Hi Everyone,
It's here! First semester 2009! I'm so excited and I want to welcome you all to a new year of God's Grace.
One thing right off the bat: Thanks Dan for delivering God's Word to The Point this past weekend. What a blessing God and you are!
Thanks also to everyone who made our first time visitors feel welcome in "God's living room!
Here's a min-schedule:
Wed. 5:30 pm ESL starts up
Thurs: 6:30 pm Meet Greet with new students at The Point - all are welcome
Sunday we start a new teaching series, "Life at The U." The first installment is on Acceptance - first God's acceptance of us and then our acceptance of others. This Sunday Holli will be singing at 10:30 and Mike at 6:30. Thank you God for the gift of music and musicians!
Tuesday the 8th we start with the Bible Classes. First up Marquette 8 pm - The Prodigal God. Did you know the word prodigal means "reckless?" The teaching series and the Bible class are Holy Spirit guaranteed to have us look at the world in a whole new way!
Just a heads up: September 13 from noon to 6 pm is our fall semester picnic at Lake Park. You and your friends and everyone (cf. above) are welcome.
$2 dinners will begin on September 20, so bring along your both your spiritual and physical appetite to worship.
In case you haven't heard, our house-fellows for this year are: Shauna Gagnow, Kate Kante, Stephanie Kudek, Steve Kopitzke, Andrew Limmer and Aaron Spriggs.
I have some homework for you. In addition to you counting my spelling and grammatical errors in the blog (yes I've heard :) , see if you can find the meaning for the words "glocalization" and "third culture." Both words play an important part of walk as Christians in 2009. (Glocalization is not misppelled.)
God's blessings as you live out your God given faith in the mission field with Jesus!
Bill
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
God is Good!
Hey Everyone,
I had a wonderful vacation. Thanks for allowing me the time off to recharge and replenish!
As always God's ministry is alive!
So I need to share some things with you so that we are all on the same page: First, The Milwaukee Federation of WELS Churches, at their delegate meeting this last Sunday, voted to transfer the title and the mortgage over to The Point of Grace Ev. Luth. Church. That is really exciting because it prevents us from having to re-buy the building. While it is a rather daunting task to assume the title and mortgage, the truth is, God has been providing the funds necessary to pay for the mortgage through people like you, the bargain centers, the Antioch Foundation, WELS Kingdom Workers, and other generous people, for the past 18 months. To God, and I mean to God, alone be the glory!
We had a congregation meeting this past Sunday as well. For the many who were able to attend: Thanks for your attendance! Highlights of this meeting will soon be posted either on the web or on the bulletin board at church or both soon!
Yesterday was a great day! The east side got a little bit more busy! Parking spaces became a little bit harder to get! Why? Because a lot of the students started to move in!
I had a great time last night at the ESL training workshop. It was cool to learn about different cultures and about how Jesus reaches out to us all!
This weekend I will be giving the message at Divinity-Divine Charity in Whitefish Bay. I ask that you pray for God to bless his Word among our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.
Dan Tomczyk will be giving the message at The Point. Dan has a great heart and great love for God and his Word. This will be great. Invite your friends.
Thanks to Marques Nelson for stepping up to the plate and delivering the home run of God's Word and Sacrament while I was on vacation. Keep up the God work, Marques.
A few more things for now: Going forward I will be taking Monday mornings and afternoons off. If you have an emergency during that time - call me! Thanks.
And thanks for your ministry in the name of Jesus!
Have a great day and week with Jesus!
Bill
I had a wonderful vacation. Thanks for allowing me the time off to recharge and replenish!
As always God's ministry is alive!
So I need to share some things with you so that we are all on the same page: First, The Milwaukee Federation of WELS Churches, at their delegate meeting this last Sunday, voted to transfer the title and the mortgage over to The Point of Grace Ev. Luth. Church. That is really exciting because it prevents us from having to re-buy the building. While it is a rather daunting task to assume the title and mortgage, the truth is, God has been providing the funds necessary to pay for the mortgage through people like you, the bargain centers, the Antioch Foundation, WELS Kingdom Workers, and other generous people, for the past 18 months. To God, and I mean to God, alone be the glory!
We had a congregation meeting this past Sunday as well. For the many who were able to attend: Thanks for your attendance! Highlights of this meeting will soon be posted either on the web or on the bulletin board at church or both soon!
Yesterday was a great day! The east side got a little bit more busy! Parking spaces became a little bit harder to get! Why? Because a lot of the students started to move in!
I had a great time last night at the ESL training workshop. It was cool to learn about different cultures and about how Jesus reaches out to us all!
This weekend I will be giving the message at Divinity-Divine Charity in Whitefish Bay. I ask that you pray for God to bless his Word among our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.
Dan Tomczyk will be giving the message at The Point. Dan has a great heart and great love for God and his Word. This will be great. Invite your friends.
Thanks to Marques Nelson for stepping up to the plate and delivering the home run of God's Word and Sacrament while I was on vacation. Keep up the God work, Marques.
A few more things for now: Going forward I will be taking Monday mornings and afternoons off. If you have an emergency during that time - call me! Thanks.
And thanks for your ministry in the name of Jesus!
Have a great day and week with Jesus!
Bill
Monday, August 3, 2009
1 to Go
Hi Everyone,
Do you realize there is only 1 month to go before school starts?
I'm busy getting the next teaching series in order and making the creatives for it. And I have to be honest, I'm looking forward to it and I'm having a lot of fun. It's called Life at The U! Get ready for a great year!! I thank God for the privilege of being able to serve you and to serve with you!
A couple of things the staff will be working on this week are the fall newsletter, the welcome picnic, and ministry descriptions of various opportunities here at The Point.
Here are some items to put on your calendar if you don't already have them: August 23 after the 6:30 worship there will be a meeting of The Point of Grace family. Among other things in this meeting we will look at the opportunities that the LORD has given us and how we want to meet those opportunities with Grace. The Leadership Team is looking to gain consensus with this meeting so your input will be invaluable. Mark you calendar. There will be a meet and greet on Sept 3rd at 7pm at The Point. This is especially for the incoming students. If you can join the staff to welcome the new students that would be fantastic.
The Synod Convention was last week. The delegates decided to keep the ministerial education system in tact and keep the remaining missionaries in place. To do this they made drastic cuts in the areas of parish services, communication and technology.
Prayer calendars are also available at The Point. They are located just inside of the worship area on the clear table.
God's blessings on your week with Jesus! If not before, I will see you this weekend.
Bill
Do you realize there is only 1 month to go before school starts?
