Christ Church to host conference

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329909742 98 Christ Church to host conference

Christ Church in Fairview Heights will host “Navigating Change,” a two-day conference open to church pastors and church leaders throughout Illinois, on Thursday and Friday.

The purpose of the conference is to have discussions and how-to leadership sessions to “improve, invite, innovate.”

“Pastor Shane Bishop and the leadership team of Christ Church have created, led and managed change more effectively than most and it shows,” said Bishop Gregory V. Palmer, resident bishop United Methodist Church, Illinois Great Rivers Conference. “I recommend your paying attention to the practice and learning of these bold faithful leaders and this fruitful congregation.”

Last year’s event drew about 150 pastors and church leaders. Most have pre-registered but people can register between 6 and 6:30 p.m., before the opening session. 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 and register before the 6:30 p.m. opening session. The cost is $75 per person and includes sessions all day Friday, plus a continental breakfast and a lunch on Friday.

Christ Church is at 339 Frank Scott Parkway East in Fairview Heights.

Here is the schedule:

3:30-4 p.m. Pastor and spouse registration

4-5 p.m. Pre-Conference Session for Pastors.

5-6 p.m. Dinner for Pastors and Spouses

6-6:30 p.m. Conference Registration in Scripture Hall

6:30-7:45 p.m. Main keynote speaker: the Rev. Roger Ross, pastor of First United Methodist will speak on “Shifting Your Church’s DNA.”

8-9:15 p.m. Breakout Session 1

Strategic Outreach Ministries

Planting A Modern Worship Service

Finding Great Volunteers

Rethinking Student Ministry

Evangelism Into New Territory

Extreme Church Make-Over

Ten Ways To Turbo Charge Your Giving

7:30-8:30 a.m. Free Continental Breakfast in the Coffe Cafe.

8:30-10 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Mark R. Jordan, lead pastor, New Horizon UMC in Champaign, will address “Leading to the Next Level.”

10:15-11:30 a.m. Breakout Session 2

From Pastoral To Congregational Care

Creative Flow In Worship

Building Great Ministry Team

Innovation In Children’s Ministry

Developing An Evangelistic Church

Simplifying Church Administration

They’re Here, Now What?

Walking Through The Mine Fields Of Project Development

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Boxed lunch

12:30-1:45 p.m. Breakout Session 3. The Rev. Shane Bishop, the senior pastor of Christ Church since 1997, will talk about “Strategic Leadership.”

Worship On A Shoestring

Connecting Every Person In Ministry

New Avenues In Discipleship

Social Media Evangelism

Starting A Safety & Security Ministry

2-3:30 p.m. Speaker: the Rev. Shane Bishop

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Fifth Annual Emmaus Conference

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329908539 44 Fifth Annual Emmaus ConferenceIn the above video clip, President Harrison described the sentiment at the time of the “forced” union of Lutheran and Reformed churches in Prussia by Friedrich Wilhelm III on 27 September 1817. President Harrison also described why one should be “wary” of Reformation anniversaries and Reformation commemorations. President Harrison concluded his paper with a statement by F.C.D. Wyneken, who attended all four of the original free conferences. Harrison said, “I offer it here as my deepest prayer and personal confession, as my deepest longing over against you who are my separated brethren.”

“Then why, beloved brothers, do we stand by one another? Why can’t we leave one another? It is because we cannot let go of the one truth that we, in fellowship with all the saints, have acknowledged, believe, and confess as it is in the Confessions of the Lutheran Church. These Confessions bear witness to the truth clearly, plainly, and powerfully on the basis of the Holy Scriptures, against all the desires of Satan, to the whole world. And why do we hold so firmly to our Confession such that we happily endure the hatred of the world and also of the rest of Christianity, which is difficult to bear? Why, with God’s help and grace, would we suffer persecution and death before we would give up even a small part of that Confession? We do so because we have come to make the truth set forth in that Confession our own, not in times of good leisure and rest, like we might appropriate other natural or historical truths. The Holy Spirit has revealed this truth to us in the midst of the burdens of troubled consciences as our only salvation. Through the Word, the Spirit has borne witness to the truth in broken and troubled hearts. Our consciences are bound to the Word and therefore to the Confession of the Church. As poor, forlorn, and condemned men, we have learned to believe in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. The peace of conscience, the peace of our souls, the hope of eternal blessedness, our very being and life hang on this truth. To surrender it would be to surrender our salvation and ourselves for time and eternity. Therefore, neither can we let go of the most insignificant portion of the Confession because the entire series of the individual teachings of the faith are for us one chain. This chain not only binds our understanding in the truth, it binds our consciences and lives. The loss of an individual part of the same would break this chain, and we would be torn loose from Christ, tumbling again into the abyss of anxiety, doubt, and eternal death. Therefore we hold fast to our Confession, as to our very life’s life.”

Photo Showing A Well Attended Conference

After President Harrison finished his paper, the presidents from The Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) and The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) responded. ELS President John Moldstad, Jr., responded first. He began by saying how refreshing it was to hear such a paper. Moldstad said, “While the early set of free conferences did not bring about the desired unity of doctrine sought by Walther, they did serve as a catalyst for a highly treasured blessing. A second set of Waltherian conferences (1860s) led to the formation of the solidly confessional and endearing Synodical Conference of 1872.”

President Mark Schroeder (WELS) Offers Response

President Schroeder from the Wisconsin Synod responded second. He began by greeting his fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, and thanking President Harrison for his paper and offering thanks to the members of the Missouri Synod, for the many blessings that benefit “other Lutherans, even in those synods such as mine which are not now in fellowship with the LCMS.” Schroeder concluded his remarks:

“Those who would claim the label ‘Confessional’ today have an ongoing responsibility and opportunity to define carefully what that term means, and what it means for the person and synod wanting to wear the label. If free conferences and other discussions can help to clarify and solidify what it means to be truly Confessional, then such discussions should take place with the prayer that God would use the power of his Word and the working of the Spirit to encourage faithfulness to the doctrines of Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions. It is only such faithfulness, confessed and practiced, that holds the promise of true unity and full fellowship. That is a noble and God-pleasing goal which all Confessional Lutherans can strive to reach.”

