Aug
14
Posted by Pastor Brown
Last month on August 23rd, Pastor Brown was invited to share his Breaking Barriers presentation at Cedarville Park for the North Leo Mennonite Church. It was a great opportunity to share the Gospel and teach a true Biblical exposition of Jesus Christ and the free gifts of salvation and grace that He alone offers.
Next month on September 13th there will be an evening Breaking Barriers presentation at Peace Lutheran Church in Fremont, Indiana. Check the website at www.SinBusting.com for pictures and more information on upcoming shows.
Aug
14
Posted by Pastor Brown
Heath Trampe unveils an exciting new devotional book that will open your eyes to the extraordinary plans that God has for your life!
In a world which equates “ordinary” with “not good enough,” author Heath Trampe uses powerful examples from the Bible to prove that even ordinary people can accomplish amazing things. As you read about the lives of such Biblical characters as Jonah, Zacchaeus, and Esther, remember that they were simply ordinary sinners in the hands of an extraordinary God. They each experienced their share of hardships and struggles, but when God took hold of their lives, remarkable things began to happen. As you journey through these 12 stories of inspiration and hope, you’ll discover that “ordinary” is a pretty amazing thing to be.
This 160-page book includes Bible study questions for each chapter, with in-depth answers and commentary. It is ideal for both individual and group study. ($14.95, Tri-Pillar Publishing. Bulk discount available for 6+ copies.)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Heath A. Trampe, a graduate of Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska, just completed a 1-year missionary assignment for the Lutheran Church in Riga, Latvia. He is a student at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and plans to graduate with a Masters of Divinity in 2010.
Buy your copy here at Praise on Sunday, August 23rd & 30th . Also, Heath will be joining us in person on Sunday, September 6th, to give a presentation on his missionary year in Latvia, and books will be available for purchase and signing.
For more information on Extraordinary News for Ordinary People, please visit www.tripillarpublishing.com, or see Pastor Brown.
Aug
14
Posted by Pastor Brown
Dear saints at Praise, Thank you so much for all your prayers, gifts, cards, hugs, and warm wishes concerning my recent 40th birthday. You helped to make this milestone in my life very special. The Lord certainly has blessed me with a wonderful church family at Praise and I thank God that He has surrounded me with such a loving and supporting group of people. I consider myself very fortunate to be where I am! Pastor Brown
Jul
17
Posted by Pastor Brown
Help strike out hunger with the Fort Wayne TinCaps. We are asking all three youth groups (3rd – 12th grades) to get involved with a wonderful service event in August. On Saturday, August 15th from 2-5pm, Praise Lutheran Church will join hundreds of other volunteers to pack 100,000 meals. 35,00 will be sent to those underprivileged in India, and 65,000 will remain for those here in NorthEast Indiana. Volunteers will get a “Kids Against Hunger” t-shirt, chances to win prizes, and an opportunity to meet and greet TinCaps players. A free-will offering will also be taken during the event. To register, please sign up at www.lutheransonline.com/rfo270 Note that there are two different time slots available, but Praise will only be doing the 2-5pm option. Know that we will be having a tailgate party at the park this very same evening before we attend the Thrivent Night TinCaps baseball game. See Pastor Brown if you have any questions.
Jul
17
Posted by Pastor Brown
A special meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 26th to discuss our 2010 Jr. and Sr. High youth group trips and begin planning for fundraising and registration/reservation details. Parents and youth are encouraged to attend. Also needed are adult (especially female) chaperones.
Jr. High – 5:30pm – Concerning possible Spring Break trip. Destination will be decided upon tonight.
Some talk has been made about doing a ski trip. Nothing final yet. We can discuss it at the meeting.
Sr. High – 7pm – Concerning National Youth Gathering July 17th – 21st in New Orleans, LA.
See www.LCMSgathering.com for more information.
