FriedensNotes
Week of December 28, 2003
Rescue Mission Trip Planned
Adults from Friedens will be helping serve dinner at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission on Jan. 11. Meet at the church parking lot at 3 p.m. and returning at about 6:30 p.m. Call Marci Ferrell at 375-1009 for more info.
Annual Meeting – Be There
Friedens' annual business meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 25 and be preceded by a churchwide potluck dinner at 5 p.m. Please plan on attending. Call the church office at 284-2471 for more information.
Blaze Winter Retreat
Mark your calendar to attend the Blaze Winter Retreat Jan. 31 - Feb. 2. at Camp Zion in Door County. Fun in the snow and a chance to grow in your relationship with the Lord and with others. Stay tuned for more information or talk to Pastor Mark Kato.
Membership Anyone?
If you missed the recent membership workshop, don't despair. Give Pastor Don a call at 284-2471 and set up an appointment.
Enjoy True Freedom
Those suffering from the financial hangover of Christmas know that the richest people are those who are free. You can enjoy peace and contentment no matter how much money you have if you let God guide your financial decisions. As John Wesley said, "Make all you can. Save all you can. Give all you can." That's one of the tips toward true financial freedom found in this article: http://www.crosswalk.com/family/finances/1235417.html.
Teens Want Advice From Parents on Sex
A new study says teens have much more cautious attitudes and values regarding sex than perhaps is generally believed, and parents have more influence than they think. Go to: http://www.crosswalk.com/news/1238116.html.
Americans Spiritually Satisfied and Confused
Studies conducted during 2003 Barna Research show mixed feelings about religiion in the U.S.:
- 84% of adults say their religious faith is very important to them but 66% say that religion is losing influence in the nation.
- Studies show people are clearly spending less time reading their Bible, in prayer and participating in church activities, but 70% claim their religious faith is deepening.
- 84% of adults claim to be Christian, while 75% say they are either absolutely or somewhat committed to Christianity.
- 60% say they believe the Bible is totally accurate in all that it teaches, but increasing numbers condone ungodly lifestyles – cohabitation (60%), adultery (42%), sexual relations between homosexuals (30%), abortion (45%), pornography (38%), the use of profanity (36%) and gambling (61%).
- Almost 90% of Protestant churches claim to be "evangelical," yet 99% of Americans claim they will not go to Hell after they die. In fact, a majority of Americans do not believe that Satan exists.
The Five Love Languages of Teenagers
Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the "Five Love Languages" series, presents "The Five Love Languages of Teenagers." The five languages include affirmation, physical touch, quality time, acts of service and gifts. Go to: http://www.parentministry.org/archive/chapman.htm.
How Saddam's Capture Affects Missions?
Mission Network News gives a hopeful outlook for missions in Iraq. Read Saddam Hussein's capture could help mission work in Iraq, and then read A new chance for Iraq in lieu of Hussein's capture. Remember to pray for Iraqi Christians and those ministering the Gospel in this needy land. Go to: http://gospelcom.net/mnn/.
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