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Official Publication of Hope Lutheran Church, Cedar June/July, 2016 Volume XXXI Issues 6/7
Church
972.291.7902
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Website: hopelutheran.net
Pastors
Joel & Wendy Berthelsen
Choir Director
Joe Liberatore
Organist
Sanctuary Choir Accompanist
Piano Accompanist
Open
Secretary
Karine Samer
Heralds Editor
Karine Samer
Church Council
Officers
President
Ed Longstreet - 972.230.3506
President-Elect
Candy Moltz
972-723-2932
Secretary
Donna Hackney
972-723-0481
Members at Large
Elizabeth Bockarie -
972.709.8391
Carolee Juergens
972-617-7301
Joe Kyle - 972.296.6244
Appointees
Treasurer
Kathy Still - 972.293.8016
Financial Secretary
Kathy Longstreet -972.230.3506
Institutionalism vrs. The Kingdom of God
Recently Pastor Wendy developed a document exploring the difference be-
tween an Institutional way of looking at church vrs. a Kingdom of God way
of looking at church.
The document was immediately hailed by many to be a very valuable sum-
mary sketch of a Kingdom of God view of church.
It explores many important themes: definition of church, language used to
talk about church, goal, values, primary focus, measures of effectiveness,
method of outreach, how Jesus is talked about, source of guidance and
power, discipleship, membership, who is in charge?, what is a preacher?, who
are missionaries and ministers?, congregation role, operations, structure,
leadership, pastor’s role, stewardship, view of other congregations, faith,
congregation size, who is the enemy?
The beauty of this sheet is how it lays out these themes: Institutionalism
is in a left column, and Kingdom of God thinking is side by side in a right col-
umn. This layout makes its content very accessible.
This sheet was handed out at our May semi-annual meeting. Please take
time to peruse it. Pray that Hope can be more and more a church operating
in and for the Kingdom of God. Pray for the council who will be using this
document to establish practical steps to more and more live this out.
The Apostle Paul stated, “In the last days people will hold to a form of god-
liness while denying its power.” These days are upon us. Pray to stand firm
with God and in the strength of His might! In Him our days are always
bright!
Mission Statement: To discover and respond to our call
TO KNOW JESUS TO FOLLOW JESUS TO SERVE JESUS
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INVESTING IN THE KINGDOM:
From April, 2016:
Hope has taken in $ 41,015
Hope has spent $ 42,501
Net Income $ 1,486
Available for operations $ 16,688
June and July Adult Sunday School
This summer we will continue to meet for adult Sunday School at the regular 9:00 AM time.
This June and July we will be studying the book of James. James was written by James the
brother of Jesus. He displays a wisdom gained by growing up and living with Jesus. He didn’t
become a Christian until after the resurrection but when he did become a Christian he quickly
became a chief lead of the Jerusalem Church.
Come and gain from a person who grew up with Jesus and who then got to know Jesus anew
when he met him as the resurrected Son of God.
June 5 James, chapter 1
June 12 James, chapter 2
June19 James, chapter 3
June 26 James, chapter 4
July 3rd no Sunday School, Holiday
July 10 James, chapter 5
July 17 no Sunday School, pastor on vacation.
July 24 no Sunday School, summer break
July 31 no Sunday School, summer break
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Ordinary People Hearing God’s Call Seminar reflecting on your current purpose & call in all of life!
We will meet together for three evenings (yes, all three are needed)!
Dates and times: June 7-9
Dinner served at 6:15 PM. Each Evening ending at 9:30PM
Cost: $20 (food & materials)
Invite others! RSVP: Pastor Wendy
If we need to shift the dates and times for those who are interested, we will!
Read: “Small is Big” (article in this newsletter)! Learn many reasons why you should attend!
Find out how! The living God has always accomplished His important work through ordinary people like you
… people with fears, insecurities … people who weak and foolish! Yes! Jesus is calling you and has unique
and important kingdom work for you to do! This is a workshop for discovering and discerning Jesus’ call! Je-
sus’ call is both broad and specific. It touches on nearly aspect of the Christian life!
Are you asking these questions? “Who am I?” & “What am I to do?” These are questions that we ask through-
out our lives. When we are asking one or the other of them, they are symptomatic of our seeking and searching
for the Lord’s call whether we use the word, “call” or not.
