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Christ our Redeemer’s Church Council Report—Summer 2011

Nehemiah. What do you know about this man? What do you know about this book of the Bible? …Read God’s Word and learn how the LORD used this leader for His people Israel. Read and take applications for yourself. The Council will be studying the life and lessons of Nehemiah over the next several months. He is a wonderful example of godly leadership, but there are general lessons for all of us.  Consider chapter 1, where we see that Nehemiah has his people on his heart.  With his heart’s concerns He goes to God in prayer saying,      “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God…” (v5) And from there, everything is possible! So let us also pray to our great and awesome God for our church family, our ministry together, and His Kingdom.

The first bit of Council news to report is that Jaime Quezada is now heading up the Worship area of ministry. He will assist Pastor Dan with worship planning, coordinating special music and musicians. Please pray for him and for all our leaders that God may grant them grace and wisdom in serving Him and you.

Also of note is that the regular schedule of committee/ministry meetings is back in full swing. Such meetings are important for planning and accountability. Involvement and input is always appreciated. Please consider contributing your God-given gifts wherever you may the have opportunity to serve.

Much of the meeting was a review of the summer. Some highlights:

• We averaged in the mid 40’s for Vacation Bible School and were blessed with the best Project Timothy group (from our WELS high school in Watertown, WI) ever.

• About 30 people helped out with the 4th of July parade, handing out 1500+ bottles of water and 30lbs of candy.

• Academy Sports donated many of those water bottles, and also school uniform vouchers and gift cards which we were able to give to a family who greatly appreciated this blessing.

• We received a donation from Dick Kenreich’s estate. We hope to honor Dick by using this for evangelism, which was his great love.

• Three ladies have volunteered to take care of the weekly cleaning, so we no longer need to hire for this task.

• Earl Carroll spends many hours working on the church grounds. However, a disease is afflicting the trees and bushes; we will be calling upon a landscaping company to address this issue.

• A bid has been received for the tile in the fellowship hall; other bids will be sought. Look for this project to be done in the fall. Also, more cosmetic improvements will be made in the new entryway – cushions for the benches, paintings, and the like.

• A marriage enrichment seminar is planned for February 10-12th. Save the dates! Look for more info soon on Sticky Marriages.

• Except for a couple Sundays, we held steady on worship attendance, Bible study attendance, and offerings.

Many thanks to all who have served; much praise to God who has blessed! Let us move forward in Christ, petitioning our “great and awesome God” for success in all we undertake for His glory!

 

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name.
Bring an offering and come before Him;
   worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
   His love endures forever.
(I Chronicles 16:29,34)