h Fai mdashFULL Times The Seward United Methodist

Lean into Lent with us as

Seward UMC family and friends Sunday March 3rd is Pretzel Sunday At SS the preschool to 4th graders will be learning about pretzels and making pretzels for Ash Wednesday Tuesday March 5th Shrove Tuesday Pancake Palooza for all of SUMC family and friends Join us for a pancake and sausage meal from 5-7pm in the Fellowship Hall Donations will go towards our Lenten Offering and help to offset the cost of the meal

Sunday Sermon Series Pastor Robert and Pastor Jo Ellen will be working with the ldquoReturn to mehellip With

All Your Heartrdquo series during the Lenten Season We have some special Sundays of worship planned with

our music team Make plans to join us each week and when you are not able join us on FB Live

Wednesday March 6th Ash Wednesday Worship at 7pm Join us for worship imposition of ashes and warm baked pretzels and water following worship Confirmands and Pastors will share in this worship with the music team

Lenten Artful Prayerful Worship (during the week) This will meet a variety of datestimes to allow you to attend as you are able and wish to Art prayer devotion music will all be a part of this special walk through the Lenten Season People of all ages are welcome to participate in the Parlor as part of a worship extension during Lent Dates will be Monday March 11th 7-8pm Tuesday March 19th 6-7pm Thursday March 28th 7-8pm Thursday April 4th 6-7pm Thursday April 11th 7-8pm Monday April 15th 6-7pm for Holy Week

Wednesday Lenten Lunches These are again being shared by the church families of the Ministerial

Association from noon to one orsquoclock weekly during lent A complete schedule with details will be shared

as an insert at worship and will be available at the church officevia email We encourage you to attend

each week as we share the Lenten season together with our fellow Christians Join us weekly for a light

lunch devotion and ecumenical fellowship

Holy Week is the week of April 14th to the 21st Palm Sunday is April 14th At SS the preschool to 4th graders will participate in making Jesus Biscuits

while the 5th-7th graders hide the Easter eggs (inside or outside depending on the weather) We will egg hunt while the Jesus biscuits cook and then partake in warm fresh biscuits to help us understand the Holy Week we are beginning

Wednesday and Thursday April 17 and 18 Living Last Supper at 8pm Childcare availablehellip kids can wear pjrsquos and will partake in ldquoquietrdquo type activityhellip children are welcome at the Living Last Supper as well

Friday April 19th Good Friday Worship at 7pm All ages are welcome childcare is also available Easter Sunday April 21st Sunrise Worship at Junto (outside on the hill or inside if weather doesnrsquot

cooperate) 630am with breakfast to follow at the building at Junto 8151030 worship in the Sanctuary with special music NO Sunday School to allow for family time that day

Notes from

Jo Ellenhellip March always makes me think about shamrocks and suchhellip I usually remember how St Patrick used the shamrock to tell about the Holy Trinity Each leaf on the three leaf shamrock is for one part of the trinity One for God one for Jesus and one for the Holy Spirithellip all ONE and all connected yet unique in the role in our faith As you enter into March and see shamrocks around you be sure to think about what the trinity means to you and how you might share your faith with others you encounter on a daily basis Sometimes something small and simple tells so much more Lent will be a time for us to Lean Inhellip to worship to study to prayer to time with God to sharing with others to giving morehellip Lean In with us at Lent Love and Prayers Pastor Jo Ellen

Camp Fontanelle update and Summer Church Camp The board will be posted in April to begin to consider which summer church camp youyour child will want to attend We are blessed that our UMW pays for half of all campers and that ldquonewrdquo campers will only pay for 14 the cost of camp Be sure to sign up with forms and give them to Jo Ellen once you are ready The capital campaign for Camp Fontanelle has reached over the $2 Million point with funds still needed to complete the updates and additions to move our local camp into the future Please direct donations to the camp and indicate SUMC in the memo line

Mark your calendarshellip Looking ahead

Saturday April 6th Annual Garden Partyhellip 10am-12noon with Brunch Music and Programhellip theme is ldquoFamily Treasureshellip Cherishing our Pastrdquo

Sunday April 28th Confirmation Sunday at 1030 worship and reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall

Sunday May 12th Mommarsquos Day and also Graduation Sunday at 1030 worship with reception that day

Sunday May 19th Last Sunday School in our regular roomshellip Retirement Reception and thank you Sunday for Leslie Stratton

Summer Sunday School One room model will begin on June 2nd

Special Sunday June 9th Chalk Artist at both worship gatherings evening VBS kick off meal for the whole church (and also our friend churches participating in VBS) followed by a special VBS Chalk Artist sharing

Vacation Bible School Monday to Thursday June 10 11 12 and 13 with our friends and family in the evenings

June Pool Partyhellip date to be determined

Front Porch Faithhellip Dates to be determined for June July and August

Saturday July 27th Zoo day in Lincoln and picnic

Rally Day and Arts Camp for all ages up to adult Fr iday evening August 16th Saturday morning August 17th and Rally Day Sunday the 18thhellip afternoon art showgathering

Fall ministries will kick off the week of September 3rdhellip

Music Momentum Seward UMC Music Ministries are movinrsquo grovinrsquo and in tune If you havenrsquot heard Leslie Stratton our director of Chancel Choir Bell Choir and Godrsquos Squad for many years is retiring at the end of May 2019 Leslie has been instrumental to the success of many of our music ministries not to mention a great addition to worship many Sundays Leslie will also be retiring from her position at the Music Department of Seward High School at the end of this year and making a move to Indiana so that she can be closer to her son (Kenny) daughter-in-law (Rachel) and grandchildren (Aiden Oliver and Baby Stratton on the way) Wess Robotham Seward UMC Director of Music and Worship Technology has been working closely with Leslie over the past few months to ensure all of Seward UMC Music Ministries continue without interruption Wess Leslie and all your Seward UMC staff have been brainstorming and praying regarding the music ministry including possibilities of expanding the youth involvement in our music programs All involved will continue to gather feedback share ideas and communicate with you as we shape and align our music ministry offerings to bring our whole church closer to God Seward UMC has been blessed by the gifts Leslie has shared with us We thank her and wish her well on her future endeavors with her grandchildren and family

