Vacation Bible School August 11-15

August 2014
Vacation Bible School August 11-15
11
8:45 -11:30AM
11:30AM
For children 4 years old by August 1 thru 6th grade
Cost: $7 per child or $21
21 per family (3 or more children)
You may register by stopping by the Info Center or calling the church office
WORSHIP IN THE PARK
Join GRC for Worship
on August 31st
at
Buttermilk Creek Park
163 East 18th Street
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
920.922.7211
920.922.8690 (Fax)
[email protected]
■ www.grcfdl.org ■
@ 10:45 A.M.
with a picnic lunch to follow.
Bring your own blanket or
chairs and food for your
family to eat after the service.
You may want to bring extra to
feed anyone that decides to join
us that was not prepared to stay
for lunch.
The rain location is GRC
In This Issue
Note from Pastor Barry
Prayer Opportunities
News & Notes
Note from Pastor Grant
Family Corner
Mission
Missions
The Anchor Holds
VBS Supplies Needed
What You Don't See
Prayer & Praise
Ministry Schedules
Offering Totals
Newsletter Deadline
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Also in this issue
issue Youth Calendar
 Birthday & Anniversary Calendar
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Church Schedule
Note From PB
Dear Grace Family,
I am back from a vacation that was for me probably
one of the most needed, growing, learning, and
renewing vacations I have ever had. The opportunity
to take a step back and have time to reflect and
pursue God without work is a gift. There were
several things that God did for me during my
vacation. One of the areas of focus that the LORD
lead me to read about and pray about was a better
awareness of the spiritual battle we are in everyday
of our lives. I want to share a few brief thoughts
about this area for you to prayerfully reflect on.
The spiritual battle is real and there is a lot at stake
(Ephesians 6:10-20 & 2 Timothy 2:22-26). Satan is
not an enemy that we need to fear but at the same
time we need to be aware of his schemes. The
question that was proposed to me in this area was,
"So what does the devil really want from us? Does he
want to haunt your house? Not likely. You’d write a
bestselling book or become a reality television star.
Make your head spin around? You could make a lot
of money showing off that trick. Get you to carve a
pentagram into your leg? Nah, not the sort of
behavior that draws a big following.
So what does the devil really want from you? He
really only wants one thing: he wants to keep you
from Christ...from worshipping Him! He wants to
make you selfish. He wants you to live for your
ambition. He wants you to live for your addiction. He
wants you live for your ego. He wants you to live for
anyone or anything that’s not Jesus. As long as he
keeps you from Christ–from the true and living God–
he doesn’t care how it happens. Make you sick like
Job or rich like Uzzah, just so long as you forget your
Creator in the days of your youth. He will be the
accuser of the brethren in one breath and the lying
spirit who says “peace, peace” in the next.
What does the devil want? He wants you to believe
the lie that you are okay without a Savior. He wants
you to think that the form of godliness counts for
something even if it does not have the power. He
wants you to suppress the truth in unrighteousness
and exchange the truth about God for a lie. He wants
you to love the world and ignore the Word. He wants
you to be happy or sad or scared or complacent or
hungry or full, anything that gets you focused on
something other than union and fellowship with
Christ. He wants you to think that you can live the
Christian life without Jesus living the Christian life
through you.
When you become a Christian you turn from the
power of Satan to God (Acts 26:18). And when you
live as a Christian, the devil will do all that he can to
get you to turn back to the way things were. We
must understand this reality everyday of our lives so
that we do not succumb to his schemes but instead
experience the victory over our enemy through living
in Christ. I am praying for you...
Love,
Pastor Barry
Prayer for the GRC Leadership Team:
Pray that the Elders will have wisdom as they
seek God's face and God's direction toward the
next steps of joining God in His mission here
at GRC. Pray for the deacons to have wisdom
as they come along side hurting people. Pray
for the Shepherding team as they contact their
families to have wisdom on how to shepherd
them. Pray for the Ministry Leaders to
experience God's presence and power as they
lead their ministries.