Jul
17
Posted by Pastor Brown
It only comes around every three years. Therefore, we need to begin planning and preparing ourselves now. 2010 is the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is a huge event where last time there were 35,000 + youth in attendance. And believe it or not, New Orleans in 2010 is suppose to be even bigger! Registration opens in the fall, but I want everyone now to mark July 17th – 21st 2010 on your calendar. The gathering will be open to all those entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grades in Fall of ’10. Those older may go as long as you haven’t yet reached the age of 21 by July 17, 2010. Those 21 and older may attend as chaperones. Unfortunately, the cost expectation for this event is high. Therefore, we need to begin plans to raise money now. Our goal next year will be to raise $1,400 per person to attend this event. Therefore, I’m encouraging our Senior High youth to begin fundraising now. Our current 9th graders and above need to be focused on this event very soon. Please attend the meeting coming up on August 26th.
We will send in the initial deposit on October 1st. If you’ll be entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grades next year, don’t feel completely left out. Although you can’t attend the National Youth Gathering in 2010, you will be able to attend the 2013 gathering with Praise. And know that we have a trip planned in 2010 for you too. The Jr. high trip is a Spring Break event in the Spring of 2010. More details will follow and decisions will be made during the youth group meeting time on august 26th.
Jul
17
Posted by Pastor Brown
Attention: seeking all from Praise who are texting and connected to Facebook. If you have texting capability on your cell phone and have not yet texted me, I invite you to please do so. Furthermore, all of you on Facebook have enjoyed receiving live updates about our youth mission trip and receiving timely ministry news that cannot be shared in a weekly church bulletin or especially a monthly newsletter. Therefore, if you have a Facebook account, please look me up and send me an invitation to be your Facebook friend. My Facebook account is listed under “Pastor J. Brown” or PastorB@PraiseLC.org
Jul
17
Posted by Pastor Brown
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6th – 8th Grades
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August 2nd – 6th.
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Junior High youth are away at the Christian Music Festival and camping trip.
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Jr. & Sr. high
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August 12th
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Both Jr. and Sr. High groups will meet and leave Praise at 6:30 for a movie night at a local theatre. A request was made by some of our youth to see a PG-13 movie, “My Sister’s Keeper.” If this movie is still playing it will certainly be presented as one of our options. However, we can certainly entertain other possibilities too. Give Pastor Brown your input ASAP.
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All youth
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August 15th.
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See elsewhere in the Pulse newsletter for information about our servant event and also the TinCaps baseball game which will follow.
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9th – 12th Grades
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August 19th.
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This 7pm youth group time, which meets directly following the youth board meeting, will be held at Pastor Brown’s house around the campfire. Our campfire experience was so positive at Mt. Cross in California, there have been several requests by the youth to do a similar night during one of our youth group nights.
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All youth
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August 28th
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We’ll leave Praise at 7pm this Friday night to attend a free (please bring a freewill offering) concert in Roanoke, IN by Pastor Brown’s favorite band… the Apologetix. The Apologetix are a Christian parody band that takes secular songs (oldies, classic rock, rap, country, and all kinds) and puts Christian lyrics to the tunes. Not only is the price right, but you’ll love the music. Concert runs approximately from 8 – 10pm. As with every offsite youth event, please arrange transportation in advance.
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Jul
17
Posted by Pastor Brown
An open invitation is extended to any and all (youth or adult) who are interested in assisting with and guiding the youth program at Praise. Please attend our monthly youth board meetings which are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The August 19th 5:30pm meeting will be held campfire style at Pastor Brown’s house (9925 Oak Trail) right next door to Praise. Marshmallows provided. J
Jul
17
Posted by Pastor Brown
August 2nd – 6th the Junior High and a few adult chaperones will be camping at a Christian music festival at Six Flags Amusement park in Darien Lake, New York. Please pray for both our safety as we travel, and also that our Lord would strengthen the faith of all who attend. We will be leaving directly following the 2nd worship service on Sunday, August 2nd. There will certainly be great opportunities for play and fun on the rollercoasters of the amusement park. However, we are looking forward to so much more taking place while we’re there. I wouldn’t put it past our Lord to work in the hearts of our Junior High youth at this event in many of the same ways He touched the lives and strengthened our Senior High last month on their trip. The Junior High youth will have opportunities to experience inspirational speakers, hear uplifting music, and attend workshops and devotions by some amazing presenters. Look out Praise… God is doing powerful things through our youth groups!
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