I'm busy getting the next teaching series in order and making the creatives for it. And I have to be honest, I'm looking forward to it and I'm having a lot of fun. It's called Life at The U! Get ready for a great year!! I thank God for the privilege of being able to serve you and to serve with you!
A couple of things the staff will be working on this week are the fall newsletter, the welcome picnic, and ministry descriptions of various opportunities here at The Point.
Here are some items to put on your calendar if you don't already have them: August 23 after the 6:30 worship there will be a meeting of The Point of Grace family. Among other things in this meeting we will look at the opportunities that the LORD has given us and how we want to meet those opportunities with Grace. The Leadership Team is looking to gain consensus with this meeting so your input will be invaluable. Mark you calendar. There will be a meet and greet on Sept 3rd at 7pm at The Point. This is especially for the incoming students. If you can join the staff to welcome the new students that would be fantastic.
The Synod Convention was last week. The delegates decided to keep the ministerial education system in tact and keep the remaining missionaries in place. To do this they made drastic cuts in the areas of parish services, communication and technology.
Prayer calendars are also available at The Point. They are located just inside of the worship area on the clear table.
God's blessings on your week with Jesus! If not before, I will see you this weekend.
Bill
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Very cool!
Hi Everyone,
God is very cool! Last week I was able to help out at Lighthouse Youth Ministries teaching the 10 to 18 year olds how to communicate their faith. Each day the number of students went up. We started on Monday with 26 and ended on Friday with 42. What a joy to see the enthusiasm of these young children of God.
Things at The Point are at anything but a stand still. This week we are calling incoming freshmen to invite them to be a part of The Point. They have also received two post cards from us this summer and will receive at least one more. I have I told you, I can't wait for everyone to get back to school!
The school year messages are just about ready to go - I am going to let some of our student leaders give any last directions they may have. The servant evangelism calendar for the school year is also set. Brochures and welcome packets are being made! Plans for the music ministry are also in full swing. I am so blessed to be a part of all of this!!
The synod convention is going on this week. Keep them in your prayers as tough decisions are being made. Thankfully God made the "tough" decision of sending his Son to be our Savior! I told you, God is very cool!
A big shout out to all who brought food for Samuel Odamah's farewell! Thanks for making the evening very special.
Last week there was the airshow on the Lakefront. As I looked into the sky I saw these amazing supersonic planes and their pilots doing incredible things. And then I remembered, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights." HE is truly amazing. So keep your eyes up and enjoy your week with Jesus!
See you this weekend :)
Bill
God is very cool! Last week I was able to help out at Lighthouse Youth Ministries teaching the 10 to 18 year olds how to communicate their faith. Each day the number of students went up. We started on Monday with 26 and ended on Friday with 42. What a joy to see the enthusiasm of these young children of God.
Things at The Point are at anything but a stand still. This week we are calling incoming freshmen to invite them to be a part of The Point. They have also received two post cards from us this summer and will receive at least one more. I have I told you, I can't wait for everyone to get back to school!
The school year messages are just about ready to go - I am going to let some of our student leaders give any last directions they may have. The servant evangelism calendar for the school year is also set. Brochures and welcome packets are being made! Plans for the music ministry are also in full swing. I am so blessed to be a part of all of this!!
The synod convention is going on this week. Keep them in your prayers as tough decisions are being made. Thankfully God made the "tough" decision of sending his Son to be our Savior! I told you, God is very cool!
A big shout out to all who brought food for Samuel Odamah's farewell! Thanks for making the evening very special.
Last week there was the airshow on the Lakefront. As I looked into the sky I saw these amazing supersonic planes and their pilots doing incredible things. And then I remembered, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights." HE is truly amazing. So keep your eyes up and enjoy your week with Jesus!
See you this weekend :)
Bill
Thursday, July 23, 2009
FUN Stuff
Hi,
I hope your week is going as well as mine is! I have been helping out at The Lighthouse. The Lighthouse is a youth ministry for jr. high and high school students. Our whole week has been centered around communicating your faith. What a great privilege to be able to motivate and equip the young students who have so many dreams and who have so much potential.
We are also preparing for the college students to return. For me it's kinda like waiting for Christmas. It can't get here soon enough. We are making welcome packages and brochures and dreaming and praying about all the new people we are going to meet and eager to see those familiar faces too!
This weekend we will be saying good-bye to Samuel Odamah (but hopefully only for a year). Samuel will be continuing his studies at Harvard. There will be a taco dinner after the 6:30 worship time so that we can spend a little more quality time with Samuel and one another. God's blessings to you Samuel. Thanks for being such at great blessing to all of us at The Point!
Also this weekend we will be talking about Security - spiritual security. It is too important to miss. If I don't see you before, I will see you on Sunday.
God bless,
Bill
I hope your week is going as well as mine is! I have been helping out at The Lighthouse. The Lighthouse is a youth ministry for jr. high and high school students. Our whole week has been centered around communicating your faith. What a great privilege to be able to motivate and equip the young students who have so many dreams and who have so much potential.
We are also preparing for the college students to return. For me it's kinda like waiting for Christmas. It can't get here soon enough. We are making welcome packages and brochures and dreaming and praying about all the new people we are going to meet and eager to see those familiar faces too!
This weekend we will be saying good-bye to Samuel Odamah (but hopefully only for a year). Samuel will be continuing his studies at Harvard. There will be a taco dinner after the 6:30 worship time so that we can spend a little more quality time with Samuel and one another. God's blessings to you Samuel. Thanks for being such at great blessing to all of us at The Point!
Also this weekend we will be talking about Security - spiritual security. It is too important to miss. If I don't see you before, I will see you on Sunday.
God bless,
Bill
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Only God
Wow,
Only God, that's all I can say, Only God. This past weekend was amazing.
It is a joyful privilege to see God at work in our midst. The Point was packed for our evening worship service. And it was so cool that after we talked about "Give us this day our daily bread," that we were able to place some of God's abundant blessings into the hands and stomachs of some of our neighbors. Thanks to all who helped in so many ways to make The Point a safe and welcoming place to so many. Btw, don't forget to count your shirts!
How is your walk with God going? I want you to know you have a loving Savior who cherishes you and wants to spend quality time with you. And I want you to know that when we dive into his Word he meets, encourages and transforms us. I read 1 Peter this morning (yep, the whole book - only five short chapters) and there is just so much good stuff for our lives. For example it speaks of our inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. That is quite the concept for those of us who live in a disposable society. It speaks of our value as it reminds us of our purchase price - "the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. And that God's word, the absolute truth, stands forever. And that is just in chapter 1. I encourage you to make 1 Peter your devotion time with God this week. Read it. Reread it. Pray through it. And why not commit a verse or two to memory as well. The word of God is living and active so why not go on an adventure with Him!
