, McKenzie Scanlan, and Anapaula Munoz have reached their goals for the Pie-In-the
-Face Fundraiser! On March 1st, the girls will be pied, a parent will be pied, Dave Carnahan, Dean
Goninen, Dan Whitford will be pied and Pastor Liz will be pied. Well have a Fling into Spring
potluck lunch before the pie throwing. Please join us for this great fun!
The participants for this years mission trip are: Hayden Adrian, Becka Craugh, Alec Ganarajah,
Anapaula Munoz, Nate Reatiga, McKenzie Scanlan and Tia Stohlmeyer with Warner Smidt, Tony
Wieseler, and Pastor Liz as the adults. We have had a great start with fundraisers, and look
forward to our spring fundraisers of yard work and the brat sale to bring in the rest of the money that
we need for mission trip!
On Sunday February 15th, 9 youth and adults went to Mississippi River Museum in Dubuque, IA.
We had a great time! The youth really enjoyed marveling at Gods creation of aquatic life!

Youthsters (4th-5th grade youth group)

The fourth and fifth grade youth had a fantastic time at our first event on February 6 th. We had 9
youth that participated! We had fun activities and talked about the parables.
Our next event is: March 13th from 6-8pm. Our mission is to allow the pre-teens the fun of youth
group, while helping them get into the hang of coming and being together in the church! If you know
of a fourth or fifth grade youth that would like to join us, please let Pastor Liz know! We are also still
looking for adult volunteers! Nate Fosbinder, Sara Koeller, and Shaina Stone had a great time
helping last month, and are looking forward to this month as well! Dont you want to help?!

Campus Ministry
Pioneer Wesley has had a great start to this semester! We have had 6 students for free dinner and
Bible Study each Tuesday night so far!!
Currently the group is also working on organizing a mission trip May18-26th. More information will
come at a later date!

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Anniversaries
4 1 Jay & Susan Dykstra
10 Roy & Deborah Schoredl
14 Robert & Betty Whitaker
15 Ron & Betty Smith
1 James Weigel
2 Merlyn Kuehl
2 Larry Woodard
2 Susan Myers
3 Michael Scott
4 Jacob Krueger
7 Delores Burkholder
8 Lauren Ford
9 Joseph Dillon
10 Beth Duggan
10 Mary Wilkins
10 Linda Bernhardt
11 Susan Schlager
11 Wyatt Wanezek
14 Rosemary Anderson
16 Michael Musarra
18 David Burkholder
25 Rob Hasker
26 Kienan Shaw
27 Brandon Weigel
27 Gavin Koeller
28 Harriet Gibbon
28 Brandon Ingersoll
29 Rita Ewers
29 Benjamin Witmer
30 Mick Goninen
30 Lukas Vrielinck

22 Ed & Gayle Gronski

23 Tom Scanlan & Dawn Drake

Rev. Dr. Russell May, retired member of the Iowa Annual

Conference, died on Friday, January 16, 2015. Funeral
services were held on Monday, January 19. Russ served as
pastor at PUMC from 1993-1995 Memorials may be given to
DOOR CANcer, Inc. (PO Box 423, Sturgeon Bay WI 54235).
Condolences may be sent to his wife, Susan May, at 4998 Bay
Shore Dr., Sturgeon Bay WI 54235.

Our sincere condolences go out to the families of Dale

Griffith who passed away on January 28th, Doris Hill who
passed away on February 10th and Cyril Clayton who
passed away on February 17th.

Jennifer will be gone on vacation from March 13-23.

Please make sure to call the office, (608)348-9508,
before stopping in to ensure someone is here.

If you, a family member or church friend is in the hospital, please let the church know
by calling 348-9508. Because of HIPAA laws we no longer know if someone is in the
hospital unless you supply us with their proper name (not a middle or nickname) and
what hospital they are in.

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CHILDRENS MINITSTRY

Easter Story: During the next few weeks our Sunday School lessons will be about the
stories of Holy Week. Because we will have studied the stories of Palm Sunday, the Last
Supper, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection of Christ, children will have this background
knowledge, and would be able to relate to the special church services of Holy Week. I would
encourage you to bring children to church on Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday, and the evening
services on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. There will be NO Sunday School on Easter
Sunday.

Singing in Worship Services: Pastor Brenda has been singing with the younger
children during our Sunday School time. They will be performing their songs on Sunday,
March 1, during the 11:00 service. On Palm Sunday, the children will sing at both services,
and on Easter Sunday, they will sing at the 11:00 service.

Engineers Without Borders: Our children have raised $____.__ so far for the
Engineers Without Borders mission project. Be sure to check out the bulletin board in the
upstairs hallway for pictures of the school buildings taken last summer. The project group will
be traveling back to Ghana next summer to continue their work. The money our children have
raised will help the group with materials and travel expenses.

