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June & July, 2024
Dave and I have talked about seeing the Ark replica in Kentucky for some time and finally scheduled a visit on our way north to Wisconsin for our granddaughter’s high school graduation in Watertown, WI. It was quite an experience and well worth the entire day we set aside to see it. The entire “park” was well planned out for all ages - for us, plenty of well-placed benches and restrooms - ha!ha! From there we attended Hosanna’s graduation from Luther Prep in Watertown. The concert Friday night was awesome and the graduation service on Saturday morning was inspiring and worshipful. Hosanna relished the day as “her” day and flitted among friends and family throughout the afternoon open house her parents planned for her. The B&B house they rented was perfect for the event. Then it was on to MN to spend a day with Dave’s mom who turned 97 a week before. Our younger daughter and husband from England came for the graduation and a visit with Grandma so it was a blessing to spend special time with them, as well. Then Albert Lea to Stillwater and bordering Wisconsin to visit family and friends. Dave got in a bit of golf with his brother. I got to roam IKEA all by myself which was a treat. Good visits with my sister-in-law. Friday Night Fish Fry with old high school friends which turned out to be a sort of mini-class reunion. The almost three weeks we were gone were full of memories and blessings, to be sure. Thank you, Lord!
SIDE NOTE - Unbeknownst to us, Dave contracted Covid and passed it along to me. We didn’t know it was Covid until the doctor in MN called us to inform us of the result of Dave’s Covid test when he went to the ER thinking he may have pneumonia or lung infection or something - unfortunately, we didn’t get her message until we got home. SO our entire trip home we were sick (3 days of driving). We figured we must have shared Covid germs in six states!! Sorry
June & July, 2024
Dave and I have talked about seeing the Ark replica in Kentucky for some time and finally scheduled a visit on our way north to Wisconsin for our granddaughter’s high school graduation in Watertown, WI. It was quite an experience and well worth the entire day we set aside to see it. The entire “park” was well planned out for all ages - for us, plenty of well-placed benches and restrooms - ha!ha! From there we attended Hosanna’s graduation from Luther Prep in Watertown. The concert Friday night was awesome and the graduation service on Saturday morning was inspiring and worshipful. Hosanna relished the day as “her” day and flitted among friends and family throughout the afternoon open house her parents planned for her. The B&B house they rented was perfect for the event. Then it was on to MN to spend a day with Dave’s mom who turned 97 a week before. Our younger daughter and husband from England came for the graduation and a visit with Grandma so it was a blessing to spend special time with them, as well. Then Albert Lea to Stillwater and bordering Wisconsin to visit family and friends. Dave got in a bit of golf with his brother. I got to roam IKEA all by myself which was a treat. Good visits with my sister-in-law. Friday Night Fish Fry with old high school friends which turned out to be a sort of mini-class reunion. The almost three weeks we were gone were full of memories and blessings, to be sure. Thank you, Lord!
SIDE NOTE - Unbeknownst to us, Dave contracted Covid and passed it along to me. We didn’t know it was Covid until the doctor in MN called us to inform us of the result of Dave’s Covid test when he went to the ER thinking he may have pneumonia or lung infection or something - unfortunately, we didn’t get her message until we got home. SO our entire trip home we were sick (3 days of driving). We figured we must have shared Covid germs in six states!! Sorry
WRITING AND PRESENTATION NEWS...
LWMS - MONTHLY NOTES
As a member of the LWMS Communications Committee, I’m continuing to write a regular spiritual growth type article for LWMS electronic publication Monthly Notes. You can go to their website and sign up to receive Monthly Notes as well as learn about other LWMS information, projects, programs, and more. Go to lwms.org and check it out!
PRESENTATION TOPICS for you to choose from include
“Comfort And Joy in All Seasons”
“Comfort, Joy, And God’s Gift of Prayer in All Seasons”
As I have mentioned before, I have come to realize there is a need for women of all seasons to be reminded of how the comfort and joy won for them by Jesus truly affects every season of life whether you are speaking of seasons as times of joy or sorrow, a season of winter or summer, young mother or empty-nester, and every other type of season. The gift of prayer is a spiritual weapon to wield in confidence as the Christian experiences the many seasons in life.
“Prayer: God’s Gift to His People in All Seasons”
“The Body of Christ - Another of God’s Gift to Us” - currently working on this :)
PLEASE CONSIDER ONE OF THE ABOVE TOPICAL PRESENTATIONS WHEN
MAKING PLANS FOR A FUTURE WOMEN'S EVENT AND CONTACT ME!
OR… I can prepare something new on a topic of your choice :)
BIBLE STUDY ON PRAYER
I have updated my current Bible Study on Prayer with a new format, making it more user-friendly.
