FriedensNotes
Week of October 31, 2004
Trusting In His Strength And Love
"But I will sing of your strength. In the morning, I will sing of your love. (Psalm 59:16) David wrote those words the night Saul sent men to kill him. As far as David knew, he wasn't going to live through the night. But David never lost confidence in the Lord. No matter what happened, he knew that when morning came, the Lord would be with him, one way or the other. When you're facing difficulties and dangers in life, are you able to put your confidence in God and sing of his love?
"Day by day and with each passing moment, strength I find to meet my trials here.
Trusting in my Father's wise bestowment, I've no cause for worry or for fear."-- "Day by Day and With Each Passing Moment"
Tuesday is Election Day
Don't forget to vote. And remember to vote in a way that reflects your Christian values. You also may vote absentee on Monday at your city, village or town hall. If you need a ride to the polls, call the church office at 284-2471.
Ballot Box Blues
Speaking of voting, perhaps your're wondering what to do when there are aspects of each candidate with which you don't agree. Is it a choice of the "lesser of two evils" or "the greater of two goods"? .
Adult Small Groups
Are you still not in a small group? You don't know what you're missing. Check some of these groups out. There's no long term commitment for just visiting. Here's a list of groups, when they meet and contact information. Bring a friend. Call for exact locations.
- "Terrorism, Islam and the Jews: A Biblical Perspective," 9:15 a.m. Sunday at church, Associate Pastor Don Zahurance, 284-2471.
- "Old Testament Survey," 9:15 a.m. Sunday at church, Dan Benson, 268-0755.
- "I Timothy: Living Within God's Household," 9:15 a.m. Sunday at church, Doris Schlenvogt, 692-6446.
- "40 Days of Purpose," 9:15 a.m. Sunday at church, Alex and Doris Noster, (920) 994-4301.
- "Topics from Promiskeepers: A Study for Men," 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mike Bendt, 284-5499.
- Young Adult Discussion Group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. every other Thursday, location varies, Bridget Huston, (262) 573-6472.
- "40 Days of Purpose," third Friday evening each month, Verna Franzkowiak, 675-6781.
- "40 Days of Purpose for Women", first Thursday of each month, Penny Mentzel, 284-4969.
- "Master's Life Discipleship Study," every other Monday, Doug and Marci Ferrell, 375-1009.
- "Experiencing the Passion of Christ," 6 to 7:30 p.m., every other Sunday, Dave and Karen Wetzel, 285-3255.
- "Breaking Free: A Study for Women," 6:45 p.m. every other Monday, Judy Schulze, 284-4943.
- "Friedens Recovery: Breaking the Bonds of Addiction," 8 p.m. Tuesdays at church, Lee and Dyane Sloane, 387-1526, or Nick Benson, 268-0755.
- "Growing Together in Christ: A Study for Couples," 6 p.m. Friday, Cliff and Pam Landon, 284-5916.
- "High School Discipleship," 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Doug and Marci Ferrell, 375-1009.
- "Junior High Discipleship," 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, John and Vicki Schuette, 284-1072.
Make a Donation
The Blood Center of Southeastern Wisconsin has asked Friedens to host a blood drive on Friday, Nov. 26, the day after Thanksgiving. Six to eight volunteers are needed to help with a variety of tasks. Call Alice Rabenhorst, 285-3525, or Sue Blick, 285-3909, for more information. And plan on visiting to give blood.
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Bible Reading Plan
For your One-year Bible-reading plan this week, here is this week's plan. on Sunday, Oct. 31, read chapters 3, 4 and 5 from the Gospel of John. Here's the rest of the week's lineup:
Oct. 31 John 3, 4, 5 Nov. 1 John 6, 7, 8 Nov. 2 John 9, 10, 12 Nov.3 John 13, 14, 15 Nov.4 John 16, 17, 18 Nov. 5 John 19, 20, 21 Nov.6 Acts 1, 2, 3
One-Year Bible Discussion
Speaking of reading through the Bible in one year, would you like to read through the Bible in one year and be able to discuss what you're reading with others who are doing the same? You can do so online here.
Mark Your Calendars
- Monday: "Getting You Ready for the Holidays," 6 p.m. at church. Deb Bendt, 284-5499.
- Tuesday: Election Day. VOTE!
- Tuesday: High School Discipleship night at Ferrells', 375-1009.
- Friedens Recovery Group, 8 p.m. at church.
- 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, 6:30 a.m. in Pastor Mark's office.
- Thursday: Choir practice, 6:30 p.m.; worship team, 7:15 p.m.
- Sunday: Blaze, 6th-8th grades, 5 to 6:30 p.m.; 9th-12th grades, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Sunday: Fall All-Church Fellowship Dinner following 10:30 service.
- 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, soup, spaghetti and sauce, rice, canned dinners, laundry 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 and other illnesses, 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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