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July 22, 2007
Mary Magdalene,
Apostle
Selected
A wonder that in such sore
distress she was even able to weep. She stood there because she loves, she wept
because she mourned.
Meister Eckhardt
It is totally beyond the
comprehension of the angels that Mary would be crying over an empty tomb. They
just can’t comprehend being outside of God’s will. Once you have walked in the
Lord, it amazes you when you look back on what you used to call living. You sit
in wonder at what you used to settle on as an acceptable way to live.
Jerry Goebel
Luther Quote
of the Day
It
is for Christ's sake that we believe in the Scriptures, but it is not for the
Scriptures' sake that we believe in Christ.
Today
at Muhlenberg
Mary Magdalene, Apostle
Mary of Magdala has been affectionately called “the apostle to the
apostles” because she was sent on Easter to bring them good news from Jesus’ open
tomb. Today we remember her with
thanksgiving and recall other women of faith who by their actions and words
gave witness to God’s powerful new life.
Memorial
Service Today
We
deeply mourn the death of our beloved brother and sister in Christ,
There will
be a memorial service today to give thanks for
Dovel Memorial
Service
2:00 pm TODAY
at Muhlenberg
Light refreshments to follow in the MAC
In the days ahead, the church will share ways in which
people can be of assistance.
This Week at Muhlenberg
Prayer Shawl
Ministry
We
will meet during the summer on the last Thursday of July (26) and August (30).
If you knit or crochet, please join us, 11:45 am to 1 pm in the Campus Room.
Contact Barbara Werner (433-3912) or
Thank You
Bingo Raises $6,800
A big thank you to everyone who helped
sponsor baskets, tools, ads, donated food or money toward food, or baked
pies. Thanks to those who helped work and
came out to play for the bingo fundraiser for Second Home. We hope you had a good time and will come back
again next year.
There were about 125 people playing bingo
and eating the good food prepared by the Kitchen Committee. The total raised from the event was $6,800. We had 100% of our expenses donated; therefore,
the entire $6,800 will go to Second Home for the children. It is a privilege to be a part of such a
loving and sharing church family and community. May God bless each and every one of you.
The Bingo Committee
Softball Team
Come
out and cheer for Muhlenberg’s softball team!
Visit www.valleychurchleague.org.
Games This Week:
Friday, July 27 at 6 PM
(EMHS Field)
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
Stephanie Hudy and
Malcolm
Wilfong
Council
President
Financial
News
I want to apologize for the incorrect date on some of the
quarterly statements that were mailed this week. I had a power glitch part way through printing
and when I resumed printing, I inadvertently clicked on 6/16 instead of
6/30. If you would like a corrected
statement, please call me at 434-5258. Again, sorry for the inconvenience.
Janet
Simmons
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The July 2007 of
The Virginia Lutheran
is available in the
Narthex.
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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 “Sending”
Today,
July 22nd at the 8:00 Liturgy we will do a “Sending” service for our Campers Mya
Dove, Ellen Clough, Abby Kolvoord, Lyndy Amato, Jessie Amato, Jessica Buck,
Kevin Matthias, Kaitee Crittenden, Zach Ritchie, Jimmie Ritchie, Emma Dillon
and our chaperones, Karen Thomsen and
JCREW Mail Call
If you would like to write to our JCREW campers and
Chaperones this coming week, you can send your letters or cards to the
following address:
Participant’s name or
Muhlenberg Youth
The
youth and adults would love hearing from members of their church family. There is a contest on who gets the most mail,
so let’s send them some encouragement and help them in the contest at the same
time.
Minister of Christian Formation
Address Change
Diane
and Chip have moved to
Diane &
Chip Bayer
438-1105
Health Report
A full Health
Report is printed monthly in
Mourning the Loss of a Loved One:
The Families of Gary and
At UVA: Scott Dovel, Patricia Carter
At RMH: James Eckard
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 15, 2007
Attendance:
8:00 Worship 136 Wed.
noon 10
9:30 Worship 96
11:00 Worship 186
6:30 Worship 11
Total 429
Total
Regular Offering: $10,264.50
Designated
Receipts:
Capital Campaign II...... $ 2,420.00
Use of Church Building/MAC $50.00
Flower Fund.................. $ 25.00
Patchwork Pantry.......... $ 100.00
World Hunger................ $ 20.00
Pastors’ Discretionary Fund $25.00
Kitchen Improvement Fund $32.00
Sunday School:
Second Home Bingo...... $ 4,983.20
Second Home................. $ 700.00
Funeral Lunches............. $ 50.00
Building Fund Memorial: Nilsen $75.00
Memorial — Nilsen........ $ 600.00
GRAND TOTAL.......... $ 19,566.79
“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: $349,580.38
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. Colossians 1:27-2:7
Tue. 1 John 2:1-6
Wed. John 6:41-51
Thu. Acts 1:15-20
Fri. Acts 2:22-36
Sat. Luke 8:22-25
Sun. Luke 11:1-13
Weekly
Calendar
July 23
– July 29
Wed. 7:30 am Bible Study
10:00 am Staff Meeting
12:00 noon Holy
Communion
Thurs.11:45 am Prayer
Shawl Ministry
5:30 pm Partners in
Prayer
Sat. Youth Group Overnight in MAC
Sun. 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
The weekly deadline for
is 8:00
a.m. Thursday.