Jesus Cares was very cool on Monday evening. Abby and Jeff were able to make some really cool connections not only with the residents but also with the workers as well. Soon we will be holding a training session to equip those interested in being involved in this ministry. So keep your eyes and ears open for that.
Postcards were sent out to all the freshmen that we have names of. I can't wait till they get to campus and see Jesus here!
Mark you calendars for the Welcome and Welcome Back picnic. The date is Sunday September 13 at noon at Lake Park.
Most if not all of the footage for the DVD was completed this past weekend. Now comes the editing. We need your prayers for that because we have close to five hours of footage that we need to edit down to about 5 minutes. Yikes.
Kale Donovan made it home on Sunday!! What a blessing! God we pray that you would continue to do the marvelous and the miraculous in his life and in the life's of his family.
One final thing: Did you hear?! The Special Announcement. For the second year in a row, The Point of Grace was awarded the Best of Milwaukee Places of Worship! Only God! Only God!
Have a great week with Jesus. I look forward to seeing you this week as we get involved with Mission Impossible!
Bill
Only God, that's all I can say, Only God. This past weekend was amazing.
It is a joyful privilege to see God at work in our midst. The Point was packed for our evening worship service. And it was so cool that after we talked about "Give us this day our daily bread," that we were able to place some of God's abundant blessings into the hands and stomachs of some of our neighbors. Thanks to all who helped in so many ways to make The Point a safe and welcoming place to so many. Btw, don't forget to count your shirts!
How is your walk with God going? I want you to know you have a loving Savior who cherishes you and wants to spend quality time with you. And I want you to know that when we dive into his Word he meets, encourages and transforms us. I read 1 Peter this morning (yep, the whole book - only five short chapters) and there is just so much good stuff for our lives. For example it speaks of our inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. That is quite the concept for those of us who live in a disposable society. It speaks of our value as it reminds us of our purchase price - "the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. And that God's word, the absolute truth, stands forever. And that is just in chapter 1. I encourage you to make 1 Peter your devotion time with God this week. Read it. Reread it. Pray through it. And why not commit a verse or two to memory as well. The word of God is living and active so why not go on an adventure with Him!
Jesus Cares was very cool on Monday evening. Abby and Jeff were able to make some really cool connections not only with the residents but also with the workers as well. Soon we will be holding a training session to equip those interested in being involved in this ministry. So keep your eyes and ears open for that.
Postcards were sent out to all the freshmen that we have names of. I can't wait till they get to campus and see Jesus here!
Mark you calendars for the Welcome and Welcome Back picnic. The date is Sunday September 13 at noon at Lake Park.
Most if not all of the footage for the DVD was completed this past weekend. Now comes the editing. We need your prayers for that because we have close to five hours of footage that we need to edit down to about 5 minutes. Yikes.
Kale Donovan made it home on Sunday!! What a blessing! God we pray that you would continue to do the marvelous and the miraculous in his life and in the life's of his family.
One final thing: Did you hear?! The Special Announcement. For the second year in a row, The Point of Grace was awarded the Best of Milwaukee Places of Worship! Only God! Only God!
Have a great week with Jesus. I look forward to seeing you this week as we get involved with Mission Impossible!
Bill
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Moving Forward
Hi,
Remember there will be a Special Announcement in worship this weekend?!
I hope you are seeing God's blessings in your life this summer. If you haven't, stop in sometime during the week at The Point and we will be able to show and share with you a great number of blessings that God has poured out on us.
Here are some things to keep you up-to-date and in the loop.
The TPOG garden is going great guns. Thanks to Nick and Diana and everyone else who has been able to water and nurture along the garden. A reminder that the food from this garden will go to help prepare meals here at The Point and also to help fill the stomach's of the homeless and those in need. What a cool labor of love!
The small group Bible studies continue to meet. The men's group meets on Tuesday mornings at 8 at The Roast (Maryland and Locust). The women's group meets at The Point Friday morning at 10. The book study, Essential Church?, finished up last night with a list of things for us to do here at The Point to improve on the already vibrant ministry that Jesus is giving us to do.
The two committees (building and no building) are about to wrap up their work and give us their final reports.
Through the generosity of the Antioch Foundation, we are working with Cornerstone Stewardship Ministries so that we are sure to be on the right path so that God's kingdom may come to us and to many others.
This Sunday we will continue to shoot the DVD to let people know what is going on at The Point. So be sure to come and bring a friend or two as well. As a part of this endeavor, we will have a cookout beginning at 5 pm.
I have a special prayer request for Kale Donovan. Kale is the nephew of Hannah Kunz (Marquette). Kale is about three weeks old. He was born with Zellweger Syndrome. He has already had a number of surgeries. I ask you to join me in prayer that God would turn our worry, concern, and fear into JOY! And that God's love would fill and lift up the hearts and lives of the Donovan's and the Kunz' families. Thanks.
Remember: There will be a Special Announcement at worship this weekend! I'll see you at 10:30 or 6:30.
Have a great day with Jesus!
Bill
Remember there will be a Special Announcement in worship this weekend?!
I hope you are seeing God's blessings in your life this summer. If you haven't, stop in sometime during the week at The Point and we will be able to show and share with you a great number of blessings that God has poured out on us.
Here are some things to keep you up-to-date and in the loop.
The TPOG garden is going great guns. Thanks to Nick and Diana and everyone else who has been able to water and nurture along the garden. A reminder that the food from this garden will go to help prepare meals here at The Point and also to help fill the stomach's of the homeless and those in need. What a cool labor of love!
The small group Bible studies continue to meet. The men's group meets on Tuesday mornings at 8 at The Roast (Maryland and Locust). The women's group meets at The Point Friday morning at 10. The book study, Essential Church?, finished up last night with a list of things for us to do here at The Point to improve on the already vibrant ministry that Jesus is giving us to do.
The two committees (building and no building) are about to wrap up their work and give us their final reports.
Through the generosity of the Antioch Foundation, we are working with Cornerstone Stewardship Ministries so that we are sure to be on the right path so that God's kingdom may come to us and to many others.
This Sunday we will continue to shoot the DVD to let people know what is going on at The Point. So be sure to come and bring a friend or two as well. As a part of this endeavor, we will have a cookout beginning at 5 pm.
