FriedensNotes
Week of January 2, 2005
Everything is New
"The Lord's lovingkindnesses indeed never cease. For his compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22-23). It's a new year and a time for making resolutions, pledges to institute change. But there's one thing that never changes - God's kind, compassionate love for you. As David reflected, "Your lovingkindness, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness reaches to the skies." (Psalm 36:5). In the darkness that sometimes settles over our lives, we can be as sure of God's love as we are of the starry pinpricks that dot the night sky. And with each sunrise, we can be confident that he will faithfully accompany us throughout the day with which he has blessed us. Resolve now to look for God's love each day in 2005 and to commit yourself to walk with him.
Read The Bible in 2005
How do you think your spouse would feel if he or she wrote you a love letter and you never read it. Well, many Christians don't bother to read God's love letter, known as the Bible. Here's your chance. Commit with other Friedens family members to read through the entire Bible in 2005. You can find the reading plan in the monthly FriedensBote newsletter, the weekly FriedensNote e-mail newsletter or get a copy of the reading list at the information table in Fellowship Hall. There also is a handy bookmark with the reading plan. Also, check online where you can check the daily readings, find Bible study tools and even discuss what you read.
Help Tsunami Survivors
Send your donations to: Shelter for Life, P.O. Box 1306, Oshkosh, WI 54903-1306, (888) 426-7979; or World Vision, P.O. 78481, Tacoma, WA, 98481-8481, (888) 562-4453; American Red Cross International Response Fund, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C., 20013.
New Groups! Get Involved!
New Sunday adult discussion groups are beginning. They are "King David, a Man After God's Heart," being led by Dan Benson, and "A Balanced Life: A Woman's Study," being led by Doris Schlenvogt. In addition, Pastor Don continues with his study of Hebrews. Also, check at the information table or with Pastor Don for growth groups that meet during the week. No need to sign up or register, just show up.
Men's and Women's Group Stuff
The next Men's Breakfast is at 8 a.m. on Jan. 8 at Friedens. Breakfast will be served by our three pastors. If you're a guy, you're welcome. Sign up in Fellowship Hall or call Gary Schlenvogt at 692-6446. There's also a Men's Growth Group at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at church. Call Mike Bendt at 284-5499. For the ladies, plan on meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 18 at church to plan 2005 activities. Call Deb Bendt, 284-5499.
150th Anniversary Sale
Check out the array of Friedens 150th anniversary memorabilia for sale in Fellowship Hall. Get yours before it's gone. Also, buy your Entertainment Book. A great value at $40 to benefit the church youth program.
Blaze Winter Retreat
Join with Friedens Blaze high school group for its annual winter retreat the weekend of Jan. 28-30 to Camp Zion in Door County. Cost is $50. Check the Blaze Board in the west entrance or call Pastor Kato at 284-2471 for more information. Sign up by Jan. 18.
Finding Spiritual Insights in Movies
Each week Spiritual Insights features nuggets of spiritual or biblical truth from movies that are great for family discussions or Bible studies. Each film feature provides a starter for bringing a particular movie into spiritual discussion. Movies discussions include "Home Alone: Guilt overStrained Relationships," "Big Fish: Living with Assurance" and "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Carry Each Other's Burdens."
Modesty Can Be Fashionable
Many girls dress inappropriately because they have never been taught that their beauty is far beyond what people see on the outside, one author says. Read more
Study The Bible With Barney Fife
The Twickenham Church of Christ of Huntsville, Ala., presents a weekly Barney Fife Bible study class based on specific episodes of the classic TV show starring Andy Griffith and Don Knotts. Visit the web site for complete Bible lesson plans. Other delightful resources include Barneyisms, images, favorite scenes and classic quotes from the TV show.
Mark Your Calendars
- Tuesday: High School Discipleship night at Ferrells', 7-9 p.m. 375-1009.
- Tuesday: Christian Recovery Group, 8 p.m. in church library. Call (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.
- Sunday morning worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Growth Groups for all ages 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.
Helps and Hollers
- Volunteers are needed for Early Childhood Ministry to man the nursery during worship. Call Kathy Kato at 268-6999.
- The Food Pantry special needs this week include cereal, soup, spaghetti and sauce, rice, cannded dinners, laundry detergent 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 and other health issues, including Dawn Uselding, Peg Bannon, 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, 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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