The conference attendees were greatly encouraged by President Harrison’s paper and the responses of Presidents Moldstad and Schroeder. The emerging friendships developed and the clear confession of the Lutheran Confession at the Emmaus Conference is helping to overcome tensions that developed between the three Synods after the breakup of the Synodical Conference in the mid-20th century. Ultimately, every Reformation of the Lord’s church, every reconciliation and restoration of relationships, involves repentance and absolution. May the Lord grant repentance and his forgiveness to us!The Emmaus Conference Brochure.

Art, Events & Music

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329906155 99 Art, Events & Music

THURSDAY, Elizabeth Peratrovich Day

Storytime and crafts, 11 a.m., Douglas library. Details: 586-0434.

Elizabeth Peratrovich at a Graveside Memorial Service, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Evergreen Cemetery. Organized by Alaska Native Sisterhood, Alaska Native Brotherhood, Glacier Valley Camp 70, ANS Juneau Camp 2, and Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. Free and open to the public. Details: Allison Rhyner at 463-7142 or .

Juneau People for Peace and Justice weekly meeting, 5:15-6:15 p.m., Northern Light United Church. Everyone welcome. Details: Judith, 789-9229.

Elizabeth Peratrovich Commemorative Ceremony, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, 320 W. Willoughby Avenue. Ceremony, emceed by Tlingit Haida Central Council President Edward Thomas, will include a keynote address by Carolyn Brown (League of Women Voters), and a dance performance by Wooch ji.een. Soup and dessert will be provided. Free and open to the public. Details: Allison Rhyner at 463-7142 or .

Wax museum, 6-7 p.m. Auke Bay School. hallways. Fifth graders will perform as historical figures, living and dead.

Gospel workshop 6:30–8 p.m., Juneau Arts & Culture Center. With Rev. Bobby Lewis of Harlem N.Y., and pianist Eustace Johnson. Presented in recognition of Black History Month.

Salsa night classes by Alejandro, 7 p.m., Juneau Urgent and Family Care. $15/person, $20/couple, group rates and student discounts available Details: .

Juneau Lyric Opera Messiah rehearsals, 7 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church. Rehearsals for Messiah concerts at the end of April. Thursday and some Monday evenings until concert time. Join the conductor Bruce Simonson and the chorus for $30 plus a score for $10.. Details: 586-2742.

Preview performance: Theatre in the Rough’s “The Lion iin Winter,” 7:30 p.m., McPhetres Hall. Details: theatreintherough.org.

FRIDAY

Storytime and crafts, 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley library. Details: 586-0434.

Fat Friday Follies, 5:30-7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 4212 Mendenhall Loop Road. The event features a pancake dinner and variety show, with an array of songs and skits performed by members of the community. Free, donations accpeted.

Poetry slam, 6-8:30 p.m. Thunder Mountain High School. With Christy NaMee Eriksen and Na Haan. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m., show starts at 6:30 p.m. Suggested donation $5.

Dan Hopson’s classical guitar, 7-9 p.m. Baranof Hotel, 127 N. Franklin St. Details: 463-6236.

Fireside Lecture: President Harding’s visit to Alaska, 6:30 and 8 p.m., Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. With local historian Jim Geraghty. Series runs every Friday through March 23. Details: 789-0097.

Gospel workshop 6:30–8 p.m., Juneau Arts & Culture Center. With Rev. Bobby Lewis of Harlem N.Y., and pianist Eustace Johnson. Presented in recognition of Black History Month.

Muslim Student Ambassadors In Juneau, 7 p.m., UAS Egan Lecture Hall. Muslim exchange students from Turkey, Palestine, Kuwait, and Egypt will speak about their own cultures and their experiences as Juneau high school students. Students are sponsored by the U.S. State Department’s Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program. Free. Details: 789-9229.

Theatre in the Rough’s “The Lion iin Winter,” 7:30 p.m., McPhetres Hall, corner of 4th and Gold Streets. Tickets at Hearthside Books, the JACC and at the door. Details: theatreintherough.org

SATURDAY

Arts, Crafts and Antiques Fair, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Nugget Mall. Free.

Next Saturday Dixieland Band open rehearsal, 1-3 p.m., Big Blue Music Studio, 540 West 8th St. Free. All levels welcome. Details: Larry, 957-6120 or juneaucommunityband.org.

One People, One Earth, 1-5 p.m., UAS Egan Lecture Hall. Join climate scientists, Alaska Native elders, and faith leaders for an interactive conversation to inspire action on climate change through greater respect for the earth and one another. Free. Details: 978-7766.

“A Touch of Texture” class, 2-4 p.m., Juneau Douglas City Museum. Art class for youth ages 8-16, offered in conjunction with the Museum’s upcoming 12×12 Community Art exhibit. Led by museum intern Victoria Brown.

Eaglecrest Fireworks Spectacular, 4-6 p.m., Eaglecrest Ski Area. Events start at 4 p.m. and include live entertainment by Tramwreck, a bonfire, torchlight parade, and snacks followed by a fireworks display. Free. Details: 790-2000.

Black Awareness Association’s annual Soul Food dinner, 5:30 p.m., Tlingit and Haida Community Center. The menu includes fried catfish, fried chicken, BBQ ribs, potato salad, greens and cornbread, macaroni and cheese, sweet potatoes peach cobbler and sweet potato pie. Details: Sherry Patterson at 957-0630.

Dan Hopson’s classical guitar, 7-9 p.m., Baranof Hotel, 127 N. Franklin Street. Details: 463-6236.

Rollergirls Derby Bout: Juneau Vs. Yukon Rollergirls, 7 p.m., Centennial Hall. Must be 21 and older or with a parent to attend; there will be a no-host bar. Tickets $20, available at the JAHC, Hearthside, Rainy Day Retreat and juneaurollergirls.com. Five percent of proceeds go to a local charity.

Theatre in the Rough’s “The Lion iin Winter,” 7:30 p.m., McPhetres Hall, corner of 4th and Gold Streets. Tickets at Hearthside Books, the JACC and at the door. Details: theatreintherough.org.

