FriedensNotes
Week of January 23, 2005
A Blizzard of Scripture
In recognition of the great blizzard of 2005 (so far), here are some verses from the Bible to mark the event:
- God's voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. He says to the snow, "Fall on the Earth," and to the rain shower, "Be a mighty downpour." So that all men he has made may know his work, he stops every man from his labor. (Job 37:5-7)
- Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. (Psalm 51:7)
- It was you who set all the boundaries of the Earth; you made both summer and winter. (Psalm 74:17)
- He spreads the snow like wool and scatters the frost like ashes. (Psalm 147:16)
- "Come now, let us reason together," says the Lord. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool." (Isaiah 1:18)
- As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the Earth, and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth; It will not return to me empty, but accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. (Isaiah 55:10-11)
- So let us know; let us press on to know the Lord. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the Earth. (Hosea 6:3)
Go Beyond Belief, to Conviction
Parents, mark 7 to 10 p.m., Feb. 17, on your calendar and plan on attending the "Why Belief Matters" seminar at Elmbrook Church, featuring world famous Christian speaker Josh McDowell. Learn along with other Friedens parents how to correct your young people's distorted beliefs and raise up a generation of transformed followers of Christ from within your own home who know why they believe what they believe. Talk to Pastor Kato for more information or call the church office at 284-2471.
Are You on a Mission From God?
All Christians are missionaries, their mission being to shine God's love into the lives of the lost and needy. Some Friedens family members are taking an extra step this summer to achieve that purpose by joining in short-term mission trips. Several young adults and others will be going to Poland for two weeks to help missionaries Jack Stockdale and Sasha Zubenko reach out to Polish college students. Tentative dates are June 28 to July 12. Talk to Theresa Zahurance for more information. The high school-age folks will be helping rehab houses in Muskegon, Mich., July 31-Aug. 6. Talk to Pastor Kato for more information.
Youth 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, but scholarships are available. It's OK to invite a friend or to come even if you've never attended a Blaze event. Call Pastor Kato at 284-2471 for more information.
This Week's Bible Reading Plan
Have you started reading through the entire Bible in 2005? It's not too late to start. Here's this week's reading plan:
- Sunday - Exodus 7-8 ; Matthew 15:1-20
- Monday - Exodus 9-11 ; Matthew 15:21-39
- Tuesday - Exodus 12-13 ; Matthew 16
- Wednesday - Exodus 14-15 ; Matthew 17
- Thursday - Exodus 16-18 ; Matthew 18:1-20
- Friday - Exodus 19-20 ; Matthew 18:21-35
- Saturday - Exodus 21-22 ; Matthew 19
You also can find each day's readings, along with Bible study tools and other helps online. Also look in the FriedensBote each month for a monthly reading plan and for bookmarks in the west foyer.
Annual Members Meeting
The annual church organizational meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 30 at church. Child care will be available. If you need a ride, call the church office at 284-2471.
Men's Brat Fry
The Men's Ministry group will be frying up brats and burgers next Sunday between services and after the 10:30 a.m. service to raise money for the men's fall retreat. There'll be chips and soda too. You can eat the goodies at the church or take them home.
Hurry Up And Pray
It's important to wait for God's power, says Max Lucado.
Child of Sorrow... Child of Peace
Have you ever had an abortion? Do you know someone who has? "Peggie's Place" offers an online devotional that assures that an aborted child is with Jesus where he is "safe in His arms, accepted in His fold and loved in His care." This devotional also is appropriate for women contemplating an abortion. There are pro-life links as well offering information, comfort, help and healing online.
Tough Questions, Honest Answers
- "How can Christians say that Jesus is the only way to God?"
- "Where is it in the Bible that Jesus claimed to be God?"
- "How can I be sure the Bible is really the Word of God?"
- "How can you believe a Bible that is full of contradictions?"
Have you ever been asked those questions? Or maybe you've asked them yourself? A website from Campus Crusade can help.
Mark Your Calendars
- Sunday: Blaze (6th-12th grades), 6 to 8 p.m.
- Monday: Church Education Meeting, 7 p.m.
- Tuesday: "Basic Bible Doctrines" 11:30 a.m. at church, Pastor Don; High School Discipleship night, 7-9 p.m., at Ferrells', 375-1009; Christian Recovery Group, 8 p.m. in church library, (414) 745-6430.
- Wednesday: AWANA for children age 4 through 6th grade 6:30-8 p.m. at church, Geralynn Esselman, 284-9598; "Basic Bible Doctrines" at church, 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. at church, Mike Bendt, 284-5499.
- Thursday: Prayer group, 6:30 a.m. in Pastor Mark's office; Choir practice, 6:30 p.m.
- Friday: Blaze winter retreat. Leave church parking lot at 6 p.m.
- Sunday: Worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m.; Growth Groups at 9:15 a.m.; Congregational meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Helps And Hollers
- Volunteers are needed to help in the library during AWANA on Wednesday nights and on Sunday during worship and the Sunday School hour. Call Dawn Uselding at (262) 573-6309.
- 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, even if it's only one Sunday every other month or so. Call Kathy Kato at 268-6999.
- Interfaith Caregivers needs a volunteer with a background in accounting or finance. For more information, talk to Pastor Mark or call Jo Kowalke at 284-2793.
- Pray for Friedens family members enduring cancer and other health issues, including Dawn Uselding, Peg Bannon, Warren Grady, Marci Ferrell, Jeff Starr and Brandon Novack and Nancy Mueller.
- Pray for Friedens family members who are out of work or underemployed, including Bridget Huston, Dan Dufner and John Newton.
- 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.
- Food Pantry needs this week include cereal, soup, cooking oil and shortening, juice, cranberries, bathroom tissue and cash. Donations may be placed in the shopping cart in the west foyer. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the church at 284-2471.
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