Prayer Opportunities
 8:00am Sundays- Prayer Room—praying for
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the first service and for those needing prayer
10:30am Sundays-Prayer Room-praying for
the second service and for those needing
prayer
6:30am- Wednesdays, Men’s Prayer- Prayer
Room
Prayer Walking—during the week
Corporate Prayer Gathering every Tuesday at
6:30 P.M.
News
&
Notes
FIFTH ANNUAL
GRACE CHURCH
HYMN SING
SUNDAY,
AUGUST
24, 2014 2:00 P.M.
We encourage you to
mark this event on
your calendar and
plan to invite your
family and friends to
attend. A sign-up sheet will be available at the
Info Center to sign up for the fellowship time
following the hymn sing.
Are you a new attendee at GRC? Have you had the
opportunity to fill out a Welcome Card? Have you been
assigned to a Shepherding Elder or Deacon? Would
you like to be listed in our church roster? Please
contact the church office at 922-7211
922
so that we may get
you connected at GRC.
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Park Days 2014
A chance for mothers with children to get together
for some fellowship and let our children
dren enjoy the
local Fond du Lac parks. We meet on Wednesday
mornings, from 10 until 12 or 1, continuing through
August 27. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch.
In case of rain, Park Day is cancelled.
Any
Questions? Call Michelle Murphy 251-6933
251
The
monthly schedule is as follows: 1st Wednesdays Buttermilk Creek 2nd Wednesdays - Lakeside Park
3rd Wednesdays - McDermott Park 4th Wednesdays Taylor Park.
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Lueck Support Envelopes
elopes Please remember that the Luecks
will need our spiritual and financial support during their stay at
seminary. The support envelopes will be available at the
Information center.. Remember that any financial donation you
make should not decrease your tithing to the church. Their
address is : 606 Mc Donald Drive, Unit G4, Clinton, MS 39056.
Noon Organ Recital Series - 2014
What began as a way of celebrating the beautiful
pipe organs of Fond du Lac, has become a
summer tradition. Now in its sixth season, the
Noon Organ Recital Series returns on Thursdays,
from 12:15 - 12:45 pm. The schedule is found
below. Concerts are presented
pres
free of charge. A
free will offering will be taken to support future
summer organ recital series and United Singers,
an organization which allows persons with
special needs to be enriched by music and to
share their gifts with the community.
Aug. 7th - The former St. Patrick's Church, 39 E. Follett St.
"Organ Crawl - Open House" Organist: Arpad Muranyi
Aug. 14th - Shepherd of the Hills Catholic Church, W1562
County Road B, Eden. Organist: John Penkoske
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VBS Update: Vacation Bible Study dates are August
11-15. Helpers
elpers need to be at church from 8 am to
noon and be available for the closing program on
Friday night at 6:30pm. If the Lord is calling you to be a
part of this fun filled week of planting see
seeds of faith in
children, please contact Fran Trewin at 583
583-4308.
Thank you.
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Would you be interested in giving your testimony and
sharing it with the GRC family. You could speak on a
Sunday morning or have your testimony video
recorded and played on a Sunday morning. Contact
Pastor Barry if you feel God leading you in this
direction.
Volunteer Request: Care INC Communications
Facilitator Care INC seeks to bring together the efforts of
local churches and agencies to more effectively care for
persons in need in the Fond du Lac area. We are in need
of a volunteer with a strong desire for God's love and
purpose to be made visible in our community through these
kinds of collaborative efforts, who would be willing to assist
Care INC in the following areas: 1) Reaching out to area
churches which are not currently part of Care INC, to
communicate its purpose and to explore the possibility of
participation or collaboration. 2) To help encourage and
enhance participation among current Care INC partners 3)
To facilitate communication with our partners about
upcoming meetings, news and events
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The position would
require an initial time commitment of about one morning a
week, becoming approximately an hour/week once initial
contacts are made. The volunteer would work in
collaboration with the Care INC intake director and Care
INC meeting facilitator. Call 251
251-0670 to volunteer.
Youth Page
Dear Youth Families,
And because of that…she must die! (Cue creepy music.)
