WEEKLY CONNECTION - April 28th, 2026

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THIS WEEK!

Feed My Starving Children Meal Pack Event

April 30th-May 2nd

As we draw near to the Feed My Starving Children meal packing event to be held at Portal Industries in Grafton, we invite you to set aside time that weekend to join us in this meaningful service opportunity. This is a special year as our church will surpass a combined total of 1 million meals packed in the years of participation. A testament to our long-term vision of fighting world hunger!

Anyone can volunteer - it’s easy and fun, with roles for all ages to participate. We pack four ingredients (rice, soy, veggies with essential vitamins and minerals) into sealed plastic bags, and then into boxes ready to ship. Roles include scooper, bagger, weigher, sealer and boxer. Opportunities for both standing and seated tasks are available.

*urgent need for volunteers in unfilled time slots*

Please use this link to register:

FMSC Meal Packing Registration

For more information, visit the following pages or connect with Pastor Gary.

May 13th: Prayer Workshop

May 15th: Church & Clergy Leaders Day

May 16th: All Church Conference

A Means of Grace:

The Work of the Holy Spirit Conference

May 13th-16th

UMCWFB

This May, UMCWFB will host an uplifting and inspiring conference with guest speakers from St. Mary Bryanston Square in central London. This multi day conference will include a prayer workshop, clergy and church leader day, and all church event. The conference is free to attend and all are welcome. For planning purposes, we kindly ask you pre-register - you won't want to miss this!

GROW

Spring Small Group Study

Thursday Morning

April 30th

Jenny Fisher will lead a small group study on “Uncluttered Faith” by Joshua Becker, on Thursday mornings during April. Own less, love more, and make an impact in your world.

Save the Date

United Women in Faith Spring Luncheon

May 12th, 11:30am

Don’t miss the food, fun and fellowship! Circle your calendar for Tuesday May 12th, when the United Women in Faith host the Spring Luncheon, themed "Symbols of God’s Love”

All are invited to attend the luncheon at 11:30am, followed by lunch and a program featuring Carol Kuxhause, member of UMCWFB’s Altar Guild.

Charge for the luncheon and program is $10.

SERVE

All Church Outdoor Spring Clean Up

Saturday May 9th

Join the UMCWFB community on Saturday May 9th from 8:30am-11:30am for an outdoor spring clean up. Bring outdoor tools such as garden gloves, spring rakes, broom, wheel barrows, or garden shovels. A light breakfast will be provided to keep you energized!

Please contact Susan Stroehr at sstoehr@gmail.com

for more information.

Carpenter's Shop Moving Help Needed

Friday May 15th

Carpenter's Shop is requesting help to pack up and move classroom content in preparation for the remodel. Dollies and bins with wheels will be provided to aid the move. Morning & afternoon shifts available, with lunch served from 12:00pm-1:00pm.

We can't do it without you!

Please sign up for

Carpenter's Shop Moving Day Help

Please contact Kristal Melbye at kmelbye@umcwfb.org

for more information.

Last chance for Hughes’ sweet treats until September!

Hughes’ Chocolates closes for the summer in mid-May. Get your meltaways, toffee, creams, caramels – whatever is your favorite, before it’s too late! Stop by Lydia’s Treasure to preorder by Tuesday, May 5.

Hygiene & Grocery Gift Card Drive

April & May

UMCWFB will be collecting food, hygiene items and grocery gift cards during April and May for immigrants in Milwaukee.

Items needed are:

Rice, dried beans, cereals, pasta, oatmeal, cooking oil, canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, jelly and cereal bars

Toothpaste, toothbrushes, baby wipes, deodorant, body soaps, dish soap, large Ziploc bags, maxi pads

Sunday Hospitality Volunteers Are Urgently Needed

Help create a welcoming experience by serving as a greeter or usher, offering coffee, reading prayers, or assisting at the welcome desk. These roles support a warm, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels seen and valued. All ages are welcome to serve, and every helping hand makes a meaningful difference in our shared worship life.

There is an urgent (and ongoing) need for ushers and greeters, especially the 9:00am worship service. Please contact Nelda Mngoja with any questions.

Want To Contribute?

For Weekly Connection and Monthly Newsletter inclusion, please send requests to office@umcwfb.org. Feel free to include an image or flyer that we can add in as well.

Send us a summary and picture(s) once the event has concluded

so we can share its success in the monthly newsletter. Thank you!

Submission deadlines:

Weekly Connection

• Monday at 12:00pm the week of publication

Monthly Newsletter

• The 26th of the month prior to publication

Church Building Hours

Weekdays: 8:00am - 6:00pm, or until Evening Events Conclude

Weekends: As Events are Scheduled

Church Office Hours

Monday - Thursday, 9:00am- 2:00pm