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Greetings,
Anyone who would like to
debrief our visit to the mosque
on Tuesday is invited
to participate in a discussion
following the Sunday morning
service. Those who were unable
to attend on Tuesday (or chose
not to) are invited as well to
hear what the rest of us
experienced.
Sept. 1, 2010
Greetings,
Prayer
List: Please add: Jan Gage
(Terry Sander's step-mom being
treated for cancer) and the
family of former member Edith
McManus who died on Aug. 28th.
Edith's memorial service date
and time is still pending. The
service will be at Zion Lutheran
and her committal in our
Memorial Garden.
Oops...I
meant to announce this last
weekend...let's make the first
weekend of the month "Shirt
Sunday" and those with Messiah
logo shirts are asked to wear
them to worship. This weekend
is the first one of the month.
Visit to
Islamic Center for Peace:
We had 21 people attend the
2-hour dialogue yesterday. Imam
Mohammed and his wife were
wonderful hosts. The Imam
provided us with an overview of
his own work, a brief history of
the worshiping community at the
center, an introduction to
Islam, and then opened it up to
our questions. Some questions
raised focused on distinctions
between "rival" Islamic groups,
Islamic laws and culture, Osama
bin Laden, tensions that exist
in our country, how Islam views
the Bible, Jesus, etc. It was a
valuable experience. The Imam
gave us a DVD about Islam and
anyone who would like to borrow
it can sign it from the church
office.
Choir Rehearsals to start
NEXT week: The Chancel
Choir will begin rehearsals on
Wednesday the 8th at 7:00 PM and
the Motet on Friday the 10th at
6:30 PM. |
Aug.
31, 2010
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Please keep in prayer ...Don
Triebull (Cape Hosp). Please
also keep in prayer: that the
visit to the mosque today (Tues)
will open the door to deeper
mutual understanding; for
integrity in politics during the
rest of this campaign season;
that those in the labor force
will feel a measure of pride in
the work they do this Labor Day
and that Christian workers will
find ways to live out their
faith on the job; for teenagers
struggling to hold onto their
faith; for research scientists
working on new medications and
treatment plans for
life-threatening diseases; for
those who are traveling this
holiday weekend. |
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PLEASE PRAY EVERY DAY AT 4:24
FOR MESSIAH
this week especially for all who
lead our worship services.
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Join the SonRise Choir Sundays
at 8:45 AM! |
Get
Low
movie was a real high!!
Despite all the confusion over where and
when the movie was showing, about 30 of
us had a great time at Get Low. As a
bunch of us waited for the downpour to
let up following the movie, we decided
to go across the street for pizza where
we had great fellowship and shared
insights on the movie. If you haven't
seen it, it's still at a few area
theatres.
Visit to the Islamic Center for Peace:
If you’re reading this early on Tuesday,
it's not too late to join us. We car
pool from church at 1:30. In 2008 the
Wednesday morning Bible Study group
explored some of the basics of Islam.
Those who are driving themselves should
arrive at the mosque shortly before 2:00
PM. The mosque is at 2056 Linhart Ave.
in Ft. Myers. Heading south on 41, turn
left (east) onto Linhart (a few blocks
south of Lee Memorial Hospital). For
those unable to join us at the Islamic
Center, I will make some of the handouts
from that discussion available on the
table in the fellowship hall. PLEASE
remember the dress code: for the ladies
you need to wear a dress, long skirt, or
pants and no sleeveless or low cut
blouses...for men you need to wear a
collared shirt and long pants.
Diakonia: this
Saturday you are invited to an
orientation session for the 2010-2011
diakonia program. If that's a new term
for you, diakonia is a two-year
intensive educational program (AND one
that is extremely meaningful and
inspiring). The program revolves around
studing the Bible, church history, the
history of Lutheranism, and very
practical lessons in everyday lay
ministry. The orientation session is
from 9:00 - 10:30. The program is
sponsored by the Florida Bahamas Synod.
Tuition is $360. There are scholarship
monies available. Classes meet at
Messiah on Saturday mornings from 9:00 -
noon.
Stewardship:
It's time to start planning our 2010-11
stewardship campaign. We are having an
initial meeting THIS Wednesday at 1:00
PM. We could use your participation on
th committee.
HELP NEEDED:
someone to operate a digital projector
for the Saturday evening service on
Sept. 11
REMINDERS:
Wednesday morning golf:
Hunter's Run, executive course, Cape
Coral. Tee time at 8:00.
Bible Studies:
both the Tuesday evening and Wednesday
morning Bible studies are on hiatus
until late September. BUT KEEP READING
THE BIBLE!!!
