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Pastor Joels mid week reminders for May 25, 2010
This entry was posted on 5/27/2010 9:08 PM and is filed under Mid-Week Reminders.
'O Lord, our
Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! ...When I look
at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that
you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of
them, mortals that you care for them?' Psalm 8.1, 3-4
The
Hubble telescope, orbiting our earth, has given us astounding photos of
the universe. Along with earth-based telescopes, our generation is
blessed with beautiful pictures of deep sky objects that leave us
utterly speechless at the work of our creating God.
When David wrote Psalm 8, he had nothing but his own two eyes to gaze
up at the moon and stars in the night sky. Yet even this filled him
with a sense of wonder at the grandeur of God's creation beyond the
earth.
As better weather approaches and the promise of summer warmth leads us
outdoors, make it a habit to look up in the evening. Stars begin to
appear as the twilight deepens. Perhaps you can even pick out a few
planets, if you know where to look for them. Or when it's dark, a
streaking meteor might flash across the star studded sky.
Tear yourself away from the computer and TV. Go outside, lift your
head, be still, and let this truth sink into your inmost being: God is
great, God is good, God made this vast universe filled with
beauty...and God not only created me, but he knows my name and loves me
with an everlasting love. Make the sign of the cross over yourself and
whisper: "In the name of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen."
FIFTH SUNDAY GIVING OPPORTUNITY:
The month of May provides us with 5 Sundays. Many of us who write a
check to Redeemer Lutheran Church once a month, rather than giving on a
weekly basis, may want to welcome a 5th Sunday when it occurs during
any given month as a special opportunity to give a little more
the the Lord. I want to encourage you to do so. Redeemer has been
running a deficit for many months now, and that deficit is increasing.
How about using the 5th Sunday to help us recover some of that deficit?
PLEASE REMEMBER
that our custom when worship is over here at Redeemer is to honor all
those with mobility challenges to leave the sanctuary first with their
canes and walkers and wheelchairs. If you must leave in a hurry, then
please use the side aisles to exit and leave the main aisle open.
Thanks!
PASTOR'S SUNDAY ADULT CLASS:
During the summer months, Pastor will lead a study and
discussion of the
assigned Bible readings for Sunday worship. Because our regular
meeting area in the Commons Room is now sealed off due to the car crash
May 5, we will use the Holy Footprints room, just down the hallway from
the Library. Coffee is available near the kitchen. Join us for a
lively discussion and time of fellowship and learning!
BUILDING
DAMAGE UPDATE: The
building has been
shored up and stabilized, the insurance adjuster has viewed the damage,
we have a letter from our insurance company assuring us of full
coverage, the rubble is being cleaned up and hauled away, and bids have
come in from contractors for repairing the extensive damage. Please
continue to pray for all who are involved in restoring the building.
VACATION BIBLE
SCHOOL CANCELLED: Because of the damage to the
north end of our building, and the restoration work that will take
place this Summer, the Council has decided that for several good
reasons we will have to cancel VBS this year, scheduled for June
21-25. The safety of the children is most important.
SOUP KITCHEN SERVING OPPORTUNITY:
Redeemer is scheduled to serve soup to the
homeless on Sunday, June 6, from 12:30 - 3pm.
The soup kitchen is in St Mark Lutheran Church, near the capitol
building. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve the homeless of our
community. Please talk with Lorene Bartell or Etta Mae Hitchcock for
details.
SANCTUARY SOUND SYSTEM:
This week our sound system will be thoroughly analyzed so that
corrections and repairs can be made. Please be patient as we strive to
improve the sound quality for our worship services.
DATES AND EVENTS TO NOTE ~
Monday, May
31...........................Church offices closed for Memorial Day
Sunday, June
6.............................Sunday School Picnic / Soup Kitchen
serving at St Mark Lutheran
Sunday, June
27...........................Congregational budget meeting
August
8.........................................5th Annual Summerfest
August
20-22................................Church Campout at D Lake, Lincoln
City
August 28 - October 1................Pastor and Diane vacation in Europe
**Please
check the master calendar and weekly
bulletin for a detailed list of activities.
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