Lent 2019: Bearing Fruit

Onalaska UMC’s Lenten sermon series is “Bearing Fruit,” based on Bishop Schnase’s important book Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations: Revised and Updated. John the Baptist calls us to “bear fruit worthy of repentance” (Matthew 3:8). Fruitful churches and people help to make new disciples of Jesus Christ and transform the world. In his extensive update to this influential book, Bishop Schnase looks at five vital ways to be fruitful in our church and community. Our ministry is not just about “come and see,” but also “go and do.”

  • 3/6    Ash Wednesday, “Fruit for Repentance” (2 Corinthians 5:17-6:3
  • 3/10  DST BEGINS – set your clocks forward
  • 3/10  Sunday, “Radical Hospitality” (Romans 10:8-15), bell choir, Stephen Ministry testimony
  • 3/17  Sunday, “Passionate Worship” (Psalm 84), chancel choir, “For the Love of God” testimonies, volunteer fair
  • 3/24  Sunday, “Intentional Faith Development” (Philippians 3:10-16), puppets, chancel choir new members
  • 3/31  Sunday, “Risk-Taking Mission” (Matthew 25:32-40), kids choir, diaper mission testimony
  • 4/7    Sunday, “Extravagant Generosity” (1 Timothy 6:17-19), chancel choir, campus ministry testimony, open communion

Come and be blessed during this season of reflection and growth as we prepare for Holy Week and Easter.

Ash, Splash & Dash

Onalaska United Methodist Church, will offer a drive-through Ash Wednesday service 7:00am-8:00am on March 6. Stop by for a minute of personal prayer, the sign of ashes, and a free splash of coffee, before dashing off to work or school. This event is open to the community.

Ash, Splash & Dash will be held under the church’s covered drop-off. Watch for direction signs, or enter from Locust Street between 4th and 5th Avenues. Onalaska UMC is located at 212 4th Ave North, just behind Onalaska City Hall.

Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the six-week Lenten season for Christians, which ends with Easter services on April 21. The church will also hold a traditional evening Ash Wednesday service with open communion March 6 at 6:30pm.

For more information call the church office at 608-783-3380.