Selected Readings

God of the way,

You are the road we travel,

And the sign we follow:

You are the bread for the journey,

And the wine of arrival.

Janet Cawley

God does not offer us

a way out of testings of life.

He offers us a way through,

and that makes all the difference.

W. T. Purkiser

Luther Quote of the Day

What is the proof by which one may know that this heavenly bread is his and that he is invited to such a spiritual supper? He needs only to look at his own heart. If he finds it so disposed that it is softened and cheered by God's promises and is firm in the conviction that it may appropriate this bread of life, then he may be assured that he is one of the invited; for as one believes, even so is it done unto him."

Today at Muhlenberg

It’s an unusual Sunday at Muhlenberg. There are no special activities planned today! For what seems like the next 51 Sundays, there will be much to do. So get ready for a great fall start-up and many activities to come. (Be sure to watch for the September issue of The Red Door for more information.)

But for today, just sit back, relax and enjoy the service.

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.

This Week at Muhlenberg

Ministries NIGHT

Monday Evening – August 14^th

7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Join us as we strengthen our ministries, plan new initiatives, dream new dreams, and serve one another and the wider community!

New Members Classes

“Walking Together by Faith”

New Member Inquiry Classes

begins NEXT SUNDAY, 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 NEXT 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 THIS WEDNESDAY,

August 16.

New Pictorial Directory

Thanks to all who already were photographed for our pictorial directory or are signed up for our next photography sessions — Friday, September 8 & Saturday, September 9.

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

It won’t be complete without you!

Mark Your Calendar

Church Picnic

Sunday, August 27

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

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.

Education & Youth

Teacher Motivational Training Workshop

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

Attention All 2 – 5 Graders

A new Elementary Youth group will be starting for all youth in grades 2 – 5. Our first meeting will be September 10, 4:00-5:30 at Muhlenberg. Mark your calendars and plan to be part of YOUR youth group. For more information, contact Regina Hissong (574-3435) or April Danielson (438-1380).

8^th Grade Confirmands

News Alert!

If you haven’t picked your confirmation mentor yet, please do so ASAP! A confirmation meeting is set for Sunday, September 10 after 11:00 worship and you, your parents and mentors are asked to attend. It is therefore important that you contact your mentor NOW!

Coming Soon…

Women’s Saturday Morning Bible Study. To help us determine an appropriate meeting space, please sign up on the bulletin board if you are interested. Contact Diane Bayer for more information.

No Experience Necessary

Starting up on Wednesday, September 13 at 10:30 a.m. Meets in the Campus Room. Please mark your calendars. For more information, contact Diana Enedy (433-1576) or Arlene Blaskowski (442-7309).

“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!

Join Us For …

For Adults and Children

Weekly Health Report

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

At Home: Bernice Snyder, Daille Pettit

Doing Better & Removed from List:

K. Roy Nilsen, 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

August 6, 2006

Attendance:

8:00 Worship 104 Wed. Noon: 11

9:30 Worship 84

11:00 Worship 142

6:30 Worship 10

Total 340

Total Regular Offering: $11,606.75

Designated Receipts:

Capital Campaign II.............................. $ 3,388.00

Use of Church Building/MAC............ $ 480.00

Misc. Income......................................... $ 277.00

World Hunger....................................... $ 40.00

Ford’s Theatre Trip.............................. $ 318.00

Sunday School...................................... $ 0.60

Vision 2006............................................. $ 20.00

J Crew..................................................... $ 382.13

Choir Music........................................... $ 20.00

GRAND TOTAL........................... $ 16,532.48

“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: $468,114.89

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 26:36-46

Tues. Matthew 26:47-56

Wed. Matthew 26:57-68

Thurs. Matthew 26:69-75

Fri. Matthew 27:1-10

Sat. Matthew 27:11-23

Sun. John 6:51-58

Weekly Calendar

August 14 – August 20

Mon. 6:15 pm Executive Committee

7:00 pm Ministries Meetings

Wed. 7:30 am Bible Study

10:00 am Staff Meeting

12:00 noon Holy Communion

Deadline for “The Red Door”

Sat. 7:30 am Men’s B’fast/Bible Study

Sun. Special Prayer Opportunity

8:00 am Holy Communion

9:30 am Holy Communion

9:30 am Summer Sunday School

11:00 am Holy Communion

12:15 pm New Members Class

6:30 pm Holy Communion

7:00 pm Teacher Motivational Training

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Teacher Motivational Training Workshop

For Adults and Children