FriedensNotes
Week of June 20, 2004
Jail Break
In Psalm 107, the psalmist recounts a story of "prisoners suffering in iron chains" (vs. 10) with no way out. But then "they cried to the Lord" and, boy, did the Lord come through: "He breaks down gates of bronze and cuts through bars of iron" (vs. 16). Whoa! Step back Arnold. Imagine God kicking in giant doors, karate chopping through iron bars to answer the cries of help, of those he loves. One of God's names is Baal Perezim -- Lord of the Breakthrough (2 Samuel 5:20). Do you need God to break through in your life? Ask. He's ready to come running.
Women's Ministry Meeting
A women's ministry meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23 at Deb Bendt's home, 615 E. Norport Drive in Port Washington. It's open to anyone-young, old or in between -- who would like to help with the women's ministry and is great opportunity to meet other women in Friedens. Call Deb for more info at (262) 284-5499.
Men's Breakfast Meeting
Guys, do you eat breakfast? Probably. Then plan on attending the Friedens' Men's Breakfast at 8 a.m. on July 10 at Bublitz's restaurant in Saukville. It will be a great time of fellowship and discussion on future activities. Call Gary Schlenvogt for more information at (262) 692-6446.
Grow by Sharing Your Faith
We are familiar with growing by "taking in", but growth also happens when we learn to share – as in, sharing our faith. Get the full story.
"Saved" by Satire?
The new movie "Saved!" aims a lot of sharp-edged humor in the direction of contemporary Christian culture. How should we respond to religious satire, and how can we distinguish between helpful and degrading humor? Find further discussion here.
Here Comes the World
Do you want to be a missionary to the world? You may not have to go any further than out your front door or to your nearest college campus. As refugees seek a better life in the U.S., American Christians are discovering a foreign mission field in their own community. Read more
Spyware Beware
If you are experiencing strange things on your computer - slow run times, pop-up ads, stuff in your temporary files you didn't put there - then your computer may be infected with spyware. You can find and download a program that will rid your computer of spyware here. It's free, but they ask for a donation.
Mark Your Calendars
- A women's summer discussion group begins Tuesday. The group will discuss "Breaking Free" by Beth Moore and will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at Marci Ferrell's home in Cedarburg. Call Marci at 375-1009 for more info.
- A mid-year congregational meeting and ice cream social will be held at 6:30 p.m. on June 27 at church. Child care is available.
- The annual outdoor worship service will be held at 10 a.m. on July 11 in Lower Lake Park at the band shell. Volunteers are needed for set-up and clean-up. Call the church office.
- The Thursday morning prayer group meets at 6:30 a.m. in Pastor Mark's office. All are welcome.
- Saturday worship service is at 5 p.m.
- Sunday morning worship at 9 a.m.
- Blaze at 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 the early childhood ministry (formerly known as "nursery"). Call Kathy Kato at 268-6999 for more information.
- Sunday school teachers are needed for this fall's classes. Call Sue Voll, 284-2201, for more info.
- The Food Pantry special needs this week include cereal, pancake mix, syrup, diet vegetables, diet soup, tuna 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.
- 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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