Special Notices
INCLEMENT WEATHER/EMERGENCY
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Sunday, 4/17 Confirmation/Palm
Sunday 8 & 10:15am
Thursday, 4/21 Maundy Thursday Service
Friday, 4/22 Good Friday Service at GUMC 12:30pm
(Child care available)
Sunday, 4/24 Easter Sunday
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 WALKSAVE 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