Juneau Symphony Showcase Chamber concert, 8 p.m., UAS Egan Library. Featuring symphony musicians playing their favorite solo and ensemble pieces in an intimate setting. Tickets at Hearthside Books, JACC or juneausymphony.org. $12 at the door.

Mardi Gras dance party, 9:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m., The Rendezvous. Come celebrate the season with the Krewe Chanceaux and the Rendezvous. Juneau’s own Cajun band, Fais Do Do, and RayJen Cajun Band, from Homer. Red beans and rice and complimentary masks to help get you in the spirit. $10.

SUNDAY

Gospel celebration, 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Juneau Arts & Culture Center. Presented in recognition of Black History Month.

Juneau Symphony Showcase Chamber concert, 3 p.m., UAS Egan Library. Featuring symphony musicians playing their favorite solo and ensemble pieces in an intimate setting. Tickets at Hearthside Books, JACC or juneausymphony.org. $12 at the door.

MONDAY

Senior ceramics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Mondays and Wednesdays. Details: David, 463-6174.

Toddler Time, 10 a.m. downtown library. Stories and songs for ages birth-2 years and their adult caregiver. Details: 586-5267.

Toddler Time, 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley Library. An interactive experience of stories and songs for toddlers, ages birth-2, and their adult care-giver. Details: 789-0125.

Juneau Taku Toastmasters, 12:05-1 p.m., Federal Building, Room 541. Every Monday. Open to the public. A photo ID is needed to get into the Federal Building. Details: Rich, 957-3393.

Contract bridge 1-4 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Monday and Wednesday. Details: David, 463-6174.

Cribbage, 6 p.m., Community Room, Mountain View Apts, 895 W. 12th St. enter through the main front door. Join us for a fun game night. Details: Ron Crenshaw, 586-1796.

“Writing at the Bottom of the Sea” with Sneed B. Collard lll, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Douglas Library.

“The Northern Lights” presentation, 6:30-8 p.m., Marie Drake Planetarium. With astronomy lecturer Dennis Mammana. Details: mariedrakeplantearium.com or 500-2941.

WEDNESDAY

“Write For Your Life” Group, 10-11 a.m. every Wednesday, Mendenhall Valley library. Details: Dixie, 789-2068.

Senior ceramics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Mondays and Wednesdays. Details: David, 463-6174.

Day of quilting, sewing and good fellowship, 10 a.m. every Wednesday, Resurrection Lutheran Church. Quilts donated to Lutheran World Relief. Details: 586-2380.

Brown Bag Lecture, noon, Alaska State Museum. Larry Hibpshman, an archivist with the Alaska State Archives, will present, “The Alaska State Archives: Best Kept Secret in the State.” Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch.

Wildlife Wednesday Series: “Bears Eating Trees” with Laurie Craig, 7-8:30 p.m., UAS Egan Glacier View Room.

Lecture, noon, Alaska State Museum. Bring a lunch. Free.

Contract bridge 1-4 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Monday and Wednesday. Details: David, 463-6174.

Congress Debates the First Amendment « Commentary Magazine

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329903762 41 Congress Debates the First Amendment « Commentary Magazine

This morning, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (Congressman Darrell Issa’s committee) hosted a panel of religious leaders, representing the Catholic Church, the Lutheran Church, the Southern Baptist Convention, Orthodox Judaism, and a Baptist seminary, to discuss the ongoing struggle over inclusion of contraceptive options in insurance provisions by religious institutions. (It was the first panel this morning.)

Predictably fiery, the discussion sincerely engaged with the realities of the First Amendment in an America governed by a bloated and increasingly overbearing federal government. One particular issue, which echoed the general concern from the Democratic bench (which was invariably supportive of the Department of Health and Human Services policy) and spoke to the fundamental disagreements, was raised by Rep. Edolphus Towns (D-NY).

Rep. Towns said he would have liked to see women on the panel, because, he claimed, it would have provided interesting dialogue. Presumably, the insinuation was that female clergy or religious women would have a different (more liberal) take on the matter — especially, one infers, on women’s rights and women’s health.

First, this is irrelevant. A doctrinal or ritual disagreement between two members of a faith does not diminish the First Amendment claims of either. Just because religions may internally disagree does not matter: these are individual rights of conscience, not institutional rights of operation.

For some reason, it was felt that raising the writings of Thomas Jefferson would somehow provide a defense of the administration’s actions. Yet not only does his widely misunderstood Letter to the Danbury Baptist Association, which speaks of a ‘‘wall of separation between church and state,’’ hardly support a policy which imposes the state on the church, but the composition that made Jefferson prouder was his Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom. That Statute says: ‘‘That to compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves is sinful and tyrannical…[and] and infringement of natural right,’’ a statement which speaks directly to the current controversy.

The specious arguments by Democrats – the video is available for viewing – truly betrayed a total misunderstanding of religious faith.

Secondly, this is instructive. The more the federal government expands, the more it will encounter these thorny scenarios, and inevitably the federal government will begin to define the very parameters of a faith, and therefore what grievances can fall under the First Amendment. And, as was noted by several congressmen and panelists, this issue extends beyond religious institutions — as it is, after all, about individual liberty — to private employers who harbor religious convictions. They have the same religious freedoms to act as their consciences see fit, including in the realm of health insurance provision.

The general lesson here is that the federal government should be kept as far from such scenarios as possible, because the larger it grows, the more it will inevitably impinge on the liberties — religious and otherwise — it is intended to protect.

Sitting on the panel, Rabbi Meir Soloveichik, a frequent contributor to COMMENTARY, indeed observed that the federal government, on this path, will be forced to side with one side over another, whereas in fact religious organizations should be free to define what the tenets of their faith are, and that the federal government should listen rather than impose itself.

Daryl Moore, 83

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329900160 79 Daryl Moore, 83

Daryl Moore, 83, of State Center, died Saturday evening, February 18, 2012 at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, at the St. John Lutheran Church north of State Center with Pastor David Klinge officiating. He will be laid to rest with full military honors in the St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the church, 1956 Durham Avenue, State Center. For condolences, please visit mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home West Marshall Chapel in State Center is caring for Daryl and his family. Ph. 641-483-2900.

