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February 3, 2008
The
Transfiguration of Our Lord
Selected
Transfiguration is the appearance of God’s
glory in the midst of our journeys to the cross. Out of the darkness God sends
transfiguring presence. It’s OK. I’m with you. You are my beloved child in whom
I am well pleased. All will be well. A trail of altars.
Bishop
Stephen Bouman
Luther Quote of
the Day
For
some years now I have read through the Bible twice every year. If you picture
the Bible to be a mighty tree and every word a little branch, I have shaken
every one of these branches because I wanted to know what it was and what it
meant.
Super Bowl Sunday
Collection
You
choose who will be the Winner! Located
in the Narthex are two cans, representing the New York Giants and the New
England Patriots. Place donated items in
your team’s can to benefit Second Home and Refugee Resettlement. See bulletin board posting for items needed. Sponsored by Social Ministry
Today
at Muhlenberg
Food
Pantry Donations Today & Lay Communion Ministers Serving our Shut-ins
Today we receive non-perishable food
donations for area food pantries.
Immediately after the Gospel reading,
Pastor Nelson will invite the children to help collect the food and place it in
front of the altar table.
Lay Communion Ministers will be blessed and sent forth this
morning.
Malcolm, William and Maren
McGehee
Baptized,
New Children of God
Welcome Malcolm, William and Maren McGehee, children
of John McGehee and
This
Week at Muhlenberg
The
Shrove Tuesday
Dinner
February 5 at 6:00
p.m.
Shrove Tuesday is coming soon and we would like you to
dress-up for the occasion. If you have
beads from previous dinners, please wear them.
A band from JMU will provide music.
Let’s make it a special party!
Ash
Wednesday
February 6th
service opportunities
7:30 a.m. Service
at Muhlenberg
12 noon Community
Service at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
7:00 p.m. Service
at Muhlenberg
Special Ash Wednesday Dinner
FEBRUARY 6, 5:45 – 6:50 p.m.
Come and join the Ministry of Faith Formation and
Parish Nurse as together they host a Special meal in the MAC and present a
joint project for our LENTEN journey. For more information contact
Go-Go Lunch
Thursday,
February 7, 1:30 p.m. at Pano’s
Restaurant in
New
Member Classes
“Walking Together
by Faith”
New Member
Inquiry Classes
Begin
February 10
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 on Sundays,
February 10 and 17. A daytime retreat
will be held on Saturday, February 23.
New Members will be received on Sunday, February 24, and there will be a
new member luncheon that day as well. Please
signup on the Hallway Bulletin Board.
Call Pastor Dave or Pastor Joe for more information at 434-3496.
Website Ministry Gathers
The Website Stewards invite you to join them TODAY at 12:30 in the library for a general
organization meeting. We are moving to a
newer better website, and it’s time to add participants: Absolutely no
experience is needed for our Stewards, but any experience with HTML or website
work is very welcome!
Faith Formation &
Youth
(Contact
First Communion Classes
First Communion class starts today upstairs in the second classroom on the right.
Fellowship Time
…
…Every Sunday morning, 10:35-10:55 in the MAC. The host group for today is the Ambassadors
children’s Faith Formation group. The
host for next week February 10th is the Senior High Faith Formation
group.
Alpha Teens
Meet today in the MAC from 12.15 – 1:45 for
a meal and a meeting.
SCHEDULE CHANGE — Tubing at
Massanutten: The date is changed to Sunday February 24 from 6:00-8:00 the cost
is $22. Meet at the church at
5:15. Families are invited and you may
bring one friend. Contact Tim (438-9167) with your commitment by Sunday February
17.
JCrew: Winter Celebration
Keep
our youth and adults in your prayers as they return from “Winter Celebration.”
Young Adults:
It’s
Super Bowl time! Bring your favorite
snack & join us at Mark’s for the game. Call 383-5498 for directions.
Confirmation
Field Trip ATTENTION ALL 8TH GRADE STUDENTS, PARENTS
AND MENTORS
Mentors
and students are asked to meet in the
JCREW room this Thursday evening,
February 7th at 7:00 for orientation by
Religions of
the World
ADULT FORMATION GROUP SEMINAR
We have had enough interest in the class and will
offer it on the following dates: February 17, 24 and March 2, 9 and 16. Chris
Arndt and Darryl Nash will lead the class. For
more information contact Chris (434-0452) or Darryl (433-0255).
Attention JAMers
Join us Sunday,
February 10 for fellowship and making prayer chains. Meet in the JCrew room at 4:00 pm!
MTP Strikes
Again!
Muhlenberg Teen Players
All students
grades 6-12 are invited to come
audition for the Muhlenberg Teen Players’ spring production, which will be
performed on May 17 and 18. All levels
of experience in music, acting, improvisation or dance are welcome. Bring your
unique talents! Auditions will be Sunday, February 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the MAC. Questions? Contact
Lelia Hedrick at 432-6156 or leliahedrick@verizon.net.
Health Report Update
A full Health
Report is printed monthly in
Mourning the Loss of a Loved One:
Family of
Pauline Simmons
At H’burg Health & Rehab: Everette Kiser
At Home: Marie Chapman
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
January 27,
2008
Attendance:
8:00 Worship 126 Wed.
noon 11
9:30 Worship 99
11:00 Worship 238
6:30 Worship 14
Total 477
Total
Regular Offering: $15,398.60*
Designated
Receipts:
Capital Campaign II...... $ 4,290.50*
Use of Church Building/MAC $350.00
Flower Fund.................. $ 25.00
Comfort Making............ $ 150.00
World Hunger................ $ 75.00
Pastors’ Discretionary Fund $120.00
Sunday School:
Second Home................. $ 627.50
Social Ministry.............. $ 80.00*
GRAND TOTAL.......... $ 21,154.39
*Includes
Simply Giving
“BUILDING THE DREAM”
Total
received for the Gathering Area: $541,192.50
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 A).
In the Name of the Father and of the + Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
(The Apostle’s Creed)
Mon. Acts 7:30-34
Tues. Romans 11:1-6
Ash
Wednesday-Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Thurs. Romans 1:1-7
Fri. Romans 1:8-17
Sat. Matthew 18:1-7
Sun. Matthew 4:1-11
Weekly
Calendar
February
4 - February 10
Mon. 7:00 pm
Tues. Shrove Tuesday
6:00 pm Shrove
Tuesday Dinner
7:00 Divorce
Care
Wed. Ash Wednesday
7:30 am Ash
Wednesday Service
10:00 am Staff Meeting
10:30 am No Experience
Necessary
12:00 Ash Wednesday
Service @ Blessed Sacrament
5:00 pm Teen
Choir
5:45 pm Ash
Wednesday Dinner
6:30 pm Children’s
Choir
7:00 pm Ash
Wednesday Service
7:30 pm Sanctuary
Choir
Thurs. 9:00 am Comfort Makers
9:30 am Joy
of Living
5:30 pm Partners
in Prayer
Fri-Sat. Strip
& Wax Floors in MAC
Sun. 8:00, 9:30,
11:00 & 6:30 Holy Communion
12:15 pm New
Member Class