Coffee Fellowship/Bake Sales: The children are sponsoring the Coffee/Fellowship and
a bake sale each month to raise money for this mission project. On March 1, the PK-1st grade
and the 2nd-3rd grade Sunday School classes will be hosting, and the 4th-5th grade class will
host on April 12.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2015

Mark your calendar for July 27th-July 31st

We are looking for our team to put on this great program. If
you would like to be on this team, please contact Pastor Liz at
608-482-2303 or pastorliz@centurylink.net

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UMW Spiritual Retreat

(ALL women are welcome)
March 21, 2015

9:00 am

Sinsinawa Mound
Retreat Leader: Rev. Linda Vance
Theme: Revisiting the Past

Girl Scout Sunday

Register by March 7th, $20/person

after March 7th, $25

March 8, 2015

Registration includes lunch.

If you are a Girl Scout, present or past,

please join us in worship. Virginia Riter will
have her amazing display of historic girl
scout material set up in the lobby.

Registration forms are available at the

information booth in the lobby.

Redeemers Soup-er Bowl Fundraiser was delayed by one week due to bad weather but that didnt
stop the group from having a very successful event. In their 5 th season, this musical youth ministry
always finds tremendous support from Platteville UMC, plus extended family and friends and for
that they THANK YOU! Redeemer is made up of 14 talented high school aged students from
Platteville and the surrounding area playing contemporary Christian music. The group practices
weekly with performances for church services, youth events and festivals. The funds raised assist
with travel expenses, equipment and other miscellaneous items to support the band.

Redeemer Members
Dean Goninen and Josh Byrnes, Directors
Members: Blake Butson, Becka Craugh, Danielle
Dillon, Tianna Gile, Adam Goninen, Jacob Krueger,
Joseph Krueger, Anapaula Munoz, Ryan Pink,
McKenzie Scanlon, , Georgia Schwarzmann, Noah
Tashner, Lucy Tian, & MacKenzie Timlin.

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School Bus Caf and Myas Bucket List

School Bus Caf is a free After School Snack and Activity Program open to all children Pre-K to
Third Grade every Thursday from 3:45PM-4:45PM. School Bus Caf is hosted by the Platteville
United Methodist Church. School Bus Cafe' children learned about baby Myas wish for Valentines
Day cards on her Face Book page Myas Bucket List. School Bus caf kids showered Mya with a
large number of creative and colorful Valentines Day cards. Director Tracy Harle and the School
Bus Caf children were rewarded with a special visit by baby Mya on Thursday February 12. Myas
parents are Jeff Gleason and Niccole
Millin who live in Shullsburg, Wisconsin.
Baby Mya is 3- 1/2 months old with an
incurable and untreatable abnormality
of the brain and spinal cord called PCH.
Most children with this disease do not
live past infancy. The disease is so rare
that there have been only a handful of
documented cases worldwide.

I WISH TO SHARE
FLOWERS FOR EASTER
Your are invited to honor or remember someone with a plant this Easter. Plants will be placed in the sanctuary for worship on Easter
and may be taken home after the 11:00am service. A special bulletin insert will list the names of the people the plants are in memory
of or honors.
Please complete the form below and return it with payment to the church office by : Monday, March 23rd
Name ______________________________________________________________
In Memory Of: ______________________________________________________
In Honor Of: ________________________________________________________
Please indicate the number of plants below and return form and check to the church office by

Monday, March 23rd

Make checks payable to: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Please note Easter Plant on the check.
___________ Lily $13.50 (white)
___________ Cyclamen $16.50

All plants will be foil wrapped with a bow.

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March Usher Schedule

MRCH WORSHIP SCHEDULE

8:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.

March Worship

Calvin Koeller, Max Anderson, John Putnam

Nate Fosbinder
Don Shaw

March 1st
Jesus Is: Human
John 11:1-44
Communion both services
8:30 Mallow Ringers
11:00 Blind Faith
Children Singing

March Readers Schedule

March 1
March 8
March15
March 22
March 29

8:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
8:30 am
11:00 am

Sara Koeller
Amy Pohle
Pastor Liz
Dave Carnahan
Nancy Fairchild
Deb Dunbar
Lynn Schlager
Roxanne Ford
Lindsey Hollingsworth
Tom Scanlan

March 8th
Jesus Is: Our Example
John 13:1-17
8:30 Lucy Tian, Flute
11:00 Blind Faith

March 15th
Jesus Is: Our Teacher
Matthew 13
8:30 Special Music TBD
11:00 Blind Faith

