FriedensNotes
Week of March 20, 2005
Walk With Jesus
This week, follow Jesus' final footsteps with writer Rebekah Montgomery as your guide to historical and traditional sites in Jerusalem:
Journey Through Holy Week as a Family
To bring the meaning of the week leading up to Christ's death and resurrection home for the whole family, go online here.
Did The Resurrection Really Happen?
If it did, how should that information change your life? If it didn't, then what's the fuss? More
Packer Linebacker to Visit Friedens
Plan on attending a at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at church when Bryce Paup, a former linebacker with the Green Bay Packers and Buffalo Bills, will speak at a special Friedens Men's Ministry chili supper. The event is free but a free will offering will be taken. Bring your friends, co-workers and neighbors. Register by calling the church, 284-2471.
New Classes for Women
A new series of women's studies will be offered on Sundays during the 9:15 education hour. A different facilitator will lead discussions on a different topic each Sunday. The teachers and subjects are: "Praying Women" on March 13, led by Barb Blaesing; Subject TBA on March 20 by Bridget Huston; "It's Never Too Late" on April 3 by Alice Rabenhorst; Q&A with pastors' wives on April 10; "Women Without Spiritual Partners" on April 17 by Barb Blaesing; "Developing Spiritual Disciplines" on April 24 by Karen Wetzel.
Parenting and Marriage Classes
There's still time to get in on the new class for parents of young children, "Establishing Effective Discipline for Your Children" by Dennis and Barb Rainey. Dads are especially encouraged to get involved. Discussion groups meet at 9:15 a.m. between worship services on Sunday, at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Saukville home of Doug and Amy Lawrence and at 6:30 p.m. at the Port Washington home of Dan and Vicki Benson. Call the Bensons at 268-0755 for more information.
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.
VBS Volunteers Needed
There's a sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall for Vacation Bible School volunteers. This is one of the church's most important outreach efforts to the community. You can be a part of it! Sign up this Sunday or call Pam Landon, 284-5916.
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.
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.
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 20 -- Joshua 4-6; Luke 1:1-20
- March 21 -- Joshua 7-9; Luke 1:21-38
- March 22 -- Joshua 10-12; Luke 1:39-56
- March 23 -- Joshua 13-15; Luke 1:57-80
- March 24 -- Joshua 16-18; Luke 2:1-24
- March 25 -- Joshua 19-21; Luke 2:25-52
- March 26 -- Joshua 22-24; Luke 3
You also can find each day's readings, along with Bible study tools and other helps online. While there online, you also can share with others what God is teaching you in your reading. Also look for the reading list each month in the FriedensBote and on bookmarks in the west foyer.
Maundy Thursday: The Other Holy Day
Maundy Thursday is the day of the Lord's last meal with his disciples before his crucifixion. Learn why this is an important day to remember here.
The Secret to Building a Close-Knit Family
The real secret to becoming a close-knit relationship is shared experiences that turn into shared trials, says author Gary Smalley. Read more.
Mark Your Calendars
- Monday: Church Council, 6:30 p.m. at church; Effective Child Discipline, 6:30 p.m. at Dan and Vicki Benson's, 268-0755.
- Tuesday: Choir rehearsal, 6:30 p.m. at church; "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. at church; Maundy Thursday service, 7 p.m.
- Friday: Good Friday service, 1 p.m.
- Sunday: Easter worship services at 7, 9 and 10:30 a.m. Easter breakfast at 8 a.m.
- April 18: Blood Drive from 2 to 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Sign up at church.
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 staff 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, pancake mix, syrup, peanut butter 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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