FriedensNotes
Week of April 24, 2005
Our Forgiving God
As you study Isaiah and discover God's prophetic plan for the nations of the world, don't miss his emphasis on the personal message of God's forgiveness. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool" (1:18). "I have blotted out, like a thick cloud, your transgressions, and, like a cloud, your sins" (44:22). "I, even I, am He, who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; and I will not remember your sins" (43:25). How can "the Holy One of Israel," a just and righteous God, forgive our sins and remember them no more? "But [Jesus] was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed" (53:5). It was on the basis of this truth that Peter declared, "To [Jesus] all the prophets witness that, through His name, whoever believes in Him shall receive remission of sins" (Acts 10:43). "Who has believed our report?" Isaiah asks us (Isa. 53:1). "If you will not believe, surely you shall not be established," he warns us (7:9).If you have never believed on the Lord Jesus Christ and received Him into your life, then do so now. "Look to Me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other" (45:22). "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12). God says: "I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions, for My own sake, and remembers your sins no more" (Isa. 43:25). Reflect on the time when you received Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. Give Him special thanks for some of the ensuing blessings which have accrued to you since that time. Sing a song of praise to the Lord. Remind yourself of some Scripture verses pertaining to salvation.
-- Warren Wiersbe, http://www.backtothebible.org/devotions/features/year/113
Bold Truth Concert Wednesday
Join other teens from Friedens by attending the "Bold Truth Tour" concert featuring Josh McDowell and Superchick at Cellular Arena in downtown Milwaukee. Buses leave the church parking lot at 6 p.m. Tickets are available for $10 from Mark Kato, 268-6999.
30-Hour Famine Starts Friday
The Blaze teen ministry also will engage in a 30-hour famine Friday and Saturday. Teens will fast and raise money for those in need. Contact Pastor Kato.
The End is Near
Pastors Mark Voll and Don Zahurance will begin a series in May on the Book of Revelation and "end times" prophecy. In addition, Pastor Don will lead a group on the same topic between worship services at 9:15 a.m. each Sunday in May. It's a topic of great interest to many people so plan on inviting your friends.
What Does Jesus Think of Your Relationship with Him?
Do you have a realistic view of your spiritual health? Are you passionate for God? Are you sickeningly lukewarm, as the church in Laodicea was? Read the article by Michael Youssef
How to Develop a Seeker's Heart
Do you have the heart of a seeker? Do you want one? Here are some tips on how to develop one.
Follow the Barbarian Way
"I want to destroy the influence of the Christian cliché 'the safest place to be is in the center of the will of God,'" says Pastor Erwin McManus. Christianity is too civilized, he says. To learn more, go here.
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:
- April 24 -- 2 Samuel 19-20 ; Luke 18:1-23
- April 25 -- 2 Samuel 21-22 ; Luke 18:24-43
- April 26 -- 2 Samuel 23-24 ; Luke 19:1-27
- April 27 --1 Kings 1-2 ; Luke 19:28-48
- April 28 -- 1 Kings 3-5 ; Luke 20:1-26
- April 29 -- 1 Kings 6-7 ; Luke 20:27-47
- April 30 --1 Kings 8-9 ; Luke 21:1-19
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
- Monday: 7 p.m. Christian Education Meeting at Katos, 268-6999.
- Tuesday: 9:30 a.m., Preschool Dress-Up Party at church; Christian Recovery Group, 8 p.m. in church library, (414) 745-6430.
- Wednesday: AWANA, 6:30 p.m. at church, Dave Wetzel, 285-3255; 6th-8th grade guys Bible study, 6:30-8 p.m., John and Vicki Schuette, 284-1072.
- Thursday: Prayer group, 6:30 a.m. at church; Choir practice, 6:30 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m., All-Church Fellowship Dinner set-up; 9:30 a.m. Sabbatical Planning Committee.
- Sunday: Worship services at 8 and 10:30 a.m.; 9:15 a.m. Growth Groups; 4-6 p.m. Blaze Mission Trip training; 6-8 p.m., Blaze.
- Upcoming: Men's Breakfast, 8 a.m., May 7 at church; Mom and Me Princess Tea for mothers and daughters younger than 10, 11-1 p.m., May 7 at church; Mother and Daughter Tea (for daughters 10 and older), 6:30-8 p.m. May 10 at church; Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 25 at church.
Helps and Hollers
- Volunteers are needed to help with Vacation Bible School. Sign up in Fellowship Hall or call Pam Landon, 284-5916.
- Volunteers are needed for Early Childhood Ministry to man the nursery during worship and during Sunday morning growth groups. Call Kathy Kato at 268-6999.
- Bring you food pantry donations to church and place them in the shopping cart in the west foyer. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the church at 284-2471.
Pray All About It
- 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.
- Pray for the new Strategic Planning Committee as its members pray and seek the Lord's guidance in plotting out the church's future.
- Pray for Pastors Mark Voll, Don Zahurance and Mark Kato and their wives and families. Pray they would be encouraged and strengthened.
- Pray for the lay leaders and many volunteers that help lead various church ministries.
- Pray for the teenagers and other youth in the church and the adults that lead Friedens youth ministries.
- Pray for a deeper commitment to God's Word and greater passion to serve others among the Friedens family.
- 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.
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