Mark your calendar Seward UMC music ministries and Staff PastorParrish Relations Committee will be celebrating Leslie Stratton for her gifts and

musical offerings to the church over the past 20+ years All are welcome to celebrate Leslie with us as we wish her well into retirement Save May 19 2019 on your calendar for a special day of food fellowship and music More details to come Seward UMC ndash Songs We Sing | Listen with us on Spotify For many of us music is an integral part of our daily life We sing in the shower listen to our favorite road trip jams on the way to work and celebrate with song in times of praise and sorrow At Seward UMC music is woven throughout our times of worship prayer and daily work We invite you to join us each week in praise and worship to God in church at home in your car during your workout and anywhere you listen to music Follow our Spotify playlists

Spotify is a free music streaming service available on your smartphone tablet or computer Once you have the Spotify app click on the lsquosearchrsquo icon tap in the search bar and tap the camera button Then aim your camera at one of the codes above ^^^ You can also search for the playlist by name such as lsquoSeward UMC - Songs We Singrsquo If you need help signing up or using Spotify please contact Wess Robotham - Director of Music and Worship Technology

Songs We Sing Listen and sing along with songs yoursquoll hear in worship this month

Prayerful Praise Invite music into your prayer time with this playlist of mellow melodies and minimal or repetitive lyrics While you listen we hope yoursquoll also begin a conversation with God and listen for His word in your daily life

Staff Favs Favorite songs from your Seward UMC team

Child of God Music for the little ones in your life to listen and sing to while playing travelling and having fun

Coming soon

May your Lenten season be one of challenge commitment and support as the church responds to the call of God ndash ldquoReturn to me with all your heartrdquo (Joel 212)

Week 11 Ash Wednesday March 6 Return to Me Joel 21-2 12-17 2 Corinthians 520b-610 Week 12 First Sunday in Lent March 10 Godrsquos Generous Heart Deuteronomy 261-11 Romans 108b-13 Week 2 Second Sunday in Lent March 17 Imitating Genesis 151-12 17-18 Philippians 317-41 Week 3 Third Sunday in Lent March 24 Repenting Isaiah 551-9 1 Corinthians 101-13 Week 4 Fourth Sunday in Lent March 31 Coming Together Joshua 59-12 2 Corinthians 516-21 Week 5 Fifth Sunday in Lent April 7 Making a New Thing Isaiah 4316-21 Philippians 34b-14 Week 6 PalmPassion Sunday April 14 Preparing Isaiah 504-9a Philippians 25-11 Luke 1928-40

Week 7 Easter Day April 21 Believing Acts 1034-43 Psalm 1181-2 14-24 1Corinthians 1519-26 John 201-18

All are welcome and invited to attendhellip

weekly Lenten Lunches at the following locations sponsored by the Seward

Ministerial Association

We hope you will join us for all of the weeks you are able to for a light lunch prayer and devotion by a lay person We will gather in the Fellowship Hall at each church Meal is by donation Wednesday March 6th hellip Ash Wednesday services at many of our Seward Church Families including those listed below Check with individual church families for timeslocations Holy Weekhellip Many church families offer special worship opportunities during the week and all invite you to Easter worship on April 21st Wednesday March 13th Noon at Living Word Lutheran Address 1300 West Hillcrest Drive Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-6445 Wednesday March 20th Noon at St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Address 1014 N 6th St Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-3829 Wednesday March 27th Noon at St Johnrsquos Lutheran Address 919 N Columbia Ave Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-2983 Wednesday April 3rd Noon at Faith Lutheran Address 1245 N 2nd St Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-6116 Wednesday April 10th Noon at Seward United Methodist

Address 1400 N 5th St Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-4156

During Lent Lord help us grow in faith hope and love mdash ldquoand the greatest of these is loverdquo (1 Corinthians 1313 NRSV)

Notes from

Jo Ellenhellip March always makes me think about shamrocks and suchhellip I usually remember how St Patrick used the shamrock to tell about the Holy Trinity Each leaf on the three leaf shamrock is for one part of the trinity One for God one for Jesus and one for the Holy Spirithellip all ONE and all connected yet unique in the role in our faith As you enter into March and see shamrocks around you be sure to think about what the trinity means to you and how you might share your faith with others you encounter on a daily basis Sometimes something small and simple tells so much more Lent will be a time for us to Lean Inhellip to worship to study to prayer to time with God to sharing with others to giving morehellip Lean In with us at Lent Love and Prayers Pastor Jo Ellen

Camp Fontanelle update and Summer Church Camp The board will be posted in April to begin to consider which summer church camp youyour child will want to attend We are blessed that our UMW pays for half of all campers and that ldquonewrdquo campers will only pay for 14 the cost of camp Be sure to sign up with forms and give them to Jo Ellen once you are ready The capital campaign for Camp Fontanelle has reached over the $2 Million point with funds still needed to complete the updates and additions to move our local camp into the future Please direct donations to the camp and indicate SUMC in the memo line

Mark your calendarshellip Looking ahead

Saturday April 6th Annual Garden Partyhellip 10am-12noon with Brunch Music and Programhellip theme is ldquoFamily Treasureshellip Cherishing our Pastrdquo