Together, we will listen for Jesus' call! Already the Lord has empowered you for His call. He has prepared the
places where He desires for you to carry out His call. Continually, Jesus is personally calling you to uniquely
participate in His masterful plan and purposes. Church in Biblical Greek literally means “called out ones” …
ordinary people “called out” by Jesus to transform the world! You are the church, one of the “called out ones.”
Do you know Jesus’ 24/7 call for you today?
Memorials
In Memory of Harriette Hedderick Ed and Kathy Longstreet In Memory of Steve Kenyon Bob and Nina Griggs Ed and Kathy Longstreet Carol Newman Valerie Peterson Diane Pleasants
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Register today at togetherconference.com
Sponsored by Trinity Church, Cedar Hill TX
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GROW: KNOW & FOLLOW Jesus
DEVOTIONALS! Devotionals are available on the Narthex table!
2016 DAILY TEXTS You may use one of them from a prior year out on the table in the Narthex.
You may also purchase the 2016 version at:
http://www.mountcarmelministries.com/product/daily-texts-2016/
SPIRITUAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: ALL NEWCOMERS are WELCOME to COME!
SUNDAYS:
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9AM James is our current study!
FAMILY SUNDAY SCHOOL … First Sunday of the month (except during summer)!
Following worship on Sunday mornings (11:15 AM approx.) Beginning again in September, we will continue with an intergenerational approach, having some of
our more experienced members share with our children. So far, several have shared their faith stories
with our children. Others will as well. We are building a faith web around our children. For more info,
see: :http://www.faithwebbing.com/
TUESDAY MORNINGS, 10AM (Last Study before Summer Recess: June 21)
TIMOTHY PROJECT BIBLE Study Listen and Get to Know Jesus: Reading and Studying the entire Bible over three years:
Recognize the personal practical voice of Jesus in His word. Learn a simple thorough study method
to fully understand Scripture. Practice praying. Get to know Jesus. No Bible experience needed. New-
comers are always welcome. Taught by Pastor Wendy. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful
for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be
thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (hence, the name: “Timothy Project”
Bible Study). Summer Recess begins on June 28!
THURSDAYS, 7PM: The Apprentice Series: Growing with Jesus in the Good and Beautiful Life
We will have a modified schedule during the summer! Check with Pastor Wendy!
We are having a couple of summer gatherings until we resume in September!
Using Scripture, soul training exercises, comfortable conversation, we will continue on with the second
book in the series: “The Good and Beautiful Life.” This is an awesome opportunity to deepen your
prayer life, hear personally from Jesus in His word and allow Him to transform your words, thoughts,
character, actions and habits into His image, will and ways. NEWCOMERS are always welcome!
Inquiries or interest related to the above opportunities, contact Pastor Wendy or Pastor Joel!
Pastor Wendy’s email: [email protected]
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Small is Big: You are Gifted and Called!
Be continually filled with the Holy Spirit. Why? Because, small is big.
Small is big. Though you may feel “small” in some way, with the Holy Spirit, “small is big.” If
you want to have a transformative influence and a big kingdom impact, then you will need to
be set on fire by the Holy Spirit. You will need the Holy Spirit’s power and gifts.
Early in His ministry, Jesus began enlisting ordinary people like fishermen and tax collectors.
Through knowing and following Him, Jesus began to transform and train these disciples
(literally: learners) by demonstrating His kingdom agenda: teaching God’s ways, forgiving
sins, proclaiming good news, healing this broken world, pointing people to His saving death and
resurrection, and multiplying His kingdom work by “fishing” for others.
Quite beautiful, miraculous and amazing, the living God has always been calling, training and
mobilizing ordinary people like you for His kingdom agenda … people who were old, young, wid-
ows, weak, poor and even wayward (1 Corinthians 1:26-28). After calling people, God then
anointed them with His Holy Spirit, equipping them with His power and gifts so they might
walk in conformity with His call, accomplishing his plans and purposes.
The Biblical Greek word for “church” literally means “called out ones.” “Ones” … ordinary peo-
ple like you “called” by Jesus to be transformed and trained by Him in order to go “out,”
transforming the world in His name. Scripturally and fundamentally, “church” is not an organi-
zation, institution, building or place; rather, it is you, one of the “called out ones.” Further-
more, a “member” is not a name on a list to be tallied; rather, Paul used the term, “member”
to illustrate how every believer is an important part of Jesus’ ongoing kingdom work, just like
parts or “members” of a body, having a needed function (Romans 12:4-8; 1 Corinthians 12:12-
31)
Today, Jesus is calling you! Do you know Him? Can you recognize His voice? What is He calling
you to be, do and say to increase His kingdom? How is His Holy Spirit active in you? What
gifts of the Holy Spirit are already at work through you? Jesus needs you! You are an impor-
tant “member” of His ongoing kingdom work.