Born on September 27th, 1928, in State Center, he was the son of Roy and Hilda (Thake) Moore. He received his education in the St. John Parochial School and graduated from the State Center High School in 1945. Daryl served our country honorably in the United States Army in the Korean War.

Daryl owned and operated Moore’s Garage in State Center and had also worked at Fisher Controls for 19 years until retiring. He was a lifelong member of the St. John Lutheran Church and a member of the State Center American Legion Harlan Pfantz Post #122, the State Center Fire Department and Cissy’s Coffee bunch.

On November 15th, 1953, at the St. John Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage to Kathryn “Kate” Jessen. To this union they were blessed with six children: Kevin (Sharon) Moore of Gilbert, AZ, Karen (Randy) Frohwein of State Center, Karla Moore of State Center, Kay (Darrell) Davis of Davenport, Kelly (Jeff) Gerke of rural St. Anthony, and Karrie (Stephen) Reitz of Overland Park, Kansas; 18 grandchildren- Cory Moore, Abby (Neal) Brown, Michael Frohwein, Amanda (Adam) Kilgore, Alex Perry, Aaron (Jessica) Perry, Nicholas Hofer, Danielle Hofer, Trey Hofer, Amelia Torres Ethan Gerke, Eli Gerke, Josie Gerke, Macie Reitz, Quinn Reitz, Claire Reitz, Reese Reitz and Gretchen Reitz; eight great-grandchildren and his brother Robert Moore of Bel Aire, Maryland.

In death, he rejoined his parents, brother Richard and grandson Brian Frohwein.

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One of The Best Hymns Ever Written — How Lovely Shines the Morning Star

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329897764 92 One of The Best Hymns Ever Written — How Lovely Shines the Morning StarHappy Epiphany to you all!

1. How beautifully the Morning-star blazes (to us),full of grace and truth from the Lord,you sweet root of Jesse;You—Son of David, from Jacob’s branch,my King and my Bridegroom—(You) have occupied my heart,lovely, friendly, fair and splendid,great and honorable, rich in gifts,high and very nobly exalted.

2. Ah, my Pearl, You precious Crown,true Son of God and of Mary, a high-born King,my heart calls You a Lily,Your sweet Gospel is sheer milk and honey.Ah, my Flower, Hosanna,heavenly Manna which we eat,I cannot forget You.

3. You bright Jasper and Ruby,Pour very deeply into my heart the flame of Your love,and gladden me so that I may remain a living rib in Your elected body.My heart is sick and smoldering for YouGratiosa Coeli Rosa (Gracious Rose of Heaven)(my heart is) wounded by Your love.

4. From God a glow of joy comes to me,Whenever You give me a friendly look with Your eyes.O Lord Jesus, my trusty good,Your Word, Your Spirit, Your body and blood revive me inwardly.Kindly accept me in Your arms, so that I may be warmed by grace.At Your word, I come burdened.

5. Lord God Father, my strong champion,You loved me in Your Son eternally before the world.Your Son pledged Himself to me,He is my treasure, I am His bride, greatly overjoyed in Him.Eya, eya!He will give me heavenly life yonder above;Forever shall my heart praise Him.

6. Strike the cithara-stringsand let sweet music resound all full joyfully,so that I may well up with constant love for Jesusmy wondrously beautiful Bridegroom.Sing (you all)!, Jump (you all)!Jubilate, be triumphant,thank the Lord;great is the King of Glory.

7. How heartily happy I am indeedbecause my treasure is the Alpha and Omega,the Beginning and the End;He shall surely take me up to His prize into Paradisefor this reason I clap my hands.Amen, Amen!Come, you beautiful Crown of Joy,Do not tarry long,I wait for you with yearning.

1. How beautifully the Morning-star blazes (to us),full of grace and truth from the Lord,you sweet root of Jesse;You—Son of David, from Jacob’s branch,my King and my Bridegroom—(You) have occupied my heart,lovely, friendly, fair and splendid,great and honorable, rich in gifts,high an

d very nobly exalted.

2. Ah, my Pearl, You precious Crown,true Son of God and of Mary, a high-born King,my heart calls You a Lily,Your sweet Gospel is sheer milk and honey.Ah, my Flower, Hosanna,heavenly Manna which we eat,I cannot forget You.

3. You bright Jasper and Ruby,Pour very deeply into my heart the flame of Your love,and gladden me so that I may remain a living rib in Your elected body.My heart is sick and smoldering for YouGratiosa Coeli Rosa (Gracious Rose of Heaven)(my heart is) wounded by Your love.

4. From God a glow of joy comes to me,Whenever You give me a friendly look with Your eyes.O Lord Jesus, my trusty good,Your Word, Your Spirit, Your body and blood revive me inwardly.Kindly accept me in Your arms, so that I may be warmed by grace.

At Your word, I come burdened.

5. Lord God Father, my strong champion,You loved me in Your Son eternally before the world.Your Son pledged Himself to me,He is my treasure, I am His bride, greatly overjoyed in Him.Eya, eya!He will give me heavenly life yonder above;Forever shall my heart praise Him.

6. Strike the cithara-stringsand let sweet music resound all full joyfully,so that I may well up with constant love for Jesusmy wondrously beautiful Bridegroom.Sing (you all)!, Jump (you all)!Jubilate, be triumphant,thank the Lord;great is the King of Glory.

7. How heartily happy I am indeedbecause my treasure is the Alpha and Omega,the Beginning and the End;He shall surely take me up to His prize into Paradisefor this reason I clap my hands.Amen, Amen!Come, you beautiful Crown of Joy,Do not tarry long,I wait for you with yearning.

1. Wie schön leuchtet der MorgensternVoll Gnad und Wahrheit von dem Herrn,Die süße Wurzel Jesse!Du Sohn Davids aus Jakobs Stamm,Mein König und mein Bräutigam,Hast mir mein Herz besessen,Lieblich, freundlich,Schön und herrlich, groß und ehrlich,Reich von Gaben,Hoch und sehr prächtig erhaben!

