Staying Connected at Wellspring UMC

Message from the Pastor

“We are gifted for God’s purposes. If you receive a toolbox, cookware, or garden implements as gifts, you know that these are given with a specific use and purpose in mind. Yes, you can store them on a closet shelf and forget about them, but this denies the value for which they were created and shared.” - Rev. Dan Dick

This is a quote from the special Bible Study (Stewards of Our Faith: Service) material which we studied during Lent. One of the wonderful gifts that we as Wellspring have is our church building. I know many of you have been praying for and considering ways that we can use this space in God’s will. I am so happy to feel our prayers being answered.

The big room on the lower level, which had been empty for a while, is now filled with diapers and tissues as Lussier Center uses our space as a new storehouse for household, hygiene, baby, and other care items. We will have more people coming in and out as this “Support and Solidarity Network (SSN)” develops, and you are all invited to join this ministry. “I am confident of this, God who began a good work in us will carry it on to completion” (Philippians 1:6).

Pastor Han

UMW Spiritual Growth Retreat (Virtual)
9:30am - noon, Saturday, April 17

Tomorrow (April 15th) is the last day to register for Saturday's United Methodist Women (UMW) South West District Spiritual Growth Retreat. Spiritual Leader Michele Hopp will guide us in "Finding Peace in an Anxious World." No registration fee. Contact Laura Pfeffer to register at pfeffer.umw@gmail.com.

United Methodist Women's Scholarship Program
Monday, April 26 deadline for application or requests

The deadline to request an application for an Edith Sylvester College Scholarship Program is Monday, April 26. The Scholarship Program is offered by the Wellspring unit of United Methodist Women (UMW). Scholarships are available for: (1) graduating high school seniors, (2) continuing higher education students, and (2) women interested in continuing their education ("Life Journey" scholarships). If you are interested in applying for a scholarship or have questions about the Scholarship Program, please contact Sue Plasterer at umw.wellspringmadison@gmail.com.

Maryanne's Take on the Bible Readings

Hello to all Bible readers. Though all the jelly beans and chocolate bunnies have been eaten, it’s still Easter, right up until Pentecost. A lot happened on that first Easter morning, as we saw last week, and at least one of this week’s readings will explore that day even further. Here are the lectionary choices for this week: Psalm 4; Luke 24:13-49; Acts 3:12-19; 1 John 3:1-7.

Continue reading Maryanne's message.

New Devotionals Have Arrived

The May/June edition of The Upper Room devotionals are now available at the church. Copies are available in the narthex (doors open Monday-Thursday 9am-12pm).

Additional Events and Information

Stay Informed: COVID-19 Vaccine
Looking for the latest vaccination updates? Visit Public Health Madison & Dane County for current information. As of April 5, everyone 16+ is eligible in Wisconsin.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County are hosting vaccine clinics each Saturday in April for Dane County residents.
SSM health has local vaccine appointments available in June. You do not need to be a current patient to register.

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