One of my favorite passages of scripture is from Psalm 139. This
passage speaks of the presence of the Lord and of His handywork which
is evident in us, yes, US! He has uniquely crafted each of us for His
delight, and purpose, and blessing. Here, read it for yourself:
At least that’s what the powers that be think in the film, but I wonder how
often as Christ followers we can relate to Tris’ predicament of being
divergent.
Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out;
di·ver·gent, adjective
tending to be different or develop in different
directions
—Source: Google Search
you formed me in my mother’s womb.
I thank you, High God—you’re breathtaking!
Body and soul, I am marvelously made!
I worship in adoration—what a creation!
You know me inside and out,
you know every bone in my body;
You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit,
how I was sculpted from nothing into something.
Like an open book, you watched me grow from
conception to birth;
all the stages of my life were spread out before you,
The days of my life all prepared
before I’d even lived one day. Psalm 139:13-16
Message
In a world that tries to force us into a one-size-fits-all mould, He calls us
to fulfill our purpose and destiny within the uniqueness of our design.
In His service,
Our world is not always so kind to those who are different or are
developing in different directions, and those who follow Jesus tend to be
the most divergent of all!
Why?
Because He was divergent. Though a rabbi, He tended to be different
from the greedy, power hungry, selfish culture that surrounded Him. He
developed His life away from the flow of society, and because of that,
they crucified Him.
So why in the world would we dare to be different? Well, in the movie,
Tris stayed true to her nature and was able to change the world—and I
would argue that the same opportunity awaits those Christians who follow
the same pattern.
How? In futuristic Chicago, you would go through a series of tests and
survive the eeeeeeevil government trying to take you out because you
are trying to uncover their eeeeeeevil plot.
In our real world today, you must embrace being different and follow the
job description that Jesus laid out for His followers who want to change
the world:
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on the side of a mountain and
sat down. Jesus’ disciples gathered around him, and he taught them:
Job Description for the Divergent
“You’re different. You don’t fit into any of the categories. They can’t
control you. They call it divergent.”
—Tori, in Divergent
And what do they call you? Jock? Drama Queen? Brain? Prep? Nerd?
“God blesses those people who depend only on him.
They belong to the kingdom of heaven!
God blesses those people who grieve.
They will find comfort!
God blesses those people who are humble.
Or do you sometimes feel like you don’t fit any of those labels? Or
perhaps you are sick of whatever “normal” labels exist in your corner of
the world, and you are looking for something better?
The earth will belong to them!
Those who follow Jesus tend to be the most divergent of all! Why?
Because He was divergent.
That’s what the character Tris feels like in the movie Divergent, based on
the bestselling book series. She lives in post-apocalyptic Chicago, where
society is divided into five factions based on your virtuous character traits.
Because she shows aptitude in three of them, she is labeled a
“divergent.”
They will be given what they want!
God blesses those people who want to obey him more
than to eat or drink.
God blesses those people who are merciful.
They will be treated with mercy!
God blesses those people whose hearts are pure.
They will see him!
continued on next page
Family Corner
continued from previous page
God blesses those people who make peace.
One of Our Biggest Parenting
Mistakes...
They will be called his children!
One of our biggest parenting mistakes is to try to get kids to
behave right for the wrong reasons.
for doing right.
Now it's a good thing to want our kids to behave responsibly,
and to internalize the value of responsibility. But parents tend
to turn this desire into a goal for a child's behavior.
God blesses those people who are treated badly
They belong to the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew
5:1-10, CEV
The word “blesses” here is potentially confusing because we tend
to only use it when someone sneezes. But the original word for
“bless” is makarios—which is a powerful word used to describe
someone who constantly maintained an inner peace and
contentment despite all outward circumstances.
In other words, when you follow the divergent path of being
humble and pure and fully depending on God, you will be labeled
different on the outside, but you will experience unsurpassed and
unceasing internal joy.
But be warned! When you put Jesus’ words into practice, you
invite persecution. The government won’t (most likely) be out to
kill you, but the popular crowd may attack you emotionally and
assassinate you socially.
