7/11/10
God's Call
Speaker: Rev. Amy Anderson
Scripture References:
1 Samuel 3: 1-10
MP3 Download | Running Time 19:44 | File Size: 16.5MB


Church members and visitors welcome to our website!
We invite you to explore and learn more about our church.
New features are coming online each day so be sure to check back for all the latest information!
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Stay connected with all that's going on at our church by reading the latest issue of The Messenger, our monthly newsletter!

Visitors are welcome guests to our church. We invite you to add your name and email address to the "You Count in Our Church" pads during worship service and to stop at the hospitality desk in the narthex for a gift.
Weekly Worship Schedule

Summer Worship Schedule: (May 30-Aug)
8:30am-9:00am - Continental Breakfast
9:00am-9:45am - Christian Education (Sunday School Classes for all ages)
10:00am - Worship
Nursery open from 8:15am to 11:15am

Services available:
Nursery Care, Elevator, Large Print Bulletins, Hearing Enhancement Devices, and we're air conditioned!
Office Hours
Mon.-Thurs. - 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Fri. - 8:00a.m.-Noon
Church office closed on Saturdays in the summer.
Church Office is closed on Sundays.
Sunday mornings are for worship - even for our staff! Messages left will be cared for on Monday.
Children are most welcome in worship. As an option to parents, nursery care for youngest children is provided. Children preschool through sixth grade are invited to go to "Noah's Park" (Junior Church) following the children's message.

We want you to become involved at our church and know that we hold many events throughout the year including Family Fun Nights, Fellowship Events, Parents Night Outs, Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Family Picnic, and more. We feature several groups at our church including Senior League, Youth Ministries, Saturday Singles, and more!
Come be a part of all that's going on here at First United Methodist Church West Allis!




Listen and download recent Sermons by Rev. Susan Lockman right online in MP3 format!
See pics from various church events in our picture section of the website!
Test your knowledge in our Daily Bible Trivia Quiz
See pics and video clips from our "Hero Headquarters" 2010 Vacation Bible School experience!
Explore information on the many classes offered here at FUMCWA for all ages. More info on upcoming events can be found in The Messenger, our monthly church newsletter.
Read The Messenger online.
As our ministries grow at church we are in need of help with ushers, greeters and more. Here is a listing of areas we need help.
You can even sign up online!
What Does The Bible Say About...?
Hard questions about the bible find answers in this class. Read up of various topics such as money, the ressurection, what happens after death, etc.Class meets on 1st Wed. each mo.
Learn all about our church history. View pics of our past church construction, buildings, lightning striking the church, historic events and more.
One of the most popular family podcasts on iTunes, the 1 Year Daily Audio Bible Podcast goes through the entire Bible in 1 Year with a 30min. session each day.
Our church is part of the Wisconsin Circuit 35 United Methodist Churches. Find out information about the other churches in our circuit.
 



Have you recently lost a job or know someone who has? Its no secret that we're in hard economic times.
First United Methodist Church West Allis has a membership to the Crossroads Career Network, the web's biggest, smartest job search engine and we're inviting you to use this website as a tool to help you get back in the job market. Once on the website, click 'Register Now' and enter our church's Membership Key: prov36
to gain free access to search for jobs online, find hidden jobs, access career tools, take assessments and more.

We meet monthly on second Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30PM for facilitated and informal networking, expert speakers on career search topics, and individual help with resumes, practice interviews, on-line resources, and general support.   

Visit http://www.crossroadscareer.org
Our church's Membership Key: prov36



Check out The Current Edition of The Messenger for more upcoming events!

Family Picnic
Sunday, July 18th
3-9pm
Join your church family at Greenfield Park (Picnic area #6) for fun games, fellowship, Sorenson’s rotisserie chicken, s’mores and two hours of water rides at COOL WATERS.

Games . . .  4:00 pm . . .
BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Dinner . . .  5:00 pm . . .
BRING A DISH TO PASS
Cool Waters 7-9 pm . . .
WRISTBANDS ARE $1.00
S’mores . .  7:30 pm . . .
SERVED POOLSIDE

ALL ARE WELCOME!

CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE
  SET-UP - July 12-15, starting
about 8:00am each day
 
SALE
July 16 and July 17    
   8am to 3pm     9am to 2pm

Bring your good rummage to
church starting Monday, July 5!!

The only clothing we will accept is children’s (No Adult Clothes)

We need lots of helping hands to make this a success! 
Come for an hour, a day or whatever you can spare.  Thanks!

Dorothy Thoms and Dorothy Meyer, chairs

Health Ministry News by Pat Shapiro, Parish Nurse
“O Lord, what a variety of things you have made!  In wisdom you have made them all!  Psalm 104
Sun safety/ Sunscreens
For most people, a sunscreen with a SPF of 15-30 is adequate.  Persons with a history of skin cancer or who are extremely sun sensitive should purchase a product with a SPF >30, however, these products offer only slightly more sun protection.  SPF is the “Sun Protection Factor” which measures the sunscreens ability to screen out UVB light.  Be certain it also protects against UVA light.  Liberally apply sunscreen 15-30 minutes before heading out in the sun and reapply it every 2 hours or after swimming or sweating.
Have a safe and relaxing holiday weekend.

