The CHIMES
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July 16, 2006
The Sixth
Sunday after Pentecost
“...the glory
of one attribute is more seen in one work than in another: in some things there
is more of his goodness, in other things more of his wisdom is seen, and in
others more of his power. But in the work of redemption all his perfections and
excellencies shine forth in their greatest glory.”
Thomas Boston
Christ united
the two differing parties, God and man, in his own person, and satisfied for
that wrong which caused the separation. He wrought, by his Spirit, those graces
of faith and love, whereby we are made one with God, and among ourselves.
Matthew Henry
Luther Quote of the Day
The worship
supreme and the one supremely necessary is to cling to the promise and the
providence of God, who has pledged Himself to be our Father, and to look for
and expect help from Him.
New
Pictorial Directory
It Won’t Be
Complete Without You!
Directory Picture dates:
Thursday, July 20; Friday, July 21; Saturday, July 22; and Tuesday, July
25. (Alternate dates: September 8 and 9.) On the week days, times start at 3 pm and
run late into the evening and on Saturday, times are 10 am – 5 pm.
Sign up sheets are
available TODAY after church services and on the table in the hallway. You may also call Stephanie Hudy (896-4725),
John Mulder (289-6290), or Tim Peifer (438-9167) for more information or a time
spot.
Each family unit photographed will receive
a directory and a free 8 x 10 (your choice from the proofs). Naturally, you will have an opportunity to
order additional prints or poses, but are under no obligation to buy
anything! We would just appreciate
having as many families as possible to participate so our directory can be as
complete as possible.
It won’t be complete without you!
This Week at Muhlenberg
After a brief hiatus we’re
back starting July 19 (this
Wednesday), 7:30 – 8:30 AM.
Downstairs at MLC. Retired, off
on Wednesdays? Come join a small Bible study group
that gets together to study the upcoming Sunday’s readings. All are welcome!
Training for Worship
Assistants & Acolytes
Ushers, communion
assistants, greeters, lectors, acolytes, crucifers!! If you have previously served or are interested in serving in one
of these capacities, please join the pastors and members of the worship
ministry for a brief training session
at the church:
Saturday, July 22, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
You’ll have an opportunity to learn the function of
these tasks, ask questions, offer suggestions. Coffee, juice and doughnuts will
be available!
You’re Invited…
This Saturday, July 22 at 5:00 p.m.,
Bishop Mauney will preside at an ordination service for Patti Covington and
Margaret Ashby. You are welcome to join
us! Please sign up on the bulletin
board to help us plan for the picnic supper afterward.
Go-Go Group
Meets at Thomas House Restaurant, Dayton on Tuesday,
July 18 at 8:30 a.m. Join your brothers and sisters in Christ who are 55+ for a great time of
fellowship and a discussion of activities and possibilities. Contact Dan Werner at 433-3912.
Matinee
at Wayside Theatre, October 21. Cost
for dinner and play is $34.80. Please
make checks out to MLC and bring to the July 18 meeting.
Upcoming
Events
“Wednesdays at Muhlenberg!”
Join
us for a special Summer WAM on WEDNESDAY, July 26 beginning at 5:45
p.m. WAM is a community meal,
catered by the Muhlenberg Kitchen Committee: Adults - $3.00, Children 12 and under - FREE.
Sign up on the
bulletin board today!
Fellowship Committee
Trip
December 9 to Ford Theater to see “A Christmas Carol.” Cost: $53 for ticket and
transportation.
Contact: Debra Vought (432-1352)
or Margie Miller (494-8685) for reservations.
Sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans at Muhlenberg. Make checks payable to Muhlenberg.
Education & Youth
For Adults
and Children
Thank
You
We give special thanks to Harley Propst for trimming
shrubbery and trees around the church recently.
Ongoing Ministries
Mowing Season
If you can help with mowing
and tending of grounds this season, please
sign up on the bulletin board by the stairs as you exit the church.
