Thank you for your cards and prayers for us during Ken’s hip replacement surgery and Carmen’s medical treatments for her feet and legs. Our church family helped us recover. We are blessed.
Ken and Carmen Ilseman
New Members
In March, FUMCWA had the honor of welcoming six new members to our congregation: Diane Anderson, Amber Hammond, Karl and Brenna Akert, and Samson Folle and Nardos Didena. We are delighted to have you here and look forward to getting to know each of you better.
Palm Sunday Brunch – Sunday, April 13th
Following our special worship service, please join your church family in Fellowship Hall for our traditional Palm Sunday Brunch. We’ll enjoy a wonderful meal and learn a bit about the Passion of Christ and have crafts for kids of all ages. Great fellowship and a perfect event for you to bring a guest to learn about our church.
Maundy Thursday – Thursday, April 17th
Our church labyrinth will be available for your contemplation from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. All are invited to our special Maundy Thursday Worship at 7 pm. This service focuses on Jesus and the Last Supper. Please plan to attend this service, which is so much a part of the Passion of Christ.
Easter Services – Sunday, April 20th
Passion week culminates with our very special services celebrating the Risen Christ. There will be a very brief “Sunrise” Service at 9 am, followed by donuts, coffee, and juice at 9:15 am. You won’t want to miss our Easter Celebration Service at 10:30 am with all the wonderful music and joy as we share in the meaning of Christ’s victory over death. All Easter People are welcome, so bring a friend or neighbor!
Annual Events
Experience The Labyrinth Each Lenten Season
For centuries Christians have used walking a labyrinth as an exercise to help them clear their minds and open themselves to God. We set up our labyrinth each year during lent and provide an opportunity for you to participate in this ancient Christian practice. Soothing music, displays of icons from the Eastern Orthodox Church, and suggestions for meditation are provided as aids to help you experience God in a new, yet time-honored way. This year the Labyrinth will be open Thursday, April 17th, from 9 am to 9 pm.
Thanksgiving Baskets
We gave away 183 Thanksgiving baskets to needy families in West Allis and West Milwaukee each year. Last year the baskets cost the church over $9,000.00. Each basket has all the ingredients needed to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
