Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mt. Horeb
A family in faith, reaching out to share God's love with all people
We’ve had a great week at VBS & local missions, working with our neighbors at Immanuel Lutheran Church. On Sunday at 10:00 a.m. members of both congregations will gather on the church lawn (weather permitting) for worship and have a chance to hear from our young people about their week.
Following worship we’ll host a potluck meal in the fellowship hall — bring a dish to pass!!
The choices we make about how we use our time and resources reflects the values that inform our decision making. God has richly blessed us in so many ways, how do we live in such a way that we reflect this bountiful love?
Worship this weekend: Saturday, 5:00 p.m. in chapel
Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
10:00 a.m. – Contemporary Worship – VBS & Mission Week program on the church lawn (weather permitting) Followed by potluck picnic.
July 12-13 – Practice Household Economics
Questions for the week:
Hymn of the Week:
Praise and thanksgiving, Father, we offer for all things living, created good: harvest of sown fields, fruits of the orchard, hay from the mown fields, blossom and wood.
Bless, Lord, the labor we bring to serve you, that with our neighbor we may be fed.
Sowing or tilling, we would work with you, harvesting, milling for daily bread.
Devotions for the week:
Monday – Proverbs 11:13; Philippians 4:8
Lord, set me free from malice and from want to make my way at the expense of others. Help me to see what is good in others.
Tuesday – 1 Kings 3:11-12; Matthew 6:33
Lord, everything I need and all I truly want are given in what I can become through the power of Spirit. Lead me from self-concern to the freedom of love.
Wednesday – Psalm 77:11-12; Ephesians 1:18
Dear God, when my eye is clear I see your wonders all around me. Keep opening my eyes that I might see Jesus at work everywhere.
Thursday – Genesis 9:9-11; Romans 8:34
God of creation, sometimes it’s hard to see past the darkness that covers me like a flood. Help me to believe in your grace and show me your love.
Friday – John 1:18; Isaiah 44:6
God of all, the world offers so many false gods, and sometimes I serve them to the hurt of everyone. Help me not to forsake the one who gave himself for me.
Saturday – Jeremiah 2:29; Galatians 5:7
God of mercy, I marvel at the good news of your love when I consider the sad, history of human beings. Yet I remember the gospel of Jesus’ faithful love for all.
The Mission Possible pool party for tonight has been cancelled due to weather concerns. Please plan to still join us for Pizza, Ice Cream and some insight into the week – ELC 6:00. Parents can pick up the kids in the back of ELC at 8:30pm.
Jesus welcomes rich and poor, the strong and the weak, the healthy and those who need healing. How can we share that attitude and atmosphere in God’s house, and throughout the week?
Worship with Holy Communion this week:
Saturday 5:00 p.m. in the chapel
Sunday 8:30 a.m. Traditional worship in the Sanctuary
10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship on the lawn (weather permitting)
Questions for the week:
Hymn of the week:
What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.
Devotions for the week:
Monday – Micah 1:2; Hebrews 1:1-2
Lord, when I feel ashamed or unworthy, help me to trust in you always. Lead me to share in the wonder of Jesus’ life in word and deed.
Tuesday – Leviticus 19:13; Romans 15:2
Lord, help me see the graciousness of your will in your command to care for my neighbor. Thank you for giving me such a life and such a purpose.
Wednesday – Psalm 48:10; Revelation 19:1
Dear God, I trust you and thank you for placing me in my place and time. Help me bear witness to your vast and mysterious power and purpose.
Thursday – Psalm 106:44-45; 1 Corinthians 10:13
Lord Jesus. I marvel at the strength of your love, yet I fear to think that I might be called upon to suffer with you. Strengthen my faith, dear Lord.
Friday – Psalm 103:19; 1 Corinthians 15:24
Open my eyes Lord, to the wonder and power of your gracious rule. Open my lips today, Lord, that I might declare your praise.
Saturday – Psalm 108:1; Colossians 3:16
God, you are worthy of praise and honor. May I call up you always—when I am filled with joy and when all hope is gone. Lead to me confidence in you.
We’re getting ready for a week of service; Mission Possible 2014 will involve almost 40 middle school and high school youth in a week full of doing God’s work! Youth will focus on how we can help others have their basic needs met: food; water; comfort & care; a safe environment; and community of support.
We still need a few things to make it the best that it can be:
A driver on Monday and a driver on Friday from noon until around 4ish. If you’re willing and available, let Jen know how many youth you can take and which day you’re available!
An adult who would like to hang out with the 8th and 9th graders during the week from noonish until 5pm. We’d like to have a “go-to-guy” for the youth and if you can drive them around, that’s a bonus. We’d really like to have one person who could at least be with them on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Again, let Jen know if you’re up for the task. There’s no prep work involved, just a willingness to build relationships with the youth!
Snacks for each afternoon for around 40 youth. They’d need to be at ELC by 3:30 each day. If you’re willing to purchase or supply snacks for one (or more) of the days, let Jen know!
Prayers are always welcome! Go ahead and say a prayer of thanks for the adults who are helping make this happen; for the youth to see how possible it is to make a difference by doing God’s work; and for the people who’s lives will be touched throughout the week of service.
Jen can be reached at church, through extension 2, or you can email her Jen.Kooistra@ELCMtHoreb.org