I have a special prayer request for Kale Donovan. Kale is the nephew of Hannah Kunz (Marquette). Kale is about three weeks old. He was born with Zellweger Syndrome. He has already had a number of surgeries. I ask you to join me in prayer that God would turn our worry, concern, and fear into JOY! And that God's love would fill and lift up the hearts and lives of the Donovan's and the Kunz' families. Thanks.
Remember: There will be a Special Announcement at worship this weekend! I'll see you at 10:30 or 6:30.
Have a great day with Jesus!
Bill
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
His Grace Our Hope
Hi,
This weekend we will be continuing our teaching series on the Lord's Prayer entitled, "His Grace Our Hope." Our specific emphasis this weekend is "your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." It is going to be really cool to see what God's will is for our lives. Worship times are 10:30 am or 6:30 pm. this Sunday.
This Saturday is the 4th of July. As we celebrate our independence with cookouts, fireworks and fun I encourage you to celebrate safely. And as we celebrate our nation freedom, please don't forget to celebrate our freedom won for us by Jesus Christ. Feel free to go nuts over this one. It's going to last forever!
I already had two really cool meetings this week. One with Tom Trapp, the campus pastor at UW and one with Dan Oberer, pastor at Hope in Farmington, MN. What a neat thing to explore God's Word and ministry with these two guys. Keep them, their families and their ministries in your prayers. Just a reminder you can send your prayer requests to pray@tpog.net.
Mike Westendorf is back after two mini-tours, one to southwestern Minnesota and one to the Pacific Northwest. It is amazing what God will do as we make it our goal not to bless ourselves but to bless others. When you get a chance, talk with Mike. He has more than one "God story" to share.
As pastor at The Point, I want to thank all of you for all that you do to make The Point a place where Jesus meets all people. I hope you are enjoying the journey as much as I am! It is so great an honor to be connected with you and God's ministry here at The Point.
I have to share with you a YEAH GOD moment. I received a phone call yesterday (Tuesday) informing us that The Point of Grace is the recipient of an award: The 2009 Best of Milwaukee Place of Worship. Join with me in shouting - YEAH GOD!
A reminder to wrap up: The DVD focusing on The Point of Grace will be shot on Sunday, July 12. We will be having a cook out at 5 pm and follow that up with our worship service.
See you at worship!
Bill
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Summer Activity
Hi,
Another week and it is the same thing - blessed by God beyond measure! God's blessings are truly remarkable and more the sands of the seashore. Why not take a momnet to write down or think of ten of those blessings?
Our men's small group met yesterday (Tues.) and Book study group meets tonight at 6, and the women's small group meets this Friday at 10 am.
TPOG staff is busy preparing for the upcoming school year:
* planning the freshman welcome
* planning the the beginning of the semester picnic
* making brochures
* contacting students
* praying
* tables and banners in the union
* etc
We can't wait!
Did you know we have three souls currently in the Exploring Christianity?!
Summerfest starts tomorrow (Thursday) with the Big Bang Fireworks Display. Have you signed up on Facebook yet?
This weekend our morning worship will be led by Brian Diring. Thanks Brian. I will be back for the evening worship. In the morning I will be helping out in the worship at Trinity in Dundee. It is a part of the Dundee Dash. If it is half as fun as last year it will be great. Give thanks to God in prayer for Trinity has been and is a tremendous supporter of TPOG.
On Monday Pastor Tom Trapp and I will meet and do some planning in the afternoon and then we will "force ourselves to go to the Brewers game." Oh, well :)
God's blessings on your week!
Bill
Another week and it is the same thing - blessed by God beyond measure! God's blessings are truly remarkable and more the sands of the seashore. Why not take a momnet to write down or think of ten of those blessings?
Our men's small group met yesterday (Tues.) and Book study group meets tonight at 6, and the women's small group meets this Friday at 10 am.
TPOG staff is busy preparing for the upcoming school year:
* planning the freshman welcome
* planning the the beginning of the semester picnic
* making brochures
* contacting students
* praying
* tables and banners in the union
* etc
We can't wait!
Did you know we have three souls currently in the Exploring Christianity?!
Summerfest starts tomorrow (Thursday) with the Big Bang Fireworks Display. Have you signed up on Facebook yet?
This weekend our morning worship will be led by Brian Diring. Thanks Brian. I will be back for the evening worship. In the morning I will be helping out in the worship at Trinity in Dundee. It is a part of the Dundee Dash. If it is half as fun as last year it will be great. Give thanks to God in prayer for Trinity has been and is a tremendous supporter of TPOG.
On Monday Pastor Tom Trapp and I will meet and do some planning in the afternoon and then we will "force ourselves to go to the Brewers game." Oh, well :)
God's blessings on your week!
Bill
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Hi Everyone,
I have to tell you, I am and we are just so blessed. The ministry that God is doing with and through us is nothing short of WOW. Let me give you a little glimpse:
June 16
7:15am The Greater Milwaukee Area Chapter of WELS Kingdom Workers met here at The Point. The meeting focused on the ministries that they support (we are on of them). Talk about Christ centered people. I was honored to give a devotion which highlighted God the Father and his undeserved love for his wayward children. I used the parable of the prodigal son and talked about how the prodigal son was content to be a slave for his father, but his father was not content that he be a slave but that he be his son. I also talked about baptism and how God didn't just clean up our name in baptims but that he gave us his name in baptism.
10:00 am I had a tele-conference with Faith Highways which really struck a chord with me on getting really intentional in all that we do but especially in outreach.
11:00 am I had a teleconference with Pastor Dan Oberer from Farmington, MN. We are studying the Lord's Prayer together as we get ready to start our new teaching series, "His Grace . . . Our Hope." The conversation was in depth and a lot of fun. Pastor Dan is doing great work in Farmington!
2:00 pm I met with Jeff Davis from Cornerstone Stewardship Ministry. He took some notes on what we are doing and is looking for ways to help us accomplish our goals and provide resources so that we can accomplish our goals. (I also have to tell you that the Antioch Foundation - one of our greatest earthly supporters, if not our greatest earthly supporter is so gracious that they are taking care of the expenses of this assistance. Yes, they also pray for us big time, too!)
4:15 pm I begin to reflect on the four meetings that I had and how God was just so present in everyone of them. I want you know we have tons of people who are supporting us, encouraging us and praying for us. God has sent an army of people to be with us.
Today, (Wednesday) is going to have fewer appointments. I will meet with our staff at 10:30 am. Then at 4 pm I will start our adult instruction class, "Exploring Christianity," with two students and then at 6 pm Essential Church? book study will meet at Noodles!
It is just one exciting opportunity after another. I hope you can get a sense of just how exciting this ministry that we are all a part of is.
