FriedensNotes
Week of February 13, 2005
Scar Tissue
In II Samuel 12:24-25, the Bible tells us that after repenting of a terrible sin, "David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. She gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon (which means Peaceful). The LORD loved him; and because the LORD loved him, he sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah (which means Beloved of the Lord)."
Bad things happen in our lives. Sometimes those things are the result of sin committed by us, as in the case of David and Bathsheba. Sometimes they happen because someone else has sinned and we get caught in the crossfire, as in the case of their children. These experiences often leave scar tissue on our souls. That causes hardness of heart and spiritual numbness. To restore life to the scarred tissue of our souls requires assistance from others. Some wounds have to be reopened. Some scar tissue cleared away. Some rehabilitation of the soul may be required. God uses others to help accomplish that, especially those who themselves have endured the hurts of life. Jesus, for instance, told Peter that after he recovered from his trials that he was to "strengthen your brothers" (Luke 22:32) and "feed my sheep" (John 21:18). God is always ready to "send word" of his love through us to help achieve such an end. Is there anyone – at work, in your neighborhood, in your family – you can reassure of God's love today?
Go Beyond Belief, to Conviction, for Your Kids
Please plan on attending the "Why Belief Matters" seminar from 7 to 10 p.m., Thursday, at Elmbrook Church. The featured speaker will be Josh McDowell, who will talk about making Christianity real, relevant and irresistible to your children. A bus will leave from Friedens at 5:45 p.m. from the church parking lot. The seminar is free, although a free will offering will be taken. Call the church office, 284-2471, for more information.
Indoor Golf Outing
The 2nd Annual Friedens Family Indoor Golf Outing has been set for March 11 at the church. Tee times start at 6:30 p.m. "Sponsors" are needed to design each of the 18 holes. Contact Pastor Don, 284-2471, for more information.
VBS is Coming
A Vacation Bible School informational meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 24 in Fellowship Hall. Call the church at 284-2471 for more information.
This Week's Bible Reading Plan
Join with other Friedens family members in reading through the Bible in 2005. Here's this week's reading plan:
- Feb. 13 - Leviticus 14; Matthew 26:51-75
- Feb. 14 - Leviticus 15-16; Matthew 27:1-26
- Feb. 15 - Leviticus 17-18; Matthew 27:27-50
- Feb. 16 - Leviticus 19-20; Matthew 27:51-66
- Feb. 17 - Leviticus 21-22; Matthew 28
- Feb. 18 - Leviticus 23-24; Mark 1:1-22
- Feb. 19 - Leviticus 25; Mark 1:23-45
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.
Mark Your Calendars
- Sunday: Blaze (6th-12th grades) 6-8 p.m. at church.
- Monday: Missions Committee meeting, 7 p.m.
- Tuesday: "Basic Bible Doctrines" 11:30 a.m. at church, Pastor Don; Time for Tea with Theresa Zahurance, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 933 Cedar Court, Port Washington; 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.
- Thursday: Prayer group, 6:30 a.m. in Pastor Mark's office; Bus leaves for Beyond Belief conference at 5:45 p.m.
- Sunday: Worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m.; Growth Groups at 9:15 a.m.; Blaze (6th-12th grades) 6-8 p.m.
Helps And Hollers
- Volunteers are needed to help in the sound and video ministry. Call Mike Bendt, 284-5499, for more information.
- 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.
- Pray for Friedens family members enduring cancer and other health issues, including Dawn Uselding, Peg Bannon, Warren Grady, Jeff Starr and Brandon Novack.
- Pray for Friedens family members who are out of work or underemployed, including Bridget Huston, Paul Kopp, Paul Olivent, Dan Dufner and John Newton. Do you know anyone in similar straits? Send the church an e-mail or call.
- 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, peanut butter, jam and jelly, sugar, dish detergent 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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