2. Ei meine Perl’, du werte Kron,Wahr’ Gottes und Mariens Sohn,Ein hochgeborner König!Mein Herz heißt dich ein Himmelsblum;Dein süßes EvangeliumIst lauter Milch und Honig.Ei mein Blümlein,Hosianna! Himmlisch Manna,Das wir essen,Deiner kann ich nicht vergessen!

3. Geuß sehr tief in das Herz hinein,Du leuchtend Kleinod, edler Stein,Mit deiner Liebe Flamme,Daß ich, o Herr, ein Gliedmaß bleibAn deinem auserwählten Leib,Ein Zweig an deinem Stamme.Nach dir wallt mir,Mei Gemüte,Ewig Güte, bis es findetDich, des Liebe mich entzündet.

4. Von Gott kommt mir ein Freudenschein,Wenn du mich mit den Augen deinGar freundlich tust anblicken.O Herr Jesu, mein trautes Gut,Dein Wort, dein Geist, dein Leib und BlutMich innerlich erquicken.Nimm mich freundlichIn dein Arme, Herr erbarmeDich in Gnaden;Auf dein Wort komm ich geladen.

5. Herr Gott Vater, mein starker Held,Du hast mich ewig vor der WeltIn deinem Sohn geliebet.Dein Sohn hat mich ihm selbst vertraut,Er ist mein Schatz, ich seine Braut,Drum mich auch nichts betrübet.Eia, eia,Himmlisch Leben wird er gebenMir dort oben!Ewig soll mein Herz ihn loben.

6. Zwingt die Saiten in CytharaUnd laßt die süße MusikaGanz freudenreich erschallen,Daß ich möge mit Jesulein,Dem wunderschönen Bräutgam mein,In steter Liebe wallen!Singet, springet,Jubilieret, triumphieret,Dankt dem Herren;Groß ist der König der Ehren!

7. Wie bin ich doch so herzlich froh,Daß mein Schatz ist das A und O.Der Anfang und das Ende.Er wird mich doch zu seinem PreisAufnehmen in das Paradeis;Des klopf ich in die Hände.Amen, Amen,Komm, du schöne Freudenkrone,Bleib nicht lange,Deiner wart’ ich mit Verlangen.

1. How lovely shines the Morning Star!The nations see and hail afarThe light in Judah shining.Thou David’s Son of Jacob’s race,My Bridegroom and my King of Grace,For Thee my heart is pining.Lowly, Holy,Great and glorious, Thou victoriousPrince of graces,Filling all the heavenly places.

2. O highest joy by mortals won,True Son of God and Mary’s Son,Thou high-born King of ages!Thou art my heart’s most beauteous Flower,And Thy blest Gospel’s saving powerMy raptured soul engages.Thou mine, I Thine;Sing hosanna! Heavenly mannaTasting, eating,Whilst Thy love in songs repeating.

3. Now richly to my waiting heart,O Thou, my God, deign to impartThe grace of love undying.In Thy blest body let me be,E’en as the branch is in the tree,Thy life my life supplying.Sighing, Crying.For the savor of Thy favour;Resting never,Till I rest in Thee forever.

4. A pledge of peace from God I seeWhen Thy pure eyes are turned to meTo show me Thy good pleasure.Jesus, Thy Spirit and Thy Word,Thy body and Thy blood, affordMy soul its dearest treasure.Keep me kindlyIn Thy favour, o my Saviour!Thou wilt cheer me;Thy Word calls me to draw near Thee.

5. Thou, mighty Father, in Thy SonDidst love me ere Thou hadst begunThis ancient world’s foundation.Thy Son hath made a friend of me,And when in spirit Him I see,I joy in tribulation.What bliss is this!He that liveth to me givethLife forever;Nothing me from Him can sever.

6. Lift up the voice and strike the string.Let all glad sounds of music ringIn God’s high praises blended.Christ will be with me all the way,Today, tomorrow, every day,Till traveling days be ended.Sing out, ring outTriumph glorious, o victorious,Chosen nation;Praise the God of your salvation.

7. Oh, joy to know that Thou, my Friend,Art Lord, Beginning without end,The First and Last, Eternal!And Thou at length, o glorious grace!Wilt take me to that holy place,The home of joys supernal.Amen, Amen!Come and meet me! Quickly greet me!With deep yearningLord, I look for Thy returning.

Pastoral Letter 2-21-2012

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329894147 49 Pastoral Letter 2 21 2012

Dear Friends in Christ,

Last Thursday, February 16th, the President of the Lutheran Church MissouriSynod, Dr. Matthew Harrison, testified before the U.S. House ofRepresentatives Oversight and Government Reform Committee. He said he wasthere to oppose abortion-causing drugs and the mandate in the new healthcare law that would require all insurance companies to cover those drugs.President Harrison said he did not think this needed to be a partisan issueand that our Synod is equally divided between Democrats and Republicans. Wepray for our Synod’s leaders as well as our nation’s leaders and we praythat God would guide us to boldly proclaim our faith and lead us to serveHim in everything we do. For more about President Harrison’s testimonybefore congress, you can read this article:

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On Saturday several people came to our church to spend one hour in prayer.We offered praises to our awesome God, we confessed that we do not alwaysfollow His will, we thanked Him for the blessings He gives us and we askedHim to guide and protect us. We also lifted up in prayer the variousactivities of our congregation, the people who are sick, and the leaders ofour nation. We will gather again for an hour of prayer on Saturday, March17th and you are welcome to join us.

On Sunday we remembered the Transfiguration of our Lord. I compared theministry of Moses and Elijah, who were great Old Testament prophets, withthe ministry of Jesus, who fulfilled their prophecies. Moses and Elijahwere inspired by God and did great things for God, but Jesus is the eternalSon of God whom we worship and serve with all our lives. That is why, onthe Mount of Transfiguration, Jesus did not want the apostles to beoverwhelmed by the presence of the prophets. They were going to havesomething far more important to talk about when Jesus rose from the dead.As much as we thank God for the men of old who demonstrated their faith asthey boldly served God, we only offer our worship and praise to God Himself,who provides for us our eternal salvation.