Pray for Mike W. as he heads to Minnesota to Share the Hope!
Just a heads up: On July 12 we will be shotting a DVD to promote The Point of Grace Campus Ministry. The DVD shoot will begin around 4:30 with a grill out and continue through our worship that night.
God's blessings on the rest of your week. And if I don't see you before, I will see you this weekend for worship: "His Grace . . . Our Hope."
I have to tell you, I am and we are just so blessed. The ministry that God is doing with and through us is nothing short of WOW. Let me give you a little glimpse:
June 16
7:15am The Greater Milwaukee Area Chapter of WELS Kingdom Workers met here at The Point. The meeting focused on the ministries that they support (we are on of them). Talk about Christ centered people. I was honored to give a devotion which highlighted God the Father and his undeserved love for his wayward children. I used the parable of the prodigal son and talked about how the prodigal son was content to be a slave for his father, but his father was not content that he be a slave but that he be his son. I also talked about baptism and how God didn't just clean up our name in baptims but that he gave us his name in baptism.
10:00 am I had a tele-conference with Faith Highways which really struck a chord with me on getting really intentional in all that we do but especially in outreach.
11:00 am I had a teleconference with Pastor Dan Oberer from Farmington, MN. We are studying the Lord's Prayer together as we get ready to start our new teaching series, "His Grace . . . Our Hope." The conversation was in depth and a lot of fun. Pastor Dan is doing great work in Farmington!
2:00 pm I met with Jeff Davis from Cornerstone Stewardship Ministry. He took some notes on what we are doing and is looking for ways to help us accomplish our goals and provide resources so that we can accomplish our goals. (I also have to tell you that the Antioch Foundation - one of our greatest earthly supporters, if not our greatest earthly supporter is so gracious that they are taking care of the expenses of this assistance. Yes, they also pray for us big time, too!)
4:15 pm I begin to reflect on the four meetings that I had and how God was just so present in everyone of them. I want you know we have tons of people who are supporting us, encouraging us and praying for us. God has sent an army of people to be with us.
Today, (Wednesday) is going to have fewer appointments. I will meet with our staff at 10:30 am. Then at 4 pm I will start our adult instruction class, "Exploring Christianity," with two students and then at 6 pm Essential Church? book study will meet at Noodles!
It is just one exciting opportunity after another. I hope you can get a sense of just how exciting this ministry that we are all a part of is.
Pray for Mike W. as he heads to Minnesota to Share the Hope!
Just a heads up: On July 12 we will be shotting a DVD to promote The Point of Grace Campus Ministry. The DVD shoot will begin around 4:30 with a grill out and continue through our worship that night.
God's blessings on the rest of your week. And if I don't see you before, I will see you this weekend for worship: "His Grace . . . Our Hope."
Monday, June 8, 2009
Only Jesus!
Hey Everyone,
Yesterday (Sunday) was phenomenal. Little Oliver Nelson was baptized and brought into God's Kingdom!! Congratulations to Marques and Corissa on the birth and rebirth of their son. Congratulations also to big brother Rivers.
Yesterday, we sent Dong-Uk back to South Korea complete with a new and growing faith in Jesus Christ! Keep Dong in your prayers as he continues his faith journey.
Sitting on my desk is $24K check from the Campus Ministry Committee to support us in our ministry. Are you kidding me??
We will have a Prayer Service tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 7 pm for Charlie Hohenstein and his family. Charlie's father David was called home last Monday. He now enjoys the glorious prize of eternal life in heaven. The prayer service will be held at St. John's, Wauwatosa. Visitation with the family is from 5 - 7 pm.
I also had the privilege of sharing the Gospel with our brothers and sisters in Christ at Garden Homes Lutheran Church yesterday. What a neat congregation!
Tonight we share our love as we host "New Friends" beginning at 6:30. You are more than welcome to come and have a great time with some of our developmentally disabled friends. It truly is a remarkable time.
Our first small group Bible study also begins tonight at 6:15!
For more information on Heavenly Harvest our Community Garden contact Diana Mount at chocolate_hug @yahoo.com. This is cool!!
The book study on Essential Church? is this Wed. at 6 pm.
I will also be at WLC for District Convention Tuesday and Wednesday.
Friday I have a wedding rehearsal and Saturday the wedding!!
Thanks to our committees who are faithfully doing their work in the background.
Our message series "What if God really meant it" continues this Sunday.
Only Jesus could bless us so much and give us so many opportunities to reach out. God's blessings on your week.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Summer is in full swing!
Hi Everyone,
Can you believe it is already June? It seems like yesterday when we were sweating the papers and tests and now that is a distant memory. Summer jobs and activities are in full swing!
God has blessed us with many ministry opportunities this week as well. The house-fellows will be meeting tonight and will be deciding on activities for the rest of summer! The list looks great so be sure to keep up to date by either following the blog or checking in at tpog.net.
Did you hear? Steve Kopitzke and Shauna Gagnow are engaged!! God's blessings to you guys. We are really happy for you.
Did you know that Kwik Trip will soon be providing Karuba Coffee for The Point?! No more coffee by Bill, yeah. :)
In case you didn't know our church body's Campus Ministry Committee (CMC) is very active in supporting and encouraging the ministry that we do here at The Point. How cool it is to have people to lean on and to be encouraged by! Thanks CMC for all you do for all the campus ministries. :)
This weekend I will be preaching at Garden Homes Lutheran Church. I will be filling in for Pastor Jeremy Mattek. I will be able to use the hour in between the worship services to give a presentation on The Point of Grace. Pastor Buske from the Lighthouse is making sure our 10:30 morning service is covered. I will be back by noon because . . .
On Sunday after the 10:30 service we will have a farewell for Dong-Uk who will ge going back to South Korea. I thank God for Dong. What a special blessing he has been for us here at The Point. Please keep him in your prayers for the rest of your life. His Christian faith walk will certainly be different in South Korea than it has been here. Also, as you probably know, there are increased tensions with North Korea. Pray that Dong will be able to grow in his faith and share Jesus with his family and friends and many others in South Korea.
ESL will meet this Wed. at 5:30. So if you can come and share your language and your faith we will all have a blast.
Next week Wed. (June 10) at 6 pm the book study on Essential Church? will begin. I will grill some brats for supper and then we will spend about an hour discussing the introduction and first chapter. You can buy Essential Church? online or at any major bookstore.
Welcome back to Jerry and Starla Siegmann who were in Europe and Melissa Zellmer who was in Canada.
Our message series, "What if God really meant it?" will continue this Sunday at 6:30 pm.