That’s why we are so blessed by the way Jesus wrapped up this
message:
“Count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or
throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it
means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are
uncomfortable. You can be glad when that happens—give a
cheer, even!—for though they don’t like it, I do! And all heaven
applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets
and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble”
(Matthew 5:11-12, The Message).
Holy Cow! When I am persecuted for being Divergent for Jesus
and THE Cause of Christ, I get the applause of heaven and a
place beside the great spiritual warriors from the Bible!
That’s an ending I am looking forward to…are you?
Copyright © 2014 Dare2Share. All rights reserved
Here's how it works: When kids fail to take responsibility the
way parents want, these parents tend to engage. We nag. We
remind. We may even yell, all with the goal of getting our kids
to behave responsibly. The problem is, the most important
goal of parenting is not to get our kids to behave right, but to
believe right. And all this effort towards behavior
communicates to our child the very opposite message we'd
like them to believe.
When we nag kids until they clean up, we either directly or
indirectly communicate the message, "You're not responsible
for this. Only when I nag enough will you clean up. You need
me to nag in order to get things done." The more we nag, the
less our kids believe they are responsible, and the more they
believe they are irresponsible.
So stop nagging.
What if, instead of nagging kids about their mess until they
finally clean it, we simply said, "You are responsible to clean
that mess up. What's your plan?" Or perhaps we could calmly
give a clear instruction: "Hey bud, you gotta clean up the
dishes before you have the privilege of social time." Ask your
kids to repeat. Happily (not condescendingly) let them know
the consequence if they don't follow the instruction. Have them
repeat that too. If they do what's expected, affirm it and help
them see the benefits of their responsibility for themselves and
others. If they don't, calmly follow through with the
consequence.
With a new goal of communicating the message, "You are
responsible," parents are freed from the need to nag in order
to get things done. Every parent we've seen effectively
embrace this new goal has seen reduced stress between
themselves and their children, and nearly all report that their
children begin taking more responsibility.
Why not give it a try?
© 2014 Jim Jackson, Connected Families,
566 Bavaria Lane, Chaska, MN 55318
Missions Corner
I am going to share a portion of the last
newsletter that we received from Andrew and
Hyejin Dykstra. They are missionaries that
serve in Nigeria. We have supported Andrew
since he was a young man doing short term
mission trips. He was one of members of the
youth group from the Friesland Church before
Pastor Barry came to Grace Church. This letter
was written by Hyejin, Andrew’s wife. She
expresses her thoughts on preparing for service
in Nigeria. You might recall that Nigeria has
been the scene of several violent incidents over
the past few months.
"Fright Before Flight"
Twin bombings in Jos, Nigeria reportedly killed at
least 118 people last month. This is just thirty
minutes from the village of Miango, where we are
planning to live and work. Worse yet, we have to go
to Jos on a regular basis.
As a result we decided to reevaluate
about going to Nigeria, asking ourselves. “Is it
wise?” We asked SIM Nigeria for their evaluation.
They indicated that Nigeria has many dangers, but
added that “God does call people to dangerous
areas”, and left a suggestion to come if we can cope
with the stress and insecurity or otherwise find
another area of service.
Meanwhile, one day Joanna fell down
the basement stairs in her walker. When I saw her
laying on the concrete floor my heart nearly stopped.
Immediately, she had a fat bloody lip. “Oh God,
please… “ I thought.
With Joanna in my arms on the way to the
emergency room, I thought to myself, “ I wish I
could protect her.” At the hospital we were given a
large room due to the severity of the accident. “A
surgery room?” I wondered.
Doctors then came and checked her over carefully.
Surprisingly, and thankfully she turned out to be
fine, other than a few bruises. A major accident had
produced only minor injuries, and I believe it is due
to God’s protection.
Now back to the evaluation of going to
Nigeria… why do I struggle with going to Nigeria?
Fear. “Will we be safe?” I ask myself. “Can we
protect ourselves there?” But the incident with
Joanna reminds me that we are limited and ought to
rely on God.
After many days of thought and prayer,
we finally shared together how we believe God has
been guiding us to continue forward with going to
Nigeria. We don’t always feel peace of mind, but
recognize that we need to practice trusting in God’s
protection and will for our life.