When you trusted Jesus and were baptized, you were anointed with the Holy Spirit of God.
The Holy Spirit was poured out upon you and took up residence in you. The Biblical Greek
word for “Christian” literally means “anointed one.” His Holy Spirit gave you breath when you
were raised from the dead to new life. His Holy Spirit is healing you, increasing your confi-
dence and diminishing your fears. The Holy Spirit is calling you, leading and guiding you. The
Holy Spirit’s power is in you, equipping you for the unique kingdom work that Jesus is calling
you to do. The Holy Spirit has given you gifts, including supernatural gifts. The Holy Spirit
will multiply your efforts. Small is big.
When Harriette became a widow at eighty years old, she needed to move from her house of
many years to a seniors’ apartment complex. One day as she sat in her apartment feeling
sorry for herself, she recognized Jesus’ voice. Jesus called her, saying: “Harriette, I want (Continued on page 7.)
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you to eliminate the loneliness in this place.” From that day on, Harriette was launched on a
mission. Her gifts given by the Holy Spirit equipped her for this mission. She had a shep-
herd’s gift, a healing gift, an encouragement gift and a mercy gift. She was a prayer warrior.
Beginning with befriending the lonely, over many years, she visited countless people trans-
ported from her building to the hospital, prayed with people, anointed people with oil, and
helped people to trust in Jesus as they approached their last breath. Harriette began to tes-
tify to others how the Holy Spirit was transforming people through her. Many were inspired.
One day a retreat speaker heard her story. The next week he told her story, sending it out
to his email network all over the world. Even though she didn’t leave home, Harriette was pro-
claiming, healing, teaching and multiplying Jesus’ kingdom to the ends of the earth.
You can too!
1. Press on to know Jesus as if you wanted to win an Olympic race (Philippians 3:7-14)!
Pray. Talk with Him about anything and everything. Learn to recognize His voice. Listen
to His word, especially the Holy Scriptures.
2. Follow Jesus. Surrender to Him. Rest in Him. Be transformed and trained as His disci-
ple, learning from Him about His salvation and kingdom work. Repent and be trans-
formed daily. Practice spiritual disciplines.
3. Serve Jesus. Identify your “spiritual” gifts given by the Holy Spirit. (Use the free in-
ventory at callinc.org). Learn about your gifts. Your gifts show you how the Holy Spirit
is active in you, motivating and working in supernatural ways.
4. Discern Jesus’ call. It is unique and particular, custom designed for you. It is all en-
compassing, affecting your being, doing and speaking in all of life, 24/7: family, work,
community, world and the gathering of believers (resources and seminars on spiritual
gifts and call at callinc.org).
5. Continually invite the Holy Spirit into your life. The apostle Paul encouraged everyday
ordinary believers including you: “Do not get drunk (overly filled) with wine, for that
is excessiveness, but be continually filled with the Spirit.” (Ephesians 5:18) For this
reason, in our tradition, we seek the Lord and pray to Him, asking him to repeatedly
“stir up” His Holy Spirit. Pray with me: Father in heaven, for Jesus’ sake stir up, renew
and increase in me your Holy Spirit. AMEN
Jesus told a parable about “small.”
“The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his
field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is larger than all the garden
plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its
branches.” (Matthew 9:31-32)
Small is big. With the Holy Spirit, “small is big.”
Published in Sola Publishing Newsletter, April 2016; www.solapublishing.com
By Pastor Wendy A.W. Berthelsen, President of Call Inc. (callinc.org)
Call Inc. is a Christian non-profit teaching mission dedicated to mobilizing ordinary people “called” by
Jesus to “incorporate” His call into all of life. Copyright © 2016 by Wendy A.W. Berthelsen
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The Church: Institutionalism vs. Kingdom of God “Churches” or congregations are not purely “institutional” or “kingdom,” but tend toward one or the other.
Some things mentioned under “institutional” may be used effectively in the “kingdom” if they are subservient
and in service to “kingdom of God” values and dynamics.
Institutionalism Kingdom of God
Definition of
Church
Organization, Institution, Building, Place
“Called Out Ones” (literal Biblical Greek word for
church) Ordinary People Called by Jesus Out to Transform
the World Body of Christ Body of Disciples Family of God
Language “I go to church.” Church is a “what”
“I am the church 24/7.” “We are the church 24/7.”
