Bringing the Light of Christ to all Creation
|
|
|
|
Reflection VersesFor your reflection/prayer/devotion preparations, the readings for the weekend of July 10th & 11th:
For the weekend of July 17th & 18th:
The Spark!Join us from 6:00-8:00 PM this week, July 12-16 as we look at God’s gift of creativity that lies in each of us. This weeklong exploration for parents and kids will delve into MUSIC, ART, DRAMA and STORYTELLING, DANCE and more as we learn, share, and grow. Each night will include large group prayer and activities along with small group explorations focused on creativity and prayer. A light dinner will be served each night in the fellowship hall from 5:30-6:00 PM for families. Monday - Fine Art Explorations Friday - Power of Play Prayer Shawl Ministry
|
 |
July 18 - 23: We will be sending Jonah Blase,
Chelsea Grandizio, Sarah Hunter and Hannah Welsh to confirmation camp along
with Pastor Tom and Brian. Please keep them in your prayers ad they
prepare for a week of study, fellowship and fun. |
|
July 19: August Light articles due |
As we move into a more electronic age at the church the office is looking for current email addresses. You can write them on your attendance slip, send an or call Pam at the church office number, below.
Pastor Tom has taken the plunge and created a blog! He’ll be posting “Sketchings” from the Light, random thoughts and responses to questions and other reflections of general interest to the congregation. You may find it at http://pastortommiller.blogspot.com
Brian has also created a blog, http://morningstaryouth.wordpress.com.
We carry sermons for the past and current months in PDF format, listed on a page that will be linked at the top of every page on this website. Give them a read! Please send any comments you have directly to or our .
The July issue is available:
| The Light — July, 2010 |
See our Calendar page for the calendar for the
coming week.
The Calendar page also links to a printable current month's calendar, two pages – front
side calendar and back side with the current month's volunteer assignments –
Greeters, Ushers, Lay Readers, Acolytes, Communion Assistants, and Coffee Hosts.
Also, on the
We are very excited to share a full year of fun and fellowship on Wednesday nights with the Solid Rock Cafe at Morning Star beginning at 5:30 PM. The dinners prepared each week are made with love and a desire to serve others. We are so grateful that so many volunteers have returned to cook this year, and hope that the number of people attending each week will grow, adding to the festive atmosphere we all enjoy. Thanks to the newbies, also those deciding to join us on cooking teams. If you didn’t get a chance to volunteer for a cooking team, it’s not too late. We can add you to a team. Call Ric or Pam Miller.
We invite everyone to participate in these feast and fellowship opportunities. It’s not just for people with children in Children’s Choir — we have people from all age and event groups attend from retired members to those coming for adult choir practice and confirmation families coming for confirmation class. The Solid Rock Café is for people of all ages and we invite everyone to attend!
Our last Wednesday dinner of the season was March 24:
| Summer | Closed | See you this fall! |
If the featured menu doesn't agree with your little one(s), we will always have peanut butter and jelly available. The All Church Potluck on March 24th will be the last Solid Rock Café for the season. Join us for great food and fellowship.
Our
Green Envelope for July is
Hospice
House — The Josie Harper Residence.
At times, individuals with terminal illnesses need care that cannot be provided
in their own home. For these individuals, Hospice House
— The Josie Harper Residence offers care and a
place to call home.
Sponsored by Alegent Health, Methodist Hospital, the Visiting Nurse Association, and the Nebraska Medical Center, Hospice House is a comfortable, home-like hospice facility for those who have chosen non-curative, comfort care. Some will stay a few days, some a few weeks, and others several months.
For more information, see the July Light
WE HAVE VERY GOOD NEWS!!
WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN BE DEBT FREE.
If you have not returned your pledge, please do it now. We are still
waiting for 115 active members to respond to our recent URGENT REQUEST mailing.
We are very happy to report that one of our own member families came forward and
purchased the 4 rental homes. In addition, a member has matched the
$25,000 challenge and 40 active members have submitted pledges.
Thankfully, our debt has been greatly reduced from $1,170,000 to $280,000.
This remaining debt must be eliminated now to assure a secure future for the
church we all love. (There is no surplus income for debt payments.)
If you have questions or comments, please call Jim McGill or Morey Jensen via
the church office.
Building Up in Faith is the theme for our current capital campaign. Just about every corner of our church home is receiving a dramatic improvement. And those areas not under remodel are receiving fresh paint and a little attention. For more details, click here.
Articles for the August "Light" are due in the church office no later than 8:00 AM on Monday, July 19th. You can leave a hard copy of your article on the desk in the office or in Pam’s mailbox, or you can it to her. Please let Pam know if you have an article for the newsletter but won’t have it in by that date.
The deadline to have an announcement in the weekly “Little Light” is 9:00 AM Friday mornings.
|
For General Information, E-mail the
,
or call (402) 393-5553
|
