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May 13, 2007
The Sixth
Sunday of Easter
Selected
Look less for the dwelling
of God than to be the dwelling
of God. In that is peace.
William Loader
Luther Quote of the Day
There is no way to peace...peace
is the way.
Peace is more important than all justice; and
peace was not made for the sake of justice, but justice for the sake of peace.
New
E-Mail Addresses
We
have changed internet service providers and have new e-mail addresses as listed
below. Muhlenberg’s
website will continue to be at http://home.rica.net/muhlenberg/ for the
immediate future. Many thanks to
General Inquiries: muhlenberglc@verizon.net
Pastor Dave Nelson: mlcnelson@verizon.net
Today at Muhlenberg
Blessed Mother’s Day
We
honor and give thanks today for all mothers and those who love and nurture
children. Through their constant and
generous care, mothers become windows through which we can glimpse the loving
and abiding care that God provides for us each day. We rejoice in the gift of mothers, and the
Muhlenberg community wishes all of them a most blessed day.
Attention!
Mothers and all women who have nurtured us in faith: you are all invited to a breakfast in your
honor. Please join us in the MAC today
Sunday, May 13 at 9:30 a.m.
This
week at Muhlenberg
Ascension Eve Service
This Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Forty days after Easter, the Festival of the Ascension
was observed at least as early as the fourth century and always in the spirit
of joy as commemorating the completion of Christ’s earthly appearances. During the second reading, the Paschal
candle, whose light during the forty days has represented the presence of our
Lord in the midst of his disciples, is extinguished. On Wednesday, we will be observing the Eve of
Ascension with a service at 6:30 p.m. here at Muhlenberg. Make plans to be here for this festival.
Ministries NIGHT
Monday Evening – May 14th
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!
Note:
Mark
Your Calendar
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 May 23rd at 6:30
p.m. in the MAC.
Don’s
Retirement Celebration
Sunday, June 3 at 2:00 PM
On Sunday, June
3rd, the congregation of
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Blackfriars Playhouse in
If you would like to dine in
Contact
Relay for Life
Our Muhlenberg team wishes to thank everyone for their
support. The Relay was a great event
that involved youth and adults working together making a difference.
Faith Formation &
Youth
(Contact
Go-Go Breakfast
Tuesday, May 15, 8:30 a.m. at
Thomas House Restaurant.
JAMers: Grades 2-5
Meet Saturday, May 19 at 6:00 for pizza in Wayland Hall and then attend special
performance of the MTP play in the MAC.
Children can be picked up at 8:00. For
more information, contact
Next Sunday, May 20, is the last day for regular Sunday School. We thank all the teachers and anyone who has
worked to make our Sunday school program a wonderful, faith- forming experience
for all who attended.
JCrew Sending
Next Sunday, May 20th Senior Send Off.
It is important that all attend this meeting to honor our seniors. Meet in
the MAC following the 11:00 liturgy. Bring
$5.00 for lunch at Luigi’s (seniors don’t 
need money). We
encourage everyone to stay after lunch to attend the MTP play, in support of
our JCREW members. Contact Karen (828-2808) for more info.
Fellowship Time
…
…Every Sunday morning, 10:35-10:55 in the MAC. The host group for May 20 is the Christian
Formation Ministry.
Alpha Teens
If you are not in the MTP play, meet at church next Sunday, May 20, at 2:00 to go get
ice cream and then attend the 3:00 performance of the play. Please attend this meeting in support of your
fellow ALPHA TEEN members. For more info,
contact Tim (438-9167) or Saundra (433-0291).
Divorce Care
We will meet Monday nights, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the
campus room, May 14-July 2. Counselor and MLC member
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.
***Yes, Muhlenberg Will have Summer Sunday School***
Look
for more information about the classes in next few weeks. Call
June 10-14, 5:30-8:30 in the MAC
DINNER served at 5:30
Come and experience the “GREAT BIBLE REEF”. Don’t delay — Register today! For
more information or to register, contact
Weekly
Health Report
A full Health
Report is printed monthly in The Red
Door and posted on the church bulletin board.
Mourning the Loss of a Loved One:
The Dick Petonke Family
At RMH:
At Home: Yaditza
Rodriguez
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
May 6, 2007
Attendance:
8:00 Worship 95 Wed.
Noon 6
9:30 Worship 83
11:00 Worship 187
6:30 Worship 14
Total 379
Total
Regular Offering: $12,648.50
Designated
Receipts:
Capital Campaign II...... $ 4,006.50
Special Offerings............ $ 15.00
Use of Church Building/MAC $530.00
Flower Fund.................. $ 10.00
World Hunger................ $ 9.00
United Lutheran Appeal $ 55.00
ULA:
ULA: Southern
Seminary $10.00
ULA:
Verizon Support............ $ 100.00
Verizon Rebate.............. $ 89.99
Thrivent Habitat House. $ 25.00
Kitchen Improvement Fund $30.00
Sunday School:
Second Home................. $ 300.00
Relay for Life................. $ 526.50
GRAND TOTAL.......... $ 18,413.99
“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:
$215,526.37
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 21:5-14
Tue. Revelation 21:15-22
Wed. Luke 2:25-38
Thu. –
Ascension Luke 24:44-53
Fri. Revelation 22:6-9
Sat. John 1:14-18
Sun. John 17:20-26
Weekly
Calendar
May 14
– May 20
Mon. 7:00 pm Ministries
Meetings
Tues. 8:30 am Go-Go
Breakfast
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
5:45 pm WAM
Meal
6:30 pm Ascension
Eve Service
6:30 pm Children’s
Choir
7:30 pm 11:00
a.m. Choir Rehearsal
Thurs. 9:30 am Joy of Living
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
The
weekly deadline for
is 8:00 a.m. Thursday.