Today the Houchin Blood Mobile is here at our church collecting donations ofblood. If you are healthy and have some spare time, please consider comingto the church to donate. They will be here until 6:00 p.m.

Tonight at 6:30 we will hold our monthly Church Council meeting. We willreceive reports from our various ministries which are all active in servingthe Lord. We will also get a progress report on improving the lightingaround our facility. The Treasurer’s report for January shows that we havestarted the year with a good month of more income than expenses. We prayfor God’s continued blessings and guidance for the rest of the year.

Tomorrow we will begin the Season of Lent with our Ash Wednesday worshipservice. Lent last for 40 days to remind us of the 40 days that our Lordwas in the wilderness at the beginning of His ministry. Jesus fasted duringthose 40 days and overcame temptations for us. Now, as we prepare ourselvesto remember our Lord’s suffering and death on Good Friday, it is appropriatethat we would take 40 days to remember what He went through for us.

During the Season of Lent we will hold suppers at church each Wednesday at6:00 p.m. Then, at 7:00 p.m., we will hold a special worship service. Thisyear I will be preaching a series of sermons at our Wednesday eveningservice about the parables that Jesus told during the week between PalmSunday and Good Friday. I hope you will plan to join us whenever you can onWednesdays during Lent.

At our Ash Wednesday worship service tomorrow we will also have theImposition of Ashes and the Sacrament of Holy Communion. It is an ancientcustom of the church that on Ash Wednesday worshippers would have ashesplaced upon their forehead in the sign of a cross. The ashes remind us thatour bodies were made from the dust of the ground and will someday return tothe ground. Ashes are also a symbol of our repentance and our trust inJesus as our Savior. After ashes have been placed on your forehead you willbe invited to receive Holy Communion and the assurance of God’s forgiveness.Everyone is encouraged to join us at 7:00 p.m. for this very specialservice.

This Sunday our church newsletters for March will be in the mailboxes.There are articles from our Prayer Ministry, our LWML, our Youth Groups, ourPreschool, our Sunday School, and our Fellowship Ministry. There are alsoarticles about our Mid-week worship services, our Parking Lot Sale on April21st, a new Bible study that is starting, our Food Drive, our Easter Brunchand much more. Be sure to pick up your copy of the newsletter when you areat church this Sunday.

This Sunday my sermon text will be Romans 8:31-39 where Paul wrote, “If Godis for us, who can be against us?” I will look at the great comfort wereceive from knowing that God is for us. St. Paul says that, since God isfor us, what difference does it make who is against us? We do not have tobe afraid of the evil and hardships of this world, we have God on our side.This is the message that God gave to Moses from a burning bush when Moseswas being told to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go. Moses did not feelcompetent for such a great task and God encouraged him with the words, “Iwill be with you.” God also encouraged His people in Isaiah 41:10 with thewords, “Do not fear, for I am with you.”

Now God is assuring us that He continues to be with us and care for us. Heis interested in our life and wants to help us and guide us. He wants us tobe protected and strengthened as we serve Him. He will support us, back usup, and take our side as we work in His kingdom. This gives us the boldnessto spread God’s Word and witness our faith. When Jesus promised that thegates of hell would not prevail against His church, He was telling us thatwe would be fighting a battle and that He would always be with us to make usvictorious.

Here are four things I learned this week:

1. The person at the police station who is sketching pictures of suspectsis called a “con artist.”2. When a man accepted a desk job in the manufacturing industry he gained20 pounds of belly fat which he now calls his, “industrial waist.”3. If you get laryngitis you are a “hoarse whisperer.”4. When a man went into a psychiatrist’s office claiming to be theInvisible Man he asked, “Have I made myself clear?”

Here is my joke for this week:

Five-year-old Johnny was spending the week-end with his grandmother. Whenthey walked to the park, Johnny’s grandmother talked about how beautifuleverything was and how great it is that God had made it all. Little Johnnythen said, “And you know what is really amazing, God made all of it withjust His left hand.” Johnny’s grandmother was surprised by this comment andasked, “Why do you think God made all of this with His left hand?” Johnnyanswered, “Oh, we learned in Sunday school that Jesus is seated on God’sright hand.”

May God bless each of you as you serve Him. I hope to see many of youtomorrow at our Ash Wednesday service.Pastor Daniel Alsop

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Ruling on 'ministerial exception' has limits

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

Ruling on 'ministerial exception' has limits A security guard walks the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. (CNS/Reuters/Larry Downing)

ANALYSIS

The Supreme Court of the United States, in its Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. EEOC opinion, upheld the “ministerial exception” that the U.S. circuit courts had long recognized. Basically, this exception states that churches cannot be sued over employment decisions regarding those whom the church hires to “preach their beliefs, teach their faith and carry out their mission.”

The Supreme Court’s Jan. 11 decision is rooted in both the free exercise and the establishment clauses of the First Amendment, and is very fact-specific to the Hosanna-Tabor case. The decision gives no clear rule as to who is or is not covered by the ministerial exception. But clearly, from the language of the court, two things are required: The employer must be a church, and the employee must be an agent of the church, hired by the church to preach the church’s beliefs, teach its faith and carry out its mission.

Cheryl Perich had been a teacher at Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran School in Redford, Mich., when she went on sick leave in 2004. When she tried to return to work, administrators urged her to quit. The school fired her when she threatened to sue under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Hosanna-Tabor argued that because Perich was a “called” minister of the church, the decision to fire her was protected by the First Amendment.

Obviously, Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School qualified as a church employer. The church owned and operated the school where Perich taught. And clearly, given her duties to lead prayer and instruct in religion at the church’s grade school, Perich was teaching the church’s beliefs and carrying out its ecclesiastical mission. This qualified her as a minister of the church in the court’s eyes. And so the ministerial exception applied. The state could not, through agencies or the courts, tell a church who to hire or not hire as a minister.