Opportunities For Youth - More Youth info available in the Youth Section

YOUTH IN ACTION

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Week of
July 12th               Set up for Church Rummage Sale
                               afternoons or mornings

Thurs. July 29        Silver Lake Outing - Boating, tubing, campfire,
                               food, fishing, swimming. (Bring a dish to pass.)
                               Noon to 7pm

Wed. Aug. 11th     High Ropes Course with Mr. Harrits - Oconomowoc
                               (flying squirrels, pamper pole, tight rope) grow in faith,
                               grow in confidence, realize your potential!!!!
                               Much fun to be had!!!! 8am to 5pm - Cost $15.00,
                               of 8 people needed to makde the trip a go. Sign up today.

Fri. Aug. 27th        Pool Party, barbecue, swimming, billiards, volleyball.
                               4pm to 9pm (Bring a dish to pass)

Sun. Aug. 29th      Youth Lead Service - Worship Band (Joey Hannah) -
                               Liturgists, ushers, greeters, and children's messages
                               needed. Be a strong Christian Leader and sign up today.
                               10am service

With the first month of summer come and gone the youth have been active in ministry. Our car wash to raise funds for missions and fall activities was a success. We had a dry day and a boisterous crew. It was a lot of fun and we worked hard. We do apologize for the one car we missed. We promise to make it up to you. We thank the congregation for their generous giving. We raised $348.00!!!!      

Leader meetings will be scheduled for the month of Aug. as they fit into our schedules for Sunday School and Youth Group.

WE WILL BE SELLING COUPON BOOKS COME AUG. TO RAISE MONIES FOR FALL ACTIVITIES. THERE WILL BE MORE INFORMATION TO COME.

All current fifth grade students who will be in sixth grade next year are invited to come to Mid High Youth Group Activities. Fill out a First United Methodist Church West Allis permission slip (outside of Amy’s office, on Website), invite a friend and come be a part of the fun.

“TODAY’S DISCIPLE” Course
1:00-4:30PM Saturdays: 8/7, 8/14, 8/28
This is an excellent course on intentional discipleship, and a gateWAY to a deeper relationship with God. Open to everyone, it also satisfies the education requirement to become a Local Church Lay Servant with the Wisconsin Conference of the United Methodist Church.

August   7:  Ministry of the Baptized / Leading
August 14:  Caring / Communicating; August 28:  Into the World

Text: Lay Speaking Ministries, Participant’s Book: Basic Course
         by Sandy Ziegler Jackson & Brian Jackson available in advance at Cokesbury (800-672-1789) or Amazon.com

Register online at www.discipleconnection.org or by calling Tom Bolton 414-704-5478 or the church office 414-774-5500.

NORMAL IS BROKE, BE WEIRD!
Financial Peace University is coming to FUMCWA.
What is it?  It's the most important step to changing your financial future. It is a video driven group study that takes the knowledge from God and turns it into real action in our lives through a step-by-step process. 
Financial Peace University is a 13-week life-changing program that empowers and teaches you how to make the right money decisions to achieve your financial goals and God's plan for your life. 
 Learn how to:

  • Beat debt and build wealth.
  • Make a budget that you will understand and use.
  • Communicate with your spouse about finances.
  • Invest with confidence.
  • Change your financial future.

Class registration is $100 per household*.  Classes will begin 8/29 and be held Sunday afternoons from 1:00p.m - 3:00p.m. at church. Registration is limited.

A 30 min. preview class will be held August 1 at 9:00a.m. to show you what the class will teach in the church sanctuary. Contact the church office to register or for more information visit our FPU class info page.
*For cost concerns contact Pastor Susan

HAITI EMERGENCY – UMCOR ADVANCE #418325
Already a country living in extreme poverty, the massive earthquake on
Jan. 12 has caused incalculable loss of human life and destruction.
United Methodists have had a long-standing relationship with Haiti
through the Methodist Church of Haiti. The strong ties between the Methodist Church of Haiti and United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) helped in facilitating the opening of the UMCOR Haiti field office in 2005. 100% of advance gifts made will go to support relief measures. Make any donations payable to First United Methodist Church and label “Haiti.”
Donate Online To UMCOR Supporting Haiti Emergency Relief And Development

“Food of the Month!”  In addition to the invitation extended on the first Sunday of each month to consider a financial contribution to our food pantry, you are also invited to bring a specific food donation with you to worship on those Sundays as follows:
           June 6- Can of Veggies (Any variety 15 ozs.)


UMC Member Purchase Program For Dell Equipment
Dell is offering an additional 7% off the discounted prices available through the UMC Member Purchase Program, an exclusive discount program available to UM churches, members, em­ployees and volunteers. The additional discount is available on Dell laptop or desktop com­puters—including featured systems, as well as those customized to fit your specific needs. It is not necessary that the computers be purchased for a church, but can be for home use or purchased as gifts by anyone who is affiliated with The United Methodist Church. Discounts are also available on electronics, printers, digital cameras, televisions and other items that may be on your Christmas shopping list. For more details, go to www.dell.com/umc and fol­low the link for a home computer purchase.

We are signing up for summer and fall trips now:
July 21-23 – “Summer Mystery Trip” (Wait List only)
August 4 – “Behind the Scenes”
August 18 – “Lake Geneva Cruise”
All Seniors are welcome, and looked for!
ZUMBA CLASS – NEVER TOO LATE TO START!
Classes will meet at 7:00pm on Wednesdays. Come out and have a great time!

Our ministries are current....

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Pastor: Rev. Susan Lockman

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