FriedensNotes
Week of July 18, 2004
God is Pleased
"I know that the Lord is great, that our Lord is greater than all gods. The Lord does whatever pleases him, in the heavens and on the Earth, in the seas and all their depths."
– Psalm 135:5-6What has God been pleased to do? "For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe." (I Corinthians 1:21). He was pleased to save ordinary people from the horrors of hell, no matter how great their sin or low their esteem in the eyes of the world. Have you thought wrong thoughts, made bad decisions, done what you please in opposition to God? Come to the loving, forgiving, great God. He will be pleased to see you.
"No power of hell, no scheme of man, can ever pluck me from his hand."
– "In God Alone"
Anniversary Banquet
Tickets are still available for the Friedens 150th Anniversary Banquet to be held at 6 p.m. on July 30 at the Country Inn & Suites. Entertainment will be provided my illusionist Kirk Patrick and singer Shannon Patrick. Dinner will be catered by Saz's State House. Tickets are $17.50 for adults and $8.50 for children. Tickets can be purchased after worship in Fellowship Hall or by calling the church office at 284-2471.
Adopt a Missionary
Friedens family members support missionaries on nearly every continent. You can too. Pick up a Missionary Handbook and a Mission bank in Fellowship Hall. Use the handbook to pray for them and get their addresses so you can correspond with them too. Fill the bank with your loose change and turn it into Pastor Kato's office by July 25.
Awana Planning
It won't be long and Awana will be starting up again. All leaders and helpers are asked to attend an Awana planning meeting at 6:30 p.m., July 28, at church. Also, the Awana Inc. Commander, Director, Leader Meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Aug. 2, at Bethel Baptist Church in Sheboygan. Plan on meeting in the Friedens parking lot at 6:15 p.m. And on Oct. 2 is the Awana Leaders Conference. For more information, call Dave Wetzel at 285-3255.
Rescue Mission Trip
Join others from Friedens to serve dinner at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission on Aug. 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. Sign up in Fellowship Hall or call Doug and Marci Ferrell at 375-1009.
Hip-Hop Gospel
Life Begins at 80!?!
Former President George H. Bush recently showed that life need not end at 80. In fact, many of the Bible's greatest heroes began their greatest work as "seasoned citizens." Visit Campus Crusade's "Retirement with a Purpose" website for ideas and opportunities on how can make your retirement count for eternity.
Mark Your Calendars
- The Thursday morning prayer group meets at 6:30 a.m. in Pastor Mark's office. All are welcome.
- Sunday worship team rehearsal, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, followed by Saturday worship team rehearsal at 7:15 p.m.
- Saturday worship service is at 5 p.m.
- Sunday morning worship at 9 a.m.
- Blaze youth group fro 7th through 12th graders, 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday.
- Recovery Group will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Contact Lee and Dyane Sloane 387-1526.
- Men's breakfast at 8 a.m., Aug. 14 at Bublitz's restaurant in Saukville. Contact Gary Schlenvogt, 692-6446.
- Believers baptism Aug. 15 at Gary and Doris Schlenvogt's.
- Women's Retreat, Sept. 10-11 at Christ Pond near Random Lake. Contact Deb Bendt, 284-5499.
Helps and Hollers
- Volunteers are needed for Sunday School this fall. Contact Sue Voll, 284-2201 or Pastor Kato.
- 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, diet soup, pancake mix, pancake syrup, tuna, hand soap 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 and other health problems, including Dawn Uselding, Brandon Novack, Jessica Klein 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, 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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