At this point Andrew’s re-entry visa has
been approved, which allows for the next step of
applying for visas for Joanna and me. Joanna and I
will begin receiving vaccinations July 1st, and as
soon as visas, vaccines, and flight tickets are ready,
we anticipate leaving for Nigeria.
Thank you for your prayers and financial
support of us as we prepare to go to Nigeria, and
please also pray for peace in Nigeria and for those
who suffer do to a lack of it."–Hyejin Dykstra
From my comfortable little spot in the world, I
am amazed at the dedication to the Lord’s call
that we see every day in the missionaries we
meet. These are regular people, yet they put
their own comfort in a secondary position to the
call of God.
If you wish to support Andrew and Hyejin
financially contact Jack for the information you
need.
If you have more specific questions about missions, or are
interested in becoming a missionary, please contact Jack
Hamilton (583-4437).
The Anchor Holds
“Experience God in the breathless wonder and startling
beauty that is all around you. His sun shines warm
upon your face. His wind whispers in the treetops.
Like the first rays of morning light … celebrate the
start of each new day with God.” Wendy Moore
When I read the above I thought about the winter that we
have experienced here in Wisconsin. So often throughout
this difficult winter and spring I would talk with my son
Steve in Arizona, or my daughter Cathy in Tennessee and
share with them the lousy weather we were having with
temperatures and wind chills that never seemed to get about
freezing. Then I would have to listen while they told me
about their eighty degree temperatures and how the grass
was growing and the flowers blooming. But my wife and I
are right where God planted us and although sometimes I
am envious of their climates, I know we are were God
wants us to be. Recently I was on my mower as I mowed
our very large backyard and I looked around me and the
beauty of God's earth was enough to take my breath away.
Seeing the hand of God in the beauty and the splendor of
Wisconsin's summers isn't too difficult. Then I thought
about all my friends who are going through experiences that
want to rob them of the joy that God has for all His
children. Instead of appreciating God's splendor, they are
filled with fear of the future that lays before them. I have
always preached about practicing the presence of God and
that practice is never more necessary than when you are
facing the challenges of sickness, unemployment, marital or
family difficulty, death of a loved one, and the list goes on
and on. Tomorrow morning, as your feet hit the floor, take
time to talk with God. Tell Him about the challenges your
facing, the trials and the problems. Leigh Mitchell Hodges
says … “Life begins each morning … Each morning is the
open door to a new world...” Each morning God brings us
the opportunity to make the most of the day that is before
us. God knows all about your day and He knows everything
you will need to see your way through. Psalm 90:14
reminds us … “Satisfy us in the morning with Your
unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our
days.” The day ahead may be one of your most difficult
ones to face, yet the Lord God Almighty, the Creator of this
beautiful universe has promised to be with you, no matter
what your circumstances might be. “A quiet morning with a
loving God puts the events of the upcoming day into proper
perspective.” Janette Oke
Lord, bless those who struggle with a difficult day. May
their day be filled with Your presence, Your grace, Your
strength, and especially with the hope only You can bring.
You are the Anchor that never fails.
Jack Witte
Three times I
pleaded with
the Lord to
take it away
from me. But
He said to me
… “My grace is
sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in
weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:8
The scripture verses continue … “Therefore I will
boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so
that Christ's power may rest on me.” I have often been
part of groups discussing what the writer Paul's
weaknesses might have been. In verse 7 Paul talks
about being given a “thorn in my flesh, a message
from Satan, to torment me.” Whatever Paul's
weakness was, he recognized it to be something that
God had placed in his life, something that God
intended for a specific purpose. Rather than accept
this negative trait, Paul chose to make it a positive
thing, something that he could offer up to God in
praise and worship. I believe each of us has those
“thorns in our flesh” … those things about ourselves
that we would like to change, but it seems we are
never able to do so. I know my weaknesses, those
things about myself that I pray God would change and
I believe if your honest with yourself, you know what
thorns you too possess. There was only one perfect
man … Jesus Christ, which leaves the rest of us with
the task of only trying to be like Him. The good news
is … God knows exactly how each of us are made up.