Softball
Team
Come out and cheer for
Muhlenberg’s softball team! Visit the
league website at www.valleychurchleague.org.
UPCOMING games:
Tuesday, July
18 at 6 PM, EMHS Field
(see bulletin board for complete schedule)
Please
remember that during business hours, additional parking is available in the
gravel lot adjacent to our parking lot.
On Sunday mornings and in the evenings, extra parking is additionally available
at the corner of Ott Street and Water Street (including the paved lot behind
the little white house on Ott Street); in Wharton, Aldhizer and Weaver’s
parking lot off Water Street; in the Farm Credit parking lot across Market
Street; in Eastern’s car lot; in Gary’s Pianos lot; and in the municipal lots
downtown.
If you are able-bodied, please leave the parking spaces nearest
the church for those who are more physically challenged and for visitors.
“The Lutheran” Magazine
Muhlenberg is delighted to provide subscriptions of “The Lutheran”
magazine to all its members. If you do
not currently receive a subscription and would like to, please contact Linda
Depoy in the Church Office at 434-3496 or Muhlenberg@rica.net.
If you are currently
receiving the magazine and prefer not to, please let Linda know.
The July issue of The Virginia Lutheran newsletter is available on the desk in the Narthex.
Weekly Health Report
A full Health Report is printed monthly in The Red Door and posted on the church bulletin board.
At Home: Marguerite Arndt, Betty Lambert
If you desire a visit in the hospital or to be placed on the prayer
chain, please be sure to call the church office.
Weekly
Report
July 9, 2006
Attendance:
8:00 Worship 108 Wed. Noon: 8
9:30 Worship 96
11:00 Worship 195
6:30 Worship 18
Total 417
Total
Regular Offering: $11,352.88
Designated
Receipts:
Capital Campaign II.............................. $ 3,745.00
Use of Church Building/MAC............ $ 280.00
Flower Fund........................................... $ 35.00
World Hunger....................................... $ 115.00
Pastors’ Discretionary Fund............... $ 220.00
Books...................................................... $ 17.27
Vision 2006............................................. $ 30.00
J Crew..................................................... $ 1,438.00
Rwanda School Project........................ $ 100.00
Choir Music........................................... $ 20.00
Memorial-Ed Foerster........................... $ 25.00
GRAND TOTAL........................... $ 17,378.15
“GATHER US IN”
Thanks be to God and because of the generous
stewardship of the Muhlenberg Family, our second Capital Campaign is underway!
Total received to date: $460,268.89
The weekly
deadline for The Chimes is 8:00 a.m. Thursday.
Daily Devotions
“Praying Our Faith Together!”
For use by individuals and
families at home, at the office, at mealtimes, over that morning cup of coffee
or before bedtime. Scripture citations
taken from the Two Year Daily Lectionary in the Lutheran Book of Worship, pages
179-192. (Year 2)
In the Name of the
Father and of the + Son,
and
of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
(The Apostle’s
Creed)
Mon. Matthew 19:13-22
Tues. Matthew 19:23-30
Wed. Matthew 20:1-16
Thurs. Matthew 20:17-28
Fri. Matthew 20:29-34
Sat. Matthew 21:1-11
Sun. Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
Weekly
Calendar
July 17 – July 23
Mon. 7:00 pm Congregational Council
Tues. 8:30 am Go-Go
Breakfast
6:15 pm Folk Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm 8:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal
Wed.10:00 am Staff Meeting
12:00 noon Holy Communion
6:30 pm Handbell Ringers
7:30 pm 11:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal
Deadline for The Red Door
Thurs. 3:00 – 9:30 pm Directory Pictures
Fri. 3:00 – 9:30 pm Directory Pictures
Sat. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Directory Pictures
Sun. 8:00 am Holy Communion
9:30 am Holy Communion
9:30 am Summer Sunday School
11:00 am Holy Communion
6:30 pm Holy Communion
7:15 pm Young Adults