Sunday April 28th Confirmation Sunday at 1030 worship and reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall

Sunday May 12th Mommarsquos Day and also Graduation Sunday at 1030 worship with reception that day

Sunday May 19th Last Sunday School in our regular roomshellip Retirement Reception and thank you Sunday for Leslie Stratton

Summer Sunday School One room model will begin on June 2nd

Special Sunday June 9th Chalk Artist at both worship gatherings evening VBS kick off meal for the whole church (and also our friend churches participating in VBS) followed by a special VBS Chalk Artist sharing

Vacation Bible School Monday to Thursday June 10 11 12 and 13 with our friends and family in the evenings

June Pool Partyhellip date to be determined

Front Porch Faithhellip Dates to be determined for June July and August

Saturday July 27th Zoo day in Lincoln and picnic

Rally Day and Arts Camp for all ages up to adult Fr iday evening August 16th Saturday morning August 17th and Rally Day Sunday the 18thhellip afternoon art showgathering

Fall ministries will kick off the week of September 3rdhellip

Music Momentum Seward UMC Music Ministries are movinrsquo grovinrsquo and in tune If you havenrsquot heard Leslie Stratton our director of Chancel Choir Bell Choir and Godrsquos Squad for many years is retiring at the end of May 2019 Leslie has been instrumental to the success of many of our music ministries not to mention a great addition to worship many Sundays Leslie will also be retiring from her position at the Music Department of Seward High School at the end of this year and making a move to Indiana so that she can be closer to her son (Kenny) daughter-in-law (Rachel) and grandchildren (Aiden Oliver and Baby Stratton on the way) Wess Robotham Seward UMC Director of Music and Worship Technology has been working closely with Leslie over the past few months to ensure all of Seward UMC Music Ministries continue without interruption Wess Leslie and all your Seward UMC staff have been brainstorming and praying regarding the music ministry including possibilities of expanding the youth involvement in our music programs All involved will continue to gather feedback share ideas and communicate with you as we shape and align our music ministry offerings to bring our whole church closer to God Seward UMC has been blessed by the gifts Leslie has shared with us We thank her and wish her well on her future endeavors with her grandchildren and family

Mark your calendar Seward UMC music ministries and Staff PastorParrish Relations Committee will be celebrating Leslie Stratton for her gifts and

musical offerings to the church over the past 20+ years All are welcome to celebrate Leslie with us as we wish her well into retirement Save May 19 2019 on your calendar for a special day of food fellowship and music More details to come Seward UMC ndash Songs We Sing | Listen with us on Spotify For many of us music is an integral part of our daily life We sing in the shower listen to our favorite road trip jams on the way to work and celebrate with song in times of praise and sorrow At Seward UMC music is woven throughout our times of worship prayer and daily work We invite you to join us each week in praise and worship to God in church at home in your car during your workout and anywhere you listen to music Follow our Spotify playlists

Spotify is a free music streaming service available on your smartphone tablet or computer Once you have the Spotify app click on the lsquosearchrsquo icon tap in the search bar and tap the camera button Then aim your camera at one of the codes above ^^^ You can also search for the playlist by name such as lsquoSeward UMC - Songs We Singrsquo If you need help signing up or using Spotify please contact Wess Robotham - Director of Music and Worship Technology

Songs We Sing Listen and sing along with songs yoursquoll hear in worship this month

Prayerful Praise Invite music into your prayer time with this playlist of mellow melodies and minimal or repetitive lyrics While you listen we hope yoursquoll also begin a conversation with God and listen for His word in your daily life

Staff Favs Favorite songs from your Seward UMC team

Child of God Music for the little ones in your life to listen and sing to while playing travelling and having fun

Coming soon

May your Lenten season be one of challenge commitment and support as the church responds to the call of God ndash ldquoReturn to me with all your heartrdquo (Joel 212)

Week 11 Ash Wednesday March 6 Return to Me Joel 21-2 12-17 2 Corinthians 520b-610 Week 12 First Sunday in Lent March 10 Godrsquos Generous Heart Deuteronomy 261-11 Romans 108b-13 Week 2 Second Sunday in Lent March 17 Imitating Genesis 151-12 17-18 Philippians 317-41 Week 3 Third Sunday in Lent March 24 Repenting Isaiah 551-9 1 Corinthians 101-13 Week 4 Fourth Sunday in Lent March 31 Coming Together Joshua 59-12 2 Corinthians 516-21 Week 5 Fifth Sunday in Lent April 7 Making a New Thing Isaiah 4316-21 Philippians 34b-14 Week 6 PalmPassion Sunday April 14 Preparing Isaiah 504-9a Philippians 25-11 Luke 1928-40

Week 7 Easter Day April 21 Believing Acts 1034-43 Psalm 1181-2 14-24 1Corinthians 1519-26 John 201-18

All are welcome and invited to attendhellip

weekly Lenten Lunches at the following locations sponsored by the Seward

Ministerial Association

We hope you will join us for all of the weeks you are able to for a light lunch prayer and devotion by a lay person We will gather in the Fellowship Hall at each church Meal is by donation Wednesday March 6th hellip Ash Wednesday services at many of our Seward Church Families including those listed below Check with individual church families for timeslocations Holy Weekhellip Many church families offer special worship opportunities during the week and all invite you to Easter worship on April 21st Wednesday March 13th Noon at Living Word Lutheran Address 1300 West Hillcrest Drive Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-6445 Wednesday March 20th Noon at St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Address 1014 N 6th St Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-3829 Wednesday March 27th Noon at St Johnrsquos Lutheran Address 919 N Columbia Ave Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-2983 Wednesday April 3rd Noon at Faith Lutheran Address 1245 N 2nd St Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-6116 Wednesday April 10th Noon at Seward United Methodist