MORE
ON THE BIBLE: see
this coming weekend's bulletin or the
September Discovery for a challenge to
memorize 52 key Bible texts in the next
year. Here's the link to my Discovery
article and the texts we will be
memorizing in September. http://www.messiahnfm.org/discovery/pr%20rusty.htm
Your Prayer Requests
PLEASE remember to give us updates -
weekly updates in red - those with a red*
are people for whom
 we
have already been praying) **Thank
you for the updates we have received.
Please continue to keep us informed
about your requests by sending
us an email.**
Bob Tacke:
brother of Dorothy Klewicki,
re-occurrence of lymphoma cancer
Cheryl Hicks:
(daughter of Holly Baumhardt) diagnosed
with breast cancer.
Diana Grizwald
(Corky Stewart's daughter): having
surgery for a brain tumor this weekend
(8/28)
Rendall Dudley:
friend of Irene Krop with serious
medical problems.
Georgia Jencek:
friend of Mary Hrncir who was in an auto
accident in Ohio and suffered many
crushed and broken bones.
Walter Price:
recovering from stroke at Heartland Care
Center
Karen Mozingo: member
of Pat & Glen Severson's family,
recovering from surgery for breast
cancer
Howard Volz:
stepson of Levora Volz, facing liver
surgery in Ohio in Sept.
Jim Marquess:
Pr. & PJ's neighbor, hospitalized,
stents inserted in arteries to heart.
Slater James Stephenson:
great-grandson of Jill & Jim Slater, 10
weeks pre-mature, now weighing in at 3
pounds and improving daily...thanks be
to God.
Katherine Brown:grand-daughter
of Dorothy Brown who suffered a
concussion
Maria Barrientos:mother
of Carmen Orozco (Kid's Connection
director) who is having health problems
SSgt Joseph Coughlin, USMC:
grandson of Sandra Lignell, brain tumor
is inoperable, but he is undergoing
radiation and chemo treatments at the
naval hospital in San Diego CA.
Shirley Boss Patterson:former
member, having back surgery
Mardi Kemp:
daughter of Phyllis Reuschlein who lives
in Maryland; her health continues to
deteriorate.
William Devaney
:
husband of Fran Devaney, being treated
for leukemia.
Jeanne Smith:
being treated for a serious infection.
Brad Poitras:
nephew of Dick & Claudia Weiss, who has
stage 4 cancer of the larynx. He's had
surgery to remove his voice box and will
now be getting chemo and radiation. (His
mother, Dick's sister, has already lost
her oldest daughter to breast cancer)
Carol Watkins:
is responding well to cancer treatments.
Marvon Mason:
declining health
Susan Lavin:
daughter of Margaret and Jim Lavin,
Minnesota, having psychological problems
and seeking proper treatment.
Sam Shuebrook:
having medical tests.
Ken & Jordan Baumhardt:
requested by Holly Baumhardt, family
issues
Shane Lahart:
grandson of Jean Beebe, very sick,
having tests done, unknown diagnosis
Ed Tabor:
friend
of Joyce Stich, for health and
well-being.
Bill Schneider:
finished chemo treatments and continues
to need prayers for recovery.
Christian Cain and daughter Ruthanne:
friends of Kathy Johnson, for emotional
peace and calm
David Stich:
son of Joyce Stich, health concerns
Chad Stich:
Joyce's grandson, serving in Iraq
Betty Holtfreter:
friend of Marilyn Vanskike, being
treated for breast cancer.
Debra Johnson:
daughter of Joan Peetz who lives in
Massachusetts and who recently underwent
major surgery for cancer and then
developed a lung embolism.
Alison DeSoto:
Judy King's niece in Las Vegas was
diagnosed with leukemia.
Nora Nelson: on
hospice care at Clare Bridge facility
Joan Finch:
aggressive lymphoma, undergoing chemo
treatments. Sister of Sue Hyatt's
daughter-in-law.
Betty Palmatier:
sister of Bob (Carol) Beck, suffering
from COPD.
Deb Bravada:
friend of PJ's, for hope and courage in
facing chronic illness
Helen Beniot:
sister of Carol Beck, has non-contagious
tuberculosis, COPD, and emphysema.
Traci Hall:
great-niece of Keith and Joyce Stich,
diagnosed with breast cancer
Marsha Morgan: still
on dialysis and awaiting a kidney
transplant
Jamie Bateman:
Jessica's cousin, who at age 23 is
caring for 6 nieces and nephews
Barbra Bateman:
Jessica's aunt, doing better but still
in need of prayers for guidance and
support
In Christ,
Pr Rusty |