Church is a “who”
Goal Maintain & Grow Organization
People… disciples bringing Jesus’ rule, reign, redemp-
tion and resurrection power to people, problems and
places Making & mobilizing disciples of Jesus
through teaching & baptizing
Values Organization’s Activities & Programs Meeting Members’ Needs
Being Nice
Prayer (talking/listening), Holy Spirit, Call, God’s
Word, Faith, Salvation, Renewal, Mission, Disciple-
ship, Healing, Hope Law & Gospel, God’s Love, Mutual
Kingdom Accountability
Primary Fo-
cus
“In” (focus on what happens “in” side of
walls)
“In” for the sake of “Out”
Measure of
Effective-
ness
Attendance, Buildings, Cash “Butts, Buildings, Bucks”
Growth of Organization
Analyzing & Projecting Organization’s
Numbers (on paper & in meetings)
Where is the rule and reign of Jesus increasing? Fruit of Spirit & Character of Jesus Salvation of Souls (not people switching
churches) Individuals: Is the rule and reign of Je-
sus greater in one’s life than last year? ONLY God can “add” numbers (Acts 2:47).
Method &
Definition
of
“Out”reach,
Mission &
Evangelism
Do something to “attract” more people
“in:” Offering the right services &
activities Employing people who can per-
form and produce more people Right location & type of building Marketing, Websites, Social media
Demographics Waiting for people to arrive “in” & Wel-
come Getting People Involved “in”
Conclusion: Get more members
Mission (Latin: Sent “Out”) Witness & Sharing Gospel (repentance & forgiveness
of sins) with those who don’t trust in Jesus Healing Our Broken World & Works of Compassion
Expectation of Miraculous from God “I am a Missionary 24/7” What is my mission field?
Sending & Supporting Foreign Missionaries Church Planting/Transplanting & City Transformation
Bringing “Good News” where there is “Bad News” Making what is “Wrong” … “Right”
Jesus Sometimes: allergy to “J” word (Jesus) Jesus: “Only name by which we can be saved” Still ALIVE & ACTIVE because of resurrection
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Source of
Guidance &
Power?
Books, Programs or Methodologies Especially the Latest Greatest or Trendy
Copycat Church Human Excitement Enthusiasm & Energy
God’s Word: Written (Bible), Spoken, Revealed & in
the Flesh Call & Power of Holy Spirit
Spiritual Vision: God Revealing Creative Wisdom &
the Future Earnest Prayer
Discipleship Offering Education & Spiritual Growth
Options
Sunday School At “church”
Including Children & Youth Options
DISCIPLE: Being transformed & trained as appren-
tice of Jesus Daily Repentance & Conversion In the Word (Scriptures) Spiritually Formed through Prayer & Disci-
plines Called by Jesus, 24/7 Inviting the Holy Spirit … Continually Producing & Reproducing: More Disciples &
Fruit Living relationship with Jesus & His followers Endlessly & to the End of Time: Know Follow
Serve
Definition of
Member
Name on a list to be tallied Consumer of the Church’s activities &
services Pew-Sitters
Person with Important “Part” in Jesus’ Kingdom Pur-
poses & Empowered by Holy Spirit to be that Part &
Function, 24/7 (1 Corinthians 12 & Romans 12)
In Charge? People Living “Lord” God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
“Preacher” Ordained Pastor or Priest ALL Followers of Jesus: Preacher is a Proclaimer of
the Gospel
Missionar-
ies, Priests & Ministers
Those who receive wages or financial sup-
port for this role
ALL Followers of Jesus are Missionaries, Priests &
Ministers Missionaries (Latin: “Sent”): Those “Sent” by Jesus,
24/7 Priests 24/7: (from Latin: “Bridge-builder”), 1 Peter
2:5 Ministers (from Latin: Servants): Servants of Jesus,
24/7
Congrega-
tion’s Role: The
Gathered Church
Weekly Worship Services Social Gatherings
Philanthropy: Community Service Being Nice to Others
Offering Activities and Services to
Members
Word & Sacrament Worship: Bowing down to the Living God
Relationships: Healing, Encouragement & Account-
ability Saving, Transforming, Training & Mobilizing Ordi-
nary People for Kingdom Purposes
Operations Operate like business or community or-
ganization Methodologies: trendy programs; gim-
micks; business plan; meetings; commit-
tees; finding the “right” ideas, structure,
programs, location & kind of building; em-
ploying the “right” people; assigning
tasks; schedules; timelines;
Prayer, Call of Jesus & Recognizing His Voice, 24/7 Waiting upon the Lord
Spiritual Vision Revealed by God: Seeing with God’s
