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August 26,
2007
The Thirteenth
Sunday after Pentecost
Selected
The angry synagogue leader
doesn't approach Jesus with his complaint, but addresses the crowd. It is called "triangling." Those who might be upset with someone in
church, tell all of their friends (whom they think represent "everybody in
the congregation"), rather than talking with the person with whom they
have the complaint to seek constructive ways of dealing with the perceived problem.
Brian Stoffregen
The Jewish leader pictured
God as a rule-maker, sinners as rule-breakers, and the upright as rule-keepers.
God is a life-giver.
Mickey Anders
Luther Quote
of the Day
The chief sin is the desire
to play God. Such a person needs no
forgiveness. But it is the work of God
to forgive sin, to make just and to save.
Don’t Forget
next Sunday . .
.
Food
Pantry Donations Collected
&
Lay Communion Ministers
Serving Our Shut-Ins
Today at Muhlenberg
Welcome Kathleen Haines
Guest Preacher this Morning
Please welcome The Rev.
New Member Classes
“Walking Together by Faith”
New Member
Inquiry Classes
Continue TODAY
We
invite visitors and friends to journey with us as we explore what it means to
be a Christian, a Lutheran, a follower of Jesus and a member of the Muhlenberg
family. We will meet after worship at
12:15 p.m. for lunch and conversation TODAY. A daytime retreat will be held on Saturday,
September 15. New Members will be
received on Sunday, September 16, and there will be a new member luncheon that
day as well. Call Pastor Dave or Pastor
Joe for more information at 434-3496. Please be invited even if you missed the
initial class.
Church Picnic TODAY
Muhlenberg’s annual picnic will be held RAIN OR SHINE TODAY in Stewart Hall at the Massanetta
Springs Camp and
The meal
will begin at approximately 5:30, but come as early as 3:00 to enjoy games, the swimming pool, or simply
fellowship (in air-conditioned comfort or outside). Printed directions to Massanetta Springs Camp and Conference Center are available in the
narthex or you can go on-line at www.massanettasprings.org.
Lutheran-Presbyterian
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry invites all new or returning college students from any of the nearby
universities and colleges to a Welcome Back Picnic TODAY at 12:15. Our college
students greatly enrich our congregation through their weekly participation in
our services and with our youth.
The van will begin
running on Sunday, August 26 for the
11am service (and will run throughout the school year). Students will
receive an email about when and where pick-ups occur each Sunday. Church members: If you are willing to
periodically drive the van before or after the 11am service, Bob Kolodinsky
would love to hear from you at 289-3523.
This Week at Muhlenberg
Meets
Monday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Campus Room.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Meets Thursday, August 30 at 11:45 am in the
Campus Room. Begins meeting twice a month in September on the
second and fourth Thursdays, 11:45 am to 1 pm. Barbara Werner (433-3912) or
Thank You
The Dovel family would like to extend
thanks to their Muhlenberg Family for all of the prayers, love, generosity and
support they have received since the accident.
We appreciate everyone’s help during difficult times. Thank You!
Scott, Eric, Lorna, Julie & Allen
A quick update: Scott has
moved into his dorm room at JMU and is settling in quickly. His recovery is coming along well!
Social Ministry News
Refugee Resettlement is in need of general household furniture,
especially dining tables and chairs. If
you can help, please contact Judy in the Refugee Resettlement office (433-7942).
Thank you.
Faith Formation & Youth
(Contact
Confirmation
Lunch
For 7th and 8th Grade
Students,
Parents and Mentors
We request your
presence Sunday September 9, following the 11:00 Liturgy in the MAC to hear Pastor
Dave & Pastor Joe, the teachers and
JAMers
Elementary Youth Group
All
students in grades 2-5 — this is
your youth group. Please join your
friends on Sunday September 9 from
4:00-5:30 in the MAC. We will play
some fun group building games as we get to know everyone. For more information, contact
CROP Walk 2007
A
CROP Walk is scheduled for the
There is No
Sunday School Next Week, September 2
God’s 
...
See it!
Learn it!
Share it!
Christian
Formation
Festival Day
Sunday, September 9th
at 9:30 AM
Mark your Calendars — all
new faith formation groups (new classes) will begin at 9:30, Sunday September 9th and be followed by
a fellowship time in the MAC at 10:35.
Look for more information to come and plan to join us for another great
journey of faith formation.
Health Report Update
A full Health
Report is printed monthly in
At RMH: Linda Barthmus
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
August 19, 2007
Attendance:
8:00 Worship 103 Wed.
noon 9
9:30 Worship 113
11:00 Worship 188
6:30 Worship 21
Total 425
Total
Regular Offering: $7,863.00
Designated
Receipts:
Capital Campaign II...... $ 1,508.00
Flower Fund.................. $ 25.00
World Hunger................ $ 25.00
Pastors’ Disc: Honor Glenn Morrison $200.00
Sunday School:
Second Home Memorial
Dovels....................... $ 100.00
Smith........................ $ 500.00
Dovel Family................. $ 120.00
Office Supplies/Copies.. $ 5.00
Building Fund Memorial:
Anonymous.............. $ 2,000.00
Dovel........................ $ 100.00
Memorial — Dovels....... $ 125.00
Memorial — Nilsen........ $ 150.00
GRAND TOTAL.......... $ 12,726.46
“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: $368,309.38
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. Hebrews 3:7-4:11
Tues. Revelation 3:7-13
Wed. Luke 6:6-11
Thu. 1 Peter 3:8-12
Fri. 1 Peter 4:7-11
Sat. Matthew 20:20-28
Sun. Luke 14:1, 7-14
Weekly
Calendar
August
27 – September 2
Mon. 5:30 pm Executive
Committee
7:00 pm
Tues. 6:30 pm Celebration
Singers
Wed. 7:30 am Bible Study
10:00 am Staff Meeting
12:00 noon Holy
Communion
6:30 pm Gloria
Dei Ringers
Thurs.11:45 am Prayer Shawl
Ministry
5:30 pm Partners
in Prayer
Sat. 7:30 am Men’s B’fast/Bible Study
Sun. Food Pantry/Lay Communion Sunday
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.