Archive for March, 2009
Mar
31
Posted by Pastor Brown on
March 31, 2009
We have 10 youth + 1 college age student + Pastor Brown who will be traveling to Saltillo Mexico to spread the Gospel and build shelters for the poor.
The total cost for this trip is about eleven thousand dollars for the entire group. So as you can imagine, we have our work cut out for us in our efforts to raise this money. However, the cause is well worth the effort.
Therefore, we need everyone’s help to support the youth in their labors to reach out with Christ’s love. Another way you can assist the hard work of our Sr. High is to also plan on attending and helping out with the live auction and gala dinner we will be hosting on April 25th. See Janie Degitz or Pastor Brown if you would like to volunteer for the upcoming auction.
There will be a mission trip meeting on Wednesday, April 29th at 5:30 in the youth room for all who are going. Please turn in all paperwork and be prepared to pay all money due (less anything raised through fundraisers) by this date.
Mar
31
Posted by Pastor Brown on
March 31, 2009
It’s another “all Praise” event at our church. All ages are invited to gather and attend the Faith Night at the Mad Ants basketball game on Sunday, April 5, 2009.
The night will feature Christian music and the martial arts ministry at Praise will have a kiosk at the event to help promote their outreach efforts at our church. After April 29, tickets can be purchased directly from the Mad Ants box office.
Mar
31
Posted by Pastor Brown on
March 31, 2009
Thank you to all the members of Praise who came Sunday, March 22nd to see Pastor Brown’s Breaking Barriers presentation.
For those who missed it, there will be other opportunities to see Breaking Barriers around Fort Wayne. Check the www.SinBusting.com website for a complete schedule. Also, there will soon be pictures there of the presentation that took place at Praise.
Mar
31
Posted by Pastor Brown on
March 31, 2009
YOUTH GROUP SCHEDULE
Due to our Lenten schedule, our regular youth group meetings won’t resume until the first Wednesday in May. However, we will use Wednesday the 15th and Wednesday the 22nd for a couple of special gatherings at Pastor Brown’s house. See the schedule below:
YOUTH GROUP EVENTS FOR APRIL, 2009
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3rd – 12th grades
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April 5th – You and your families are invited to join us on Sunday at the Mad Ants basketball game at 6pm.
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6th – 12th
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April 11th – Meet at the church at 11am. We will go to lunch at Pizza Hut and then travel to the Paintball Plex (LaOtto, IN) for a couple of indoor paintball games. $35.00 will cover both lunch and paintball. Please arrange transportation in advance.
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6 – 8th grades
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April 22nd – The Jr. High youth group is invited over to Pastor Brown’s house for pizza, fresh baked cookies, and games from 6:30 – 9pm. Pastor’s house is next door to the church.
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9 – 12th grades
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April 15th – The Sr. High youth group is invited over to Pastor Brown’s house for pizza, fresh baked cookies, and games from 6:30 – 9pm. Pastor’s house is next door to the church. Note that this is directly following the Youth Board meeting from 5:30 to 6:30. If any Sr. High youth or parent would like to attend the board meeting, know you are welcome.
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YOUTH BOARD
Anyone interested in helping to steer the youth group at Praise is invited each month on the 3rd Wednesday at 5:30 to join us for the Youth Board meetings. Meetings are also open to mature youth who would like to assist on the board. Note that the April 15th meeting will take place at Pastor Brown’s house. Pastor lives at 9925 Oak Trail – right next door to the church. Refreshments will be served.
Mar
15
Posted by Property Ministry on
March 15, 2009
A Short Note from Property Ministy
We all worship our Lord and Savior together as a family within the walls of Praise Evangelical Lutheran Church. For several years there have been great teams of volunteers who have worked with the Property Ministry to keep the roof from leaking, things from falling apart, every nook and cranny from getting stuffed with stuff, seeing that things are neat and clean, painted etc. Some of these volunteer/workers have come up with stunning ideas and the where-with-all to get them done. Praise pays for the weekly maintenance, mowing and professional services that are needed but others are done by those who so generously donate their time, talents and sometimes even their money for supplies. IF you have a neat idea, or are troubled by a particular condition, the way something looks, gets moved, adjusted or changed ~ please talk to me or someone on the property committee. No one is ever trying to hurt someones feelings, step on anyones toes or assuming duties where they should not, but sometimes individuals have issues with the way things get done.
Committee meetings are called when group decisions are needed on the big stuff. If we held a meeting for every item within the footprint of the building we would not accomplish much. In consideration for the property ministry I am asking for your cooperation and understanding in this matter so please call me if you have concerns. We try to address the priorities and deal with improvements as it is deemed possible to keep this facility running safely, smoothly and efficiently as well as being welcoming and attractive. Your grace, understanding and help with all of these matters is greatly appreciated.
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