FriedensNotes
Week of March 27, 2005
Easter Reflections
Christ didn't die and rise from the dead so we could have a holiday once a year. His resurrection is a life-changing event that affects us every day. Here are some web links to help you further deepen your remembrance of the reality of Christ's life and death:
- Visit Bitter Journey: The Way of the Cross and click on the multimedia presentation based on traditions associated with Tenebrae services, the Stations of the Cross,* and the Lamentations of Good Friday.
- Every story has a beginning, middle and end. The death and resurrection of Christ is the middle of God's story. Read "The Easter Story: From tree to tree to tree."
- Read The Passion of Judas, a reflection on U2's "Until the End of the World."
- "Evidence for the Resurrection" by Josh McDowell.
- The Magic of Three Days, an Easter classic.
- The Lord's Prayer Special Edition Movie Online, an inspirational flash movie website that will deepen your appreciation of this well-known Scriptural passage.
- The Interactive Passion History offers a virtual trip to Calvary. Choose a path, assume a fictional identity as a Bibletime person and interact with historical or fictional characters on this journey, recalling events surrounding the suffering, death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Rev. Guy Marquardt, an ordained pastor of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and a Brazilian missionary, is the author of this inspirational Web site.
Post-Easter Preschool Playgroup
Join other moms and kids (Dads can come too) for a post-Easter Easter Eg Hunt, snack, story and playtime from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Also, mark your calendar for April 26 for a dress up party. Come in your favorite costume and dress up clothes. RSVP to Cathy Kato at 268-6999.
Go shopping with BLAZE!
BLAZE, the Friedens teen group, will go on a shopping trip to Gurnee Mills, leaving the church parking lot at 8 a.m. and returning at about 5 p.m. But you don't have to be a member of BLAZE to join in. Even adults are welcome. Just call Pastor Kato, 268-6999 and let him know you are coming. Bring money for lunch and shopping. Transportation is provided.
Turn Your Clocks Ahead
Daylight savings time starts next Sunday. Remember to turn your clocks ahead 1 hour Saturday night.
Friedens Food Pantry Rep Sought
Someone is needed to represent Friedens on the Food Pantry board of directors. The position requires attending two meetings per year, in March and September, and, if available, occasionally helping at the Food Pantry from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays. Call the church office, 284-2471, for more information.
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.
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.
The Needs of Singles and Single Parents
ChristianityToday.com provides the Christian Singles Channel with resources on dating, friendship, faith, self, work and more. Single parents can find great resources, advice and encouragement that addresses single parents' needs.
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 27 -- Judges 1-3; Luke 4:1-30
- March 28 -- Judges 4-6; Luke 4:31-44
- March 29 -- Judges 7-8; Luke 5:1-16
- March 30 -- Judges 9-10; Luke 5:17-39
- March 31 -- Judges 11-12; Luke 6:1-26
- April 1 -- Judges 13-15 ; Luke 6:27-49
- April 2 -- Judges 16-18 ; Luke 7:1-30
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.
Mark Your Calendars
- Tuesday: "Basic Bible Doctrines" 11:30 a.m. at church, Pastor Don; High School Discipleship night, 7-9 p.m., at Ferrels', 375-1009; Christian Recovery Group, 8 p.m. in church library, (414) 745-6430.
- Wednesday: AWANA, 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; Choir practice, 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday: Worship services at 8 and 10:30.
- 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 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, macaroni and cheese, tuna, 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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