God shaped each of us … Psalm119:73 … “Your
hands made me and formed me.” God made us just
as we are for one purpose, to bring glory to Him. God
accepts us, even with our “thorns”. We don't have to
worry about trying to please Him by being someone
other than the one we are, the one He made us to be.
God has promised, even with our faults, as Paul calls
them … our “thorns” … He will never forsake us nor
draw away from us because of our sins. The Bible
tells of God's word when He tells each of us … “I will
not forget you … See … I have inscribed you on the
palms of My hands.” Isaiah 49:15-16 When we ask
God to forgive us … He does … and He allows us to
again draw closely to Him.
Thank You Father that You made each of us exactly
as we are, and that You love us, even with our faults,
beyond measure. Help us to live this day for You, and
may all we do bring glory to Your Holy Name. You are
our Anchor, Your love will never fail us.
Vacation Bible School Kitchen List
VBS will soon be here and we are in need of items
for the kitchen to provide snacks for the kids and
of the same cookie-32 oz size package)- 12
packages
many volunteers and for Friday night after the
 small plates- 500 are needed
program. If you would like to help in the kitchen
 Container of Baby Wipes- 1 large
(even if you can't help every day) please contact
Sherryl Heeringa (920-251-4173). There will be a
 Caramel to be put on sliced apples- 10
bottles, jars, or containers
large container marked VBS KITCHEN under the
coat rack by the kitchen for any items you would
 Goldfish Crackers (or any brand)- need 6
bags or boxes
like to donate. Thank you for any help you can
provide!
 Koolaid (or any brand name)- We need 20
containers of the presweetened kind. If you
would like to donate packets of koolaid to
be mixed with sugar, we will accept those
as well. We need approx 40 gallons of
koolaid for the week.
 styrofoam coffee cups- need 125
 5 oz plastic cups- 200 are needed
 7 or 8 oz plastic cups- 800 are needed
 napkins- 2 large bags
 Little Debbie Snacks- (can be other brands.
there are 4 options to give you an idea of
what we need. it needs to be a cake with a
cream type filling inside. Zebra Cakes,
Chocolate Chip Cakes, Jellyfish Cookies,
Cream Filled Cupcakes)- need 42 boxes
 Apples-does anyone know where to get the
huge bags of SLICED apples like they use
in schools or for big events? Willing to
donate the money to purchase them? Need
enough to feed approx 110 kids to be eaten
on Thursday. If we can't get the big bags,
we will need bags of apples donated for us
to slice. As of now, I am not planning to
serve the apples after the Friday night
program.
 Cheerios (plain type only-any brand name)4 boxes
Please also remember that there are many
 M&Ms- 4 large bags
to be a success. We like to offer them snacks in
 Mini Marshmallows- 3 large bags
the break room each day. There can be up to 50
volunteers that give of their time each day for VBS
volunteers each day. Please consider bringing in
 Mini Pretzels- 4 bags
treats or snacks to help stock the break room.
 Chocolate Chips- 4 bags
Some suggestions are: cheese and crackers,
 Dried Fruit or Raisins- 4 large packages or
boxes
veggies and dip, fresh fruit, cookies, bars, muffins,
 Sandwich Cookies (the kind that are vanilla
on one side and chocolate on the other side
for any help you can give.
coffee cakes, doughnuts, pretzels, etc. Thank you
What You Don’t See Coming by Lynn Cowell
“Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He
prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to
devour.” 1 Peter 5:8 (NLT)
Then we can teach our kids how to watch for what they don’t
see coming. Whether we’re 16 or 46, we can learn to be on
guard.
It seemed harmless enough. A song playing on her iPod. The
dinging of an incoming text. It was anything but.
If we will consistently do this, when the disappointments and
hurts in life inevitably come, they’ll find our heart full of perfect
love and less vulnerable to rejection and offense.
The next thing I knew, my daughter was weeping in her room, a
torrent of twisted emotions consuming her tender heart.
What happened?