Finally and very importantly, I do have another prayer request for you: The father of Charlie Hohenstein (our 6:30 pm drummer), passed away this morning as a result of a heart attack he suffered on Saturday. In addition to your own prayer for Charlie I ask that you would include his family and pray that they would be strengthened by the love of God. Thanks.
God's blessings to everyone this week!
Bill
Can you believe it is already June? It seems like yesterday when we were sweating the papers and tests and now that is a distant memory. Summer jobs and activities are in full swing!
God has blessed us with many ministry opportunities this week as well. The house-fellows will be meeting tonight and will be deciding on activities for the rest of summer! The list looks great so be sure to keep up to date by either following the blog or checking in at tpog.net.
Did you hear? Steve Kopitzke and Shauna Gagnow are engaged!! God's blessings to you guys. We are really happy for you.
Did you know that Kwik Trip will soon be providing Karuba Coffee for The Point?! No more coffee by Bill, yeah. :)
In case you didn't know our church body's Campus Ministry Committee (CMC) is very active in supporting and encouraging the ministry that we do here at The Point. How cool it is to have people to lean on and to be encouraged by! Thanks CMC for all you do for all the campus ministries. :)
This weekend I will be preaching at Garden Homes Lutheran Church. I will be filling in for Pastor Jeremy Mattek. I will be able to use the hour in between the worship services to give a presentation on The Point of Grace. Pastor Buske from the Lighthouse is making sure our 10:30 morning service is covered. I will be back by noon because . . .
On Sunday after the 10:30 service we will have a farewell for Dong-Uk who will ge going back to South Korea. I thank God for Dong. What a special blessing he has been for us here at The Point. Please keep him in your prayers for the rest of your life. His Christian faith walk will certainly be different in South Korea than it has been here. Also, as you probably know, there are increased tensions with North Korea. Pray that Dong will be able to grow in his faith and share Jesus with his family and friends and many others in South Korea.
ESL will meet this Wed. at 5:30. So if you can come and share your language and your faith we will all have a blast.
Next week Wed. (June 10) at 6 pm the book study on Essential Church? will begin. I will grill some brats for supper and then we will spend about an hour discussing the introduction and first chapter. You can buy Essential Church? online or at any major bookstore.
Welcome back to Jerry and Starla Siegmann who were in Europe and Melissa Zellmer who was in Canada.
Our message series, "What if God really meant it?" will continue this Sunday at 6:30 pm.
Finally and very importantly, I do have another prayer request for you: The father of Charlie Hohenstein (our 6:30 pm drummer), passed away this morning as a result of a heart attack he suffered on Saturday. In addition to your own prayer for Charlie I ask that you would include his family and pray that they would be strengthened by the love of God. Thanks.
God's blessings to everyone this week!
Bill
Monday, May 25, 2009
Memorial Day and beyond
Hey Everyone,
What a neat day in our country! This Memorial Day I think back and think of all those who served in so many wars so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have. And I, of course, am thankful for those who are now serving our country at home and abroad. It is my prayer that we and all Christians will use the freedoms we have in this country to proclaim the freedom for captives that is only found in Jesus!
Our first book study this summer is going to be Essential Church? You can pick this book up at any major bookstore or online. It is written by Thom and Sam Ranier. The cover is just to the left. Our first meeting night will be June 10 at 6pm at The Point. We will have a grill out and then review the introduction and the first chapter of the book. This book brings us key information that we need to know and put into practice so that we can best share Jesus with our culture. If you are planning on being a part of this study, please e-mail at pastorbill@tpog.net, so we know how much food to prepare and so I can contact you personally with any up-dates that may be necessary. This book study is open to all!
In case you haven't heard - Paul Micheel has received his vicar call to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. God's blessings Paul, be sure to stay in touch - you will continue to be in our prayers.
Congratulations again to all of our graduates from UWM, MU, MSOE and WLC. God's blessings as you illustrate Christ in your various professions.
The campus ministry rally in Eau Claire was awesome!! College students from various ministries in the US met for three days and considered what it meant to Walk in the Light! I got back just in time to talk about Christ in College with Ryan Markgraf and Amber Frick at Grace, Downtown! What a deal!! I'm so blessed.
Nick and Diana have come up with a great idea - to have a community garden. If you want to take part in growing, eating and sharing food contact Nick or Diana at 414-455-8170. This is going to be a really cool way to get to know some of our neighbors, have some home grown food, and be able to donate to those who are in need.
President Mark Mattes and I will be meeting Tuesday to discuss a few aspects of our ministry. Did you know that Mark and I meet from time to time to keep the communication flowing and improve the ministry at The Point? Mark is such a great blessing for us at The Point. Be sure to keep Mark and his family in your prayers.
Speaking of praying, do realize there are many reasons to go to God in prayer. In prayer we can go to God with our praise, with our sins, with our thanks, and with our requests plus a whole lot more. Prayer is an awesome way to communicate with our loving God. If you want to be a part of our prayer team, contact abby at abby@tpog.net. Note: You do not have to be a part of the prayer team to pray. :)
This coming weekend we are continuing our series: What if God really meant it? We will at God saying, Remember the Sabbath day be keeping it holy.
God's blessings to you this week and always!
Bill
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Congratulations and Calling!
Congratulations and God's blessings to the graduates of 2009! You made it and we are proud of you.
Do you have a summer job yet? Imagine that your summer job start next Monday at 8 am. Your boss has telephoned you and asked you to arrive about 15 minutes early so that you can fill out some paper work. As you are talking with your boss, she lets you in on some bad news. She says, "When we hired you, we thought we would have a full summer's worth of work for you but it looks like we only have a bout a month. So I'll give you three options: 1) I'll help you try to find another job, but there are no promises. 2) I'll pay you a $1,000 a week for the four plus weeks that you work here. (That's not bad for a summer job, especially one where you only work a month!) or 3. You can work for a penny a day that doubles every day for the 30 days that you work for us. No brain-er right. No brain-er that is if you picked the penny a day doubled every day. If you chose that method of payment, you would be a millionaire 5 times over at the end of the month. Cool.
Our calling in life, however, is not to make the most money that we can. That is not necessarily a bad thing, it is just not our calling. Have you ever struggled over what you are called to do? Most of us do. In fact there is more than just a little bit of angst when we are trying to determine what we are supposed to do.
Our calling is to be like Christ, to be filled with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control. We are to be like Christ whether we are at home, in the neighborhood out on a walk, at the park, at the game, at church, in the office or wherever. Our world is calling out to us to "Give me Jesus!" So let's live up to our God given calling a let people know we are Christians by our love, the love that God gave to us and the love that God wants us to share.
