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July 15, 2007
The Seventh
Sunday after Pentecost
Selected
The sine qua non
(something indispensable)
of religious life is
compassion.
William Sloan Coffin
Christ is both the Good
Samaritan
and the wounded Jew.
Howard Taylor
Luther Quote
of the Day
You shall not kill.
What does this mean?
We are to fear and love God so that we do not hurt our neighbor in
any way, but help him in all of his physical and bodily needs.
Small Catechism, 1529
Today at Muhlenberg
Special Prayer
in Worship
today
“Are
any among you suffering? They should
pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise…The prayers
of the righteous are powerful and effective.” (James 5:13, 16)
Here at Muhlenberg we have been striving to be a
people at prayer during worship, praying for the Church, the world, our
community, for those we love and other intentions. We know that on any given Sunday, many of us may
be carrying personal wounds or joys that could be addressed by a word of
personal prayer.
Mindful of
this need and our call to be a praying people, we invite individuals to join us
TODAY and on the third Sunday of each month during the
distribution of the Eucharist to come into the Caring Corner before or after
communing for a brief word of personal prayer.
The pastor who is not presiding will meet with you privately, hear your
prayer concern and offer a brief personal prayer for you and/or your loved one.
This
Week at Muhlenberg
Go-Go Group
The Go-Go Group will travel to
Softball Team
Come
out and cheer for Muhlenberg’s softball team!
Visit the league website at www.valleychurchleague.org.
Games This Week:
Tuesday, July 17 at 8 PM
(West Rockingham Ruritan Field)
(see
bulletin board for complete schedule)
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The July 2007 of
The Virginia Lutheran
is available in the
Narthex.
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Thank
You
Thank you for the many acts of kindness shown to me
and my family during my recent surgery.
The food, cards, prayers shared, visits and phone calls were all greatly
appreciated. One of my cards said,
“Friends are like angels.” I felt
surrounded by both!
Thanks and
Peace,
Betty Ryman
New
Muhlenberg Ministry
Hospitality Coordinator
On
average, about twice a month the need arises for a meal to be provided for a
meeting at church. These 
meetings typically require someone to arrange for food
for a small group and then clean up. Thanks to
Council
President
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Additional Services
Away for the weekend or visiting relatives on Sunday
morning? Need a mid-week
“pick-me-up”?
Our Wednesday noon Eucharist is a great way to add a boost your week!
Join us for worship on Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
for “A Service of Worship and Praise with
Holy Communion.”
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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.
Faith
Formation & Youth
(Contact
YES, MUHLENBERG HAS SUMMER SUNDAY
SCHOOL
!!!
If you
haven’t joined a class yet it is never too late!!!
Children 3
years old - 4th grade start
in the Nave with an opening and then go to the Alpha Teens room in the MAC to
learn through Bible stories and crafts. The
class is led by various members of Muhlenberg.
Grades 5-8 meet in the MAC to work on a
faith based project with
Senior high grades 9-12 meet in the
JCREW room to learn through Bible discussions/activities with Karen
Thomsen.
The adult class meets in the Nielsen Room to
read and discuss the book, “Our Lives Are Not Our Own, Saying ‘Yes’ to God”. Come
by Diane’s office and get a copy of the
book.
JCrew
Please remember the following
dates:
TODAY — 9:30 a.m. Sunday
School
10:15 — Mandatory final Workcamp
meeting for all campers and chaperones.
July 22nd — “Sending” at 8:00
church service. All campers and chaperones come prepared to
load up and leave following the 8:00 service.
Family Movie
Night
Friday evening, July 20, 6:45
Join us for a family night of fun, fellowship and viewing the movie “Everyone’s Hero” with your own family
and your Muhlenberg church family.
We will
gather in the MAC at 6:45 to watch
the classic movie for all ages. Bring
your favorite lawn chair, blankets and pillows as we all get comfortable and
settle in for a good time. What a great way to spend a Friday evening!
Minister of
Christian Formation
Address Change
Diane
and Chip have moved to
Diane & Chip Bayer
438-1105
The weekly deadline for
is 8:00 a.m.
Thursday.
Health
Report
A full Health
Report is printed monthly in
At Home: Tom Yeakle
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 8, 2007
Attendance:
8:00 Worship 109 Wed.
noon 8
9:30 Worship 106
11:00 Worship 190
6:30 Worship 22
Total 427
Total
Regular Offering: $8,986.75
Designated
Receipts:
Capital Campaign II...... $ 1,203.00
Use of Church Building/MAC $400.00
Flower Fund.................. $ 25.00
World Hunger................ $ 65.00
Pastors’ Discretionary Fund $50.00
VBS Food...................... $ 100.00
Sunday school:
Second Home Bingo Food $40.00
Second Home Bingo...... $ 140.00
Second Home................. $ 1,125.00
Parish Nurse Program.... $ 100.00
ELCA Young Adults..... $ 620.00
Building Fund Memorial: Nilsen $75.00
Memorial — Nilsen........ $ 2,260.00
GRAND TOTAL.......... $ 15,196.56
“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: $347,085.38
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. James 2:1-7
Tue. 1 John 3:11-17
Wed. Matthew 25:31-46
Thu. Hebrews 5:1-6
Fri. Ephesians 3:14-21
Sat. Luke 8:4-10
Sun. Luke 10:25-37
Weekly
Calendar
July 16
– July 22
Mon. 7:00 pm Congregational
Council
Tues. Go-Go Group Trip to
Wed. 7:30 am Bible Study
10:00 am Staff Meeting
12:00 noon Holy
Communion
Deadline for
Thurs. 5:30 pm Partners in
Prayer
Fri. 6:45 pm Family Movie
Night
Sat. 7:30 am Men’s
B’fast/Bible Study
1:30 Non-Member
Wedding
Sun. Mary Magdalene, Apostle
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