Bishop William E. Lori (CNS/Joshua Roberts)Bishop William Lori of Bridgeport, Conn., chair of the U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, hailed this decision as a great day for the First Amendment, for religious freedom, and he is right about that. But this case’s application to our own church is already being distorted, not as a basis of religious liberty, but as a justification for the arbitrary use of religious authority.

Professor Douglas Laycock, who argued the case for Hosanna-Tabor Church in the Supreme Court, was asked how the decision affected professors at Catholic universities, such as the University of Notre Dame. His answer was chilling: “If he teaches theology, he’s covered. If he teaches English or physics or some clearly secular subjects, he is not covered.”

Doug Laycock (©2011 Tom Cogill)Laycock, one of the nation’s finest constitutional scholars, but who is not Catholic, had to be speaking in the broad Protestant sense of church versus state when he gave his answer. The Catholic church in its structures and in its conception of ministry is multilayered and much more nuanced than that, however.

Let’s start with Catholic universities. They are not churches or even agencies of the church. The U.S. bishops’ own statement, implementing Ex Corde Ecclesiae in the United States, clearly says that Catholic universities enjoy institutional autonomy and that their governance is internal to the institution.

And Catholic theology professors are not agents of the church, hired by the church to preach the church’s beliefs, teach its faith, and carry out its mission. That would be catechism, which is not the same, nor should it be, as the academic study of Catholicism on a college campus.

Even those Catholic college professors who have the mandatum to teach Catholic theology, described by Canon 812 of the 1983 Code of Canon Law, are not thereby agents of the church. Again, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, in its norms implementing Ex Corde Ecclesiae, says that the mandatum “should not be construed as an appointment, authorization, delegation or approbation of one’s teaching by church authorities.”

How about other workers in the Catholic church? Are they now driven from the civil tribunals because their employer is a church and their employer classifies them as “ministers”? In Catholic parlance, we have ministers of music, ministers of social work, ministers of this and that. Some Catholic universities now refer to their resident assistants as pastoral ministers! This puts me in mind of what Pope John Paul II says in Christifideles laici: “Pastors … can entrust to the lay faithful certain offices and roles that are connected to pastoral ministry. … However, the exercise of such tasks does not make pastors of the lay faithful: in fact a person is not a minister simply in performing a task, but through sacramental ordination” (emphasis in original). So we can call such folks ministers in the church, but that does not make them so, and the church could not credibly argue that in a court of law.

Let’s agree with Lori and run our religious liberty flag up the pole and salute it. But let’s not permit an overly broad and unwarranted interpretation of Hosanna-Tabor to turn this banner of religious liberty into a baton of religious authority, going where the court’s writ does not warrant, into the theology classrooms of American Catholic colleges and universities, into the everyday church workplace where the term “minister” is used in its broad, and not its true ecclesiastical sense.

[Nicholas P. Cafardi is a civil and canon lawyer, and a professor at Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh.]

Lent offers time for quiet reflection

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329890568 23 Lent offers time for quiet reflectionHome » News» Religion Loading… Published: 2/18/2012 BY DAVID YONKEBLADE RELIGION EDITOR

Lent is the Rev. Scott Kaufman’s favorite time of year. The 40-day season that leads to Easter, beginning Wednesday with Ash Wednesday, offers the faithful a refreshing time of reflection and prayer, according to the pastor of Faith Community United Church of Christ in Maumee.

And the imposition of ashes on the faithful’s foreheads “reminds us where we come from and where we are going, ultimately,” Mr. Kaufman said.

“I like Lent for giving us 40 days of quiet time to reflect on your life and how faith plays in your life.”

Faith Community UCC will hold an Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. at the church, 1126 Anderson Ave.

St. Mark Lutheran Church, 611 Woodville Rd., will feature a series of Lenten dramas at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. each Wednesday during Lent.

Individual men in the congregation will deliver the Lenten monologues in costume each week, starting with “The Voice of Satan” and continuing with such biblical figures as Judas, Caiaphas, Peter, and Herod.

“It’s a unique way to look at the history of the time. It’s not just a religious event but a historical event as well with the Roman and Jewish influences and how they all conflated,” said the Rev. Beth Giller, pastor.

She added that people respond “very positively” to dramatized sermons.

The world’s 250 million Eastern Orthodox Christians, meanwhile, use a different formula for determining the date of Easter and will observe Great Lent on Feb. 27. They will celebrate Pascha, or Easter, on April 15, a week after the rest of the world’s Christians observe the resurrection of Jesus on April 8.

Here are some of the many area events scheduled for Ash Wednesday and Lent:

Clark Street United Methodist Church, 1133 Clark St., Toledo, Ash Wednesday potluck at 6 p.m.; service and Bible study at 7 p.m. 419-691-3115.

Concordia Lutheran Church, 3636 S. Detroit Ave., Ash Wednesday service 7:15 p.m.; Lenten soup and salad potluck 6:15 p.m., worship 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, 419-382-0410.

Emmaus Community of Good Shepherd and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic churches participate in “Living the Eucharist,” Lenten spiritual renewal program. Information: 419-698-1519.

Epworth United Methodist Church, 3077 Valleyview Dr., Ash Wednesday service 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Robert Thomas will preach on “Repent and Believe.” 419-531-4236.

Good Shepherd Church of the Deaf Lutheran Church, 5859 Elmer Dr., Lenten salad and soup suppers at 6 p.m., worship services at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. 419-536-3770.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 428 N. Erie St., noon and 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday; Lenten soup suppers 5:45 p.m. and evening prayer 7 p.m. Wednesdays.419-243-4214.

Zion Lutheran Church LCMC, 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, Mich., 7 p.m.; Lenten services 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

Zoar Lutheran Church, 314 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg, 7 and 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. (Ash Wednesday); then 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesdays during Lent, with lunch at noon and supper at 5:30 p.m. 419-874-4346.

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Broomfield Enterprise in the pews — Feb. 16

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329889369 29 Broomfield Enterprise in the pews Feb. 16

Epiphany Anglican

prayer service

Epiphany Anglican Fellowship meets in the Presbyterian Church of Broomfield’s ministry center at 350 Main St. The public is invited to join the church in a peaceful time of prayer during a prayer service from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. For more information, call Pastor Chris Bollegar at 303-514-8146.