March Greeters Schedule

March 1
March 8
March15
March22
March 29

8:30 a.m. Nate & Sarah Fosbinder

11:00 a.m. Pohle Family
8:30 a.m. John & Deb Putnam
11:00 a.m. Jerry & Peg Burkard
8:30 a.m. Mike & Tonia Olds Family
11:00 a.m. Judy Calcaterra
8:30 a.m. Roy Shaver & Cecile Hoffman
11:00 a.m. Gary & Pam Craugh
8:30 a.m. Doug & Kathy Martin
11:00 a.m. Dianne Edgette

March 22nd
Jesus Is: Our Healer
Luke 4:38-40
8:30 Special Music TBD
11:00 Blind Faith

March 29th

A HUGE thank you to Nancy Ziegenfuss for working so hard on

the schedules for ushering and greeting. This is a very time
consuming task and we are so grateful for all she has done to help
with this. If you have questions about ushering or greeting,
please contact Nancy at 608-348-3526.

Jesus Is: Our Lord

Palm Sunday!
Mark 11:1-11
Children Singing Both Services
8:30 Mallow Ringers
11:00 Blind Faith

March Childrens Message

March Coffee Hour Hosts

March 1
March 8
March 15
March 22
March 29

March 1
March 8
March 15
March 22
March 29

Pastor Liz
Pastor Brenda
Sara Koeller
Elizabeth Duewer
Ellen Carnahan

Sunday School PK-1 & 2/3

Yun Li
Cecile Hoffman
Yun Li
OPEN

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3:45 pm School Bus Caf
7:00 pm Trustees

Thursday

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1:30 pm Small Group
5:15 pm Yoga w/Val
6:30 pm Redeemer
6:30 pm Confirmation

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12:00 pm Barely Seniors
3:45 pm School Bus Caf
7:00 pm SPRC

Wednesday

2
3
6:45 am Breakfast Prayer 1:30 pm UMW
Group at Country Kit.
5:15 pm Yoga w/Val

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1:30 pm Small Group
5:15 pm Yoga w/Val
7:00 pm Redeemer

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9:00 am Rebekah Circle
6:00 pm Church Council
7:00 Finance

Tuesday

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10
6:45 am Breakfast Prayer 5:00 pm Missions
Group at Country Kit.
5:15 pm Yoga w/Val

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1:30 pm Small Group
5:15 pm Yoga w/Val
7:00 pm Redeemer

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12:00 pm Newsletter
Assembled
3:45 pm School Bus Caf
7:15 pm Leadership Board

Monday

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Girl Scout Sunday
8:30 am Worship
9:45 am Sunday School
11:00 am Worship
12:00 pm Fling into
Spring potluck
6:00 pm Mallow Ringers
7:00 pm Youth Group
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17
6:45 am Breakfast Prayer 10:00 am CAP
Group at Country Kit.
5:15 pm Yoga w/Val

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1:30 pm Small Group
5:15 pm Yoga w/Val
6:00 pm Confirmation
7:00 pm Redeemer

Sunday

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8:30 am Worship
9:45 am Sunday School
11:00 am Worship
7:00 pm Youth Group

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6:45 am Breakfast Prayer
Group at Country Kit.
1:00 pm Nurture
5:15 pm Yoga w/Val
Easter Flower orders
due

April 2
Maundy Thursday
7:00 pm Maundy Thursday
Service

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8:30 am Worship
9:45 am Sunday School
11:00 am Worship
7:00 pm Youth Group

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8:30 am Worship
9:45 am Sunday School
11:00 am Worship
12:15 pm New Member
Class
6:00 pm Mallow Ringers
7:00 pm Youth Group

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6:45 am Breakfast Prayer
Group at Country Kit.
5:15 pm Yoga w/Val

April 1
1:30 pm Small Group
5:15 pm Yoga w/Val
6:30 pm Redeemer
6:30 pm Confirmation

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Palm Sunday
8:30 am Worship
9:45 am Sunday School
11:00 am Worship
3:00 pm Confirmation
6:00 pm Mallow Ringers
7:00 pm Youth Group

Friday

Saturday

April 4

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6
7
9:00 am Church Women
United World Day of
Prayer

13

6:00 pm 4th & 5th grade

Starter Youth Group

20

Newsletter Deadline

27

Confirmation Trip to
Temple Beth El

April 3
Good Friday
12:00 pm Community
Good Friday Service
7:00 pm Good Friday
Service

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Fling into

Potluck lunch
Sunday, March 8th

12:00 pm

Everyone is invited to a potluck lunch in the fellowship hall. Please bring a dish to pass. Following
lunch, we will have our Pie-In-The-Face pie throwing. We hope you can join us!