Eyesight Calling & Mobilizing Ordinary People to be Body of
Christ Inviting, Equipping & Empowering of Holy Spirit
Wise Stewards ALL: Operating According to God’s Word
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Structure “Like it was done in the past” Filling Slots & Getting people involved
Committees (or equivalent) Whatever is trendy
Form follows Kingdom Function in Body of Christ Making Unique “Members” Effective for Kingdom,
24/7 Conclusion: Every Gathering of Believers is Unique Unique Structure that facilitates unique people,
time & place
Leadership Most Capable: Those with Worldly Suc-
cess Oftentimes business people
Top-Down
Control
Servant Leadership: Facilitating: Making Others Effective
(Bottom-up) Most Capable: Mature in Christ (any career) Empowered by Holy Spirit “According to Scriptures”: God’s Word ways
& voice Leadership Spiritual Gifts Reproducing Oneself
Pastor’s role Lead & run a successful organization
Preach & Lead weekly services Meet members’ needs
Omni-competency Employee of Congregation
Tending the Flock: Word & Sacrament Ministry Lead using one’s unique spiritual gifts, ensuring the
ongoing mission of Jesus happens within a gathering
of believers One part of the Body, called & set apart for a desig-
nated role Mobilizing the Body of Christ to transform the world
Called by Congregation in Covenant Relationship
Stewardship Using time, talent, treasure for the sake
of a church organization Filling Slots for “Church” tasks
Getting funds to meet the church
budget needs Tithing: A practice designed to get peo-
ple to give more to church
Followers of Jesus Wisely Managing ALL that God
has given to each of them, 24/7 & Spending it ac-
cording to God’s call Generosity works against greed (wanting more).
Tithe: Giving one’s first and best 10% in thanksgiving
to the living God who is the only Provider; Practice
initiated by God to keep people in the knowledge
that He is their Provider
Other Congrega-
tions?
Competition Partners in the Kingdom
Faith & Be-
lief
Religion: Moral Therapeutic Deism God wants people to be good. The goal of life is to be happy. God solves our problems. Good people go to heaven. God creates and watches over
human life on earth.
Active Relationship of Trust in the Living God who is
revealed in the Holy Scriptures & summarized in the
historic creeds.
Congregation Size
Bigger is better
“Where two or three are gathered…” Matthew 18:20 Size of a congregation/gathering is irrelevant.
Enemy Those who stand up for the truth: God’s
Word
Those who expose “institutionalism”
Sin, Evil, Death & the Devil
Devil, Flesh & World Spiritual Warfare is REAL. Devil is the one who
“steals, kills and destroys” through temptation, oppo-
sition & possession. ALL are capable of participating
in the devil’s work.
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Other Opportunities to Know Follow & Serve Jesus!
Let Pastor Wendy ([email protected]) know of your interest in any of the following oppor-
tunities!
Renewing the Church Through Senior Ministry: Thursday Evenings
Webinar by Pastor Brad Hales
The local congregation is “graying” at a rapid rate. Over 10,000 people each day are turning 65 years of age.
Instead of lamenting the “aging of the church,” we need to embrace it and help older adults grow in their dis-
cipleship of Jesus. Through “second half ministry” a congregation can be renewed and “re-fired” for mis-
sion. For more information - please see the video introduction to this new series:
Renewing the Church Through Senior Ministry
Join us on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm EST for a free webinar, began Thursday,
April 7th). Previous sessions may be viewed on the NALC Network
To register or for more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1Umux8V
Recognizing Jesus Speaking to You!
Do you know how to recognize the personal practical voice of Jesus? In John 10:4, Jesus taught: “the sheep
follow the good shepherd, for they know his voice.” Jesus speaks His word to us in four ways: written word
(Scriptures), spoken word, (e.g., preaching), revealed word (“still small voice”), and the “Word made flesh.”
Sometime in 2016, we will spend a day, listening for Jesus’ personal practical voice and using time-tested
practices that have been used throughout history for recognizing Jesus’ personal voice. Let Pastor Wendy
know of your interest!
