Welcome
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During the summer months, Friedens will have just one worship service,
at 9 a.m. each Sunday morning.
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“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”– John 14:27
Welcome to the web site of Friedens Evangelical Church in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Friedens is a German word that means “peace” in English. It reflects the desire of the early German immigrants who started Friedens Church in the mid-1800s to find peace from the travails of their lives in Europe, their journey to Wisconsin and the frontier from which they carved out their community. Today, we still search for peace — in our world, in our relationships, in our hearts and with God. And that’s our desire for you too. It’s also the desire of God, who seeks to reconcile the world to himself through his son, Jesus Christ, who died on our behalf and for our sins. At Friedens we are learning and striving to be instruments of that peace. Please look through our web site to learn more about who we are, where we’ve been and where we hope to go. If you haven’t already, please visit Friedens over 3 or more Sundays. Get to know our family and see how you might join us in this continuing journey.
Pastor Brandon Lemons (pictured), who will candidate as Friedens’ new senior pastor on July 12, will be the highlight of a series of special speakers who will preach on Sundays in July and August at Friedens. After a year-long process, the Friedens Pastor Search Committee recommended in early June that Lemons be named the new pastor of Friedens Church. That recommendation was unanimously affirmed by the church council and announced to the congregation on June 14. Lemons will candidate at Friedens on July 12 and deliver a sermon that Sunday. The congregation will vote on his candidacy that day. If approved, Lemons will be installed on Aug. 23 by Ken Moberg, superintendent of the Evangelical Free Church of America’s Forest Lakes District. For more information on Pastor Brandon, CLICK HERE.
Other speakers planned for the summer are:
- July 5 – Pastor John Schmidtke, formerly of Elmbrook Church in Brookfied.
- July 12 – Pastor Brandon Lemons, Friedens candidate for senior pastor
- July 19 – Pastor Mark Voll, former Friedens senior pastor.
- July 26 – Pastor Stan Conrad, Friedens interim senior pastor.
- August 2 – Chip Martinson, Campus Crusade for Christ, University of Iowa.
- August 9 – Pastor Mark Steele, Sheboygan Evangelical Free Church.
- August 16 – Friedens Youth and Children’s Pastor David Toeller
- August 23 – Pastor Ken Moberg, EFCA Forest Lakes District superintendent.
Many of the messages given by these guest speakers will relate to “The Peacemaker” by Ken Sande, which is being studied in small groups by the entire Friedens family this summer “The Peacemaker” aims to help individual’s live out the Gospel of reconciliation at work, in their community and at church. For more information on Pastor Brandon, this summer’s speaker schedule, or being involved in a Peacemaker small group, call the church at (262) 284-2471.
Which of the following statements best applies to you?
- I want to learn more about Christianity and the claims of Jesus Christ.
- I recently gave my life to Christ and I want to grow in my faith.
- We’re a family looking for a church home.
- What can I expect if I attend Friedens Church this Sunday?
- I want to learn more about the Bible.
Want to learn more about where we’ve been and where we’re going?
- To read the most recent issue of our church newsletter, CLICK HERE.
- To learn more about who we are and what’s happening, check out our “About” page, our “Ministries” page, our current slate of “Small Groups and Classes,” our programs for children, our calendar of activities, news items listed below, or click on any of the tabs above.
Meeting Needs
‘My Sister’s House’ Donations Now Tax-Deductible
Tax-deductible gifts can now be made to “My Sister’s House,” a Christian-based safe and sober home for women seeking recovery and support after being in jail and help in breaking free from destructive habits and environments.
Donations can be made to Women’s Lifeline Inc., its parent agency, which was recently granted its 501(c)3 status. My Sister’s House currently has two women “clients” at its Port Washington home and plans are underway to expand the facility to accommodate up to 6 women. All residents are required to work and to contribute to the house fund. Participation in a recovery program is required and there is zero tolerance for any alcohol or drug use.
Organizers Alston Cole and Dawn Uselding, both of whom are Friedens members, are encouraging individuals to join the home’s “12 for 12″ club by pledging $12 per month for 12 months. Other donations of cash, gift shopping cards, personal care and household items also are being accepted.
For more information, call (414) 881-6732 or (262) 573-5309.
Friedens News
Visitation Team Volunteeers Needed
There is more room on the Friedens visitation team for those wanting to help visit those in nursing homes or confined to their homes. For more information, call Pastor Stan at 284-2471.
There is now a Friedens group on Facebook for current and former members, missionaries and other friends of Friedens. If you have a Facebook account, join the Friedens group to interact online with other group members, post photos and hear about upcoming events. Those wanting to join have to be approved by the site administrator so […]
“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” — Jeremiah 33:3
Prayer is a vital part of our lives as followers of Jesus Christ. Jesus, himself, was devoted to prayer. With this in mind, everyone is encouraged to grow in the personal prayer life […]