FriedensNotes
Week of May 23, 2004
Live in the Present (Mike Sherman Part I)
Green Bay Packers Coach Mike Sherman recently addressed a group of businessmen at Concordia University in Mequon. His topic was "Instilling Leadership, Character and Values: A Business Perspective." "Integrity and success are measured in every aspect of life," he said. "You can't be considered a success if you are only successful in business but a failure at home." One of his rules for becoming a better man was to live in the present, don't hang onto the past, an area with which he admitted he has difficulty. A daily application included his relationship with his wife: "When you're with your wife, don't be at the office," he said. And stop beating yourself up for past mistakes or missed opportunities. "Live in the present, learn from the past, plan for the future," he said. This was a priority for the Apostle Paul, as well: "One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on." (Philippians 3:13-14). Next week, another success tip from Mike Sherman.
On a Mission for God
The Friedens Missions Fair will be held next Sunday, May 30, in Fellowship Hall following worship services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Check out missions in the Milwaukee area, throughout the U.S. and overseas that are supported by Friedens.
Ye Olde Fashion Show
The Women's Ministry is hosting "A Throwback Fashion-Style Show" from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on June 8 at the church, 454 N. Milwaukee St. Meet new friends and relax while seeing fashions from the 1880s to the present. Desserts and beverages will be served. The event is free but registration is requested. Call Deb Bendt at 284-5499 for more information. Bring a friend – or two, or three.
Invite Friends to VBS
Vacation Bible School, to be held the mornings of June 14-18, isn't just for children who attend Friedens. It's for all children age 4 through 5th grade. Perhaps there are children in your neighborhood who would like to attend. Talk to their parents and extend a friendly invitation. This year's theme is "Lava Lava Island, Where Jesus' Love Flows." It's free. For more information on VBS, call Pam Landon at 284-5916.
Life After 'Purpose'
Looking for a something to study with your "40 Days of Purpose" comrades once the campaign ends? Check the Friedens library or with Pastor Don. There are lots of great discussion group resources there. Also, check out some low-cost discussion group materials that can be downloaded on your computer.
With Your Permission
"When to Talk, When to Walk" by Michael L Simpson (NexGen Books; ISBN 0-7814-3908-6) discusses the concept of "permission evangelism," an approach that aims to lead people into giving Christians permission to offer progressively more information about the Gospel in an appropriate way – a gentle step-by-step process, rather than dumping a heavy lump of preachy concrete on a person. The book is available from bookstores and mail-order outlets, including Amazon. Read the first chapter online.
A Porpoise-Driven Church
How can a church encourage good relationships with the larger community? By swimming with the other fishes. Read more
Mark Your Calendars
- The Thursday morning prayer group meets at 6:30 a.m. in Pastor Mark's office. All are welcome.
- The Sunday worship team will practice at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, followed by the Saturday 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. Also needed are supplies such as Life Saver candies, curly ribbons, tissue paper, empty toilet paper rolls, bottled water, and construction paper. Call Geralyn Esselman at 284-9598 or Pam Landon at 284-5916 for more details or drop items off at church.
- 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 oatmeal, popcorn, soup, crackers, macaroni and cheese, dish detergent and cash. 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.
- Pray for these Friedens family members, and their families, living in care facilities or who find it difficult to get out much anymore: Violet Schmidt, Jennie Hempelmann, Dolly Schwengel, Betty Altendorf, Trevor Mingaye, Erv Schlenvogt, Delores Leppla, Helene Kruke, Lorraine Kendall, Francis Swatek, Hazel Watry, Edna Guenther, Arno Gunther and William Duman.
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