FriedensNotes
Week of March 6, 2005
He Sees It First
"When he has brought all his own outside, he goes ahead of them. The sheep follow him because they recognize his voice." (John 10:4)
Whatever awaits us is encountered first by Him -- each difficulty and complication; each wild beast or wilder robber; each yawning chasm or precipitous path. Faith's eye can always discern His majestic presence in front; and when that cannot be seen, it is dangerous to move forward. Bind this comfort to your heart: that the Saviour has tried for Himself all the experiences through which He asks you to pass; and He would not ask you to pass through them unless He was sure that they were not too difficult for your feet, or too trying for your strength. The Breaker always goes up before us. The Woodsman hews a path for us through the trackless forest. The broad-shouldered Brother pushes a way for us through the crowd. And we have only to follow. This is the Blessed Life -- not anxious to see far in front; not careful about the next step; not eager to choose the path; not weighted with the heavy responsibilities of the future: but quietly following behind the Shepherd, a step at a time.
-- Warren Wiersbe, http://www.backtothebible.org/devotions/classics/giant/62
Team Poland
A group from Friedens will be going to Poland this July to help missionaries Jack Stockdale and Sasha Zubenko reach out to college students there. If you're interested in going, please attend an information meeting at 7 p.m. this Thursday, March 10 at church. For more information, call Theresa Zahurance at 268-6839.
What Hats Do You Wear?
Get together with other women at Friedens at 6:30 p.m. Monday to talk about the different hats you wear - and show off you most outrageous hat at the same time. There'll be desserts and refreshments. Bring a friend. Call Deb Bendt for more information, 284-5499.
Parenting Classes to Start
A new Sunday discussion group on parenting pre-adolescent children will begin on Sunday, 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 and Barb Rainey. Dads are especially encouraged to get involved. There also are home discussion groups meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 14, in Port Washington at Dan and Vicki Benson's (268-0755) and at 3 p.m. on Sunday beginning March 13 in Saukville at Doug and Amy Lawrence's. The home groups are for those who can't make it on Sunday or want to complement the Sunday discussions. Cost for the book is $10. Sign up in Fellowship Hall or call Dan and Vicki Benson.
Easter Lilies and Memorials
It's time to order your Easter lilies and special Easter memorials. Orders for must be received by Palm Sunday, March 20. Lilies cost $8.95. Look for the form in your bulletin or call the church office at 284-2471.
Strategic Planning
It's time for Friedens to lay a prayer foundation to help develop a 5- and 10-year ministry plan to influence the greater Port Washington area for Christ. If you're interested fill out a slip in this week's bulletin or call the church office at 284-2471.
New Church Secretary
Deb Bendt has replaced Nancy Mueller as church secretary. Deb has been filling in for Nancy, who recently injured her hand while at work. Nancy has decided it's time to pursue other interests and Deb has agreed to stay on. Please welcome Deb and give Nancy a hearty pat on the back for her five years of wonderful service to the pastors, the congregation and the Lord. Deb's regular hours will be 8:30 to noon Monday through Friday.
Holy Week Service Schedule
A 7 p.m. communion service will be held Maundy Thursday, March 24. On Good Friday, there will be a 1 p.m. worship service. Easter Sunday worship services will be at 7 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. There also will be a special Easter breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. There will be no Sunday school or adult discussion groups on Easter.
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.
Share Reasons to Believe With Your Family
"10 Reasons to Believe," is great web site for parents to study with their teens the compelling reasons and Scriptural documentation to sustain a credible belief in Christianity, the Bible, the existence of God and more. During the Easter season, "10 Reasons to Believe Christ Rose from the Dead" will strengthen and affirm your teen's faith in the Risen Lord. It's a great study for husbands and wives too! 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:
- March 6 - Numbers 35-36; Mark 10:1-31
- March 7 - Deuteronomy 1-3; Mark 10:32-52
- March 8 - Deuteronomy 4-6; Mark 11:1-18
- March 9 - Deuteronomy 7-9; Mark 11:19-33
- March 10 - Deuteronomy 10-12; Mark 12:1-27
- March 11 - Deuteronomy 13-15; Mark 12:28-44
- March 12 - Deuteronomy 16-18; Mark 13:1-20
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 summer mission training, 4-6 p.m., followed by regular Blaze (6th-12th grades), 6-8 p.m.
- Monday: Women's Night Out, "Top It Off - Nuewvo Chapeau." 6:30 p.m. at church.
- 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 staff meeting (no club), 6:30 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.; Team Poland meeting, 7 p.m. at church; Young Adults 20s Group, 6:30 p.m. at Dave and Kelly Wolf's in Saukville, 268-0755.
- Friday: Indoor Golf Outing, 6:30 p.m., 268-6839.
- Saturday: Awana Olympic Game practice, 9-11 a.m.
- Sunday: Worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m.; Growth Groups at 9:15 a.m.; Blaze, 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, soup, canned corn, peas, beets, sugar, canned pineapple, hand soap 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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