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:

• Remember when you entered a new space, who or what spoke a word of welcome to you?
• What does your building, and its people say to the newcomer?
• Look around you, whose faces are missing?

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

 

The practice of giving and receiving forgiveness is central to Christian faith. Today we look at how this practice creates harmony both within ourselves, and in our community.

Worship this weekend – Special note – Because of the forecast of hot, rainy, and humid weather, all worship services this weekend will be held in the (air-conditioned) fellowship hall. Please Join Us!!

June 28 &  29^th – Practicing Forgiveness

Saturday – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Traditional

10:30 a.m. Contemporary

 

Questions for the week:

• Who have you found it difficult to forgive?
• What in your own life is in need of forgiveness?
• Where can you find the strength to give and receive forgiveness?

Hymn of the week – Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it, Jesus, is my plea, Daily walking close to Thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.

 

I am weak, but Thou art strong; Jesus, keep me from all wrong;
I’ll be satisfied as long As I walk, let me walk close to Thee

 

 

Devotions for the week

Monday – Psalm 112:4; Acts 5:19

Jesus, you are the light that overwhelms every form of darkness. Today your grace can overcome the darkness in my life.

Tuesday – Psalm 71:20; 2 Timothy 1:10

Even in thick darkness, the light of your love shines with the hope and promise of new and better days. Help me use the strength you give me today.

Wednesday – Proverbs 7:2; 1 Timothy 4:16

Forgive me Lord when I focus on personal liberty at all cost and fail to see that real freedom was won for me on the cross

Thursday – Isaiah 60:18; Revelation 21:4

God of peace, teach me to love peace. Guide my heart that I might pray, speak, and work for your peace.

Friday – Zechariah 6:15; Ephesians 2:22

God of all people, I praise you because you break down the barriers of hatred and mistrust by the spirit of Christ. Help me to see you in the faces of strangers.

Saturday – Psalm 19:14; John 4:23

Dear God, how easy it is for me to hear your word without listening, to speak       without thinking of your will, and to take pleasure in mean spirited thoughts about people you love.

 

 

Wednesday, June 25th at ELC

10:00 a.m.  –  Book discussion on “Practicing our Faith” Join us even if you don’t have the book!

6:00 p.m. — Potluck meal for everyone!

6:30 p.m. — Middle School/High School — Pray and Play — Stop by for faith and fun!!

6:30 pm. — Book discussion on “Practicing our Faith” Join us even if you don’t have the book!

A Celebration of

the Rite of Ordination

for

     Donald William Glanzer, Jr.

4:00 p.m. on June 21, 2014

Evangelical Lutheran Church

of Mt. Horeb