Ash Wednesday

at Cross of Christ

Ash Wednesday services at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 12099 Lowell Blvd., will be at noon and 7 p.m.Wednesday. Holy communion at both services. All are welcome.

Lenten sermon series

at Cross in Christ

A special Lenten sermon series will be presented Feb. 26 through March 25 at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 12099 Lowell Blvd. “God’s Story, Your Story: When His Becomes Yours” will explore how individual’s journeys of faith are a part of God’s larger plan for the world. Sunday worship is at 7:45, 9 and 11:15 a.m.

GriefShare at

Family in Christ

A GriefShare group will begin meeting at Family in ChristCommunity Church, 11355 N.Sheridan Blvd., at 11:45 a.m. Feb. 26. Lunch will be provided. Open to those who have lost someone close or know someone who has.

The Misunderstood God

at United Methodist

The Misunderstood God is a special Lent-Easter study for those who question the rather common conceptions of God as angry and condemning. Based on the book by Darin Hufford, this group will reconsider 15 images of God from a New Testament perspective, using 1 Corinthians 13 as a model for God’s character. The series is designed for those who have questions about God and don’t necessarily buy into everything they’ve been taught by others. Group will use mutual listening and respect to tackle some challenging issues. Meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays starting Feb. 29 in Room 201 at Broomfield United Methodist Church, 545 W. 10th Ave. To register and order book, call Thomas Cross at 720-880-5221.

Women’s gathering at

Holy Comforter

Drop-in group meets from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursdays in the Parish Hall at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, at the corner of 10th Avenue and U.S. 287. You can join them for all or part of the time to knit hats, scarves and mittens for those in need. Beginning in February, the group will begin knitting or crocheting 8-inch squares for afghans. Donated yarn will be used for this effort. You also can pick up yarn and patterns to work on this project at home. The afghans will be distributed locally. If you want to learn how to knit, the group will help. For more information, call Dotti Moyer at 303-404-2530.

Sunday school at

Joy in Christ

The focus for February Sunday school at Joy in Christ Lutheran Church, at 590 Burbank St., is “God’s love.” The Bible is full of references about love and since Valentine’s Day is in February, it is the perfect time to learn how to share God’s love. All children preschool through elementary age are welcome.

Thrive Marriage

Conference at BCC

A conference focused on strengthening marriages will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 9 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 10 at Broomfield Community Church, 255 Miramonte Blvd. The cost is $35 per couple and includes two workbooks and lunch on Saturday. Speakers Lynn and Barb Conner will cover topics such as oneness in marriage, communication, expectations and solving problems. RSVP by March 1. To register or for more information, call the church office 303-469-5984 or e-mail .

Apple Tree Christian

enrolling for fall

Apple Tree Christian Preschool and Kindergarten is enrolling for fall 2012. Three-hour preschool programs are offered mornings or afternoons for children ages 21/2 to 5. Full- or half-day kindergarten is available with a maximum of 14 children. Apple Tree provides a balance of child-centered choices and teacher-guided experiences in a Christian atmosphere.

For more information, visit appletreebroomfield.org or call 303-466-8365.

Centering Prayer

at Holy Comforter

Centering Prayer Practice Group meets at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the library at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, 1700 W. 10th Ave. Starting a book discussion on “Awareness” by Anthony De Mello.

Bible study at

Joy in Christ

Joy in Christ Lutheran Church this month begins another unit of Bible study, featuring the book of Amos in the Old Testament. Meets “around the kitchen table” at 9 a.m. Sundays at 590 Burbank St.

Fearless Women

study at United Methodist

The Fearless Women’s Group, an evening group for women, starts a new Bible study series in January. “How to Eat Your Bible” is the theme of this series on meditating upon scripture. Meetings will include DVD clips, discussion, and opportunities to experience scripture meditation. All women are invited to participate in weekly meetings at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the conference room at Broomfield United Methodist Church, 545 W. 10th Ave.

For more information, call Janice Steinbach at 720-887-2832.

First Friday Food & Fun

at Presbyterian church

Several Broomfield churches come together to offer a meal to anyone who wants to attend. If you’re able, bring a dish, if not, attend and enjoy a meal and some company. Held at 6 p.m. the first Friday of the month at the Presbyterian Church of Broomfield Community Center, 360 Main St. All are welcome. RSVP to or 303-604-6280.

Bible study, fellowship

class at United Methodist

Class for women and students in first through 12th grades meets at 6:55 p.m. Mondays at Broomfield United Methodist Church, 545 W. 10th Ave. All are welcome. Study also available in Spanish and Chinese.

Sunday School

at Joy in Christ

Joy in Christ Lutheran Church Sunday school for children in preschool through fifth grades meets at 9 a.m. Sundays at 590 Burbank St. For more information, e-mail Mary at .

Keep It Simple

Al-Aanon Family Group

Meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at Presbyterian Church of Broomfield, 350 Main St. Use the north driveway; meetings in north building.

Joy in Christ helping

at A Precious Child

Joy in Christ Lutheran Church members invite the community to join them at A Precious Child from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month to help organize donations. A Precious Child, a local nonprofit devoted to helping children in need, is at 557 Burbank St., Unit E. For more information, call 303-815-4773, or 303-466-4272.

Youth gatherings

at United Methodist

The Broomfield United Methodist Church Uth Groups meet Sunday evenings — middle school from 5 to 7 p.m. and high school from 6 to 8 p.m., with $2 dinner served for both grades.

Breakfast Club at 9:45 a.m. Sundays.

Guitar Club meets at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, followed by Adventure Night at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Pete Smith at 720-880-5223, or , or visit broomfieldumc.org/youth.

Willow Creek Global

Leadership Group

The Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit Group meets at Broomfield United Methodist Church, 545 W. 10th Ave., to watch and discuss sessions from 2009 and 2010. This is the same high-impact leadership training experienced by more than 100,000 leaders around the world every year. Open to all. For more information, e-mail Liz Law-Evans at .