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Selected Readings

Just when we get all settled down, comfortable with present arrangements, pews bolted to the floor, all fixed and immobile, there comes a rush of wind, or a still small voice, a breath of fresh air, tongues of fire and.....the Holy Spirit prevails!

William Willimon

There are those who say, we are human beings who have spiritual experiences. But, in reality, we are spiritual beings who have human experiences.

Teilhard de Chardin

Luther Quote of the Day

This is the office and work of the Holy Spirit: to reveal through the Gospel what great and glorious things God has done through Jesus Christ, namely that we are redeemed from sin, death and the devil and taken into the Lord’s grace and protection.

First Reading

Depending upon which service you attend, you may be hearing part of the first reading from Acts in various languages. Thanks to all our multi-lingual readers!

Today at Muhlenberg

First Communion Celebrated

We give thanks to God for Carli Driver’s celebration of her First Communion today. Carli, daughter of Lynn and Angie Driver, is baptized and received instruction from a Lutheran church in Petersburg, WV and takes her First Communion with us today at Muhlenberg.

Next Sunday @ Muhlenberg

Don’t Forget next Sunday . . .

Food Pantry Donations Collected

& Lay Communion Ministers

Serving Our Shut-Ins

Don’s Retirement Celebration

NEXT Sunday, June 3 at 2:00 PM

Next Sunday, June 3^rd, the congregation of Muhlenberg Lutheran Church will honor Don Smith with a retirement concert in the Nave at 2:00 p.m. followed by a reception in the Muhlenberg Activities Center at 3:30. Sign up on the bulletin board for food planning purposes.

This Week at Muhlenberg

“Wednesdays at Muhlenberg!”

Join your Church family for the last WAM of the season, this Wednesday May 30 at 5:45. Sign up on the hallway bulletin board or call the Church Office with your reservations (434-3496) by Tuesday evening so we can plan for enough food.

Note: Mark your calendar for two summer

WAM events: July 11 and August 1

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Last meeting of the season on Thursday, May 31 at 11:45 am in the Campus Room. We will return in the September. Thanks to all who took part in this ministry. Continue to knit those shawls this summer. See you in the Fall.

Barbara Werner and Jackie Wells

Congratulations, Wendy!

Wendy Arbogast was honored at graduation ceremonies held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Tuesday, May 22 for completion of the four year study program of Education for Ministry (EfM). We extend our best wishes to her for completing this combination of Bible study, history of Christianity, and learning skills in ministry discernment. As a special addition to her graduation, Pastor Vought blessed Wendy with a confirmation of her faith and discipleship. All nine fellow students and mentors were especially proud to serve as sponsors. Way to go, Wendy!

Mark Your Calendar

Virginia Blood Services Drive

Muhlenberg and the Care Committee will sponsor a blood drive right here in the MAC on June 6 from 3-7 pm. If you are at least 18 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, are in good health, and would like to help save a life, please sign up for a time on the bulletin board outside the library. There's no need to “fast” before you donate. We'll have plenty of beverages and snacks to make sure you're safely on your way afterwards. Call Linda Morrison at 433-5286 with any questions.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, Saturday, June 9^th. Information attached to signup sheet in hallway. Meet at 6:00 p.m. in church parking lot; show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Several members of the congregation are going to The Mill Street Grill to dine before the show. To caravan, meet at the church at 4:45 or meet us at the Mill Street Grill about 5:30. They don't take reservations, so we need to get there early to make sure we have time to eat and get to the show by 7:30. Contact Jenny Burden (607-0812) or Martha Dovel (269-4211 or 578-0811) for info.

Muhlenberg Teen Players (MTP) would like to thank everyone who came to see our play last weekend and who donated so generously to our youth service projects! We raised $437.28 and had a lot of fun!

Faith Formation & Youth

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

Vacation Bible School News

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

DINNER served at 5:30

Come experience the “GREAT BIBLE REEF”. Don’t delay — Register today! For more information or to register, contact Regina Hissong (574-3435).

YES! We will be having an adult class again this year, that will met in the Campus Room. This class promises to be very interesting as we look at Christianity in the south.

