FriedensNotes
Week of October 10, 2004
Limping Along with The Father
"When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket of Jacob's hip … and he was limping because of his hip. " (Genesis 32) Jacob got in an all-night wrestling match with God and won. You'd think he wouldn't have a chance (perhaps God let him win. :). They wrestled because Jacob was at the end of his rope. His brother Esau was coming with 400 men to wipe out him, his wives, children and all his possessions. All the trickery and scheming he had relied on all his life wasn't going to help him. He needed God to help him, to bless him. He was open and honest about his neediness and he wouldn't let go of God until he got that blessing. And when he got the blessing he was transformed. He got a new name - Israel, which means he who struggles with God - and a dislocated hip, on which he limped around all his life, following God. Everyone who walks with God, walks with a limp. Have you wrestled with God?
Fall Harvest Festival
Looking for an alternative to Halloween? Bring the family to Friedens Fall Harvest Festival from 2 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the church. There will be games, concessions, prizes and give-aways. Invite your friends and neighbors children too.
Committee Volunteers Needed
There's a need for short-term volunteers to serve on committees as the church prepares itself for 2005. These committees are the budget, nominating and audit committees. Fill out a form at church or call the church office, 284-2471.
Learn About Muslim Beliefs as Ramadan Begins
Oct. 15 marks the beginning of Ramadan, a month of fasting and reflection for members of the Islamic faith. It's also an opportunity to learn more about the Islamic religion, and a chance to compare and contrast Christian and Muslim beliefs. Arab World Ministries' website contains a summary of Muslim beliefs and answers to frequently-asked questions about Islam.
The "10 Basic Steps to Christian Maturity"
"Ten Basic Steps to Christian Maturity," a classic study course in Christian living by the late Dr. Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ International, is online at no cost to users. The study series begins with "The Uniqueness of Jesus" and continues on to teach about the adventure of Christian living and the abundant life found in Jesus Christ. This course has been used by millions of pastors and students worldwide.
The Story of 'I Love You Lord'
Laurie Klein wrote "I Love You, Lord," one of our most moving praise songs, during a time of isolation and despair. Read the story
The Parable of the 99 Sheep
If one sheep is with the shepherd and 99 aren't, who really has gone astray?
Mark Your Calendars
- Tuesday: 7-9 p.m. High School Discipleship night at Ferrells', 375-1009.
- Tuesday: Discipleship Groups, 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Pastor Don, 284-2471.
- Tuesday: Missions Committee, 7 p.m. Kathy Kato, 268-6999.
- Tuesday: Christian Recover Group, 8 p.m., (414) 745-6430.
- Wednesday: Awana, 6:30-8 p.m. Geralynn Esselman, 284-9598.
- Wednesday: 6th-8th grade guys Bible study, 6:30-8 p.m. at Schuettes', 284-1072.
- Wednesday: Men's Growth Group, 6:30 p.m. Mike Bendt, 284-5499.
- Thursday: Prayer group, 6:30 a.m. in Pastor Mark's office.
- Thursday: Discipleship Group, 6:30 p.m. Pastor Don.
- Thursday: Choir practice, 6:30 p.m.; worship team, 7:15 p.m.
- Sunday morning worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Growth Groups for children and adults at 9:15 a.m.
- Sunday: Blaze, 6th-8th grades, 5 to 6:30 p.m.; 9th-12th grades, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Sunday: Recovery Group, 7:30 p.m. in church library. Call (414) 745-6430.
- Oct. 17: Men of Harmony chorus from Sheboygan, both Sunday services.
- Oct. 23: Men's Prayer Breakfast, 8 a.m. at George Webb, Port Washington. Gary Schlenvogt, 692-6446.
- Nov. 7: Fall All-Church Fellowship Dinner.
- Nov. 21: Pastor Luke Bocher, a "Son of Friedens," from New London, Wis., will lead worship.
Helps And Hollers
- The Food Pantry special needs this week include cereal, diet soup, pancake mix and syrup, jam and jelly, 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 issues, including Dawn Uselding, Jeff Starr and Brandon Novack..
- 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.
- For other prayer requests, call the church HEARTS Line, 284-7007. If you'd like a request added to the HEARTS Line, call the church office, 284-2471.
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