Special Notices

INCLEMENT WEATHER/EMERGENCY
Should the church need to close due to inclement weather or another emergency, please check any of the following TV or radio stations.   Since there isn’t always someone in the office, checking these sites is your best way to know if the church is closed.   
TV:  
Channel 6 (Fox 6)  fox6now.com, Channel 12 (WISN-TV), WISN.com 
 
Radio:  
WKLH 96.5, 102.9 The Hog, Jammin’ 98.3, Big Buck Country 106.9  
 

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Sunday, 4/17     Confirmation/Palm Sunday              8 & 10:15am
Thursday, 4/21  Maundy Thursday Service                             7pm
Friday, 4/22      Good Friday Service at GUMC                 12:30pm
(Child care available)
Sunday, 4/24      Easter Sunday                                 8 & 10:15am
                 Potluck Breakfast                                        9am

EASTER “POTLUCK” BREAKFAST
Please join us Easter morning, Sunday, April 24th, from 9am until 10am for a Potluck Breakfast.  There will be a sign up sheet in the narthex for you to sign up to provide something to share.  Coffee, milk and juice will be provided.  All items should be brought to the church by 8:30am Easter morning.  See you there!

As always, help will also be needed for set up, kitchen help and clean up.  Please sign up to volunteer. 

Many hands make light work!

SUNDAY SCHOOL
Please note that on Easter Sunday there will be no regular Sunday School classes.

ACTIVITY TIME EASTER SUNDAY
Easter Egg Hunt:  On Easter Sunday at the 10:15am service there will be an extra special Activity Time!  Come join in the fun and participate in the egg hunt, craft making, snack and more.  We hope to see you at Activity Time on Easter Sunday!

WORSHIP SERVICES
Worship services are at 8am and 10:15am.   Sunday School begins at 9:15am for ages 3 years—high school.

COMMUNION SUNDAY
Communion Sunday is the first Sunday of each month.

FOOD PANTRY SUNDAY
The first Sunday of every month is Food Pantry Sunday.  Please place your donations in the chest located near the coat racks.

SOFTBALL SEASON HAS BEGUN!
Gethsemane is once again playing softball on Wednesday nights.  All games are held at Nettesheim Park.  The next game is Wednesday, April 27th at 5:45pm on the South Diamond.  Come and cheer on the team!

YOUTH UPDATE
MISSION TRIP MEETING:
 Next meeting will be on Sunday May 1st following second service at 11:30 a.m.  We will be completing Camper Registration information and making plans for our final group fundraiser.   We need all of your input!  This is a very important meeting that we need 100% participation.  Please let Steve know if you are unable to attend.

MAY 1st YOUTH GROUP:  All youth participating in the kickball game are encouraged to attend youth group on May 1st. We will be working on a project for the kickball game and getting tips from Coach Grayson!

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
Men’s Fellowship meets at 8am on the second Saturday of the month.  All men are invited and welcome!  Mark your calendar for the following Saturdays:

                  May14th—The Crossings June 11th—Daniels

YOUTH VS. ADULTS KICKBALL GAME
Youth group is looking to host a kickball game for their end of the year event! The game will be the youth versus the adults in the congregation. We already have the coaches established for both teams: Grayson Sewell for the youth and Pastor Pete for the adults. The event will be on Sunday, May 22nd from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (weather permitting) at Nettesheim Park in Pewaukee.  A “special” trophy will be awarded to the winning team!

A sign-up sheet is available on the bulletin board upstairs. We will need at least 10 players for both teams! Any questions, please contact Carrie Lee Anderson at gumcyouthgroup@gmail.com.

BREAST CANCER WALK
Riverwalk for Breast Cancer, May 7  8am- 10:30 am  Frame Park, Waukesha.  Please join the GUMC team and help us raise money for breast cancer research.  All these money's stay in the local community, so it could be your neighbor who benefits!  Sign up online at 
www.waukeshariverwalk.org, or contact Mindy Imig.

SAVE THE DATE:
We are thinking ahead to Summer and Vacation Bible School! We know Summer is a busy time for all families, so please save the date for VBS. VBS will follow a similar format from last year, running 5 nights beginning Monday, June 13 and running through Friday, June 17th! More information about planning and volunteer opportunities will be coming soon.

MORNING AND EVENING MEN’S STUDIES
There are two ongoing Men’s Studies.  Thursday evenings, 6:30pm at Gethsemane or Thursday mornings, 6:15am at Spring City Restaurant.  All men are welcome to join in anytime.  If you have any questions about the morning study, contact Jeff Thiel.  For the evening study, contact Don Kuhnke.

ALTAR FLOWERS
The flower chart is located in the hallway next to the choir room.  Spaces are available throughout the year when flowers may be shared in honor of or in memory of a loved one or for any special occasion.

KINGS KIDS
Kings Kids rehearse on Sunday mornings from 9:15-9:25am.  All youth from pre-school through first grade are invited to join.  (September –May)

KIDS FROM GETHSEMANE
Do you like to sing, act or dance?  “Kids from Gethsemane” is the children’s choir for all youth grades 2-6.  We rehearse on Sunday’s from 11:30-12:15.  (September – May)

CHANCEL CHOIR
The Chancel Choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7pm and sings three Sundays per month at the 10:15am service from September – May.    

PRAISE BAND
The Praise Band rehearses Thursday evenings at 6:30pm and sings the third Sunday of the month.

DIALING FOR DOLLARS
Upgrading your cell phone?  The Mission Committee is collecting your old cell phones to donate on behalf of The Women's Center of Waukesha.  The Women's Center works with an organization called Shelter Alliance which pays The Women's Center shelter $1 to $10 for every phone and accessories received.  The Women's Center also keeps a small amount of phones that are reprogrammed as 911 emergency phones for clients.  Drop off your used cell phones to our “recycling” bin located in the church office.  Please remember to clear all personal information from phones before donating.  For more information about The Women’s Center, visit 
www.twcwaukesha.org