Memorial Day Weekend is up next. Remember in your prayers those who have lost so much so that we could enjoy so much (and this of course includes not only our military families but also Jesus)!
I will be in Eau Claire for the next couple of days for the Campus Ministry Rally. Pretty exciting stuff as college students and I learn more about how to Walk Like Christ.
The two ministry committees began their work this past Sunday. We pray that through your work we will all be better positioned to love God and to love the world!
God's blessings this summer. Be sure to check out tpog.net to keep informed of all the things that are happening at The Point.
Bill
Do you have a summer job yet? Imagine that your summer job start next Monday at 8 am. Your boss has telephoned you and asked you to arrive about 15 minutes early so that you can fill out some paper work. As you are talking with your boss, she lets you in on some bad news. She says, "When we hired you, we thought we would have a full summer's worth of work for you but it looks like we only have a bout a month. So I'll give you three options: 1) I'll help you try to find another job, but there are no promises. 2) I'll pay you a $1,000 a week for the four plus weeks that you work here. (That's not bad for a summer job, especially one where you only work a month!) or 3. You can work for a penny a day that doubles every day for the 30 days that you work for us. No brain-er right. No brain-er that is if you picked the penny a day doubled every day. If you chose that method of payment, you would be a millionaire 5 times over at the end of the month. Cool.
Our calling in life, however, is not to make the most money that we can. That is not necessarily a bad thing, it is just not our calling. Have you ever struggled over what you are called to do? Most of us do. In fact there is more than just a little bit of angst when we are trying to determine what we are supposed to do.
Our calling is to be like Christ, to be filled with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control. We are to be like Christ whether we are at home, in the neighborhood out on a walk, at the park, at the game, at church, in the office or wherever. Our world is calling out to us to "Give me Jesus!" So let's live up to our God given calling a let people know we are Christians by our love, the love that God gave to us and the love that God wants us to share.
Memorial Day Weekend is up next. Remember in your prayers those who have lost so much so that we could enjoy so much (and this of course includes not only our military families but also Jesus)!
I will be in Eau Claire for the next couple of days for the Campus Ministry Rally. Pretty exciting stuff as college students and I learn more about how to Walk Like Christ.
The two ministry committees began their work this past Sunday. We pray that through your work we will all be better positioned to love God and to love the world!
God's blessings this summer. Be sure to check out tpog.net to keep informed of all the things that are happening at The Point.
Bill
Monday, May 11, 2009
Exciting Week
Hi Everyone,
I don't know about you, but I am preparing for a very exciting week with Jesus! And I have to tell you what gets me really fired up is studying God's Word. This morning I began a week long study of the book of Colossians. Oh man is it awesome. Will you join me in reading the book of Colossians everyday this week and studying it for key themes that we can incorporate into our day to day lives?! Just a heads up on some of the cool things talked about in Colossians are: being connected with God, baptism, prayer, life in Christ, joy, our homes, freedom in Christ - oops sorry - there is just a lot in it.
I have to tell you another reason why I am preparing for another exciting week with Jesus: because last week was full of fantastic blessings. God's grace is fresh and new and exhilerating each and every day. No one could have imagined the blessings that God poured out on us this past week as a family of believers. And since God doesn't change, I am expecting great blessings for this week too.
Some highlights of this upcoming week: Bible Class at MSOE, meeting with one of God's son's who has a tremendous heart for ministry, Manitowoc Lutheran High School (our time with them last week was moved to this week), pastors conference, and our two committees will begin work this Sunday.
Some of you are going to be going home for the summer - we pray that God's blessings be on you. I am just a phone call or e-mail away and God is always be your side. For some we will be staying here and are going to have the priviledge to plan ministry together for the entire next school year - I pray that God will give us wisdom and grace in our planning.
Colossians 3:12-17
I don't know about you, but I am preparing for a very exciting week with Jesus! And I have to tell you what gets me really fired up is studying God's Word. This morning I began a week long study of the book of Colossians. Oh man is it awesome. Will you join me in reading the book of Colossians everyday this week and studying it for key themes that we can incorporate into our day to day lives?! Just a heads up on some of the cool things talked about in Colossians are: being connected with God, baptism, prayer, life in Christ, joy, our homes, freedom in Christ - oops sorry - there is just a lot in it.
I have to tell you another reason why I am preparing for another exciting week with Jesus: because last week was full of fantastic blessings. God's grace is fresh and new and exhilerating each and every day. No one could have imagined the blessings that God poured out on us this past week as a family of believers. And since God doesn't change, I am expecting great blessings for this week too.
Some highlights of this upcoming week: Bible Class at MSOE, meeting with one of God's son's who has a tremendous heart for ministry, Manitowoc Lutheran High School (our time with them last week was moved to this week), pastors conference, and our two committees will begin work this Sunday.
Some of you are going to be going home for the summer - we pray that God's blessings be on you. I am just a phone call or e-mail away and God is always be your side. For some we will be staying here and are going to have the priviledge to plan ministry together for the entire next school year - I pray that God will give us wisdom and grace in our planning.
Colossians 3:12-17
12Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Have a great day and week with Jesus!
Pastor Bill
Monday, May 4, 2009
Son Tan?
Hey Everyone!
The end of the semester picnic was a blast. It was a full day from soccer to badminton to volleyball to ladder golf to baseball and football. I just don't think we could have done anymore. Thanks to all who came out and made the day such a special day.
We have a busy week at The Point. In addition to our normal Bible Classes, we have:
an appreciation dinner for our housefellows tonight (Mon)
Mike and I are off to Manitowoc Lutheran High School for devotion and to meet students who will be living in Milwaukee next year (Wed)!! Also on Wed I will be giving a presentation to the Atonement Lutheran Ladies Aid. The Point will also be hosting ESL Wed. evening at 5:30. If you can help out, why not stop by and share some good times and some good news with the international students from UWM.
Thurs, is a presentation for the Gloria Dei Betheseda Ladies Aid.
Fri. Mark and I have a meeting with a business planner.
God has a lot of neat blessings in store for us this week. How amazing it is to be able to be a part of his plan!
Hey, don't forget two things: National Day of Prayer (Thurs) and Mother's Day is this Sunday!
God's blessings as you finish up the semester. Be sure to check out tpog.net to keep up-to-date on all the happenings at The Point.
The end of the semester picnic was a blast. It was a full day from soccer to badminton to volleyball to ladder golf to baseball and football. I just don't think we could have done anymore. Thanks to all who came out and made the day such a special day.
