ANNOUNCEMENTS
February 7, 2010
The Charitable Giving Team Message
For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
Welcome to Worship
We’re delighted to worship with you today at Atonement! Please stay for refreshments and fellowship after the service. (If you’d like to learn more about our congregation, that’s the best place to start!) We also invite you to visit our Web site at www.Deliver4Jesus.org, pick up a copy of our current newsletter at the guest book table, and be sure to get a copy of our Mission and Vision statements from the information desk.
Adult Education discusses the Exodus Experience: from Slavery into Freedom
From Sunday, February 21, until Sunday, March 28, please join your fellow adult learners in a six-part study of the Exodus story. Coinciding with a midweek, Lenten worship sermon series, we will move through the first half of the book of Exodus exploring themes of slavery and freedom, community, God’s reaction to the problem of human suffering, and from death into life. Class meets in the Green Room from 8:45-9:30 am and the only text required will be the Bible.
To be prepared for discussion, here are the weekly assigned readings:
February 21 – Genesis 50.22 through Exodus 1
February 28 – Exodus 2-3
March 7 – Exodus 4-5
March 14 - Exodus 6 – 7.13
March 21 – Exodus 7.14 – 11.10
March 28 – Exodus 12-14
Popcorn fundraiser this morning!
The young people of our church are selling popcorn today. Buy some to eat at church, and buy some to take home and eat during the big game! The money raised will help offset the cost of youth events. Upcoming events include the annual Presidents Day weekend ski trip.
Thank you from all the young people at Atonement.
Ski Trip 2010
Save the date for this year’s Youth ski retreat at Afton Alps Ski Resort. Feb 13-14th. The cost is approximately $75 if you need to rent skis and $50 if you have your own equipment. We need 20 people to get the group discount! Please sign up by Feb 7th.
Bible Studies this Week
We extend an invitation to all who are interested to join any of our Bible studies
· Mary’s Circle will meet in the fellowship hall at Atonement on Thursday, February 11th at 9:30 a.m.
· Naddy’s Men’s Fellowship meets each Thursday morning at 6:30 at R.J. Riches on Hwy. 10 in Mounds View.
· Monday Morning Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study meet Mondays at 7 a.m. for breakfast in the Fellowship Hall followed by a study of the next Sunday’s scripture readings.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Saturday, February 13 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to join this group. We will continue our discussion of Ordinary Joy by Joe Campeau. You may participate in the Bible study or just listen as we talk and crochet or knit. Bring your project and materials with you. Please remember to enter by the kitchen door if there is no other activity occurring in the church.
St. Philip’s Disaster Relief Lasagna Dinner & Sealed Bid Auction
On Sunday, February 21 the St. Philip’s Disaster
Relief (SPDR) team will hold its Third Annual Lasagna Dinner. Seating will be
at 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. in the St. Philip’s Fellowship Hall. Lasagna, salad,
breadsticks, dessert, and beverages will be served.
Tickets will be sold only in advance and are available in the narthex this
morning. They are also available in the St. Philip's church office (763-571-1500)
through February 12th. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5
for children under 12.
Auction items include assorted gift baskets, computer accessories,
power tools, electronics, kitchen appliances, lawn games, and more. Bidders
need only make a single bid on an item. In the week following the auction, the
bids will be reviewed and the high bidder will be contacted to make
arrangements for pick up of the item.
Proceeds from the dinner and the auction will ensure that the journey
continues for the St. Philip’s Disaster Relief outreach and will be used for
things such as gas and lodging for relief trips, building materials, supplies,
equipment, and donations to organizations assisting in relief efforts.
Nellie Landrus has been a member of several SPDR mission trips during the
last two years, and is planning to return with the team to Galveston TX in April 2010. Greg Hanson and Peter Landrus have also gone on SPDR mission trips to help
natural disaster victims. Our heartfelt thanks for your continued financial and
prayer support.
CEAP Car Wash Fundraiser
On Valentine’s Day (Sunday, February 14th) Perfect 10 Car Wash will be donating half the proceeds they make on car washes to CEAP. CEAP is a non-profit organization providing food, clothing, and financial assistance to our neighbors in need. So get your sweetheart’s car washed this Valentine’s Day and help keep those less fortunate warm, sheltered, and full this winter season. Perfect 10 Car Wash is located at 999 NW Hwy 10 in Spring Lake Park.
2010 Ladies’ Retreat
The Ladies’ Retreat Committee invites all interested women to attend a special meeting Monday, February 8th at 7:00 p.m. at Mary Billington’s home. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet Julia Thompson, our 2010 retreat speaker. At this meeting we will plan our retreat sessions around the theme “Prayer”. Your input is important so please attend this meeting or e-mail Karen Ochu at O1719@aol.com with your ideas or comments.
Thrivent: Helping Haiti
If you are a Thrivent member and you care to donate to Haiti's injured citizens and the recovery effort there, you can write a check to either ELCA Disaster Response OR Lutheran World Relief and write "Helping Haiti" on the memo line.
Thrivent will match $1 for every $2 you donate, up to $250 per member. Donations will be accepted until March 31, 2010. Mail the check to Thrivent Helping Haiti, 4321 N. Ballard Road, Appleton, WI, 54919.
Thank you!
The Charitable Giving Team
Choir Sponsors Fundraiser - Feb 27
The Sanctuary choir will be sponsoring a fundraiser to help Michelle Vrieze with her medical expenses. The event will take place Saturday, February 27th from 5 to 8pm in the fellowship hall. We will be serving a delicious meal catered by Pat McKenzie. The men's gospel ensemble will be giving a concert. You won't want to miss this as they will be doing some very fun songs. Minimum contribution for this evening will be $15. Checks can be made out to Atonement Lutheran Church with Michelle Vrieze written in the memo line. There will also be an opportunity for you to commit to a monthly gift as Michelle's treatments go on for 15 months.
Thank you for your support and hope to see you all there!
Dwight Williams and Vicki Klaers
Serving Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Pastor: Lay Assisting Minister
Pastor Tom Jenkins Mary Billington
Music Director: Lector
Dwight Williams Steve Klaers
Accompanist: Communion Helpers:
Diane Lightbody Larry Weatherly
Greeter: Andrea Weatherly
Jim & Jan Zastrow Carol Uecker
Ushers: Virginia Cahow
Paul & Bonnie Anderson Nursery:
Coffee Fellowship Kirsten Ellis
Virginia Cahow & Mary Ann Nelson
Meals on Wheels drivers for February 11 are: Bonnie & Paul Anderson and Shirley Peterson.
Serving Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Pastor: Lay Assisting Minister
Pastor Tom Jenkins Marilyn Nelson
Music Director: Lector
Dwight Williams Bryan Kleen
Accompanist: Communion Helpers:
Diane Lightbody Wayne Haselhorst
Greeter: Pat Haselhorst
Dave Landrus Bev Johnson
Ushers: Jackie Lundemo
Arlene Drier Nursery:
Coffee Fellowship Gwen Blomseth
Roger & Phyllis Kvitrud
Attending and Giving
Attending Last Sunday 100
Attending Wednesday night 20
2010 Year-to-date Budgeted General Fund Income $ 19,928.00
2010 Year-to-date Actual General Fund Income $ 20,095.00
Pastoral Emergency Phone is 651-276-2649.
2009 contribution statements are in your mailbox here at church.