Can there be any doubt as to what awaits us in heaven? After looking at Revelation 4, we can only be more eager about our future. What an amazing sight John saw and heard - how difficult it must have been to put it into words.

Family Recap for January 11, 2010

Meditation verse for these next few weeks come from what is known as “The Bridge.” Isa 53:6 (NIV) “We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”

From the opening worship set to the closing song, yesterday was a day devoted to worship, the very thing that stands out in the passage we studied.

I would encourage each of you to re-read Revelation 4. What an awesome picture John paints of what the Throne room of heaven looks like. From his description you and I can only image how struck he must have been to experience such a sight. From the throne itself and all the flashing color to those present at the throne, all of it shouts of praise and worship.

As we looked at the experience John had and was recording for us, we cannot help but wonder how he felt seeing things no man has seen and then trying to put them into words others would comprehend. This struggle will be our constant companion from here on. Who are the 24 Elders and the 4 Creatures are just two of the many questions we will have and attempt to answer. But I remind you that regardless of the difficultly the main theme remains: this book is out to reveal Jesus.

Next week we shall see the scroll opened. Come and join us. If you think about it, invite someone to join you – everything wants to know what’s going to happen!

Something to chew on

Focus – Why is heaven attractive to you? Why do you wish to go there?

What’s goin’ On?

Reminder – Wednesdays

9:30 am Ladies Bible study (repeated Thursday 6:30 pm)

4:00 pm After school Community Center activities

5:15 pm Evening meal will be served

5:30 pm BRICK Class for students in grades 6-8

6:30 pm Kids Club

Jr and Sr Youth Groups meet in the Youth Center

“ALPHA” – A Practical Introduction to the Christian Faith”

New – Sympathy – Our sympathy is extended to Carol Ringold in the loss of her husband, Doug. The funeral is set for this Wednesday at 10:30 am to be held at North Heights Lutheran church at their Roseville campus at 2701 Rice Street, Roseville, MN 55113. Carol’s address is 2125 Lakeshore Dr, Mt Dora, FL 32757. Remember Carol in your prayers.

Revised – Diaper Drive – I urge you to consider providing a package of diapers to the crib in the entryway. These will in turn be used by a mother who has chosen life for her child. Let’s be an encouragement to them. So far there is only one package donated. We can do better!

Repeat – “ALPHA” - Beginning this Wednesday at 6:30 pm we will begin an Alpha class. Alpha is subtitled “A Practical Introduction to the Christian Faith.” Come, find out what it is all about. We meet in the east balcony classroom.

Repeat – CLASS 101 - Will be offered on Jan 23^rd from 8 am to noon. This class is a basic introduction to the Chapel and its ministry. It is open to anyone and there are no obligations for having attended the class but that enough materials are available please fill out the tear off portion of the bulletin and place it in the “Response Box” on the back table.

Repeat – SUPER BOWL SUNDAY - February 7^th, the youth will be sponsoring a Super Bowl party in the Youth center. It’s a great time of fun and perhaps made even more so with the Vikings?????

Repeat– Walkers! – Mike and Jan are walking each Mon, Wed, and Fri from 11-noon. Why drive all the way to the Mall or risk frost bite, come and join them.

New – “Prayer Chain” - Lori Bergholm is in the process of redoing our prayer chain, both the one by email and the phone. If you would like to be a part of the prayer chain, fill out the tear off portion of the bulletin and place it in the “response box” at the church.

New– “Children’s Ministry” - We are currently looking for persons would have a heart for children and would be willing to help out in one of three areas: Nursery, Children’s church and Junior church. If you sense that God is leading in this area contact either Virginia Haynes concerning the Nursery or Pastor Kevin concerning Children’s and Junior church. Here is an excellent way to make an eternal imprint on the lives of God’s children.