Address 1400 N 5th St Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-4156

During Lent Lord help us grow in faith hope and love mdash ldquoand the greatest of these is loverdquo (1 Corinthians 1313 NRSV)

Music Momentum Seward UMC Music Ministries are movinrsquo grovinrsquo and in tune If you havenrsquot heard Leslie Stratton our director of Chancel Choir Bell Choir and Godrsquos Squad for many years is retiring at the end of May 2019 Leslie has been instrumental to the success of many of our music ministries not to mention a great addition to worship many Sundays Leslie will also be retiring from her position at the Music Department of Seward High School at the end of this year and making a move to Indiana so that she can be closer to her son (Kenny) daughter-in-law (Rachel) and grandchildren (Aiden Oliver and Baby Stratton on the way) Wess Robotham Seward UMC Director of Music and Worship Technology has been working closely with Leslie over the past few months to ensure all of Seward UMC Music Ministries continue without interruption Wess Leslie and all your Seward UMC staff have been brainstorming and praying regarding the music ministry including possibilities of expanding the youth involvement in our music programs All involved will continue to gather feedback share ideas and communicate with you as we shape and align our music ministry offerings to bring our whole church closer to God Seward UMC has been blessed by the gifts Leslie has shared with us We thank her and wish her well on her future endeavors with her grandchildren and family

Mark your calendar Seward UMC music ministries and Staff PastorParrish Relations Committee will be celebrating Leslie Stratton for her gifts and

musical offerings to the church over the past 20+ years All are welcome to celebrate Leslie with us as we wish her well into retirement Save May 19 2019 on your calendar for a special day of food fellowship and music More details to come Seward UMC ndash Songs We Sing | Listen with us on Spotify For many of us music is an integral part of our daily life We sing in the shower listen to our favorite road trip jams on the way to work and celebrate with song in times of praise and sorrow At Seward UMC music is woven throughout our times of worship prayer and daily work We invite you to join us each week in praise and worship to God in church at home in your car during your workout and anywhere you listen to music Follow our Spotify playlists

Spotify is a free music streaming service available on your smartphone tablet or computer Once you have the Spotify app click on the lsquosearchrsquo icon tap in the search bar and tap the camera button Then aim your camera at one of the codes above ^^^ You can also search for the playlist by name such as lsquoSeward UMC - Songs We Singrsquo If you need help signing up or using Spotify please contact Wess Robotham - Director of Music and Worship Technology

Songs We Sing Listen and sing along with songs yoursquoll hear in worship this month

Prayerful Praise Invite music into your prayer time with this playlist of mellow melodies and minimal or repetitive lyrics While you listen we hope yoursquoll also begin a conversation with God and listen for His word in your daily life

Staff Favs Favorite songs from your Seward UMC team

Child of God Music for the little ones in your life to listen and sing to while playing travelling and having fun

Coming soon

May your Lenten season be one of challenge commitment and support as the church responds to the call of God ndash ldquoReturn to me with all your heartrdquo (Joel 212)

Week 11 Ash Wednesday March 6 Return to Me Joel 21-2 12-17 2 Corinthians 520b-610 Week 12 First Sunday in Lent March 10 Godrsquos Generous Heart Deuteronomy 261-11 Romans 108b-13 Week 2 Second Sunday in Lent March 17 Imitating Genesis 151-12 17-18 Philippians 317-41 Week 3 Third Sunday in Lent March 24 Repenting Isaiah 551-9 1 Corinthians 101-13 Week 4 Fourth Sunday in Lent March 31 Coming Together Joshua 59-12 2 Corinthians 516-21 Week 5 Fifth Sunday in Lent April 7 Making a New Thing Isaiah 4316-21 Philippians 34b-14 Week 6 PalmPassion Sunday April 14 Preparing Isaiah 504-9a Philippians 25-11 Luke 1928-40

Week 7 Easter Day April 21 Believing Acts 1034-43 Psalm 1181-2 14-24 1Corinthians 1519-26 John 201-18

All are welcome and invited to attendhellip

weekly Lenten Lunches at the following locations sponsored by the Seward

Ministerial Association

We hope you will join us for all of the weeks you are able to for a light lunch prayer and devotion by a lay person We will gather in the Fellowship Hall at each church Meal is by donation Wednesday March 6th hellip Ash Wednesday services at many of our Seward Church Families including those listed below Check with individual church families for timeslocations Holy Weekhellip Many church families offer special worship opportunities during the week and all invite you to Easter worship on April 21st Wednesday March 13th Noon at Living Word Lutheran Address 1300 West Hillcrest Drive Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-6445 Wednesday March 20th Noon at St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Address 1014 N 6th St Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-3829 Wednesday March 27th Noon at St Johnrsquos Lutheran Address 919 N Columbia Ave Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-2983 Wednesday April 3rd Noon at Faith Lutheran Address 1245 N 2nd St Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-6116 Wednesday April 10th Noon at Seward United Methodist

Address 1400 N 5th St Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-4156

During Lent Lord help us grow in faith hope and love mdash ldquoand the greatest of these is loverdquo (1 Corinthians 1313 NRSV)

May your Lenten season be one of challenge commitment and support as the church responds to the call of God ndash ldquoReturn to me with all your heartrdquo (Joel 212)

