Wednesday Afternoon Women's Bible Study

Wednesdays at the Parsonage

Book Club will begin AFTER LABOR DAY

 (I just couldn't handle one more thing in August, could you!?)

Join us on Wednesdays, beginning September 5 at 3:30pm at the parsonage! 

Babysitting will be provided!

(If you have school kids, they are welcome to walk home with mine!)

I am very excited to read and discuss this book with you: 

Grace for the Good Girl

Many of us believe that we are saved by grace--but for too many, that's the last time grace defines our life. Instead of clinging to grace, we strive for good and believe that the Christian life means hard work and a sweet disposition. As good girls, we focus on the things we can handle, our disciplined lives, and our unshakable good moods. When we fail to measure up to our own impossible standards, we hide behind our good girl masks, determined to keep our weakness a secret.

In Grace for the Good Girl, Emily Freeman invites women to let go of the try-hard life and realize that in Christ we are free to receive from him rather than constantly try to achieve for him. With an open hand and a whimsical style, Emily uncovers the truth about the hiding, encouraging women to move from hiding behind girl-made masks and do-good performances to a life hidden with Christ in God.

Read more or order the book here.

Or let me know if you'd like to save on shipping and I can order one for you!

If you would like to attend this group, please contact Emily at emilymariecook@gmail.com or 447-8693

August 5 Weekly News

CHURCH PICNIC:  Everyone is invited to our 3^rd annual church picnic TODAY after worship.  Help will be needed to put up the canopies - head on down to the north side of the school.

BIBLE STUDY:  What are the three different teachings relative to Holy Communion?  Are there some teachings we don't know about?  Why do we observe closed communion?  This should make for some lively discussion at Pastor Brandt's Bible Study, "The Sacraments," which will begin on Thursday, August 16, in the Fellowship Room.  Call Becky in the church office (342-3516) to enroll.

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL will be holding a Dedication Ceremony and Open House for the new building expansion TODAY at 4:00 PM in the Bollinger Athletic Complex.  Installation of Trinity's faculty and staff for the 2012-2013 school year will also take place during the ceremony.  All are welcome to help celebrate this new chapter in Trinity's history!

STORAGE SPACE of approximately 20'x20' is going to be needed for the organ being donated by Janeen Blomenberg during its restoration.  If you would have space in a barn, shed, or garage, please contact Pastor Cook. 

LWML MISSION MOMENTS:  154 delegates awarded $120,000 in mission grants at the LWML convention in June.  SEED Program for Lutherwood received $6,585 – Receiving 104 votes, this grant to the SEED program (Spiritual Engagement, Education and Development) will help Lutheran Child and Family Services provide intensive spiritual care and counsel for the children at Lutherwood Psychiatric Residential Treatment Center and School for troubled youth and Trinity House group home.  Opportunities for spiritual growth and engagement improve the quality of life these children, ages 6-18 years, who are recovering from the effects of abuse, neglect and mental illness.   Most of these children have not heard of the love of Jesus.

BRICK ORDERS will be taken anytime from now through Labor Day.  Cost is $100 per brick.  Contact Ernie & Donna Dettmer, Larry & Janice Claycamp, or Lloyd & Jean Meyer.  Bricks will be ordered after Labor Day, with placement sometime in October.

A T-SHIRT from Kristie's benefit (size L) was found in the ladies restroom last week after worship.  See Shelly Burns if you are missing yours.

FAMILY FUN-FEST RETREATS:  Looking for some “quality time” with your family?  Try one of Camp Lakeview’s Family Fun-Fest Retreats on August 24-26 or August 31-September 2 (Labor Day weekend)!  Get away with your entire family and end your summer together, making some lasting memories and growing closer to each other and to the Lord.  For more information, download a brochure at www.camplakeview.com or contact the camp office at 812-342-4815 or lakeview@hsonline.net.