The Eighth Sunday of Easter

May 11, 2008       

 

Welcome, Spirit-filled people of God!  On this day of Pentecost we hear the wonderful proclamation of Moses:  “I wish that all the Lord’s people were prophets and that the Lord would put His Spirit on them!”  We again celebrate the presentation of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles of our Lord that first Pentecost after Jesus’ resurrection and ascension.  And, we are blessed today with the ongoing invitation of Jesus:  “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink.”  Proclamation. Presentation.  Invitation.  Let us praise God for His word and Spirit, and let us drink daily of the Spirit.  Praise God from whom all blessings flow! 

In Our Prayers: Our mothers, Ken Unger, Flo Koenig, Ruth Dommer, Arthur Catton 

The altar flowers are given today in thanksgiving for all mothers and in celebration of Ed, Vicki and Jody’s birthdays.  Ed & Vee Gutt                                                         

THIS WEEK:

    Today – Sunday School- 10:30 AM

                  Bible breakfast – 10:30 AM                

    Monday – “Soul Craving” Bible study – 6:30 PM

                      Choir & Youth Choir – 7 PM

    Tuesday – Trustee meeting – 7 PM                    

    Wednesday – Men’s Bible study – 9 AM      

                                          Women’s Bible study – 1:30 PM

    Thursday – Sisters Plus – 7 PM

    Friday – Sunday School Bowling Party – 4-6 PM

    Sunday – Communion Service - 9 AM

                     Sunday School/ Bible hour – 10:30 AM

                     Worship at the Willows – 2 PM

                     Evening Bible study – 6:30 PM 

What better gift could there be to our Mothers on this Mother’s Day than to hear our children confess the Christian faith they have been taught these past weeks of Sunday School.  This morning the 2^nd grade children of our Sunday school will come forward to recite the Apostles’ Creed. 

A NEW Midweek Worship Service begins at Heritage Wednesday, May 28, at 7 pm.  Here’s a worship opportunity for those who will be gone on weekends, or have difficulty attending our 9 AM Sunday service.  We are also using this as an outreach tool as members of our community have enjoyed our Wednesday Lent and Advent services. 

Teacher Appreciation Brunch is coming!  Mark your calendar, it will be Sunday, June 1, following our worship service.  Take this opportunity to join in thanking the many teachers of our children, youth, and adults at Heritage.  See the sign – up sheets on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall to record your attendance for brunch and to bring a brunch-type dish.  Any questions can be directed to Kari Carlson. 

Are you going grocery shopping this week?  Are you in need of a hair cut?  See Bill Carlson in our Parish Hall after the service today to “purchase” SCRIP from Wiseway, Town & Country or Karen’s salon.  A percentage of your purchase comes back directly to Heritage.

We need your Help!  Heritage Outreach Committee is sponsoring a Block party July 12^th.  We’re looking for many volunteers to be involved.  To find out how you can help come to an informational meeting after church May 18^th or talk to Heidi Heuer. 

Join the Heritage Trustee Team – Learn about our church building and be a member of the team that manages the maintenance of Heritage.  On the job training as you use YOUR talents and learn new skills.  Add your intellect and voice in project decisions.  PLEASE consider joining this team in managing God’s house.  Thank you, Ed, Doug, Larry, Jeff, Rick 

Pastor will be gone Monday & Tuesday of this week to the District Pastors Conference in Syracuse, IN.  If you need to contact him call Beth in the church office.