FriedensNotes
Week of October 17, 2004
A Name Above All Names
There are about 50 names given to God in the Bible. Most of them were given to him by people who encountered him personally, usually at a point of intense need. Therefore, he is known as "Healer, Provider, Shepherd, Counselor, Mighty One, Savior, Lord Who Sees, Lord Who is There and Lord of Hosts. Have you had an encounter with God? Have you had occasion, perhaps at your lowest point, to call on the Holy One of Israel, the Ancient of Days, the First and Last, the Creator? Did he come? Did he answer? Did he deliver you? What name would you give him? What name would reflect his presence, his influence, his love in your life? "Whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be delivered." (Joel 2:32)
Fall Fellowship Feast
Join us after worship on Sunday, Nov. 7, for a 150th Anniversary fellowship dinner in Fellowship Hall. The dinner will feature a "historical menu" and special guests from Friedens' past. By the way, worship will be a "retro" service that day, following an order of worship from our church's history. Also, purchase some 150th Anniversary memorabilia at the table in Fellowship hall.
Do Something with 20-Somethings
Friedens 20-something group will get together from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Dave and Kelly Wolfs house in Saukville. There will be food and discussion as part of the "Beginning Life Together" study. Future gatherings include Nov. 4 at Roxanne Fay's, Nov. 18 at Dan and Vicki Bensons, Dec. 2 at Nate and Katie Kohns and a night-out dinner party on Dec. 16. Call Bridget Huston at (262) 573-6472 for more information.
Friedens Fall Fest
Plan on bringing your children to the Friedens Fall Fest from 2 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 31. This alternative to Halloween will feature 10-cent games, food and, of course, fun. Stay for part of the festivities or the entire time. Donations of apples, healthy snacks, juice boxes and candy are welcome. Call Pastor Kato for more information.
First Saturday Crafts
Do you like to work on craft projects with others? Join Kathy Kato after worship services on the first Saturday of each month in Fellowship Hall for a time relaxing fun. Call Kathy with question at 268-6999.
Power of One
Join teens and 20-somethings from Friedens on Nov. 13 for the Power of One concert and festival in Green Bay. Tickets are $28 and include lunch and T-shirt. Featured musical acts include Newsboys, Rebecca St. James, Todd Agnew and Pillar. Check out the event website or contact Pastor Kato for ticket information.
The 12 Tribes of American Religion
Judging from the amount of press coverage they get, you'd think the only religious groups in American politics were the religious right - and everyone else. In fact, there are 12 tribes of American religion, each with its own idiosyncracies. Get an overview of America's religious diversity and how each group differs politically and spiritually here.
Target Bans Salvation Army
Target has decided to ban Salvation Army bell ringers from soliciting in front of its stores. Here's a news story: http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6208598/. To express your opinion to Target, go here.
Real Answers to Real Questions
Get a Life website is helpful for those who are meeting Christ for the first time, or those discovering what's next in their lifelong journey towards Christian growth. Go here.
Read Your Bible in aYear
Start a one-year Bible-reading plan this week. Here's a "straight-through" reading plan: Sunday, Mark 1-2; Monday, Mark 3-5; Tuesday, Mark 6-8; Wednesday, Mark 9-11; Thursday, Mark 13-15; Friday, Mark 16, Luke 1-2; Saturday, Luke 3-5. Check the Friedens note every week for next week's readings. Get ore information on this plan
Mark Your Calendars
- Monday: Church Council, 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: High School Discipleship night at Ferrells', 375-1009.
- Tuesday: Christian Recovery 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: Choir practice, 6:30 p.m.; worship team, 7:15 p.m.
- Thursday: 20-something group, 6:30-8 p.m., Dave and Kelly Wolfs. (262) 573-6472.
- 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.
- Nov. 21: Pastor Luke Bocher, a "Son of Friedens," from New London, Wis., will lead worship.
Helps and Hollers
- Pray for Friedens family members enduring cancer, including Dawn Uselding 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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