Weekly Update - First Immanuel Lutheran Ministries

MISSION & MINISTRY MOMENTS E-EDITION

July 23rd, 2021

FIRST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN MINISTRIES

First Immanuel Campus Cedarburg ~ River of Life Campus Saukville

In response to God, who reached down to us - the mission of First Immanuel Lutheran Ministries is to reach up to God, reach in to each other and reach out to the world.

JULY SERMON SERIES

little books, BIG MESSAGES

Much of the New Testament was written by the Apostle Paul, who wrote letters to churches all over the world in his time. From Romans to 2 Timothy, we God working through Paul. But another apostle was responsible for just as much of our New Testament. John wrote the book of Revelation and the Gospel bearing his name. In addition, he wrote three small letters, tucked in right before the book of Revelation. These books are relatively short, but they carry big messages.

“This is love, not that we loved God, but that God loved us…”

(1 John 4:10)

“I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father.”

(2 John 1:4)

“Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.”

(3 John 1:8 )

Love. Truth. Support.

Three imperatives in the lives of dedicated Christians. Not only do we need each of them, we need to live each of them. Come this July to hear messages on how God’s love, truth, and support impact your life and faith journey.

MISSION OF THE MONTH

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Being Thankful for Hope

Being a Christian does not guarantee a life free of pain and problems, disappoints or disasters. We are imperfect people, who live in an imperfect world, where imperfect things happen—even to those who deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Jesus.

Jesus is the Savior of the world. But what does this mean? Jesus is not a lucky charm that wards off the challenges of life. However, Jesus is the only One who can use all things together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.

This means that God transforms our sufferings into endurance. Our endurance He uses to produce a strong character of Christian belief and behavior. Our character in Christ gives us hope. This hope is about forgiveness when we sin and eternal life when we die. This hope is about Jesus, who is faithful to every promise He makes concerning our eternal wellbeing.

I have a friend who once read this passage and commented that he had enough hope, enough character, enough endurance, so he didn’t need any more suffering! I’ve been there. But we live in a world of suffering and we are not immune, but we are blessed that God transforms our suffering into endurance and character and most of all, hope.

And hope never disappoints us. Offer a prayer of thanks for hope.

Thanks for your partnership in prayer,

Pastor Raasch

PRAYING FOR YOURSELF

Reflect on what is on your heart and mind and take it to God in prayer.

Is there something we can pray about for you?

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Praying for One Another

All who battle cancer, including Marilyn Aussprung, Jim Melichar, Pastor Joel Brandt, Bob Harrer, Gary Pipkorn, Adrian Buntrock, Jenny Marquardt, Dave Ginke, Steve Lettau, Gary Bergin, Wayne Kokta, and Tammy Schleuter. Pray that the Lord would bless their treatments, relieve their pain and strengthen them and their families in faith.
Eugene Bentley, Lillian Pergande, Audrey Pelzer, Rosemary Roebken, Eileen Siegel and Mary & Jim Heiman as they contend with ongoing health issues. Pray for their medical teams, that God would bless them and use them as His instruments of healing.
Pray for Linda Wolfgram and Lana Wolfgram as they recover from recent surgery. Ask the Lord for peace, patience and healing.
Pray for Georgina & Pastor Ayagri as they prepare to travel back home to Ghana, Africa. Thank the Lord for the connections they made and pray for safe travels.

PRAYING FOR FIL MINISTRIES & OTHERS

Our July Mission of the Month is

The Rev. Peter Kelm Memorial Lutheran School

The Rev. Peter Kelm Memorial Lutheran School reopened for its third year of instruction in January 2021 after ten months of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The school came back strong, adding an additional grade level (now pre-K–grade 5), and rising to an enrollment of 321 students! This school is a true blessing to the village of Manso Atwere in Ghana and other surrounding villages, offering families quality education and the opportunity to daily learn about Jesus. Offerings will support the ongoing mission of the school.

KEEPING OUR MILITARY, MISSIONARIES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MIND

Greg Highstrom ~ Natalie Howard ~ Eric Albrecht ~ Tony Cook ~ Wally Schmidt ~ Michael Button

Kristin Czisny ~ Tyler Schleg ~ Clay Felmer ~ Aaron McCatty ~ Justin Benning

STEPHEN MINISTRY MOMENT

“Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory.” Psalm 73:23-24 “They say it is just not safe for me anymore. I could stay with one of them or look into a place one of them knows. But it hurts not to be able to live on my own anymore—giving up some of my independence and adjusting to new routines.” Let a Stephen Minister share this difficult time with you. To find out more about Stephen Ministry or to receive a Stephen Minister’s care, contact Pastor Reichmann at 377-6610. Remember to ask permission before reporting someone else’s need.

· ONGOING PROGRAMS · SPECIAL EVENTS · · VOLUNTEERS ·

Adult Bible Studies

In Person Options:

· Sundays - After 8:00 am worship at River of Life & 8:45 am at First Immanuel (resumes in the fall)

· Woman’s Bible Study - 9:00 am 2nd & 4th Tuesday mornings River of Life

· Wednesdays - 9:00 am & 6:30 pm First Immanuel.

· Breakfast Bible Study - 6:00 am, Friday morning once a month on the First Immanuel campus. Next Study July 2nd

· Men’s Round Table - 7:30 am 1st & 3rd Saturday mornings on the First Immanuel Campus.

Online Options: (https://vimeo.com/filministries)

· Fridays - 12:05 pm

Volunteer Opportunities

· Adopt A Highway - Help with the clean-up! September 25th 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Contact Karl at [email protected] to let him know you can help.

· Milwaukee Rescue Mission - Help serve a Meal Tuesdays from 3:00-6:30 pm. If you are interested in volunteering contact Karl at: [email protected]

THINGS TO KNOW & OTHER NEWS

Ride Needed! - We have 2 ladies who would like a ride to the Saturday 5:00 pm worship. If you can help provide a ride please contact Betty at 414-702-7920 or [email protected].

Men’s Club Golf Outing - the 21st Annual Charity Golf Outing is Monday August 13th at the River Club of Mequon. Pick up a flyer or contact Dan @ [email protected] for additional details.

Lutherans for Life - The Ozaukee County Life Chapter will have a booth at the Ozaukee County Fair July 28th -August 1st.If you can help man the booth contact Susie at 262-618-4000 or e-mail her at [email protected]

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