Selected Readings

Man does not live by bread alone, but he also does not live long without it. To eat is to acknowledge our dependence—both on food and on each other. It also reminds us of other kinds of emptiness that not even the Blue Plate Special can touch.

Frederick Buechner, Wishful Thinking

A glutton is one who raids the icebox

for a cure for spiritual malnutrition.

Frederick Buechner, Wishful Thinking

Luther Quote of the Day

The partaking of this bread is nothing but faith in Christ our Lord, that he is, as Paul says in 1 Corinthians 1:30, “made our wisdom from God, our righteousness, sanctification and redemption.” He who eats of this food lives forever.

Today at Muhlenberg

Food Pantry Donations Today & Lay Communion Ministers Serving our Shut-ins

Today we receive non-perishable food donations for area food pantries. Immediately after the Gospel reading, Pastor Vought will invite the children to help collect the food and place it in front of the altar table.

Lay Communion Ministers will be blessed and sent forth at both services.

Guest Organist Today

We wish to thank Cory Leckrone for serving as our organist this morning. Cory, one of our Children’s Choir Co-Directors, is serving as organist for our morning services and as musical director for our Sunday Evening Service in the absence of our Minister of Music who is on vacation. We appreciate her contribution to our worship services.

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.

CORRECTION!

The deadline for the September

issue of The Red Door

is Wednesday, August 16.

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 (434-8685) for reservations. Make checks payable to Muhlenberg.

Mark Your Calendar

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!

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!

Education & Youth

Teacher Motivational

Training Workshop

ALL Sunday School Teachers (children and adult classes) are asked to attend a Teacher Motivational Training Workshop on Sunday, August 20, 7 – 9 p.m. at the church.

Join Us For …

For Adults and Children

“Joy of Living”

Women’s Bible Study

Have you ever wanted to study the bible but been intimated or not sure how to begin? “Joy of Living” is a weekly lesson that you prepare at home, taking approx. 15 minutes/day.

Meets at Muhlenberg on Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. mid-September – May. This year, we’ll be studying the book of Luke.

“Joy of Living” will not only deepen your relationship with Christ, but also your relationship with your fellow sisters in Christ that participate in the bible study. For more information, speak with Diane Bayer or Linda Barthmus (434-0209). Class size is limited, so sign up now on the bulletin board!

Attention Adult Sunday School Teachers:

If you haven’t picked up postcards yet, they are on the table in the hallway outside the Christian Formation office to mail to your class roster from last year and any new members you think may be interested in your class. If you have questions, please contact Diane Bayer.

Thank You

Below is a thank you note from Creator Lutheran Church of Tacoma, Washington. They had groups who spent the night in the MAC on June 30 and again on July 14.

Thank you so much for allowing us to use your beautiful building. We felt like we were staying at the Ritz. After a week of hard work in the mountains, the shower felt wonderful!! Both of our youth groups had an amazing mission experience.

Terri Heckroth

Thanks to J Crew members for my cross.

Diane Bayer

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 Harrisonburg Heath & Rehab:

Betty Lambert (for rehab.)

At Anderson Orthopedic Clinic—Alexandria, VA: Daille Pettit

At Home: Patti Covington

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 30, 2006

Attendance:

8:00 Worship 103 Wed. Noon: 8

9:30 Worship 99

11:00 Worship 174

6:30 Worship 24

Total 400

Total Regular Offering: $14,254.35*

Designated Receipts:

Capital Campaign II.............................. $ 3,175.00*

World Hunger....................................... $ 500.00

Pastors’ Discretionary Fund............... $ 400.00

Covington Dinner................................. $ 200.00

Kitchen Improvement Fund................ $ 21.00

Sunday School...................................... $ 5.40

J Crew..................................................... $ 100.00

Choir Music........................................... $ 150.00

Social Ministry...................................... $ 60.00*

Memorial-Ed Foerster........................... $ 50.00

GRAND TOTAL........................... $ 18,915.75

*Includes Simply Giving

“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: $464,726.89

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 25:1-13

Tues. Matthew 25:14-30

Wed. Matthew 25:31-46

Thurs. Matthew 26:1-16

Fri. Matthew 26:17-25

Sat. Matthew 26:26-35

Sun. John 6:35, 41-51

Weekly Calendar

August 7 – August 13

Wed. 7:30 am Bible Study

10:00 am Staff Meeting

12:00 noon Holy Communion

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

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

For Adults and Children