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March 2010 - Issue 47
In This Issue
Devotion from Frank
Potluck Photos
Snowfall Shortfall
VBS is Coming!
Little Lamb Sale
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Dear Friends in Christ,
 
"We are being re-formed for the sake of mission."
 
Rev. Mark S. Hanson
Presiding Bishop, ELCA
 
If you missed Sunday's townhall meeting with our Presiding Bishop, you can download the video of the event which will be posted by 9:00 AM Central Time on Tuesday, March 9th at:
 
 
 Town Hall
A Devotion from Frank Jacobeen

I was on Maui when I read it this article and felt it was written just for us at Resurrection, especially the last two sentences.   Not only do I think that the people who are still with us should read it but if there was some way to reach those who left our congregation, I think that would be great. 

 

Read Matthew 7:1-4 

 

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.   Ephesians 4:32(NRSV) 

 

"Recently some members of my church have expressed opposition to a new policy.  To me, their complaints show spiritual immaturity and appear to neglect important spiritual principles.  Although I refrained from speaking angry words in order to avoid conflict, my thoughts about the issue still contain much anger.  I felt justified in my feelings because in my view it was righteous and godly anger.

 

   The issue led me to recall Jesus driving out the money-changers who were using the temple for inappropriate purposes (Mark11:15-19).  Often I would have identified myself with Jesus and his righteous anger.  But this time God led me to consider how often I have been less than worshipful in church, or how I have served for selfish reasons rather than godly ones. 

 

As I thought about my own motives, I realized that even though I may have a reason to be angry at these church members, I am not to judge them; I have been in their position often enough to know that I cannot.  Instead of harboring angry thoughts, I decided to pray for strength and wisdom for our church leaders, that they may resolve the dispute peacefully and harmoniously.

 

PRAYER:  Dear Father, give us a forgiving heart, and help us remember that you ask us not to judge others.  May we proclaim peace and unity, in our pews as well as in the streets.  Amen."


Potluck Dinner and Hymn Sing 
 
Thanks to Nancy Evans, Joy Bushman, Terri Kuckuck and others who organized our March 6th Potluck Dinner and Hymn Sing with a St. Patrick's Day theme!
 
Thanks to Brian Dickerson for posting his photos of this great event.  We had over 70 people attend this event who brought enough food to feed 200!  Take a look at the photos at:
 
 
We look forward to next time (hopefully soon!).
 

potluck dinner

 
Help us Catch up after our "Snowfall Shortfall"
 
The heavy snows this winter forced us to cancel worship 3 times!  That meant a significant financial loss for our congregation.  We encourage all to help us make up for this "Snowfall Shortfall" by giving three weeks worth of your normal offerings before Easter.  A special "Snowfall Shortfall" envelope will be provided for your use at worship on March 21st.  Where can we get 3 additional weeks worth of offering to give?  How about your 2009 state and federal income tax refunds?  Not getting a refund?  You can fix that problem next year by giving more to your church in 2010!
 
Let us know how you plan to participate this coming year.  Download the
Walk with Jesus package, print out your Witness and Service forms and your Estimate of Giving cards, and place them in the offering at worship.  Our Commitment Sunday will be March 21st, at which time all will be invited to bring their commitments to the altar, but please feel free to make your commitments at any time before that.  Use the gift of Lent to reflect on your life, and to pray for the courage and discipline to walk more meaningfully with Jesus this coming year! 
 
Want to take something on?  How about setting up a recurring electronic funds transfer as part of your giving?  You can do it all by yourself on-line, then see Donna Roberts our Contributions Secretary to confirm that it's all working as you like, and sign the authorization form for her records.  Just click on the "Create Profile" button on the webpage and you can then manage it yourself!
 
Additional details on financial giving are available on-line at:
 
 
 
Save the Date for Vacation Bible School
 
Planning is underway for this year's Vacation Bible School!  Save the dates the week of July 12th.  Contact Nancy Evans if you'd like to help this year.  More coming soon!
 
Little Lamb Consignment Sale
 
Little Lamb 
Our Preschool's Little Lamb Consignment Sale is on Saturday March 20th, 8:00 AM-2:00 PM.  Spread the word!

Shed for you

 
Giving our lives joyfully in witness and service!
 
Grace and Peace in our Lord and Savior Jesus, who is and who was and who is to come!
 
Eric Carlson
Resurrection Lutheran Church
 
"Here is the truly Christian life, here is faith really working by love, when a man applies himself with joy and love to the works of that freest servitude in which he serves others voluntarily and for nought, himself abundantly satisfied in the fullness and riches of his own faith."