FriedensNotes
Week of February 20, 2005
The Best News Ever
The preaching of Jesus is described as "proclaiming the good news of God" (Mark 1:14). The Gospel is the Good News of God. Specifically, it is what Jesus preached about God. What He had to say is indeed good news. David Garland observes that "preaching the gospel today is not simply giving testimony to timeless truths, providing tips on successful living from pop psychology, or regaling congregations with entertaining stories designed to make them feel good about themselves and the preacher." To learn what the Gospel is, one need look no further than the next verse. "The time has come." (No more delay in the working out of God's plan.) "The kingdom of God is near." (No more distance. The kingdom is not far off but at hand.) "Repent and believe." (No more doubt.) Repentance is a change of mind that brings about a change of life. Jesus included the need to believe. A disciple is not just a morally good person but also believes in Jesus. This is the good news about believing in Jesus. Through His death, burial and resurrection, He paid completely the penalty for our sin. There is no better news than this! Do you believe in Jesus? Today tell someone the good news about Jesus.
- By Woodrow Kroll, http://www.backtothebible.org/devotions/features/faithwalk/48
Parenting Classes to Start
A new Sunday discussion group on parenting pre-adolescent children will begin on March 6. The group will meet at 9:15 a.m. at church between worship services and will be studying "Establishing Effective Discipline for Your Children" by Dennis Rainey. There also will be home discussion groups forming to meet during the week for those who can't make it on Sunday or want to continue their Sunday discussions. Cost for the book is $8. Sign up in Fellowship Hall or call Dan and Vicki Benson, 268-0755, for more information. Seasoned citizens, teens, parents of older teenagers and singles are especially being encouraged to volunteer, even if for just one Sunday, to man the nurseries to make it possible for all parents to attend these sessions. Call Kathy Kato at 268-6999.
Women's And Men's Ministry News
- The next Men's Ministry breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. on March 5 at church. Sign up in Fellowship Hall or call Gary Schlenvogt, 692-6446.
- The Women's Ministry will be hold a ministry fair on Sunday, March 6, after worship. Call Deb Bendt, 284-5499. The women also will host a "Coffee Break"at 6:30 p.m., March 7, at church. The theme is "Top it Off - Nuevo Chapeaux." Plan on attending an wear a special hat or try on one of the special fashions that will be on hand. Bring a friend and a canned food item for the Food Pantry.
Indoor Golf Outing
The Second 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.
Bible Study Online
Looking for help to deepen your study of the Bible? Visit www.bible.org and find extensive studies presented by qualified teachers from Dallas Theological Seminary, together with translated studies, sermon illustrations, study tools, forums, a professor's soapbox and more.
Online Magazines for College-Age Youth
Are you, or do you know, someone in your late teens or 20s and have questions about the claims of Christ, the existence of God, what it means to be a Christian and how Christian beliefs apply to love, relationships, sex, drinking, racism and more? Check out "Every Student's Choice". Another site to visit is www.IamNext.com. You can find e-cards, message boards, help for improving study skills and articles.
Jesus Keeps
Do you want to learn more about the trinity, about the resurrection, about God's plan for your life. Check out www.JesusKeeps.com.
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. 20 - Leviticus 26-27; Mark 2
- Feb. 21 - Numbers 1-2; Mark 3:1-19
- Feb. 22 - Numbers 3-4; Mark 3:20-35
- Feb. 23 - Numbers 5-6; Mark 4:1-20
- Feb. 24 - Numbers 7-8; Mark 4:21-41
- Feb. 25 - Numbers 9-11; Mark 5:1-20
- Feb. 26 - Numbers 12-14; Mark 5:21-43
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: Church Council, 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: Pre-School Pajama Party Play Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 284-2471; "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; Choir rehearsal, 6:30 p.m.; VBS informational meeting, 7 p.m.
- Friday: Awana girls T&T Overnighter, 6 p.m.
- Saturday: Awana Games Practice, 9-11 a.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, John Newton, Charles Nitzke, Dan Dufner and Paul Olivent. 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, diet soup, salt free vegetables, canned pineapple, flour, diet fruit, 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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