***ATTENTION! SUPPLIES NEEDED***

For Vacation Bible School

Those who are working on the crafts need clear 2-liter soda bottles and bricks for VBS. Place these items in the marked boxes in the MAC. We thank you for your help. Contact Karen Thomsen (828-2808).

Divorce Care

There is no meeting this Monday due to the Memorial Day holiday. Our next meeting will be on Monday June 4, in the Campus Room from 7:00-8:30. Counselor and MLC Amy Ghaemmaghami will be leading this support group. For more please contact Amy G. (433-8377).

***Yes, Muhlenberg Will have Summer Sunday School***

Summer Sunday school will start on Sunday, June 17 at 9:30. Children 3 years old - 5^th grade will start in the Nave with an opening (as we do every Sunday during the regular school year). Grades 6-8 will meet in the MAC and work on faith based project with teacher, Mark Byerly. Senior high grades 9-12 will meet in the JCREW room with teacher, Karen Thomsen. The adult class will meet in the Nielsen Room with various discussion leaders. Plan to make your summer church experience a 2-hour one — join one of our classes. Contact Diane Bayer for info.

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.

Thanks to Our

Sunday School Children

Thank you children for the offering you brought each week to help the Rwanda School Project. The money you raised will help children in Rwanda to buy supplies for their school. For $10.00, a child in Rwanda can buy supplies for one year. God tells us to love our neighbor and you children certainly shared God’s love as you gave your offering each week.

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 Family of Mary Eye

Doing Better & Removed from List:

Betty Lambert, Betty Ryman

At Home: Nicole Baber

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 20, 2007

Attendance:

8:00 Worship 120 Wed. Noon 7

9:30 Worship 111

11:00 Worship 210

6:30 Worship 23

Total 464

Total Regular Offering: $9,123.25

Designated Receipts:

Capital Campaign II...... $ 100,704.00*

Comfort Makers............ $ 100.00

World Hunger................ $ 29.00

United Lutheran Appeal $ 250.00

Thrivent Habitat House. $ 10.00

Van Use......................... $ 60.00

Softball.......................... $ 44.00

SPLASH........................ $ 15.00

Sunday School: Rwanda School $10.83

Second Home................. $ 12,000.00

Relay for Life................. $ 14.00

Cystic Fibrosis Walk..... $ 35.00

JCrew............................. $ 280.04

Rwanda School Project . $ 5.00

Alpha Tens.................... $ 228.64

Memorial — Building Fund: Petonke $25.00

Memorial — Swanson... $ 50.00

Memorial — Petonke..... $ 130.00

GRAND TOTAL.......... $ 123,113.76

Capital Campaign Update

*A member of the congregation, who wishes to remain anonymous, has donated real property to the Gather Us In capital campaign. Today we add a $100,000 bluestone block to the barometer, representing this generous gift. Soli Deo Gloria

Total received for the Gathering Area: $317,616.37

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. 1 Corinthians 2:1-11

Tue. 1 Corinthians 2:12-16

Wed. Luke 1:26-38

Thu. Ephesians 1:17-19

Fri. Ephesians 4:1-6

Sat. Luke 2:41-52

Sun. John 16:12-15

Weekly Calendar

May 28 – June 3

Mon. Memorial Day — Church Office Closed

Tues. 6:15 pm Folk Choir

6:30 pm EFM

7:00 pm 8:00 am Choir Rehearsal

Wed. 7:30 am Bible Study

12:00 noon Holy Communion

5:45 pm WAM Meal

6:30 pm Children’s Choir

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

Thurs. 9:30 am Joy of Living

11:30 am Prayer Shawl Ministry

5:30 pm Partners in Prayer

7:30 pm Teen Choir

Sat. 7:30 am Men’s B’fast/Bible Study

11:30 am Speece/Dovel Wedding

Sun. The Holy Trinity

Food Pantry/Lay Communion Sunday

8:00 am Holy Communion

9:30 am Holy Communion

11:00 am Holy Communion

2:00 pm Don’s Retirement Celebration

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