Go to Germany in 2017! 500th Anniversary of the Reformation In 2017, it will be 500 years since Martin Luther posted 95 ideas (theses) for debate on the church door in a
small town in Germany in 1517, launching what is known as the “Reformation.”
You are invited!
The trip dates are April 24 – May 4 2017. Pre-trip dates to Italy are April 20-24.
A unique and amazing opportunity awaits you to travel with Dr. Walter Sundberg, retired professor of
Church History from Luther Seminary of St. Paul, MN. You could plan your own tour, but you would not be
able to travel to these sights aided by the insights of a very dynamic, thoughtful and knowledgable teacher
like Dr. Sundberg. Dr. Sundberg will teach at all the Reformation historical sites. He will also teach on a pre-
trip to Rome, Florence and Venice, recounting the history leading to the Reformation. The trip will end in
Berlin. Throughout the trip, conversation will be encouraged to consider the implications of the Reformation
insights for our time. In the midst of the trip, “Martin and Katy Luther” played by Johan and Sonja Hinderlie
will be offering humorous and insightful dramas along the way. Johan and Sonja are the retired directors of
Mount Carmel Ministries, a Lutheran Bible camp and former summer campus of Lutheran Bible Institute,
located in Alexandria, MN. Pastors Joel and Wendy have been asked to be a part of tour to Germany in 2017.
More detailed information along with registration information is available on our website at:
http://www.hopelutheran.net/2016/01/28/go-to-germany-in-2017-500th-anniversary-of-reformation/
Copyright © 2016 by Wendy A.W. Berthelsen
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June Anniversaries Gene & Rose Janke 6/01
Jack & Virginia Trousdale 6/18
Ed & Kathy Longstreet 6/21
Charles & Lila Barnett 6/29
June Birthdays Virginia Trousdale 6/05
Lyn Metzger 6/06
Charles Barnett 6/18
Pat Foster 6/24
Lynn Foster 6/25
Diane Pleasants 6/25
Ana Berthelsen 6/26
July Birthdays LeRoy Linder 7/02
Gary Trimble 7/03
Bill Burleson 7/05
Joe Kyle 7/06
Wayne Eastman 7/07
Jennifer Gilbert 7/13
Mike Purkiss 7/13
Christopher Gaultney 7/14
Liz Thompson 7/19
Joel Berthelsen 7/20
Joe Liberatore 7/20
Jeanne Blue 7/25
Carl Metzger 7/27
Bob Griggs 7/29
Nancy Yedlowski 7/30
Sara Gaultney 7/31
July Anniversaries Joe & Dolores Liberatore 7/11
David & Kathy Still 7/11
Bill & Judy Knoll 7/14
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2016
Sunday Schedule:
Sunday School ~ 9:00 AM
Worship ~ 10:00 AM
Intergenerational Sunday School ~ 11:15
AM
No Sunday School ~ July 3, 17, 24, 31.
Tuesday:
Timothy Project 10:00 AM
(though June 21)
Friday Night Prayer* 10:00 PM
Apprentice Series ~ Modified Summer
Schedule ~ Check with Pastor Wendy.
*No Friday Night Prayer ~ July 22nd
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19
Council
Meeting
20 21 22 23 24 25
26
27 28 29 30
Faith Circle 7:30p
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12
13 14 15 16
17
Council
Meeting
18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
Faith Circle 7:30p
Call Workshop 6:15-9:30 PM
Pastor on Vacation
Pastor on Vacation
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My favorite verses are:
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
3 There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance, 5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, 6 a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away, 7 a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak, 8 a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.
Contributor: Virginia Trousdale
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Prayers and Words of Encouragement
Our homebound members and friends enjoy
visits, calls and cards. Please take a few
minutes out for those who can no longer
get out and about.
Homebound Residents
Recovering at home ~
These members appreciate your prayers and words of encouragement.
In the Hospital: At Home: Wayne Eastman Nina Griggs 440 Cambridge Drive DeSoto, Texas 75115-5608 972.223.6353 Email: [email protected] Carol Newman 401 Shadowwood Trail Red Oak, Texas 75154-1425 972.217.1463
Email: [email protected] Gail Riggins 1217 Reeves Lane Cedar Hill, Texas 75104-7307 214.546.6119 [email protected]
Homebound Residents
Marian Black Horizon Bay 355 W. Westchester Pkwy, #A207 Grand Prairie, TX 75052 214.235.0371
Marv Christensen 812 Vince Lane DeSoto, TX 75115-4410 972.223.5172 Email address: [email protected]
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