NURSERY– ONE YEAR OLDS (Church Hour – 1st Service) Oct 19 Patty and Dave Berg Oct 26 Becky Asher, Payton Stockler October19th, 2014 NURSERY – ONE YEAR OLDS (Sunday school hour) Oct 19 Darlene Johnson, Jessie Hollenkamp Oct 26 Carl and Diane Bergstrom NURSERY – ONE YEAR OLDS (Church Hour – 2nd Service) Oct 19 Jenny Sommerlot, Cami Paulson Oct 26 Lynelle Anderson, Jessica Pollard 2s & 3s ROOM Oct 19 Ken and Carla Roelofs Oct 26 Norm and Heather Johnson MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE! Do you need a wheelchair, walker, shower chair or other piece of medical equipment short term? Do you have medical equipment you are no longer using and would like to share with others who need it? The Milaca American Legion has a medical equipment loan program that is open to the community. They have a wide variety of equipment that is available to be used short term and accept donations of medical equipment as well. Please contact Mary Ann at 983-3898 to inquire about donating or borrowing medical equipment. Contact Information: Milaca Evangelical Free Church 1100 North Central Ave., Milaca, MN 56353 (320)-982-3217, E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: Milacafreechurch.com Our Purpose: We exist to glorify God By producing mature Followers of Jesus Christ Opportunities of the Week Today 6:30 p.m. Koinonia adult leaders meeting Monday 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. GriefShare; Adult Ministry meeting Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Visitation Ministry meeting Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:15 p.m. Friday 6:30 p.m. Koinonia, CONNECT Men’s study meets at Pastor Mike’s home Adult prayer group; Men’s Bible study Worship practice Ladies Game Night OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD - Check out the display table in the foyer; brochures with labels and directions for Samaritan’s Purse OCC are available. Some pre-made boxes are available as well. We will start our church shoebox collection on November 2, continuing through November 16. The National Collection Week is November 17 - 24. Our church is a designated drop-off location (Relay Collection Center). A few volunteers are needed to help on these dates; please check out the volunteer sign-up sheet available there. VISITATION TEAM MEETING: Tuesday, October 21 at 6:30pm. All members of the team plan on attending. If you are unable to attend, please contact Alison Jergens 320-293-2951 or [email protected]. More visitors are always welcome to join the team, please contact Alison if you are interested in being part of this ministry. THE MONTH OF OCTOBER is Pastor Appreciation Month. The Overseer Board would like to invite the congregation to participate in personally thanking our pastors with a thank you note, card or gift to our pastors during the month. Take the time to express your love and appreciation for the leadership and care they provide for Milaca Evangelical Free Church. OTHER OPPORTUNITIES THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE is now meeting to fill positions for 2015. If you would like to nominate someone for either Overseer or Nominating Committee member, forms are on the information table. Also on that table is a copy of MEFC Expectations of an Overseer. Please follow the directions on the nominating form and return to Paul Droogsma’s mailbox no later than Sunday, November 2nd. LADIES GAME NIGHT: sponsored by Women's Ministries Friday, October 24th, an evening of fellowship, food and fun, here at church, 6:30 p.m. Bring your favorite snack, game and a friend. Beverages will be provided. Please come to relax and enjoy time building friendships among sisters! Any questions? Check with Susan @ 320-362-0878. SENIOR DINING SITE LUCHEON: Oct. 30th, 11:30 AM at the Hi-Rise. Menu: Hot Roast Pork Sandwich with potatoes & gravy, butternut squash. Cost: $4.00 Stay after for fellowship and play table games. Please let Jan Vetsch (983-5803) know if you are going to attend. RESERVATIONS REMINDER: Life Choices Center Fall Fundraising Banquet reservations need to be in by this Thursday, Oct. 23rd call the Center at 320-983-3771 or email [email protected]. The banquet is at Henry’s Catering in Foley, Saturday, Nov. 1, 6 pm Social time; 6:30 pm – meal. Guest speaker is Tracie Rademacher, from Big Lake, MN. Freewill donation. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Harvest Festival, Nov. 23rd, 6:30 p.m. Congratulations to Kevin and Lindsey Swedin on the birth of Reagan Ruth. She was born on October 5th, and weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz. Her happy grandparents are Mike and Suzy Swedin. LOVING GOD WITH SACRIFICIAL GIFTS LUKE 21:1-4 God’s First Commandment: To love him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. How? I. God’s Example {2 Corinthians 8:9} ___________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ James 1:17 (NIV) 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 2 Corinthians 8:9 (NIV) 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. Ephesians 5:1-2 (NIV) _______________________________ II. Jesus’ Teaching {Luke 21:1-4}_______________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ 5 1 : Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. _______________________________ III. Practical Suggestions ______________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ _______________________________ IV. Tough Choices A. Personal Choices__________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________ B. Community Choices________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________ 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 (NIV) 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written: “They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever.”
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