FriedensNotes
March 11, 2003
Message from Pastor Mark
This is the first of what is intended to be a weekly e-mail update on what's happening in the Friedens family. The FriedensNote is an electronic supplement to what you might already receive in the monthly church newsletter, The FriedensBote, and what you read each Sunday in the church bulletin. It's a way for us to keep up to date on the great things God is doing in our church, the needs of its members and our community, and to get the word out on a variety of topics. I hope you enjoy The FriedensNote. If you have any questions, comments or offerings for publication, please send an e-mail to the church at frchurch@execpc.com. Yours in Christ, Pastor Mark
Get T.A.W.G.
Do you have T.A.W.G.? This past Sunday Pastor Mark discussed the importance of getting Time Alone With God, or T.A.W.G. and offered some tips on building a devotional habit, or Quiet Time. One way to grow in your devotional life is to join in with one of the Christian Adult classes that meet at 9:15 each Sunday between services or one of the mid-week study groups. In one Sunday class, "Habits of a Successful Christian," members discuss how to have a Quiet Time, how to improve your prayer life and how to study the Bible. On Wednesday nights, the Men's Study Group recently began studying the book of Judges. Check out the list of other classes and study groups listed in the church lobby or in the bulletin.
Next Sunday
Pastor Mark will continue his series on Experiencing Spiritual Revival with "Taking Inventory of Blessings and Gifts."
Upcoming Events
Are you interested in becoming a Friedens member? Do you know someone who is? Be sure to attend the Friedens Membership Seminar from 9 a.m. to noon on March 20 at the church. To register or for more information, call the church office at (262) 284-2471 or speak to Pastor Mark.
Help Wanted! (Philippians 2:5-7)
- Volunteers are needed for the Associate Pastor Search Committee. Contact the church office at (262) 284-2471 for more information.
- Want to make friends and influence people? Be a church host, greeter or server and welcome visitors to Friedens Church. Plenty of opportunities, especially for the upcoming Easter services. For more information, call John Schuette at (262) 284-1072.
- Help out the homeless by serving meals at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission. There's also a need at Joy House in Milwaukee to assist homeless women and children. For more information, call Friedens member Marci Ferrell at (262) 375-1009.
- New volunteer training classes are ready to start in April at Care Net Pregnancy Center in Milwaukee. Care Net offers free Christ-centered services to women facing crisis pregnancies. For more information, call Friedens member Pam Landon at (262) 284-5916.
- The Sunday morning nursery can always use help. Call Lori Kelly at (262) 284-1753 if you can help even just one Sunday every few months.
Are You a Toney Soprano? (Psalm 98:1)
Or maybe you're just a contrary alto. In any case, people with a heart to sing to the Lord are welcome to join the worship team and choir. Practices are held at 7 p.m. each Thursday night at the church. Just bring your voice.
Prayer Requests (Colossians 4:2)
- Pray for our president and other government leaders as they face tremendous decisions in the coming days regarding Iraq and the fight against terrorism. Also pray for our state and local leaders as they wrestle with horrendous budget difficulties.
- Pray for our church leaders as we prepare for the re-opening of the church sanctuary, an influx of guests for Easter and as they begin the process of searching for new associate pastors. Ask God to prepare the hearts of those who will be visiting our church for the first time this Easter and of those candidates for associate pastor.
Be An Encourager – Send a Card, Make a Phone Call (Hebrews 3:13)
- Wish these people a Happy Birthday this week: Joe McGinty, Trent Schanen, Violet Zirbes, Joanne Kowalke, Herbert Bartelt, Herbert Schaefer and Violet Schmit.
- Wish these folks a get well: Julie DeSimone, Fred Gall, Lila Kohn, Dawn Uselding.
Servants of the Week (Matthews 20:25-28)
Give a pat on the back to Doug and Marci Ferrel, Jesse and Nancy Mueller, Vicki Schuette, Greg Bloemer and the other folks who work so tirelessly with the Blaze Youth Group. Remember them in your prayers this week. Don't forget to pray for the kids too!!
Link of the Week
Looking for something to help focus your prayer life? International Bible Society has set up a prayer calendar, called "Call to Prayer 24x7," to encourage Christians to pray daily for specific mission needs and opportunities from IBS' many different ministry areas around the world. This month's prayer theme focuses on Europe; each day you'll find a new prayer request for mission areas in Europe. Join believers around the world in focused daily prayer by visiting Call to Prayer at the International Bible Society web site.
FriedensNote is a production of Friedens Evangelical Church, 454 N. Milwaukee St., Port Washington, WI 53074. For more information on the church, call (262) 284-2471 or visit our website, www.friedenschurch.org. If this has been forwarded to you and you'd like to get your own copy of the FriedensNote, please e-mail the church at frchurch@execpc.com.
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