Week 11 Ash Wednesday March 6 Return to Me Joel 21-2 12-17 2 Corinthians 520b-610 Week 12 First Sunday in Lent March 10 Godrsquos Generous Heart Deuteronomy 261-11 Romans 108b-13 Week 2 Second Sunday in Lent March 17 Imitating Genesis 151-12 17-18 Philippians 317-41 Week 3 Third Sunday in Lent March 24 Repenting Isaiah 551-9 1 Corinthians 101-13 Week 4 Fourth Sunday in Lent March 31 Coming Together Joshua 59-12 2 Corinthians 516-21 Week 5 Fifth Sunday in Lent April 7 Making a New Thing Isaiah 4316-21 Philippians 34b-14 Week 6 PalmPassion Sunday April 14 Preparing Isaiah 504-9a Philippians 25-11 Luke 1928-40

Week 7 Easter Day April 21 Believing Acts 1034-43 Psalm 1181-2 14-24 1Corinthians 1519-26 John 201-18

All are welcome and invited to attendhellip

weekly Lenten Lunches at the following locations sponsored by the Seward

Ministerial Association

We hope you will join us for all of the weeks you are able to for a light lunch prayer and devotion by a lay person We will gather in the Fellowship Hall at each church Meal is by donation Wednesday March 6th hellip Ash Wednesday services at many of our Seward Church Families including those listed below Check with individual church families for timeslocations Holy Weekhellip Many church families offer special worship opportunities during the week and all invite you to Easter worship on April 21st Wednesday March 13th Noon at Living Word Lutheran Address 1300 West Hillcrest Drive Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-6445 Wednesday March 20th Noon at St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Address 1014 N 6th St Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-3829 Wednesday March 27th Noon at St Johnrsquos Lutheran Address 919 N Columbia Ave Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-2983 Wednesday April 3rd Noon at Faith Lutheran Address 1245 N 2nd St Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-6116 Wednesday April 10th Noon at Seward United Methodist

Address 1400 N 5th St Seward NE 68434 Phone (402) 643-4156

During Lent Lord help us grow in faith hope and love mdash ldquoand the greatest of these is loverdquo (1 Corinthians 1313 NRSV)

What does it mean to praise God In the book of Psalms the writers use seven distinct words that

are translated into English as praise However each of these Hebrew words represent a different aspect of what it means to truly worship God

Yadah ndash To revere or worship with extended hands

Halal ndash To boast celebrate and be clamorously foolish

Zamar ndash To celebrate in song and in music

Towdah ndash To give thanksgiving for things not yet received

Barak ndash To kneel before God and bless him

Tehillah ndash To sing a spontaneous song to God

Shabach ndash To commend glory and triumph

In the times the Bible was written when people gathered to worship it was more than just singing it was a declaration proclamation a time to fully embrace praise to God for who he is and what he has done Chris Tomlin and the Holy Roar tour are coming to Nebraska Seward UMC will be facilitating a trip to the concert and worship experience at the Baxter Arena in Omaha NE on March 23rd Chris will be joined by Tauren Wells Pat Barrett Nicole Serrano and Darren Whitehead (Chrisrsquos pastor) Tickets range in price but many seats are still available in the $21-$31 range Let Wess know if you would like to attend with the group meeting before the event for carpool and a meal ldquoThe HOLY ROAR Tour is so much more than just another night of songs Itrsquos an encounter with the presence of the living God I pray it ignites a fire in the hearts of the people I do believe this tour and message will have a lasting impact long after the curtain fallsrdquo ndash Chris Tomlin Join us on this trip to receive a fresh perspective from the worship practices of old Grow in your understanding be inspired and deepen your practice of praise After Easter Wess will host a study on the book written by Chris Tomlin and Darren Whitehead ldquoHoly Roar ndash Seven Words that will Change the Way You Worshiprdquo Stay tuned for dates

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Church directories are in They will be available for pickup starting Sunday March 3rd by the Welcome Center If you had your photo taken your directory has

your name on it Additional copies are available An electronic version will be emailed out shortly

Sunday March 31 2019

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UMW Events ~ ALL Are Invited

Wednesday March 6th 130 pm Unit Meeting ldquoHappy Birthday UMWrdquo Maxine Moore Hostesses Maxine Moore amp Sue Dickinson

Parlor

700 pm Ash Wednesday Service SUMC Sanctuary

Wednesday March 13th 12 Noon Lenten Lunch

SUMC Fellowship Hall Saturday March 16th 830 am ndash 1130 am

Creative Hands Ministry SUMC Fellowship Hall

Wed March 20th 500 ndash 630 pm Reading Group

Maxine Moorersquos Home Friday March 22nd 700 pm Evening Group An Evening at the SHS Musical ldquoNewsiesrdquo Contact Jeannie Jeary for ticket Saturday March 23rd 900ndashNoon Sewing Saturday SUMC Fellowship Hall Wednesday March 27th 345 pm Leadership Team Meeting SUMC Parlor

CELEBRATING 150 YEARS of making a difference worldwide for

women and children

HAPPY BIRTHDAY United Methodist Women On Sunday March 17 2019 our UMW invites the congregation and guests

to help us celebrate the rich history and vibrant future of UMW worldwide Join us for refreshments after either worship service

As with our foremothers 150 years ago 21st century women still need to organize and fundraise for mission programming

Sunday March 23 has been designated The 2019 Day of Giving

The Legacy Fund Endowment Campaign is an opportunity for women today to contribute to a lasting legacy assuring mission programming for women children and youth for another century and beyond

United Methodist Women members and friends may consider giving $15 $150 or even $1500 in recognition of our 150th anniversary or hellip $1869 $18690 or even $1869 in recognition of the year of United Methodist Womenrsquos founding Gifts are 100 tax deductible Contributors will receive thank-you and printable tax receipt The March 23 2019 Day of Giving will be a 24-hour giving festival Members and friends may give a Online at wwwunitedmethodistwomenorglegacyfund b By phone 800-278-7771 (8 am-6 pm EST Monday-Friday) c Text Legacy150 to 41444 d By check to Office of the Treasurer United Methodist Women 475 Riverside Drive New York NY 10115 Write ldquoThe Legacy Fundrdquo on memo line

