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Severe Storms in Clintonville

Friday night was a wild one! Maybe you had just finished setting up your tent at the Family Retreat. Maybe your were at home, getting ready to rest. No matter what you were doing, if you were in the Clintonville area you know about the severe storms.

It is fun watching severe weather from a safe place. The might of the winds, the ferocity of the rain and the barrages of bright lightning flashes were in full force Friday. When the weather is down right scary, it reminds us that we don’t control it. The weather is beyond us, we can hide from it but we can’t prevent the weather from getting severe… and we know that we are powerless if the storms get worse. Frightening storms are a great reminder to us, we are only human. When we acknowledge what we can’t do, it reminds us of who can and how great He is! Jesus can control and guide the weather. While He was on Earth He showed us this. God is powerful and beyond us, yet the One who even the storms listen to chose to submit Himself to be the least of us. He allowed Himself to be treated as a criminal, tortured, humiliated, and executed. When the weather gets fierce take comfort in the God who loves you.

Thankfully with all the strong winds and rain there was no damage to the church. No flooding in the basement. No fallen trees.

Family Retreat: what you need to know...

So the Church Family Retreat is this weekend, here is what you should know…

Members of the church will be visiting or camping at Bear Lake Campground in Manawa (address below). The church has booked 4 campsites which will we will camp and it will serve as the “home base” if you visit. We will be at sites 88, 89, 106, and 107. Remember, there is a cost to visit. Bear Lake Campground charges $36 per campsite per night (for up to 2 adults, $10 per additional adult per night). If you visit for the day Bear Lake charges $2 per person. That gives you access to the beach! The beach is very kid friendly, it is shallow for a good distance.

Saturday around 7pm there will be a short outdoor service at the campsite with campfire songs and s’mores!

Bear Lake Campground has a lot of features, but remember some cost money (you may want to bring some cash).

  • child-friendly, shallow beach

  • kayak and canoe rentals

  • ice cream shop

  • volleyball courts

  • softball diamond

  • playground

  • lawn games

  • nature (we’ve seen eagles)

Address:

Bear Lake Campground, Inc.
N4715 State Road 22 - 110
Manawa, WI 54949

Finding Freedom: from Opportunity

Our forefathers declared this country “the Land of Opportunity.” We truly do enjoy much opportunity in this country that is not available in many other places around the world. In such a greater degree, we have opportunity in being part of God’s Kingdom through faith in Jesus Christ. God has made us his heirs, his children! That reality gives us incredible opportunity to live differently in this world no matter what challenges we might face. Let us dwell on that freedom this morning.

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost -- July 14, 2019

Pastor Titus Buelow

Galatians 3:23–29

Construction: One Year Later

This week the basement floor in the church is being prepped, cleaned and finished. It seems like a big project, but take a look at what our church looked like last July. It was only a year ago that we were meeting at the high school because our building was growing and under construction. Take a look at some pictures from last year. It is amazing the difference a year makes. We thank and praise God for the work being done here that enabled the construction project.

Take a Listen: Revelation Series

Take a listen to the Easter series we had based on the book of Revelation.

Jesus rose from the dead. That is what Easter is all about. But what does that mean? What does that mean for you? This Easter season, join us as we study the book of Revelation together to see the Kingdom Jesus’ resurrection has made us a part of today and the heaven we will experience forever.

Because of Jesus’ victory over sin, death and the devil by his resurrection, he has been given the name above every name. He sits on the throne of heaven ruling all things for the benefit of those who trust in him. Let us today remember the power and authority of our Savior in heaven and on earth, especially when it seems evil rules. Jesus reigns for you today and forever.   

Do you feel alone in your struggle against sin and your fight to remain faithful to your Savior? Well, you are not alone! You are part of a great multitude of believers in heaven and on earth. You are one of the saints today, those made holy by the blood of Jesus. Together with them, you worship the Lamb who was slain and you will continue to worship him for all eternity. You are far from alone.

Do you feel that the world isn’t as it should be? When we experience sorrow beyond words, pain without healing, grief without reprieve, it is easy to think, “This isn’t right… this shouldn’t happen… I was not meant to go through this.” If that is how you feel, you are right! Our world is not as it should be. It is broken. But one day, it won’t be anymore. One day we will witness the creation of a new heaven and a new earth where there will be no sorrow, no pain, no grief… and God will dwell among his people as he did in the beginning.

Our world is a dark place. We see darkness all around and within us. It often feels like there is no light. Don’t be fooled! The darkness has been defeated. The Light lives again. He also lives in us by faith and powers us with hope today. And one day we will dwell in His city forever with no need for any other source of heat, light or life. You are powered by THE Light!

Have you forgotten what is coming? In the busyness of today, have you lost sight of what needs to happen before tomorrow? At any time, Jesus, the Beginning and the End, could return. When he does, this world will end and the time to turn to him will be over. Are we ready for that? Are our friends, neighbors, and family? Are we ready for the beginning of eternity? Let us prepare for the Beginning and the End.

Fourth of July 2019

Wow, it is here already! This week a lot of us will put on our red, white, and blue to go watch fireworks. We love the Fourth of July! This week we celebrate the good things about our nation, especially the many freedoms we enjoy. Freedom in America is great, but an even greater freedom is ours through the love of our God. Take a moment to read through the responsive prayer we will be using this coming Sunday to honor Independence Day. Ponder God’s grace to us. Rejoice for the freedom we have to know and share God’s love here in America. Pray for our nation, like all things this side of Heaven, it is imperfect.

