FriedensNotes
Week of May 2, 2004
O Sing Unto the Lord
"When I remember you on my bed, I meditate on you in the night watches, for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy. My soul clings to you," David wrote (Psalm 63:6-8). Do you cling to God or do you turn to other sources of comfort when you're in trouble or in doubt? Do you meditate (literally, chew on) what God has done for you and wants to do for you or do you waste precious hours worrying about what might happen to you? Do you sing to God, or murmur in your heart? Having a heart for God like David did isn't easy for many of us. But each of us can do one thing today that he did – sing to the Lord. That might be a good place to start in changing our heart.
'40 Days' Sermon Tapes Available
One key component of the "40 Days of Purpose" campaign is the sermon given each week by Pastor Mark during worship services on Saturday night and Sunday morning. If you or someone in your discussion group are unable to attend, please call Mike Bendt, 284-5499, or the church office, 284-2471, to get one.
Aren't You Special
Do you have a special day coming up – a birthday, anniversary or other family news. Give the church office a call so that word can get out in the church bulletin, the weekly FriedensNote e-mail newsletter and the monthly FriedensBote.
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
Would you like to read the Bible in one year? Check out this site. It includes a different reading every day and offers a variety of translations. You even can hear the passages read to you. You also can access this site and other reading plans our "Resources" page.
Maybe You Should Stop Praying
"I think I've come to the conclusion that most of us, myself included, just need to stop praying. ...I think that the reason why we don't have a more vital life of prayer is that we are afraid," writes Bob Hyatt on The Ooze website. That's because to pray—to truly pray, to truly care—is to change. Read more
God Has No Retirement Plan
Campus Crusade's "Retirement with a Purpose" website attempts to motivate retirees to participate in short-term missions and community outreach programs. It also provides lifestyle resources on health, marriage, grandparenting, devotions, news, weather, e-cards, hobbies and more. Also, before you ever think about that rocking chair, take a minute to read "Can God Use Me?" Go to: http://www.RetirementWithAPurpose.com/ and http://www.RetirementWithAPurpose.com/cangoduseme.html.
No Apologies For Apologetics
Is Christianity the only true religion? What is the Trinity? Is there a hell? If you've ever wondered about these questions—or been confronted with them by somebody criticizing or struggling with the Christian faith—the Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry (CARM) is a great place to go for help finding Biblical answers. Go to http://www.carm.org/.
Community – The Cry Of Every Soul
Adam had all the animals to keep him company. He even had a personal relationship with God himself in the garden. Yet God said he needed the companionship of another human being. We are made for "community." Read more about the soul's cry for intimacy.
Mark Your Calendars
- A special Missions Committee meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the church to consider adding missionaries to the Friedens support list. Call Theresa Zahurance at 284-6839 for more information.
- 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 7:15 p.m.
- Contemporary worship service is at 5 p.m. Saturday.
- Blaze will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday.
- Recovery Group will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Call Lee and Dyane Sloane at 387-1526 for more information.
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.
- Volunteers are needed for the early childhood ministry (formerly known as "nursery"). Call Kathy Kato at 268-6999 for more information.
- 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.
- Pray for Friedens family members enduring cancer, including Dawn Uselding, Brandon Novack and Jack Wallisch.
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