On Wednesday March 23 1869

Clementina Butler and Lois Parker met with

six concerned church women in Boston

Massachusetts to inform them of the desperate

health care and educational needs of women in

India Butler and Parker were missionary

wives who had been serving in India with their

husbands

This meeting in March led to the formation of the Womanrsquos Foreign Missionary Society the first of many Methodist womenrsquos mission organiza-tions to address the injustices imposed on women and girls in the 19th century

Their lsquocall to actionrsquo raised funds to send Isabella Thoburn a teacher and Clara Swain a medical doctor to India The college and hospital established

150 years ago remain today in India as a lasting tribute to these two women and to the dedicated support of the Womanrsquos Foreign Missionary Society

UMW Evening Circle Will be making kid friendly fleece throws on April 11 2019 for missions We are in need of fleece cuts in 1 13 yard lengths of 60 inch wide fleece It can be coordinating pieces or plain and patterned A collection tub has been placed across from the office for your donations Thank you for your generosity Any questions contact Connie Kamprath at 402-646-0305

Creative Hands Ministry

We will gather on Saturday March 16th from 830 am - 1130 am Just bring yourself We will be making something for easter that anyone can make We just need you Let Jo Ellen know if you have any questions If you have some kind of Easter egg picture bring it along

SUMCOn the Move March Newsletter

(A component of the Faith Community Nursing Program)

Because of the inclement weather last weekend the YMCA Activity was moved to this

Sunday March 3 130-430pm Fallbrook YMCA This no-cost family friend-

ly block of time is open to our entire church family Activities available are family swim-

ming (laps pool play with slides hot tub) open gym basketball courts

classes to ldquosamplerdquo (spinningstationary bikes yoga core amp more and

Zumba) use of machines and free weights fun snacks and more Free

child-watch will also be available If you just want to come and visit

with your SUMC family thatrsquos certainly a-okay

We know that God loves cheerful givers and we can assume that God probably

loves cheerful exercisers as well On March 6 the Christian

church enters the season of Lent Traditional Lenten practices

often involve denial but can also include appropriate additions

As we are ldquoOn the Moverdquo consider improving healthy eating habits

increasing activity and lengthen your devotional times Spiritual

mental and physical health are dependent upon each other Add yoga

(Read on)

Just added to the SUMC calendar agrave Starting 37 gentle yoga will be offered in the church parlor on Thursday mornings from 9-950 am We are asking for a $5 donation each time you attend This will include basic yoga with adaptations for chair yoga Try it you might love it

Dates to keep in mind Sunday 33 amp 310 Leave your February activity log in the shoebox Wednesday 36 Ash Wednesday service Thursday 37 9am Gentle yoga in the Parlor Sunday 310 ldquoSpring forwardrdquo hellip walk faster run longer hellip Sunday 317 Wear green Dance the leprechaun limbo Wednesday 320 Spring officially arrives hellip spend extra time outdoors As we continue to move forward please direct questions or comments to Lynette 402-641-8177 Jack 402-641-3485 LynetteBroderickconnectsewardorg JackBroderickconnectsewardorg

HAPPY BIRTHDAY United Methodist Women On Sunday March 17 2019 our UMW invites the congregation and guests

to help us celebrate the rich history and vibrant future of UMW worldwide Join us for refreshments after either worship service

As with our foremothers 150 years ago 21st century women still need to organize and fundraise for mission programming

Sunday March 23 has been designated The 2019 Day of Giving

The Legacy Fund Endowment Campaign is an opportunity for women today to contribute to a lasting legacy assuring mission programming for women children and youth for another century and beyond

United Methodist Women members and friends may consider giving $15 $150 or even $1500 in recognition of our 150th anniversary or hellip $1869 $18690 or even $1869 in recognition of the year of United Methodist Womenrsquos founding Gifts are 100 tax deductible Contributors will receive thank-you and printable tax receipt The March 23 2019 Day of Giving will be a 24-hour giving festival Members and friends may give a Online at wwwunitedmethodistwomenorglegacyfund b By phone 800-278-7771 (8 am-6 pm EST Monday-Friday) c Text Legacy150 to 41444 d By check to Office of the Treasurer United Methodist Women 475 Riverside Drive New York NY 10115 Write ldquoThe Legacy Fundrdquo on memo line

On Wednesday March 23 1869

Clementina Butler and Lois Parker met with

six concerned church women in Boston

Massachusetts to inform them of the desperate

health care and educational needs of women in

India Butler and Parker were missionary

wives who had been serving in India with their

husbands

This meeting in March led to the formation of the Womanrsquos Foreign Missionary Society the first of many Methodist womenrsquos mission organiza-tions to address the injustices imposed on women and girls in the 19th century

Their lsquocall to actionrsquo raised funds to send Isabella Thoburn a teacher and Clara Swain a medical doctor to India The college and hospital established

150 years ago remain today in India as a lasting tribute to these two women and to the dedicated support of the Womanrsquos Foreign Missionary Society

UMW Evening Circle Will be making kid friendly fleece throws on April 11 2019 for missions We are in need of fleece cuts in 1 13 yard lengths of 60 inch wide fleece It can be coordinating pieces or plain and patterned A collection tub has been placed across from the office for your donations Thank you for your generosity Any questions contact Connie Kamprath at 402-646-0305

Creative Hands Ministry

We will gather on Saturday March 16th from 830 am - 1130 am Just bring yourself We will be making something for easter that anyone can make We just need you Let Jo Ellen know if you have any questions If you have some kind of Easter egg picture bring it along

