Friedens Evangelical Church

Ladies Night Out

Editor — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:30:58 +0000

Enjoy desserts, beverages and a message from Beth Schaffner of Lighthouse Floral at 6:30 p.m., March 15, at church. Cost is $5. Contact Deb Bendt for more information, 284-2471.

Help for Haiti

Editor — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:03:27 +0000

Friedens members donated $2,090 over the last three Sundays in January to help the Evangelical Free Church of America’s efforts to help those suffering in Haiti.

You can continue to help but sending donations to EFCA Earthquake Relief #3970, 901 E. 78th St., Minneapolis, MN 55420. Note #3970 in the check memo line. For more information on, go online to EFCA’s TouchGlobal web site by clicking HERE.

A Heart for Missions

Editor — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:59:37 +0000

On Sunday, Feb. 14, cookies will be sold for $1 each to raise money for Friedens missionaries. Also, during the month of February, food items will be collected to support the Kidz in the Hood outreach in Milwaukee. Needed food items include: cereal, coffee, oatmeal, sugar, toilet paper, canned soups, brown sugar, paper towels, canned fruits, pancake mix, napkins, canned tuna, syrup, paper plates, canned chicken, stove top stuffing, plastic ware, canned beef, peanut butter, disposable cups, macaroni, jelly, flour, cornmeal and tea.

Friedens donates 12 percent of its general giving to missionaries locally, nationally and internationally. For more information on missionaries supported by Friedens, CLICK HERE.

Awana Grand Prix

Editor — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:48:54 +0000

Join in the fun of the Awana Grand Prix on April 7 by racing or sponsoring a car. The cost is $5. Children and adults are welcome. Money raised goes to support a children’s Awana program in Africa. Call David Wetzel at (262) 388-0699 for more information.

Prayer Quilters Needed

Editor — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:59:26 +0000

Join the Prayer Quilt group, which meets teach month to pray and make quilts for shut-ins and people in nursing homes. For more information, call Lori Travis at 284-0917.

AWANA Volunteers Needed

Editor — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:50:43 +0000

Volunteers are needed to help AWANA children, aged K5 through 6th grade, memorize their Bible verses. Call Karen Wetzel at 262-388-0971 for more information.

Visitation Team Volunteeers Needed

Editor — Sun, 03 May 2009 18:30:48 +0000

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 (262) 284-2471.

Friedens is on Facebook

Editor — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:31:40 +0000

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 not just anyone can access the group site. Questions? Contact Dan Benson.

Other Ways You Can Help Friedens Financially

Editor — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:12:08 +0000

Besides giving your tithes and offerings (Malachi 3:10), you can help Friedens accomplish its mission to serve others in a number of other ways:

Make Friedens the beneficiary of your Pick ‘N’ Save card’s We Care Program. A percentage of every purchase you make will go to Friedens. You can apply for a card online by CLICKING HERE or go to the customer service desk at the store.
Drop off your receipts from Sentry groceries in the box on the information table in Fellowship Hall. A percentage of the purchase price will go to Friedens.
Buy your books and other items through Friedens’ online store where you’ll find a link to Christianbook.com. Friedens earns a commission of 12% from every purchase made through the link.
Bring your empty Dell, HP or Lexmark ink or toner cartridges into the church office to be recycled. It helps the church earn a discount on paper and other products.
You can also give to Friedens automatically each month through automatic withdrawal from your bank account. Download the the application form to do so by CLICKING HERE.
Also, check out opportunities to serve and prayer requests.

Donate Automatically

Editor — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:45:10 +0000

You now can donate to Friedens and its ministries automatically by filling out an authorization form to have your checking or savings account debited electronically. Just download the form by CLICKING HERE and turn it into your bank and the church office. For questions, call the church office at (262) 284-2471.