Minutes ago, we were laughing together! Now, as her heart
oozed with rejection, loneliness and self-doubt, I felt helpless to
comfort her.
From the surface, hearing that specific song and receiving the
text at the same time seemed like a coincidence. I’ve been
learning, however, it isn’t always chance.
In our key verse, Peter the Apostle tells us: “Stay alert! Watch
out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a
roaring lion, looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8).
Just waiting.
For the chance.
The truth is we have an enemy. And he is always looking for the
chance to trip us up.
Looking, scheming, scouting, just waiting for the perfect
opportunity to:
• Bring back the hurt through a familiar song.
• Remind us of a past mistake.
• See pictures on social media to rub in the rejection.
Satan will hold back nothing to get at our hearts and into our
minds, whatever it takes to drag us down. It’s his purpose, his
goal. And he knows your daughter will believe it was the boy, the
friend or the crowd who made her feel that way.
As women, we can learn to stay alert so we are less likely to get
caught unaware and fall into the trap of an emotional spiral. For
us to be on guard, we need to daily pour in the truth that we are
unconditionally loved, adored and pursued by the One, our Love,
Jesus.
But what about our daughters?
How can a girl, just years away from playing with dolls, learn to
fight emotions that seem too powerful? Deal with mood swings
that try to take her peace away? And avoid the daily surfacing
“girl drama”?
From you. She learns from you.
After the hugs and listening, you can teach her to see what she
doesn’t see coming. To be on guard by being selective to the
music she hears, whom she follows on social media and to whom
she entrusts her heart. And be intentional to pour God’s truth
into her heart each and every day.
Not only will her life be more peaceful, yours will too!
Lord, by reading Your Word and spending time in prayer, help
me to first learn to be on guard for the enemy’s tactics to trip me
up. Empower me, as I learn to share this truth with my children
and those I have an opportunity to influence. In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
TRUTH FOR TODAY:
Ephesians 6:10-12, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his
mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take
your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not
against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the
authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the
spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” (NIV)
James 4:7, “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and
he will flee from you.” (NIV)
REFLECT AND RESPOND:
Can you pinpoint one area in particular, in your life or the life of
your child, where you are vulnerable to emotional letdowns?
Share this with a trusted friend and ask her to pray for you.
What is one step you can take to make yourself less susceptible?
Music you listen to? Social media? People you interact with?
© 2014 by Lynn Cowell. All rights reserved.
Praise The Lord!
† Praise God for who He is!
A PRAYER FOR BACK TO SCHOOL:
† Bereavement:
Dan May & Judy Albert - father
Thank you for the gift of children. Please watch over
Pray for those in the Military:
 Andrew Chadwick
 Ashley Francis
 Ashley Jardine
 Austin Knebel
 Brayden Kottke
 Brian Beuten
 Caleb Burton
 Chad Eiring
 Christopher Knebel
 Curtis Gozdzwski
 Ezra Swanson
 Isaac Smith
 Micah Swanson
 Nathan Swanson
 Read DelPonte
 Robert Heidel
 Teryne Robida
 Tommy Flynn
 Trent Perkins
 Trevor Burns
 William Goodacre
Pray for those in Nursing Homes:
■ Frieda Bloedorn (St. Francis)
■ Margaret Pennings (FdL Lutheran Home)
■ Charles Kikkert (All About Life)
Pray For Those With Long Term Needs:
■ Brady Beekman
■ Brian Wunrow
■ Corinne Skogen
■ Frances Stotzheim
■ Kaleb Cameron
■ Alex Skogen
■ Leila Adamson
■ Jonathon Foster
■ Margie Gundelach ■ Todd Becker
■ Natalie Eriksson
■ Joanna Fay
Dear God,
________ as they go back to school this year. Keep them
safe every day. Help them to remember that you are right
there with them in the halls, classrooms or kitchen tables.
Help them soak up good knowledge and to dismiss any
negative or worldly messages they may hear. Help them
treat others with kindness and respect, and to guard their
hearts with the armor of Your Word. Give them joy and
peace as they put their trust in you. Amen
GRC Ministry Schedules
Thank you for your service. You are appreciated!