SUMCOn the Move March Newsletter

(A component of the Faith Community Nursing Program)

Because of the inclement weather last weekend the YMCA Activity was moved to this

Sunday March 3 130-430pm Fallbrook YMCA This no-cost family friend-

ly block of time is open to our entire church family Activities available are family swim-

ming (laps pool play with slides hot tub) open gym basketball courts

classes to ldquosamplerdquo (spinningstationary bikes yoga core amp more and

Zumba) use of machines and free weights fun snacks and more Free

child-watch will also be available If you just want to come and visit

with your SUMC family thatrsquos certainly a-okay

We know that God loves cheerful givers and we can assume that God probably

loves cheerful exercisers as well On March 6 the Christian

church enters the season of Lent Traditional Lenten practices

often involve denial but can also include appropriate additions

As we are ldquoOn the Moverdquo consider improving healthy eating habits

increasing activity and lengthen your devotional times Spiritual

mental and physical health are dependent upon each other Add yoga

(Read on)

Just added to the SUMC calendar agrave Starting 37 gentle yoga will be offered in the church parlor on Thursday mornings from 9-950 am We are asking for a $5 donation each time you attend This will include basic yoga with adaptations for chair yoga Try it you might love it

Dates to keep in mind Sunday 33 amp 310 Leave your February activity log in the shoebox Wednesday 36 Ash Wednesday service Thursday 37 9am Gentle yoga in the Parlor Sunday 310 ldquoSpring forwardrdquo hellip walk faster run longer hellip Sunday 317 Wear green Dance the leprechaun limbo Wednesday 320 Spring officially arrives hellip spend extra time outdoors As we continue to move forward please direct questions or comments to Lynette 402-641-8177 Jack 402-641-3485 LynetteBroderickconnectsewardorg JackBroderickconnectsewardorg

On Wednesday March 23 1869

Clementina Butler and Lois Parker met with

six concerned church women in Boston

Massachusetts to inform them of the desperate

health care and educational needs of women in

India Butler and Parker were missionary

wives who had been serving in India with their

husbands

This meeting in March led to the formation of the Womanrsquos Foreign Missionary Society the first of many Methodist womenrsquos mission organiza-tions to address the injustices imposed on women and girls in the 19th century

Their lsquocall to actionrsquo raised funds to send Isabella Thoburn a teacher and Clara Swain a medical doctor to India The college and hospital established

150 years ago remain today in India as a lasting tribute to these two women and to the dedicated support of the Womanrsquos Foreign Missionary Society

UMW Evening Circle Will be making kid friendly fleece throws on April 11 2019 for missions We are in need of fleece cuts in 1 13 yard lengths of 60 inch wide fleece It can be coordinating pieces or plain and patterned A collection tub has been placed across from the office for your donations Thank you for your generosity Any questions contact Connie Kamprath at 402-646-0305

Creative Hands Ministry

We will gather on Saturday March 16th from 830 am - 1130 am Just bring yourself We will be making something for easter that anyone can make We just need you Let Jo Ellen know if you have any questions If you have some kind of Easter egg picture bring it along

SUMCOn the Move March Newsletter

(A component of the Faith Community Nursing Program)

Because of the inclement weather last weekend the YMCA Activity was moved to this

Sunday March 3 130-430pm Fallbrook YMCA This no-cost family friend-

ly block of time is open to our entire church family Activities available are family swim-

ming (laps pool play with slides hot tub) open gym basketball courts

classes to ldquosamplerdquo (spinningstationary bikes yoga core amp more and

Zumba) use of machines and free weights fun snacks and more Free

child-watch will also be available If you just want to come and visit

with your SUMC family thatrsquos certainly a-okay

We know that God loves cheerful givers and we can assume that God probably

loves cheerful exercisers as well On March 6 the Christian

church enters the season of Lent Traditional Lenten practices

often involve denial but can also include appropriate additions

As we are ldquoOn the Moverdquo consider improving healthy eating habits

increasing activity and lengthen your devotional times Spiritual

mental and physical health are dependent upon each other Add yoga

(Read on)

Just added to the SUMC calendar agrave Starting 37 gentle yoga will be offered in the church parlor on Thursday mornings from 9-950 am We are asking for a $5 donation each time you attend This will include basic yoga with adaptations for chair yoga Try it you might love it

Dates to keep in mind Sunday 33 amp 310 Leave your February activity log in the shoebox Wednesday 36 Ash Wednesday service Thursday 37 9am Gentle yoga in the Parlor Sunday 310 ldquoSpring forwardrdquo hellip walk faster run longer hellip Sunday 317 Wear green Dance the leprechaun limbo Wednesday 320 Spring officially arrives hellip spend extra time outdoors As we continue to move forward please direct questions or comments to Lynette 402-641-8177 Jack 402-641-3485 LynetteBroderickconnectsewardorg JackBroderickconnectsewardorg

SUMCOn the Move March Newsletter

(A component of the Faith Community Nursing Program)

Because of the inclement weather last weekend the YMCA Activity was moved to this

Sunday March 3 130-430pm Fallbrook YMCA This no-cost family friend-

ly block of time is open to our entire church family Activities available are family swim-

ming (laps pool play with slides hot tub) open gym basketball courts

classes to ldquosamplerdquo (spinningstationary bikes yoga core amp more and

Zumba) use of machines and free weights fun snacks and more Free

child-watch will also be available If you just want to come and visit

with your SUMC family thatrsquos certainly a-okay

We know that God loves cheerful givers and we can assume that God probably

loves cheerful exercisers as well On March 6 the Christian

church enters the season of Lent Traditional Lenten practices

often involve denial but can also include appropriate additions

As we are ldquoOn the Moverdquo consider improving healthy eating habits

increasing activity and lengthen your devotional times Spiritual

mental and physical health are dependent upon each other Add yoga

(Read on)

