May 04, 2008 Easter 07
The family of God is assured of the Lord's abiding care
and presence with them.
Liturgy: Service of the Word (p.38)
Hymns: 558 359 341 170
Psalm 8: (p.67)
Lesson: Acts 1:8-14 Luke recounts the ascension of Jesus and names the roster of the apostles.
Epistle: 1 Peter 4:12-17; 5:6-11 Those who have been connected with Christ and his resurrection by baptism look upon their suffering with eyes of faith, and trust in the eternal goodness of God.
Gospel: John 17:1-11 The Lord prays that his disciples would be kept safe in the world.
Sermon Text: Acts 1:9-14
Jesus' Ascension means Power
Adult Bible Class
In the Sunday, May 04 lesson, we'll finish the Bible study will be under the theme "Capitalism and Compassion," and also consider "Business Ethics: an Expression of Faith." On Sun., May 11, our lesson will have the theme ""Profits: Ethics, Money, and Business."
District Council
Pastor Schleis, as the Northern WI District Constitution Committee chairman, plans to attend the District Council meeting on Tues., May 06, at Trinity (WELS), Neenah. The District Council is made up of the District Presidium, and the chairmen of various district committees. We meet once – twice a year, to discuss District and Synod matters.
NEW Seniors Group, May 20
Since there seems to be some interest, we plan to have an organizational meeting of a First Lutheran Seniors group on Tues., May 20, 9:00 AM, in the Overflow Room. We hope to have refreshments, a brief Bible study, fellowship, and planning for the future. If you think you might be old enough for a Seniors group…you are! Come, join us.
Any Garden Plots available?
If you have any bigger garden plots available, and would like them to be put to good use, for food for the body and the soul, please contact Hmong evangelist Jonah Lee (819-2320)? Jonah has offered free garden plots for use by the Hmong and Laotians in the Green Bay area. Jonah then uses these opportunities to share Jesus, the Bread of Life, with these people.
Call for Principal at St. Paul LES
St. Paul Lutheran Elementary School (LES), where eleven of First's children attend, has just extended another divine call for a Principal. They have called Mr. Kenneth Kasten, who is presently Principal at Trinity (WELS), Marinette. May the Spirit bless his deliberations.
St. Paul is calling a Principal, since their present Principal, Mr. John Schulz, is retiring at the end of the school year.
Revised Membership List
The most recent revision of First Lutheran's membership list is now available on the entryway table. Please check over the list, and forward any corrections to the church office. This list is meant for the personal use of First's members.
Welcome to our Visitors
To those who worship with us today we bid welcome in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is our prayer that this service will enable you to seek forgiveness and prepare you for a new week with our Master as we serve Him in this coming week.
FVL's Spring Band & Choral Concert is Sunday, May 4 at 6:30 pm.
Sun. May 4th 8:15AM Sunday School & Bible Class
9:30AM Worship Service
Ushers: Greg Keiler, Paul Peterson, Keith Obermiller, Allan Lemke
Mon. May 5th 9:00AM Needle Club
Tues. May 6th 10:00AM District Council
Thurs. May 8th 6:30PM Worship w/Communion
Ushers: Darryl Ruprecht, Randy Peterman
7:30PM Pastor & Elder visit
Sun. May 11th 8:15AM Sunday School & Bible Class
9:30AM Worship w/Communion
Ushers: Roger Francois, Lloyd Jastrow, Mark & Bonnie Teuteberg
Officiant: Pastor Paul Schleis
Organist & Carillon: Denise Schleis (Sunday)
Sunday Offerings Rec'd Budgeted Variance
YTD $158.767.59 $131,331.80 $27,435.79
4/27/08 $1,197.16 $2,874.04 ($1,676.88)
The Lord Jesus said: "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:19-21
First Ev. Lutheran Church
(Wisconsin Ev. Lutheran Synod)
743 S. Monroe Ave. Green Bay, WI 54301
Thursday Evening Worship 6:30PM
Sunday School & Bible Class 8:15AM
Sunday Worship 9:30AM
Church Office: 435-7970
Pastor Paul Schleis 437-9134 (home) 621-0460 (cell phone)
www.firstlutherangb.org