FriedensNotes
Week of March 21, 2004
Be an Encourager
There are some things God tells us we should never do. There are things He says we should do as often as possible. And there are things He commands us to do daily or on a continuous basis, no excuses. The last category includes prayer ("Pray continuously" (I Thess. 5:17), and "Encourage one another" (Hebrews 3:13). That's because everyone can use a prayer and a word of encouragement (literally "fill with courage") to help them meet the challenges they face every day. All it takes to fulfill both commands is a few moments to lift a prayer to God, to utter a kind word, to send a note or e-mail, or make a phone call. If you need help to know who to pray for and encourage, check this Sunday's bulletin for lists of those with health issues, in nursing homes or who have other needs and those celebrating birthdays or anniversaries. Also, take a moment after worship to meet someone new and make a new friend -- a new someone to pray for and encourage.
Be a Tree Donor
A bronze, brass and acrylic tree has been mounted on the west wall of Memorial Hall to help mark Friedens' 150th anniversary. Each leaf of the tree will be engraved according to the desires of those who donate $250 or more to the 150th Anniversary Fund. Money collected will be used to help defray special events expenses and fund outreach projects. The $250 donations may be made in installments. For more information, contact Senior members of the Anniversary Committee – Deb Bendt, Alice Rabenhorst, Doris Schlenvogt, Roy DeSimone, Nancy Pipkorn or Sue Voll.
Mark Your Calendars
- The Teen Bible Study will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Call Doug and Marci Ferrell at 375-1009 for more info.
- The Recovery Group, for those combating addictive behaviors, meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the church. Call Lee and Dyane Sloane for more info at 387-1526.
- The Men's Bible Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Call Mike Bendt at 284-5499. The men are studying "The Last Week of Jesus."
- The Thursday morning prayer group meets at 6:30 a.m. in Pastor Mark's office. All are welcome.
- Women's Bible Fellowship, studying "Bad Girls of the Bible," meets at 9:30 a.m. at Friedens. Call Marci Ferrell.
- Junior High boys Bible study meets at 6:30 p.m. at church. Call Pastor Mark Kato.
- The annual Spring Fellowship Dinner will be held on Sunday March 28 following the 10:30 worship service.
- Blaze is heading down to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission to serve dinner next Sunday, March 28. Meet at church at 3:15 p.m., returning at about 7:30 p.m. Teenagers of all ages are welcome. Call Doug and Marci Ferrell for more info.
A "Who is Jesus?" Tour
Campus Crusade for Christ International-Canada presents "Who Is Jesus?" – an interactive tour and in-depth study of the life and claims of Jesus Christ. Find out how prophecies were fulfilled, learn about the miracles Jesus performed, and what impact His life has made upon the world. Most importantly, learn how the life of Jesus applies to your life personally. This in-depth study, available in many languages, offers a five-part interactive Bible study. Take the "Who is Jesus?" tour at http://www.whoisjesus-really.com/english/menu.htm.
No Persecution Please
The "Seven Secrets of Avoiding Persecution," posted on the Boundless Webzine website, offers tips on how to live a comfortable—and fruitless—Christian life. Go to: http://www.boundless.org/regulars/list_guy/a0000871.html.
Be Part of the Team
The Presidential Prayer Team is a website that includes features such as a downloadable prayer calendar, prayer in the news, stories about the role prayer has played in U.S. history and a daily prayer list. Go to www.Presidentialprayerteam.org.
Oppressive to Women?
Early Christians taught a spiritual unity that offset the harshness of Roman law, in which women were considered non-citizens with no legal rights. Inequality was everywhere and women were regarded as little more than property. The Scriptures teach, however, that women are co-heirs in Christ. Far from being anti-liberation, as feminists like to portray Scripture, the Bible teaches just the opposite. In fact, commands to submit to authority apply to men as well. Unfortunately, unbelieving male-dominated culture has historically gotten in the way of this truth. In other words, "Traditional Christian thinking is not the same thing as biblical thinking about women." Read more on the subject at: http://www.christianitytoday.com/history/newsletter/2004/mar5.html.
A Love Letter for You
"Father's Love Letter" invites you to "experience the love you have been looking for all your life." "A Father's Love Letter" is "an intimate message from God to you.:" Go to: http://www.fathersloveletter.com/.
One Year Later, Iraqi Christians Rejoice
After years of oppression, the Christian church in Iraq has come out from hiding and is experiencing explosive growth. One year after Operation Iraqi Freedom, the church's challenge is not enduring persecution from Saddam's regime, but a lack of leaders, Christian materials, and facilities to accommodate the burgeoning numbers of people wanting to practice their newfound freedom of religion. Learn more at http://www.crosswalk.com/faith/1252498.html.
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