Just added to the SUMC calendar agrave Starting 37 gentle yoga will be offered in the church parlor on Thursday mornings from 9-950 am We are asking for a $5 donation each time you attend This will include basic yoga with adaptations for chair yoga Try it you might love it

Dates to keep in mind Sunday 33 amp 310 Leave your February activity log in the shoebox Wednesday 36 Ash Wednesday service Thursday 37 9am Gentle yoga in the Parlor Sunday 310 ldquoSpring forwardrdquo hellip walk faster run longer hellip Sunday 317 Wear green Dance the leprechaun limbo Wednesday 320 Spring officially arrives hellip spend extra time outdoors As we continue to move forward please direct questions or comments to Lynette 402-641-8177 Jack 402-641-3485 LynetteBroderickconnectsewardorg JackBroderickconnectsewardorg

Family GamePitch Night

Sunday March 24th

500 pm Fellowship Hall

Join us for an evening of fun

If you are receiving a paper copy of the newsletter amp wish to change to an electronic version please contact the office to be put on

the list for the emailed version of the newsletter

Food Requests for March

Food Net - Boxed meals

Blue Valley Community Action-

Soapshampoo

2019 January Year To Date

Expenses $ 3083169 $ 3083169

Giving $ 2715424 $ 2715424

2019 surplus(deficit) ($367745) ($367745)

General Operating Fund

January 31 2019

March

Committee

Meetings

SPPRC - Youth Room Tues Mar 5 630 pm Nurture - Parlor Mon Mar 11th 600 pm BBCDC Staff Mtg - Preschool room Tues Mar 12th 600 pm Witness - Parlor Wed Mar 13th 530 pm Worship - Parlor Mon Mar 18th 630 pm BBCDC Board - Fellowship Hall Tues Mar 19th 600 pm Trustees - Basement Youth Room Tues Mar 19th 700 pm Mission amp Outreach - Parlor Tues Mar 19th 700 pm Finance - Parlor

Acolyte help needed Anyone 2nd grade or older is eligible Please see Leanne Josoff if able to help with this valuable benefit to our church worship Contact Leanne at ljazzjosoffgmailcom or (402) 429-0835

If you are the last to leave the church building please remember to check the back door to make sure it is locked It has been found to be unlocked several times recently The instructions for locking that door are found taped to the door so refer to that when leaving Please bring questions or concerns to the Trustees attention

Many thanks for keeping church property safe and secure~ Trustee Committee

Medical Mission Trip- Bobi Farrow (daughter of Carol Albrecht) will be embarking on a mission trip around March 25th to the areas of San Juan Vieques and Puerto Rico to provide free herbal medicine clinics as well as teaching patients how to use indigenous herbs which grow on their islands for medicine

If you wish to help Bobi with expenses please click here (httpswwwflipcausecomsecuredonateNDY4NDc=) to donate During checkout remember to check the box labeled ldquoAdd Tribute to Donationrdquo and type in the name of the student you wish to support or add their name in the message of support box

All funds paid through Wellness Warrior and are tax deductible You will receive a tax receipt through your email ldquoThanks for helping us bring herbalism and health to the places it is most neededrdquo ~Bobi

If you know of anyone who has a member affiliation with Seward UMC and would like a mission trip announced please send an email

describing the mission trip purpose with any necessary details to have printed in future newsletters

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~ April ~ Newsletter DEADLINE ~ Wednesday March 20th

Submit News by NOON Email articles to umcsewardgmailcom

Carol Zak (402) 440-8764

BBCDC 402-643-2141

Non-Profit Org

US Postage Paid

Seward NE

Permit No 62

Seward United Methodist Church 1400 North 5th Street Seward Nebraska 68434

Label

March Issue

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

UMW Local Church Activities

Chair persons for March are

Terri Siebert (402) 641-9496

Service schedules will no longer be mailed separately Please check newsletter to see if you are scheduled to serve

Church Office Hours 900 am - 300 pm M-F Phone 402-643-4156 Fax 402-643-4159 Email umcsewardgmailcom

Website wwwsewardumcorg Facebook wwwfacebookcomsewardunitedmethodist Robert Perry Pastor Email pastorroberthotmailcom Cell Phone (402) 862-5447

Pastoral Appointments can be made by texting or calling Pastor Robert or Jo Ellen Axthelm Associate Pastormdashjoellenaxthelmgmailcom (910) 214-1357

Every Member Minister

~ April ~ Newsletter DEADLINE ~ Wednesday March 20th

Submit News by NOON Email articles to umcsewardgmailcom

Carol Zak (402) 440-8764

BBCDC 402-643-2141

Non-Profit Org

US Postage Paid

Seward NE

Permit No 62

Seward United Methodist Church 1400 North 5th Street Seward Nebraska 68434

Label

March Issue

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

UMW Local Church Activities

Chair persons for March are

Terri Siebert (402) 641-9496

Service schedules will no longer be mailed separately Please check newsletter to see if you are scheduled to serve

Church Office Hours 900 am - 300 pm M-F Phone 402-643-4156 Fax 402-643-4159 Email umcsewardgmailcom

Website wwwsewardumcorg Facebook wwwfacebookcomsewardunitedmethodist Robert Perry Pastor Email pastorroberthotmailcom Cell Phone (402) 862-5447

Pastoral Appointments can be made by texting or calling Pastor Robert or Jo Ellen Axthelm Associate Pastormdashjoellenaxthelmgmailcom (910) 214-1357

Every Member Minister