Ministry
Date
1st Service
2nd Service
Greeters
8/3
8/10
8/17
8/24
8/31
Mark & Kim Hopper
Joe & Dorothy Cameron
Bill & Kathy Veenendaal
Stan & Bonnie Ramaker
No 1st service today
George & Fran Trewin
Chuck & Toni Stanley
Del & Hope DelPonte
Chuck & Jean Bloedorn
Service at Buttermilk Creek Park
Prayer Partners
8/3
8/10
8/17
8/24
8/31
Chuck & Toni Stanley
Bill Hageman, Judy Albert
Tony & Ginny Ferdinand
Greg & Robin Fuhrman
No 1st service today
Dorothy Cameron, Bonnie Springborn
Diane Nick
Del & Hope DelPonte
Chuck & Toni Stanley
Service at Buttermilk Creek Park
Projection
8/3
8/10
8/17
8/24
8/31
Chassity Odom
Bruce Miller
Keith Bestul
Laura Streeter
No 1st service today
Dorothy Cameron
Josh Roberts
Gabe DelPonte
Dane Vegter
Service at Buttermilk Creek Park
Children's Church
8/3
8/10
8/17
8/24
8/31
Traci Soeller, Lily Hernandez
Bonnie Ramaker, Chassity Odom
Rachel Luteyn, Anna Ferguson
Mary Senn, Micah Baumgart
No 1st service today
Rachel Titel, Leah Tweedy
Diane Simon, Anna Murphy
Matthew Rauls, Kierra Heeringa
Phyllis Havens, Sara Titel
Service at Buttermilk Creek Park
Video
8/3
8/10
8/17
8/24
8/31
Sound
8/3
8/10
8/17
8/24
8/31
Noel Skogen
Micah Baumgart
Titus Baumgart
Bryce Vegter
Service at Buttermilk Creek Park
Grant Baumgart
Greg Guy
Ty Fairbanks
Sergio Hernandez
Service at Buttermilk Creek Park
Coffee w/ Consistory
8/3
8/10
8/17
8/24
8/31
Joel Lundberg, Tom Vande Zande
John Choi, Dave Wilhelms
Mick Senn, Jack Hamilton
Jeff Smet, Joe Kosloske
Service at Buttermilk Creek
Tuesday Night
8/5
8/12
8/19
8/26
Close Building
8/3
8/10
8/17
8/24
8/31
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
8/3
8/10
8/17
8/24
8/31
Prayer Leader
Ed Wiegert
Joel Lundberg
Rod Drendel
Mick Senn
Tom Vande Zande
Dave Wilhelms
Jack Hamilton
Joe Kosloske
Buttermilk Creek Park
Green Team
Red Team
White Team
Yellow Team
Orange Team
Ushers for the month: Dan Springborn, Mark Tryon, Joe Cameron, Joe Baltz
163 E 18th Street Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Offering & Attendance
Grace Church Staff:
Head Pastor & Chief Shepherd Jesus Christ
Senior Pastor Barry Vegter
cell phone 948.5702 email: [email protected]
Youth & Family Pastor Grant Baumgart
cell phone 948.6373 email: [email protected]
Seniors Ministry Pastor Howie Vande Guchte
phone 922.1100
Adult Ministry Director Jack Hamilton
phone 583.4437 email: [email protected]
Children’s Ministry Coordinator Jenny Smet
cell phone 960-6881 email: [email protected]
Elder on Call 948.9262 Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Administrative Assistant Sue Skogen
phone: 922.7211 email: [email protected]
Office Assistant Joan Schouten
Custodian Bill Veenendaal
6/22
$14,187.80
84/203
6/29
$ 7,050,55
156/99
7/06
$13,615.28
124/106
7/13
$8,030.40
137/108
7/20
$6,891.75
154/60
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
Please submit information for the September
Words of Grace to the church office by August
10th. You can contact the office at 922.7211 or
[email protected]
Office Hours are:
 Monday -Thursday: 7:30 - 4:30pm
 Friday 7:30am - 11:30am