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Selected Readings

There are all different kinds of voices calling you to all different kinds of work, and the problem is to find out which is the voice of God rather than of Society, say, or the Superego, or Self-Interest.

Frederick Buechner

All men should strive to learn before they die, what they are running from and to and why.

James Thurber

Luther Quote of the Day

Now that God has dealt with us so kindly, has given us all that is His and has himself become our own, so that through faith we have all things that are good and needful, what are we to do? Faith saves us; but love moves us to give ourselves to our neighbor, since our needs have been met. This means that faith receives from God and that love gives to our neighbor.

Lenten Coin Folders

If you forgot to turn in your coin folders last week, it is not too late. Just put them in the offering plate today.

Mark Your Calendar

Don’s Retirement Celebration

Sunday, June 3 at 2:00 PM

Save the date for the Retirement Celebration honoring Don Smith on Sunday, June 3^rd at 2:00 p.m.

June Ministries Night

Monday, June 4, 7:00 pm

June Ministries night has been changed to Monday, June 4 at 7:00 due to VBS the following week.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, Saturday, June 9^th. Trip information attached to signup sheet in hallway. Meet at 6:00 pm in church parking lot; show starts at 7:30 pm. Contact Jenny Burden (607-0812) or Martha Dovel (269-4211 or 578-0811) for info.

Virginia Synod Convention

Please speak with Malcolm Wilfong if you are interested in attending the annual VA Synod Convention to be held June 8–10 in Roanoke.

This Week at Muhlenberg

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Meets Thursday, April 26 at 11:45 am in the Campus Room. Contact Barbara Werner (433-3912) or Jackie Wells (434-6283) for info.

Relay for Life

Sundays, April 29 and May 6, our relay team will have luminaries that may be purchased in memory or in honor of a loved one or friend. The luminaries will be available after the 8:00 liturgy and before the 9:30 and 11:00 liturgies.

Faith At Work

How do we connect our Sunday faith with Monday vocations and ethical struggles? Faith at Work is a discussion and support group. Meets April 25^th at 6:30 p.m. in the MAC.

Mowing Season

If you can help with mowing and tending of grounds this season, please sign up on the bulletin board. Mowing should be done on Wednesdays whenever possible, but we will accept volunteers any day.

Softball League

“Let’s Play Ball”

Sign up on the bulletin board and support our athletic ministry. Practice dates will be set soon and games begin May 14. For more information, please contact Jeff Daly at 540-908-7732.

Wednesday Service

Our Wednesday noon Eucharist is a great way to add a boost your week!

Faith Formation & Youth

(Contact Diane Bayer at 434-3496 for more information on any of these events.)

8^th & 9^th Grade Confirmation

Field Trip to Kyger Funeral Home

Please plan to attend the meeting to go to Kyger Funeral today. We will meet in the MAC for lunch after the 11:00 liturgy and then go the Funeral Home. We ask you to make every effort to attend this faith forming experience.

Tim Peifer and Diane Bayer

Teen Players

Rehearsal tonight, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the MAC.

Fifth Sunday

Next Sunday, April 29, all Adult SCS Classes will meet together in the MAC at 9:30 for a special Fifth Sunday program. Hamida Hudda, a lovely young woman from India and Jean Helmick’s houseguest, will present a program on Islam. You will not want to miss this experience to grow in understanding the Muslim faith.

Fellowship Time …

…Every Sunday morning, 10:35-10:55 in the MAC. The host group for April 29 is 4^th and 6^th Grade Sunday School Classes.

Camp Caroline Furnace

Family Camp — Memorial and Labor Day Weekends. KIDs — week-long summer camp sessions that include a variety of activities. Brochures are on desk in Narthex.

Vacation Bible School

June 10-14, 5:30-8:30 in the MAC

Take a plunge! Join us at Great Bible Reef VBS! Get ready for a week of super fun games, crafts, songs, skits and stories! For more information or to register, call Regina Hissong (574-3435). Don’t delay — register today! Registration forms are on the desk in the Narthex.

Disaster Response

Mission Trip to the Gulf

Volunteer Deadline: April 30

Meeting: May 2

Muhlenberg and Blessed Sacrament will sponsor a joint mission trip to do Hurricane Relief work in Slidell, LA, June 10-17. Neil Alexander, Marilynn Jarrells, Barbara Roadcap and Pastor Joe have already signed up. If you are interested in joining them, please speak with Pr. Joe.

Meeting of those going to Slidell, May 2, 7:00 pm at Blessed Sacrament.

Lutheran Tour

Lutheran Heritage Tour

To Germany

Pastor Vought is working with the ELCA Lutheran Center in Wittenberg, Germany and has more information about the Lutheran Heritage Tour, July 18-29. There is still room, so if you are interested in such a pilgrimage, please speak with Pastor Joe.

Weekly Health Report

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

At Home: Dorothy Grandage

Mourning the Loss of a Loved One: Pat Costie

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

April 15, 2007

Attendance:

8:00 Worship 90 Wed. Noon 13

9:30 Worship 137

11:00 Worship 232

6:30 Worship 8

Total 467

Total Regular Offering: $7,410.53

Designated Receipts:

Capital Campaign II...... $ 3,632.00

Flower Fund.................. $ 55.00

Comfort Making............ $ 200.00

World Hunger................ $ 370.13*

ULA: Camp Caroline Furnace $ 5.00

Pastors’ Discretionary Fund $ 50.00

Kitchen Improvement Fund $ 24.00

Sunday School: Rwanda School $4.85

Second Home................. $ 5.00

Relay for Life................. $ 50.00

People Helping People... $ 10.00

Rwanda School Project.. $ 315.12*

GRAND TOTAL.......... $ 12,131.63

*$610.25 collected from Lenten Folders and divided between World Hunger and Rwanda School Project.

“BUILDING THE DREAM”

Thanks to God and the generous stewardship of the Muhlenberg Family, all outstanding debt on the MAC, church renovations, and Garber property has been covered! All gifts received now go towards building our new Gathering Area.

Total received for the Gathering Area:

$205,868.37

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 Three-Year Daily Lectionary in the new ELW, pages 1121 to 1153, (Year C).

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son,

and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

(The Apostle’s Creed)

Mon. Revelation 1:9-20

Tue. Revelation 2:8-11

Wed. Luke 12:4-12

Thu. Revelation 3:14-22

Fri. Revelation 4:1-11

Sat. Luke 14:12-14

Sun. John 10:22-30

Weekly Calendar

April 23 – April 29

Mon. 7:00 pm Divorce Care

Tues. 6:15 pm Folk Choir

6:30 pm EFM

7:00 pm 8:00 am Choir Rehearsal

Wed. 7:30 am Bible Study

10:30 am No Experience Necessary

12:00 noon Holy Communion

4:30 pm Executive Committee

5:45 pm WAM Meal

6:30 pm Faith At Work

6:30 pm Muhlenberg Ringers

6:30 pm Children’s Choir

7:00 pm Lutheran-Cath. Bible Study

7:30 pm 11:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal

Thurs. 9:30 am Joy of Living

11:45 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry

5:30 pm Partners in Prayer

7:30 pm Teen Choir

Sun. 8:00 am Holy Communion

9:30 am Holy Communion

11:00 am Holy Communion

6:30 pm Holy Communion

Published weekly by Muhlenberg Lutheran Church

281 East Market Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801

V Phone: 540-434-3496 V Fax: 540-574-4023