Helmar Heartlines 815-695-5489 [email protected] Heartline...from the Pastor Victory! “But the angel answered and said to the women, Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said.” Matthew 28:5-6 General Wellington commanded the victorious forces at the great battle of Waterloo that effectively ended the Napoleonic wars. When the battle was over, Wellington sent the great news of his victory to England. A series of stations, one within sight of the next, had been established to send code messages between England and the continent. The message to be sent was "Wellington defeated Napoleon at Waterloo." Meanwhile a fog set in and interrupted the message. As a result, people only saw part of the message, "Wellington defeated" Later, the fog cleared and the full message continued, which was quite different from the earlier message. The same is true today. When many look at what happened on Good Friday, the death of Christ, they see only defeat. But on Easter, at the Resurrection, God's message was completed. The resurrection spelled Victory. In the passage above the words that stand out to me are the last three words, "as He said". When Christ says something, He means it, and it will be fulfilled. We are wise to take Christ at His word because His word has never, nor ever will fail. V OLUME 4 1 I SSUE 4 APRIL 2 0 15 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Birthdays & Anniversaries Council Minutes 2 2&3 Easter Flowers 4 V.B.S., Congratulations 4 Wedding Anniversary 4 Finance 4 His promise for us this Easter, is the same promise that He gave His disciples after He rose again. The promise is that He will come back again to take all who are trusting in Him to heaven. Christ has already completed the victory by rising from the grave on Easter. The only thing left to do to complete His word is to come back for all those who are victorious with Him. In Christ, Pastor James Molstre Mother-DaughterFriend Tea This year’s tea will be Saturday, May 9th. We look forward to hearing from our speaker, Jen Johnson. Jen will give us her message on "Teas Around the World". Tickets will go on sale April 19th. Information about the menu will be in the bulletin. Birthdays and *Anniversaries For APRIL April 1 Kristen Adams Mark Anderson Charlene Austin Jim Johnson April 2 Jennifer Johnson Sean Johnson April 3 Brian Pilon April 6 Don Davidson Luke Greven Rhoda Niles April 7 Gabriella Creek Makenna Creek Beatrice Johnson Diane Larson April 9 Mark McCoy April 10 Lou Ann Riemenschneider April 11 Kristy Bunge Harvey & Carol Urton* April 12 David Christian April 13 Scott & Cindy Swenson* April 15 James Molstre April 16 Howard Christian April 17 Gerald Stangland Page 2 April 19 Steve & Jean Bazan* Gerald & Linda Chally* Alverna Munson Ashley Pilon April 20 John & Vicki Wayne* April 22 Brad & Pam Boe* Keith & Laura Keigher* Mikaela Molstre April 24 Arnold & Gradys Abens* April 26 Danny Bullington April 30 Bryce Anderson Zachary Perkins Tammy Underwood A THOUSAND EASTERS There have been a thousand Easters, Since the Man of Galilee Came to write the crowning news of history. But I never knew an Eater, Like that glad first dawn could be, Till the Lord of all the Easters lived in me! There have been a thousand Easters, With their glory breaking through; They have made a thousand, thousand hopes come true. But you’ll never know an Easter, Like those first disciples knew Till the day the Lord of Easter comes to you! Page 3 Easter Flowers Thank you to all who purchased plants to adorn the altar this Easter season. You may take them home after the Easter service. They will be tagged and plant sleeves will be available. In Memory of: Wesley Christian given by Nancy and family Howard Johnson given by his family Lois Sherman given by Erich & Chari Englebrecht Russell Butts given by Rose and the family Johnny Wayne given by Grandma Rose Joseph & Lily Anderson given by Clyde & Ann Borneman In Honor & Glory of our Risen Lord by Pastor James & Kristen In Honor/Memory of Parents, Grandparents and Great Grandparents given by Brent, Sheila Marie, Danielle Marie and Wyatt Michael Urton Vacation Bible School Check out the poster on the bulletin board in the narthex for various ways to help out with this year’s VBS. It runs from July 13-17. Also, if anyone could donate any of the following items, it would be greatly appreciated. White duct tape White large plastic table cloths Blue large plastic table cloths Rope lighting or small white lights Light weight quilt batting Plastic 1 gallon milk or juice jugs There will be a container in the Narthex for any items donated. Contributions Needed Received thru 3-22-15 Net difference needed Congratulations to Nathan & Jill Cryder on the birth of Noah Patrick on March 17th. Noah was welcomed home by big brother Brett. Grandparents are Steve & Jean Bazan and great-grandmother is Elizabeth Johnson. Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary to Harvey and Carol Urton. They were married on April 11, 1965 at the Annawan United Methodist church in Annawan, IL. They have 2 children, Richard (Jill) of Downers Grove, and Brent (Sheila) of Newark. They also have 3 grandchildren, Robert, Danielle, and Wyatt. A private celebration is bring planned General Fund $24,487.36 $15,004.00 $9,483.36 Missions $5,325.00 $3,026.00 $2,299.00 Foundation $9,177.00 $2,539.00 $6,638.00 Mon 6 13 20 27 3-5 pm Food Pantry Sun 5 7:00am Sunrise Service 8:00am Cinnamon Rolls 9:00 am Easter Worship 10:15am Sunday School 12 9:00 am Worship 10:15am Sunday School 19 9:00am Worship 10:15am Sunday School 26 9:00am Worship 10:15am Sunday School 28 7pm Bells Practice 21 7pm Bells Practice 14 6:30pm Deacon’s Mtg. 7pm Trustee’s Mtg. 7pm Bells Practice 8pm Council Mtg. 7 7pm Bells Practice Tue Bible Study ROOTS Bible Studies H2O 29 2:30 pm Bible Study 6:30pm ROOTS 6:30pm Bible Studies 7:30pm H2O 22 2:30 pm Bible Study 6:30pm ROOTS 6:30pm Bible Studies 7:30pm H2O 15 2:30pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm Bible Study ROOTS Bible Studies H2O 30 9:15-10:30am Women’s Bible Study 6:30pm Choir Practice 23 9:15-10:30am Women’s Bible Study 6:30pm Choir Practice 16 9:15-10:30am Women’s Bible Study 6:30pm Choir Practice 9 9:15-10:30am Women’s Bible Study 6:30pm Choir Practice 7pm Faith Circle 2 7:00pm ROOTS 7:00pm Maundy Thursday Service 1 8 2:30pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm Thu Wed APRIL 24 17 10 5-7pm Food Pantry 3 7:00pm Good Friday Service Fri 25 8am Men’s Bible Study 18 8am Men’s Bible Study 11 8am Men’s Bible Study 4 8am Men’s Bible Study Sat Page 4
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