I’m excited to share this worthwhile and always timely study with many, Lord willing. I’ve entitled it “Prayer Talk”.
PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN MY PRESENTING
A BIBLE STUDY AT YOUR NEXT WOMEN’S EVENT!
UPCOMING DATES - THANKFUL AND BLESSED
July 28-30, 2024
Serving as Co-Presenter of Breakout Session on Prayer
“God’s Gift of Prayer in the Life of the Christian”
WELS Women’s Ministry Conference - Ingleside Hotel, Pewaukee, Wl
SEE YOU THERE :)
LWMS - MONTHLY NOTES
As a member of the LWMS Communications Committee, I’m continuing to write a regular spiritual growth type article for LWMS electronic publication Monthly Notes. You can go to their website and sign up to receive Monthly Notes as well as learn about other LWMS information, projects, programs, and more. Go to lwms.org and check it out!
PRESENTATION TOPICS for you to choose from include
“Comfort And Joy in All Seasons”
“Comfort, Joy, And God’s Gift of Prayer in All Seasons”
As I have mentioned before, I have come to realize there is a need for women of all seasons to be reminded of how the comfort and joy won for them by Jesus truly affects every season of life whether you are speaking of seasons as times of joy or sorrow, a season of winter or summer, young mother or empty-nester, and every other type of season. The gift of prayer is a spiritual weapon to wield in confidence as the Christian experiences the many seasons in life.
“Prayer: God’s Gift to His People in All Seasons”
“The Body of Christ - Another of God’s Gift to Us” - currently working on this :)
PLEASE CONSIDER ONE OF THE ABOVE TOPICAL PRESENTATIONS WHEN
MAKING PLANS FOR A FUTURE WOMEN'S EVENT AND CONTACT ME!
OR… I can prepare something new on a topic of your choice :)
BIBLE STUDY ON PRAYER
I have updated my current Bible Study on Prayer with a new format, making it more user-friendly.
I’m excited to share this worthwhile and always timely study with many, Lord willing. I’ve entitled it “Prayer Talk”.
PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN MY PRESENTING
A BIBLE STUDY AT YOUR NEXT WOMEN’S EVENT!
UPCOMING DATES - THANKFUL AND BLESSED
July 28-30, 2024
Serving as Co-Presenter of Breakout Session on Prayer
“God’s Gift of Prayer in the Life of the Christian”
WELS Women’s Ministry Conference - Ingleside Hotel, Pewaukee, Wl
SEE YOU THERE :)
SHARING GOD’S WORD…
But the fruit of the Spirit is love… (Galatians 5:22)
This “fruit” does not find its source in us. The source of the fruit is the Spirit. From the moment God burst into your heart and placed his Spirit in you, you have the fruit of the Spirit - The fruit that consists of love,
joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Love is not a feeling. It is a choice, commitment, an attitude. When we focus on our Savior’s compassion and forgiveness, we see an attitude of selflessness. We see an attitude that thinks of others. We have also been united with Christ. We have fellowship with the Spirit. We have the Spirit in us. Love in me is God’s work - NOT mine!
If we are struggling with any of the aspects of the Fruit of the Spirit, it is probably because we have taken our eyes off the amazing love of our Savior. We grow in love as we actively water our souls with the Gospel! READ: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 8, 13; 1 John 4:8; Ephesians 4:32; Philippians 2:1-5
(Taken from “What Does Your Garden Grow? The Fruit of the Spirit” a Bible Study by Pastor M. Gass)
Proclaim the greatness of the LORD with me and let us exalt his name together. (Psalm 34:3)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love… (Galatians 5:22)
This “fruit” does not find its source in us. The source of the fruit is the Spirit. From the moment God burst into your heart and placed his Spirit in you, you have the fruit of the Spirit - The fruit that consists of love,
joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Love is not a feeling. It is a choice, commitment, an attitude. When we focus on our Savior’s compassion and forgiveness, we see an attitude of selflessness. We see an attitude that thinks of others. We have also been united with Christ. We have fellowship with the Spirit. We have the Spirit in us. Love in me is God’s work - NOT mine!
If we are struggling with any of the aspects of the Fruit of the Spirit, it is probably because we have taken our eyes off the amazing love of our Savior. We grow in love as we actively water our souls with the Gospel! READ: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 8, 13; 1 John 4:8; Ephesians 4:32; Philippians 2:1-5
(Taken from “What Does Your Garden Grow? The Fruit of the Spirit” a Bible Study by Pastor M. Gass)
Proclaim the greatness of the LORD with me and let us exalt his name together. (Psalm 34:3)