Prayer of the Church

M: Redeemer of the World, you once came on a rescue mission to deliver the human race from bondage to sin, death, and the devil.

C: In you alone can true freedom be found.

M: Your blood bought our freedom. Our souls are no longer slaves to sin, and death is not our master. But you have not promised us an earthly life free from danger or oppression.

C: You have promised to give us the strength to overcome Satan and his allies.

You have assured us that the Crown of Life is waiting for all who put their trust in you.

M: And, Lord, you have added to this blessing. You have allowed us to live in a country that gives us the freedom to serve and worship you without hindrance. Our laws grant us personal freedoms that so many of the people of this world do not have. Our nation’s law enforcement officers and our nation’s military personnel stand behind those laws and defend those freedoms.

C: We thank you for these undeserved gifts, and we ask that you preserve these freedoms for our children, and their children’s children.

M: Do not let our indifference or negligence forfeit these gifts. Do not let us forget that these freedoms come not as the result of our wisdom or strength, but only from your gracious hand.

C: Jesus, you once said that those whom the Son makes free are free indeed.

Keep us in this freedom no matter what may be taking place in our life, or the world around us.

M: We thank you, Lord for our country. Hold it always in the palm of your hand.

C:  We thank you Lord for freedom. Amen.

 Source: WELS Commission on Special Ministries

https://csm.welsrc.net/download-csm/military-occasion-and-national-holiday-resources/?wpdmdl=3347&ind=10

Finding Freedom: A Sermon Series on Galatians

Being a Christian makes you an ex-convict. You were imprisoned by your sin, your death, and your jailer, the devil. But in Christ, you have been set free! He has exonerated you by suffering your punishment, paying for your crimes, and even taking your eternal death sentence. He has released you from your prison and set you free to live a free life!

The sad part is, we struggle to do that, live a free life. Even though we have been set free, we act, think and respond as if we were still a prisoner to our fears, our past record, our old master, what others think about us, our old habits, and our survival instincts. We act as if Jesus isn’t enough. We live as if we haven’t been saved!

Paul, in his letter to the Galatians, writes to ex-cons about how to live a free life after being prisoners to sin, death and the devil. Through Paul’s pen, our Savior is leading us to understand the amazing ramifications of our salvation and to embrace a new way to live our lives as free men and women. Only Jesus can give us true freedom.

Join us this Sunday as we delve into the book of Galatians to find freedom in Christ:

Series Topics/Scripture/Schedule

6/23 - Galatians 1:1-10 Finding Freedom From Uncertainty

6/30 - Galatians 1:11-24 Finding Freedom From the Past

7/7 - Galatians 2:11-21 Finding Freedom From Social Pressure

7/14 - Galatians 3:23-29 Finding Freedom In Opportunity

7/21 - Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Finding Freedom In Being Clean

7/28 - Galatians 6:1-10, 14-16 Finding Freedom In Service

Our Easter Sermon Series: The Kingdom of Heaven - Now and Forever

Jesus rose from the dead. That is what Easter is all about. But what does that mean? What does that mean for you? This Easter season, join us as we study the book of Revelation together to see the Kingdom Jesus’ resurrection has made us a part of today and the heaven we will experience forever.

May 5 – Revelation 5:11-14 – Before the Throne of God

Because of Jesus’ victory over sin, death and the devil by his resurrection, he has been given the name above every name. He sits on the throne of heaven ruling all things for the benefit of those who trust in him. Let us today remember the power and authority of our Savior in heaven and on earth, especially when it seems evil rules. Jesus reigns for you today and forever.   

May 12 – Revelation 7:9-17 – Among the Multitude of Saints

Do you feel alone in your struggle against sin and your fight to remain faithful to your Savior? Well, you are not alone! You are part of a great multitude of believers in heaven and on earth. You are one of the saints today, those made holy by the blood of Jesus. Together with them, you worship the Lamb who was slain and you will continue to worship him for all eternity. You are far from alone.

May 19 – Revelation 21:1-6 – Witnessing a New Beginning

Do you feel that the world isn’t as it should be? When we experience sorrow beyond words, pain without healing, grief without reprieve, it is easy to think, “This isn’t right… this shouldn’t happen… I was not meant to go through this.” If that is how you feel, you are right! Our world is not as it should be. It is broken. But one day, it won’t be anymore. One day we will witness the creation of a new heaven and a new earth where there will be no sorrow, no pain, no grief… and God will dwell among his people as he did in the beginning.

Break from Series: May 26 — Seminarian Nathan Schleef – Luke 15:1-10 – “What do we do with sinners?”

June 2 – Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 – Powered by the Light

Our world is a dark place. We see darkness all around and within us. It often feels like there is no light. Don’t be fooled! The darkness has been defeated. The Light lives again. He also lives in us by faith and powers us with hope today. And one day we will dwell in His city forever with no need for any other source of heat, light or life. You are powered by THE Light!

June 9 – Revelation 22:12-17, 20 – Preparing for the Beginning and the End (The Festival of Pentecost)

Have you forgotten what is coming? In the busyness of today, have you lost sight of what needs to happen before tomorrow? At any time, Jesus, the Beginning and the End, could return. When he does, this world will end and the time to turn to him will be over. Are we ready for that? Are our friends, neighbors, and family? Are we ready for the beginning of eternity? Let us prepare for the Beginning and the End.