Selected Readings

Do not forget that the value and interest of life is not so much to do conspicuous things (although we must have this ambition) than to do ordinary things with the perception of their enormous value.

Teilhard de Chardin

A holy Christian life is made up of a number of small things: little words, not eloquent sermons; little deeds, not miracles of battle, or one great, heroic deed of martyrdom; the little constant sunbeam, not the lightning.

The avoidance of little evils, little inconsistencies, little weaknesses, little follies and indiscretions, and little indulgences of the flesh made up the beauty of a holy life.

Andrew Bonar,

a 19th century Scottish preacher

Luther Quote of the Day

The fewer the words,

the better the prayer.

New Members Classes

“Walking Together by Faith”

New Member Inquiry Classes

begin August 20

Pastors and Muhlenberg members invite visitors and friends to journey with us as we explore what it means to be a Christian, a Lutheran, a follower of Jesus and a member of the Muhlenberg family. We will meet after worship at 12:15 p.m. for lunch and conversation on SUNDAY, August 20 and August 27. A daytime retreat will be held on Saturday, September 16.

New Members will be received on the Sunday, September 17, and there will be a new member luncheon that day as well.

Please do signup on the Hallway Bulletin Board. Call Pastor Joe or Pastor Dave for more information at 434-3496.

Church Picnic

August 27

Massanetta Springs Conference Center. Activities begin at 3:00; the meal begins at 5:30. Swimming pool available. Mark your calendars now!

New Pictorial Directory

We’ve had a great response so far for Pictorial Directory pictures. Thank you!

For those who have not yet signed up or had a chance this month, our next photography sessions are September 8 – 9.

Check the bulletin board across from the office for time spots, or call Stephanie Hudy (896-4725), John Mulder (289-6290), or Tim Peifer (438-9167).

It won’t be complete without you!

This Week at Muhlenberg

Wednesday AM Bible Study

After a brief hiatus we’re back! Join us this Wednesday 7:30 – 8:30 AM downstairs at MLC. All are welcome!

Don’t Forget — next Sunday . . .

Food Pantry Donations Collected

& Lay Communion Ministers

Serving Our Shut-Ins

Upcoming Events

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.

Thank You from MLC Youth

Dear Muhlenberg Family,

We have had an incredible time in San Antonio thanks to your generous donations, support and prayers. We experienced the great fellowship of 25,000 other people all being in the same place, sharing the same faith, and dreaming the same dreams. Through Christian music and powerful speakers, we learned more about our journey with Jesus (Cruzando). The speakers challenged us to use the gifts we’ve been given to make a difference in the world and be a voice for the voiceless. Thanks again for giving us this once in a lifetime experience. It is one we’ll be sure to never forget. Yours in Christ,

Elizabeth Nash Chris May

Elaine Perrotto Sarah Perrotto

Katrina Hudy Jennifer Furr

Jimmie Ritchie Mya Dove

Kevin Matthias Zachary Ritchie

Scott Dovel Jessica Buck

Jessy Amato Lyndy Amato

Amy Morrison Ellen Clough

Education & Youth

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Attention Adult Sunday School Teachers:

There are postcards on the table in the hallway outside the Christian Formation office to mail to your class roster from last year and any new members that you think may be interested in your class. If you have questions, please contact Diane Bayer.

Thank You

My thank you to my Muhlenberg family for all the visits, phone calls, cards and all during my recent surgery and rehab. Special thanks to the Sophie Moeller Circle for the plant and Pastor Dave for this visits.

Marguerite Arndt

Pastors, Shepherds and friends in Christ,

Thank you for the cards, calls and prayers. I do feel like the healing power of God is at work. Blessings in Christ,

Ron Gaiewski

Godspeed and Blessings to Robin Strickler!

After living and visiting with Muhlenberg for the past 6 months, we welcomed Robin Strickler into membership with our church family last Sunday and sent her off with our prayers and blessings to begin ministry and mission work in Rwanda. Robin joins her husband John Rutsindintwarane, a beloved Rwandan pastor and friend of our parish, in eastern Rwanda where they will begin the work of building a secondary school for Rwandan boys and girls.

Muhlenberg will be supporting their mission work monetarily through periodic offerings and mission gifts. Our Social Ministry/Global Mission Committee will oversee and publicize their work and progress, and work together with Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church who also supports this mission. We will receive periodic updates from Robin and John via email in our parish newsletter. For more information on the Project, please see their website at www.rwandaschoolproject.org/ or contact anyone on Global Mission Committee.

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.

Weekly Health Report

A full Health Report is printed monthly in The Red Door and posted on the church bulletin board.

At Home: K. Roy Nilsen

Doing Better and Removed from the List: Marguerite Arndt, Ron Gaiewski,

Carol McCormick,

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 23, 2006

Attendance:

8:00 Worship 139 Wed. Noon: 11

9:30 Worship 105

11:00 Worship 177

6:30 Worship 15

Total 436

Total Regular Offering: $7,667.36

Designated Receipts:

Capital Campaign II.............................. $ 593.00

Jack Russell Memorial: Campus

Ministry Rm Renovations.............. $ 1,000.00

Building Use.......................................... $ 150.00

Sunday School...................................... $ 6.15

Ordination Offering.............................. $ 75.00

Reimbursement: Ordination Dinner.... $ 50.00

Rwanda School Project........................ $ 400.00

GRAND TOTAL........................... $ 9,941.51

“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: $461,551.89

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 23:1-12

Tues. Matthew 23:13-26

Wed. Matthew 23:27-39

Thurs. Matthew 24:1-14

Fri. Matthew 24:15-31

Sat. Matthew 24:32-51

Sun. John 6:24-35

Weekly Calendar

July 31 – August 6

Tues. 6:15 pm Folk Choir

Wed. 7:30 am Bible Study

10:00 am Staff Meeting

12:00 noon Holy Communion

Fri. 5:00 pm Wedding

Sat. 7:30 am Men’s B’fast/Bible Study

Sun. Food Pantry/Lay Communion Sunday

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

The weekly deadline for The Chimes

is 8:00 a.m. Thursday.

Published weekly by Muhlenberg Lutheran Church

281 East Market Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801

V Phone: 540-434-3496

V Fax: 540-574-4023

Wednesday AM Bible Study

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