E-News May 4 – May 11, 2008
Announcements:
Wednesday, May 7 at 11:45 a.m. Lunch & Learn Study: Spiritual Disciplines - Worship
Wednesday, May 7 at 3:30-5:30 p.m. Mad Cat After School Tutoring Program
Wednesday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m. Cookies & Conversation Study: Spiritual Disciplines - Study
Thursday, May 8 Pastor Marilyn to Committee on Ministry in Richland Center
Thursday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Saturday, May 10 at 8:30 a.m. Annual Mother’s Day Breakfast
Saturday, May 10 at 9:30 a.m. Schendel Concert
Sunday, May 11 at 9:00 a.m. Church School for All Ages
Sunday, May 11 at 10:00 a.m. Pentecost/Mother’s Day Worship with Baptism and Communion: “Firing Us Up” from Acts 2:1-21 - wear
RED for Pentecost
Looking ahead:
Annual Mother's Day Family Breakfast Saturday, May 10 at 8:30 a.m.
Followed by a Concert by Amy and Todd Schendel at 9:30 a.m.
Mother’s Day is coming and so is our annual Mother’s Day breakfast, hosted by the Men’s group. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 10. Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for children. All are welcome.
At 9:30, we’ll go upstairs to the sanctuary to enjoy a concert given by “our own“ Amy and Todd Schendel. The program will include works by Turrin, Albinoni, Sachse, Bernstein, Clarke, and Borden. The concert is free and open to the public.
Pentecost/Mother’s Day Worship
Please wear RED Sunday, May 11, when we will celebrate the Day of Pentecost, Mother’s Day, and the baptism of Andy Lembcke, son of Anne and Grant Lembcke.
Due to Pentecost being so early, on Mother’s Day, and we will be celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism, this year’s worship will be an indoor service.
MOM in the News
"People Who Makea Difference" segment to highlight Middleton Outreach Ministry
On Wednesday, May 7 at 6:00 p.m., WKOW--TV (Channel 27) will air a segment recognizing Middleton Outreach Ministry as "People Who Makea Difference." The story will feature an interview with Dietrich Gruen, executive director of MOM.
David Schwartz, a MOM-POP volunteer, was nominated, along with 82 others, for the United Way’s Good Samaritan Award. Last week, David took home the first place award, and $1000 for MOM, for being the outstanding individual Good Samaritan. Congratulations to David and to MOM!
Food Needed For TheMulti-Faith Program To Honor And Help Veterams With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Thank you to those thatvolunteered to help coordinate the dinner that will honor the veteranswith PTSD. We are now looking for people to cook dishes that can be taken to Heritage Congregational Church for the pot luck dinner. If you are willing to make a main dish, salad or dessert, please contact Jeff Anders at
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. Food must be delivered in disposable containers with disposable serving pieces. All contributions must be at Heritage Congregational Church, 3102 Prairie Road by 4:00 on Sunday, May 25, 2008 to allow enough time forset-up. If you are not able to make food, please consider a financial contribution, with which we will be able to buy already cooked chickens, turkeys, beef or side dishes. Make checks payable to TEMPLE BETH EL and send them to 2702 Arbor Dr., Madison, 53711, so that it is received no later than Thursday, May 22, 2008. We are confident thatWestside Clergy congregationswill respond to this call for assistance to show our concern and honor for the Iraq and other soldiers and veterans.
Dale Heights Youth Group Meets Next Sunday,May 18
The Dale Heights ' middle and high school youth groupwill meet nextSunday,May 18 at 6:00 p.m.Plans include a shared supper, some study, andmaking plans for a fun activity. All Middle and High School youth are welcome. Come and bring a friend!
The youth group is also selling Fair Trade coffee after worship as a fund-raiser for some of their activities.
MayMOM Pantry Needs
Every month, Middleton Outreach Ministry assigns each member church a different item to collect for the food pantry. In May, MOM is asking us for: Diapers size 4-6, Pull-ups training pants, and Diaper Wipes.
Save a Tree! Receive the Monthly Newsletter by e-mail
To help us save on postage costs, if you would prefer to receive our monthly Dale Heights newsletter by e-mail or by checking our website instead of via snail mail, please let the church office know.
Monthly Home Communion Offered to Our Shut-ins
Pastor Marilyn is now offering regular, monthly home communion to our shut-ins on the first Sunday afternoon by appointment. Please call the church office to schedule your appointment or an appointment for someone who would like to receive communion in his or her home before the first Sunday of each month.
Pastor Marilyn’s weekly sermons are posted on the website every Sunday afternoon.
Administrative AssistantJudy Christie'sregular office hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday- 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Pastor Marilyn's regular office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with other times by appointment.