We have a busy week at The Point. In addition to our normal Bible Classes, we have:
an appreciation dinner for our housefellows tonight (Mon)
Mike and I are off to Manitowoc Lutheran High School for devotion and to meet students who will be living in Milwaukee next year (Wed)!! Also on Wed I will be giving a presentation to the Atonement Lutheran Ladies Aid. The Point will also be hosting ESL Wed. evening at 5:30. If you can help out, why not stop by and share some good times and some good news with the international students from UWM.
Thurs, is a presentation for the Gloria Dei Betheseda Ladies Aid.
Fri. Mark and I have a meeting with a business planner.
God has a lot of neat blessings in store for us this week. How amazing it is to be able to be a part of his plan!
Hey, don't forget two things: National Day of Prayer (Thurs) and Mother's Day is this Sunday!
God's blessings as you finish up the semester. Be sure to check out tpog.net to keep up-to-date on all the happenings at The Point.
Monday, April 27, 2009
God in 3D
Hi,
I hope you had a terrific weekend. Mine was fantastic. The Point of Grace Choir joined with the St. Lucas Choir this past Friday evening for a concert at St. Lucas to help them reach out to the Bayview Community. What a night! St. Lucas was an awesome host. The choir rocked. And the gospel in word and action was shared with Bayview. Thanks to all who were involved. It will be a night I won't soon forget.
We also started our new teaching series God in 3D. We looked at some of the most powerful things in the world and compared them with God and his Word. It wasn't even close. God is a hands down winner. And not only that, we are winners too because of God's love! Way cool.
I'm headed off to Madison today to spend some time with Tom Trapp, the guru of campus ministry. We are going to be talking about teaching series, outreach and fund raising. It will be a power packed afternoon.
In addition to our normal schedule this week Mike and I will be at Manitowoc Lutheran for chapel on Friday morning. Friday night is the Brewers game and then the semester end picnic at Lake Park on Sunday from noon to 6pm. So it is going to be a fast and exciting time living in God's grace this week.
As always, if I can do anything for you please be sure to let me know.
P.S. Patrick Behringer was amazing at his Senior Recital last Thursday! Way to go Patrick.
I hope you had a terrific weekend. Mine was fantastic. The Point of Grace Choir joined with the St. Lucas Choir this past Friday evening for a concert at St. Lucas to help them reach out to the Bayview Community. What a night! St. Lucas was an awesome host. The choir rocked. And the gospel in word and action was shared with Bayview. Thanks to all who were involved. It will be a night I won't soon forget.
We also started our new teaching series God in 3D. We looked at some of the most powerful things in the world and compared them with God and his Word. It wasn't even close. God is a hands down winner. And not only that, we are winners too because of God's love! Way cool.
I'm headed off to Madison today to spend some time with Tom Trapp, the guru of campus ministry. We are going to be talking about teaching series, outreach and fund raising. It will be a power packed afternoon.
In addition to our normal schedule this week Mike and I will be at Manitowoc Lutheran for chapel on Friday morning. Friday night is the Brewers game and then the semester end picnic at Lake Park on Sunday from noon to 6pm. So it is going to be a fast and exciting time living in God's grace this week.
As always, if I can do anything for you please be sure to let me know.
P.S. Patrick Behringer was amazing at his Senior Recital last Thursday! Way to go Patrick.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Boston and Beyond
Hey,
I have to tell you, I'm still reeling in the joy of Easter. Only the Triune God could conquer sin, death and Satan in such a heart wrenching and yet powerful way! Jesus lives, the victory is won!
Thanks to Paul Micheel for delivering God's message to us on April 19th!
I'm sitting at the airport waiting to board my flight to Boston. It's a little weird going to Boston for the marathon but not being able to run in it. I do look forward to watching people excel using their God given gifts. I hope to be at the finish line to see the "elite" runners finish on Monday afternoon.
When I get back it is going to be an amazing time at The Point. The choir is going to be at St. Lucas on the 24th. This is going to be an awesome event because a couple of things are going to happen. First, we are going to be able to share God's love with the people of St. Lucas and the Bay View community. Secondly, St. Lucas is using this to become a "player" in their community by taking donations both can food and monetary to fill the food pantry of the Bay View Community Center. The choir will then have a praise concert on Sunday the 26th in the evening worship service. Invite your family and friends.
We will also be starting a new message series on the 26th called "God in 3D." In this series we will look at the dimensions of God's Word, Prayer, and the Sacrament of Baptism. You aren't going to want to miss this.
One last thing on the 26th: We will begin production of a promotional video of The Point so that congregations and students can get a birds-eye view of The Point!
The Point's Spring Picnic is May 3 at Lake Park, picnic area # 6. This is our usual spot. This is a non-threatening way to invite people to get acquainted with The Point. As always free food, dun and games will be provided.
The Point is also forming two committee to help shape a dynamic ministry for Milwaukee and beyond. Keep these committees in your prayers.
That's all for now. I'll keep you in my prayers!
I have to tell you, I'm still reeling in the joy of Easter. Only the Triune God could conquer sin, death and Satan in such a heart wrenching and yet powerful way! Jesus lives, the victory is won!
Thanks to Paul Micheel for delivering God's message to us on April 19th!
I'm sitting at the airport waiting to board my flight to Boston. It's a little weird going to Boston for the marathon but not being able to run in it. I do look forward to watching people excel using their God given gifts. I hope to be at the finish line to see the "elite" runners finish on Monday afternoon.
When I get back it is going to be an amazing time at The Point. The choir is going to be at St. Lucas on the 24th. This is going to be an awesome event because a couple of things are going to happen. First, we are going to be able to share God's love with the people of St. Lucas and the Bay View community. Secondly, St. Lucas is using this to become a "player" in their community by taking donations both can food and monetary to fill the food pantry of the Bay View Community Center. The choir will then have a praise concert on Sunday the 26th in the evening worship service. Invite your family and friends.
We will also be starting a new message series on the 26th called "God in 3D." In this series we will look at the dimensions of God's Word, Prayer, and the Sacrament of Baptism. You aren't going to want to miss this.
One last thing on the 26th: We will begin production of a promotional video of The Point so that congregations and students can get a birds-eye view of The Point!
The Point's Spring Picnic is May 3 at Lake Park, picnic area # 6. This is our usual spot. This is a non-threatening way to invite people to get acquainted with The Point. As always free food, dun and games will be provided.
The Point is also forming two committee to help shape a dynamic ministry for Milwaukee and beyond. Keep these committees in your prayers.
That's all for now. I'll keep you in my prayers!
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