Sugar River
Still Connecting, Growing and Serving
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Thank You For Your Amazing Support!
Lori and I would like to offer our heart-felt thank you to the congregation for the love and support you have offered our family during this time of great loss. Since our son, Matthew and his wife, Lydia lost their son Owen at birth (March 22), we have felt the prayers and experienced the love and support from our Sugar River Church. It has meant so much to our family to know you are with us in our loss. Thank you for being the compassionate love of Christ for our lives…we feel blessed to share our life and ministry with such wonderful people.
In the love of Christ,
Gary and Lori Holmes
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This Sunday's Online Worship- NEW Series!
Restoration: Building a World of Difference
"A Call to (re)Build"
Haggai 1:1-15
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Introducing....
Hi all, my name is Catie Brooks and I'm the new Worship Arts Coordinator here at Sugar River United Methodist Church. I graduated from James Madison University in May of 2020 with degrees in Vocal Performance and Musical Theater. I'm an opera singer by training, however my interests lie far beyond just classical music. Today almost one-year post-graduation, I am a clinical research recruiter, voice teacher, and now worship arts coordinator for your amazing community at Sugar River UMC.
In July of 2020 I moved to Madison, WI, following my partner who has been working at Epic since then. I served as a cantor in my childhood catholic parish until I moved to WI, and was the assistant music director of a choir of my peers at a church back in college. The one thing I've missed most during COVID-19 is the community that both music and faith brings us. It's been almost a year since I've sung praises with others, and I'm so excited to get to share in God's glory with the wonderful community here at Sugar River. I'll be singing along with Pastor Gary, Rachele, and Maureen at the Easter Sunday drive-in service (socially distanced, of course), and I can't wait to see what God has in store for us moving forward!
Go forward in song and God Bless,
Catie
If you happened to miss it on social media, HERE is a quick video with Catie and SR staff!
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As we enthusiastically anticipate the future transition back to in-person worship and activities, more people than ever will be looking for community...and a church home! And what's the first thing we do when searching for something new? We Google it! So, if you love Sugar River and want to encourage others to join us, would you take a minute and give a quick review on Google? As people search, we know the more positive reviews (and stars) they see, the better! Simply click HERE and select 'Write a Review.' (You'll need to be logged into Google.) Thank you so much for sharing the good news! Thank you to those who have done so!
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MasterPeace: Now In Person!
Next Sat. April 17 @10am at Sugar River
This popular class is back! We've decided to meet safely in person, so there is still a chance to sign up and a few spots left! Join in for this fun & easy way to create art tied in with a brief spiritual message. Step-by-step, artist Kendra Hinzmann will guide you through making your very own "hang-up-worthy" painting. She has taught many art classes for ages 3-93, so all abilities are welcome! Only $10/person & sign up is required. Click to email below and please register by Monday at 3pm.
*More details will be provided in confirmation email after registration.
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NEW Core Group THIS Wednesday!
Do you love music? Try this fun and interactive 6 week study! Robin Kelby will be leading a new group focused on listening to music and sharing how songs enhance our faith and enliven our journey. Starts this Wednesday, April 14th at 6:30pm. Each session will also build up a playlist of music to share with all of Sugar River. Contemporary, hymns, gospel, rap, folk... whatever brings you closer to God! No musical experience is necessary, just ears to listen. If you're interested or for more information watch the video and email Robin. Thank you! With regard to in-person guidelines, registration required by this Sunday, 4/11.
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It was a great start to the Rise & Shine Yoga Core Group that began this week. Not a morning person or happened to miss the first session? Good news! Rachele Rickels has recorded this enlightening practice so you can do it whenever you like!
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Darryl Burton is a social justice advocate, inspirational speaker, and Associate Pastor to Adam Hamilton at Church of the Resurrection. He was wrongly convicted of murder. After exoneration, he now shares his story of adversity to help others through forgiveness, redemption, and hope!
Join us along with People's, Mount Horeb, & Solomon Community Temple for this special event in 2 weeks!
Wednesday, April 21st at 6:30pm - Zoom Link HERE
Meeting ID: 851 3720 1638 Passcode: 165665
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High School & College Seniors
Are you graduating college this year or do you have a graduating High School Senior? If you would like would like recognition in the upcoming annual Youth Sunday Worship Service on Mother's Day, please email Tammi Hagensick by April 23.
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Generosity at Sugar River
Would you like to give to Sugar River? Its as easy as 1,2,or 3!
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Easily text 73256 from your Mobile Device; type and send this text: sugarriver
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Give online via our Give Page on our website
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Within your Realm Connect app
Checks can also be mailed right to Sugar River. Questions? Contact Dan Day. Your generous hearts make our ministry and missions possible! THANK YOU!
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April Monthly Mission: YOUTH on a Mission
We asked our SR Youth to lead the April Monthly Mission this year! They were excited for the opportunity to lead and chose to support the BPNN Food Pantry!
They will be hosting a drop off during the drive thru celebration event on April 25th at 11am as well as Weds 4/28 from 5-8pm! '
Be sure to drive thru and drop off food donations for the BPNN and support our youths' efforts to care for the community!
THANK YOU YOUTH, WE ARE PROUD OF YOUR SERVANT HEARTS!
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SERVE Celebration: Mission Guatemala
Thank you for your generosity and support of our March monthly mission! We are calculating the donation totals and will be sure to give you an update when the numbers are in!
Please continue to pray for the good work happening in Guatemala and check out their website for updates!
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SERVE Celebration: Blood Drive at SR 4/7:
We are so delighted to have had the opportunity to host yet another blood drive yesterday at SR! We are waiting on the final numbers but will update you as soon as we receive them!
We also have drives scheduled on May 18th, and June 2nd! You can click here to sign up, just scroll down to the date you would like to donate!
Thank you for considering this life-saving opportunity!
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Year of SERVE in Review Celebration Video!
What a year of Service! Click here to watch the Year in Review Video and THANK YOU again for all you have done to be the hands and feet of Jesus in Verona and around the world in 2020!
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Do you need assistance? SR is here for you!
We care about you! The SR Care Team continues to reach out to people in our congregation to check in. Please let us know if you have any needs, questions, or want to check in.
Simply email here to contact the care team.
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A Message from Jamie and an Opportunity at Sugar River
Let your roots grow down into Him and let your lives be built on Him, then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.
Colossians 2:7
If any of you has received a personal email from me, you would know that this is part of my signature line. I can conjure up a lot of imagery and strength with this scripture and it reminds me of who I am and where I have come from. I would not be where I am in my faith journey if it were not for the Sugar River family. I am a true believer of the discipleship process we have in place, to Connect, Grow and Serve!
As I continue to live out my faith and grow in my own discipleship process here at Sugar River, I feel that I am ready to step away from my position as Administrative Director and participate in the life of the church in other ways.
I wanted to share this step with you to see if you or someone you know might have a passion for Christ and serving in this ministry area. The current position is 12 hours a week and I know God has the perfect plan for what is next! We are accepting applications from within Sugar River and from outside folks as well. Because Sugar River means so much to me, I currently don’t have a date for this transition but will seek the right fit for the position. Please inquire by emailing me your resume HERE and we will make time to connect! Thank you for keeping this all in your prayers, God is good!
~Jamie Day
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