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
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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
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