FriedensNotes
March 17, 2003
Message from Pastor Mark
Just a "heads up" for this Sunday, March 23rd. I'll be speaking about the impending war (or the reality of it at that point), what the Bible says about war and how we as Christians need to approach it and deal with it. Our God is an awesome God and has provided all we need to know to deal with the circumstances of life - even nations at war. Let's seek His face, His truth and lift up our prayers together this Sunday.
Website Updates
The Friedens Church website – http://www.friedenschurch.org/ – can now be used as a resource for Bible study, devotionals, instruction in evangelism and prayer. There's even a link for kids that has games and other cool stuff. From the church home page, click on the Resources button on the left to see a menu of links. Check it out!!
Youth Mission Trip Planned, Other News
- Hurry to register for the high school (9th-12th grades) mission trip to an Indian reservation at Leech Lake, Minn., from July 20th to 25th. While there, they will repair homes and work with children. Plans call for daily devotional times and group worship every evening. Other youth from all over the country will be there as well. Information is available on the Youth bulletin board in the church lobby. Registration deadline is March 28. There is a $40 deposit.
- Junior and senior high students will visit residents at Cedar Lake Home in West Bend next Saturday, March 22, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Meet in the church parking lot at 9:15 a.m.
- There will be a meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, at the church for those who lead the Blaze youth ministries. If you haven't been involved before, this is a great opportunity to get involved in shaping the lives of our youth.For more information on any of these events, call Doug or Marci Ferrell at (262) 375-1009, Jesse and Nancy Mueller at (262) 376-9588 or any of the other youth leaders or the church office at (262) 284-2471.
Recovery Group To Start
Have you or someone you know been subject to addictive behavior. A weekly discussion group designed to help starts at 8 p.m. March 25 at the church. The group will be Christ-centered and uses the Bible as a resource for instruction and inspiration, but is non-sectarian and open to people of all faiths. Friedens members Lee and Dyane Sloane will be leading the group. The class is free. For more information, call Lee and Dyane at (262)387-1526 or the church office.
Join the Search
An organizational meeting of the church Search Committee will be held at 7 p.m. March 25 at the church. The committee will begin the search for two new associate pastors. Please contact Pastor Mark at the church office or Church President Kevin Grady at (262) 284-2345 for more information.
Servant of the Week (Matthew 20:25-28)
Say a prayer of thanks for Phil Block — and say "Thanks" to him personally as well -- who works tirelessly behind the scenes running the church website, http://www.friedenschurch.org/. The site contains an amazing archive of historical documents and photos, plus links and more photos related to the church fire. You also can read the monthly FriedensBote online. Take a gander at the latest additions by clicking on the Resources button. Thanks Phil!
Friedens Flyover
If you are new to Friedens Evangelical Church and you would like more information about membership and getting involved, please join the next "Friedens Flyover," or new members class, this Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the church. Led by Pastor Mark, this conversation will give you a clearer picture of our church structure and our heart.
Let's Go Therefore and Make Disciples
The Evangelism Committee will meet at 8 p.m., Thursday, March 20, at the church. On the agenda are plans for our Easter service. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call Dan Benson at (262) 268-0755.
Coming Clean
A church clean-up is planned for 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 4, and 9 a.m. Saturday, April 5, to get the church ready for our move back into the sanctuary. Bring extra buckets, rags or vaccuum cleaners if you have them.
Got Encouragement?
Then share it. Wish a happy birthday to Nancy Grady, Jason Stoecker, Francis Swatek, Erin Bendt and Nancy Bodenstein this week. Encourage someone else "just because" (Hebrews 3:13).
President Bush Has T.A.W.G. Do You?
President Bush gets up early every morning for Time Alone With God, or T.A.W.G., according to the recent article "Bush and God" in Newsweek magazine. Coincidentally, he uses Oswald Chambers' classic devotional "My Utmost for His Highest." You can too online through the church website at http://www.friedenschurch.org/. Just click on the "Resources" button on the left and go to "Devotionals."
God is in Iraq
- Soldiers find God's living water even in the arid desert. Read "In the Shadow of War, Reaching for Light" in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- As the terror of war looms, a dwindling Christian population faces an uncertain future: read "The Church in Iraq" at Christianity Today.
Tools For Your Spiritual Toolbelt
Want to share the Gospel with the person who serves you coffee every morning at the fast-food drive-up, or with the neighbor on the other side of the fence, or perhaps with the salesman at your door? Check out the fresh supply of Gospel tracts available at the information table in the church lobby. Take as many as you can use. They're free!
Next Sunday
Worship services at 8 and 10:30 a.m., with Christian Education classes at 9:15am for all ages.
Speaking Of Lent
Discover why Christians observe Lent, the 40-day season of repentance, which began on March 5. Get ideas for observing the countdown to Easter at Christianity Today's Lenten Links.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Maybe the most famous missionary in history, Patrick comes back 1,500 years later to set the record straight. Learn why St. Patrick's Day isn't all about wearing green! Meet St. Patrick at Christianity Today.
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