FriedensNotes
Week of April 25, 2004
Keep Looking Up
In Psalm 57: 8-10, during one of the lowest points in his life, David writes: "Awake my soul! Awake harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies." In this Psalm, David looks up at the night sky, just before the dawn—ever hear about things being "darkest before the dawn?"—and he sees the star-dotted sky and concludes that God, the ever-loving Creator, is still in charge, each pinpointed heavenly body an expression of God's love in the darkness. Then the sun rises and reminds him that the ever-faithful Lord will be with him always, morning by morning, day after day. So it is with us. Keep looking up, even when things look dark.
Bluegrace Graces Friedens
Bluegrass gospel fusion group Blue Grace will perform at both worship services next Sunday, May 2. Expect a rockin' good time. It's a perfect opportunity to invite a music-loving friend to church. For more information on the group, check out their website.
'40 Days' is Here
Are you wondering where you're headed in life? What's your purpose? About 200 people are asking themselves the same questions and are forming about 20 discussion groups this week as part of Friedens' "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. If you haven't signed up with a group, it's not too late. Talk to Theresa Zahurance, at 268-6839, or one of the pastors, to see what groups still have room. Groups will meet once a week for the next six weeks. Don't miss out.
Are You Dreaming or Dying?
As individuals, we are either dreaming or dying. It's one or the other. We're either heading for higher ground, fulfilling God's purpose for our lives, or we're merely existing and moving along on a slow, or maybe not so slow, journey to the grave. How do you discover your God-given dream? Read: Part I and Part II.
Time for a Shift
Our culture, and consequently the church, is facing its biggest cultural change in more than 400 years, says Focus Radio Director David Couchman. And it's up to ordinary church members to start seeing themselves in a new light – as cross-cultural missionaries, he says. Read more.
The Word of God?
Is the Bible the product of human or divine wisdom? We can tell if we follow the MAPS.
Can We be "Global Christians"?
How do we find the information to help us develop the "big picture" of what God is doing around the world? Here's some help
Can You Imagine?
Read the story behind the song, "I Can Only Imagine," by MercyMe.
Christian Tunes
Want to listen to Christian music 24/7 but have a hard time finding it on your radio dial? Or perhaps you want to expand your playlist beyond what is offered on local stations. Check out http://www.thewordismusic.com/ on the Internet.
Mark Your Calendars
- The Blaze teen group for 7th -12th graders will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday. It's a new time so make a note of it.
- The Recovery Group, for those dealing with addictive behaviors, also begins meeting at a new time this week -- 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Call Lee and Dyane Sloane for more info at 387-1526.
- The Thursday morning prayer group meets at 6:30 a.m. in Pastor Mark's office. All are welcome.
- The choir will practice at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, followed by the worship team at 7:30 p.m.
- Contemporary worship service is at 5 p.m. Saturday.
Helps and Hollers
- Volunteers are needed for Vacation Bible School, which will run during the mornings of June 14-18. Teachers, leaders and helpers are needed. Call Geralyn Esselman at 284-9598 or Pam Landon at 284-5916.
- The Missions Committee needs small Pringles or Crystal Light containers for a future project. You can drop them off at Pastor Kato's office.
- The Food Pantry special needs this week include cereal, soup, macaroni and cheese, pancake mix, syrup, canned milk, toothpaste and cash donations. Drop items off in the shopping cart in the north entry at church. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the church at (262) 284-2471.
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