FriedensNotes
Week of January 9, 2005
"Unless we form the habit of going to the Bible in bright moments as well as in trouble, we cannot fully respond to its consolations because we lack equilibrium between light and darkness." (Helen Keller)
Read The Bible in 2005
This year, 2005, is the Year of the Bible. Have you committed to reading the Bible every day this year so that you will have read the entire Bible by year's end. Many other Friedens family members have, as have Christians all over the world. Join in. Look for the bookmark reading plans near the Welcome Center in the west foyer, look in the monthly Friedensbote. Or, go online where you can check the daily readings, find Bible study tools and even discuss what you read.
New Groups! Get Involved!
New Sunday adult discussion groups began last Sunday, but it's not too late to join in. New classes are "King David, the Man After God's Own Heart," led by Dan Benson, and "A Balanced Life: A Woman's Study," led by Doris Schlenvogt. In addition, Pastor Don continues with his study of Hebrews.
Women's Organizational Meeting
The Women's Ministry will hold a 2005 planning session at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 18 at church to plan 2005 activities. Call Deb Bendt, 284-5499 for more info.
150th Anniversary Sale
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.
MOPS Reaches Out to Military Moms
Military MOPS, sponsored by MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers), is offering tips and ideas for families during deployments, including a forum where military moms share resources and prayer and encouragement. Check the site to understand the needs of these mothers and how you can help.
Hell's Best Kept Secret
Do you know what it is? Find out online!
Mark Your Calendars
- Tuesday: "Basic Bible Doctrines" with Pastor Don, 11:30 a.m. at church; High School Discipleship night at Ferrells', 7-9 p.m. 375-1009; Christian Recovery Group, 8 p.m. in church library. Call (414) 745-6430.
- Wednesday: Awana for child age 4 through 6th grade 6:30-8 p.m. Geralynn Esselman, 284-9598; 6:30 p.m. "Basic Bible Doctrines" with Pastor Don 6:30 p.m. at church; 6th-8th grade guys Bible study, 6:30-8 p.m. at Schuettes', 284-1072; Men's Growth Group, 6:30 p.m. Mike Bendt, 284-5499.
- Thursday: Prayer group, 6:30 a.m. in Pastor Mark's office; Choir practice, 6:30 p.m.; worship team, 7:15 p.m.
- Sunday: Worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m.; Growth Groups for all ages at 9:15 a.m.; Blaze, 6th-8th grades, 5 to 6:30 p.m.; 9th-12th grades, 7 to 8:30 p.m. .
Helps and Hollers
- To help survivors of the tsunami disaster, send 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.
- Volunteers are needed for Early Childhood Ministry to man the nursery during worship and during Sunday morning growth groups. If you're not attending an adult growth group, this is a great opportunity for service. 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.
- 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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