Get What You Give

   He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

   It stands to reason that the bigger the investment, the bigger the opportunity to gain.

   Another way of saying it: You get out of something in proportion to what you put in. Think about it. How much do you put in your envelope each Sunday? The specific amount isn't important. How much of YOU do you put in? How much as a representation of your love and thanksgiving? How much as a sacrifice? Do you give a dollar or two because it's easy to give? Or do you give a meaningful, significant amount?

   The next question: What do you expect to get in return for what you give? You may think you shouldn't  expect anything; after all, you don't make deals with Almighty God. But can we ignore our Lord's own words: "Give and it shall be given to you." And it would follow that the more you give, the more will be given to you. Try it. See if it's possible to out-do Almighty God in generosity.

Sound Familiar?

   There was the story of the man who was watching his fourth football game of the weekend.  His wife stepped in front of the TV and said, “You love football more than me.”  He gently pushed her aside, stared back at the set and responded, “Yes, dear, but I love you more than basketball.”

This Week

Today

10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship

Tuesday

7:00 p.m. Board of Directors

Wednesday

9:00 a.m. Ladies Crafts

Saturday

5:00 p.m. Praise Worship

Sunday

9:30 a.m. Worship

10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship

Altar Flowers – In praise and thanksgiving to God, the chancel flowers are given by the Donahoo Family.  They celebrate the birthdays of Alan and Laine.  We thank them for their kindness.

Serving God and Us

Today:

Acolyte: Chandler Harkins

Reader: Gail Berkesch

Greeters: Richard & Glenna Hoemann

Coffee: Jill Potter

Ushers: LaSelle

 Next Sunday:

Acolyte: Breanne Harkins

Reader: Andy Anderson

Greeter: Lou and Patty Basham

Ushers: Donahoo

Important Date:

   Newsletter articles are needed by Monday, August 23 for our September Issue.

Attendance: (last week) 

   Saturday -- 10   Sunday – 51

Derby Days!

   Boulder City Lend-A-Hand in cooperation with the Boulder City Sunrise Rotary will launch 2,000 rubber ducks on Saturday, September the 11, 2010 at the Cascata Golf Club for some Egg-citing prizes, including the fabulous First Prize vacation in Hawaii (includes airfare).  With your generous tax de “duck” table support all ticket sales through Lend-A-Hand will be retained for use by Lend-A-Hand.  To purchase your ducks please either call Lend-A-Hand at 702-294-2363 or stop by their office at 400 Utah street between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm daily or call Sanya Krumm at 293-3856 who has plenty of ducks ready for purchase.  You can purchase a Duck for $10.00 each or if you prefer purchase a QUACK PACK - 6 Ducks for $50.00 or you could become a VID (very important duck) by donating $100.00 which includes entrance to Cascata, lunch for one, six ducks and an entrance to a very special raffle for cash prizes beginning at $2,500.  Please call soon and get your DUCKS so we can show our support for LEND-A-HAND and you may be going to enjoy a week in HAWAII in a private residence on MAUNA LANI on the big island.  Thanks for your support. (Christ Lutheran is represented on the Board of Directors of Lend-A-Hand by Jim Vanderford and by Sanya Krumm as an at large member.)

   For many sports are important, even their religion.  As Christians our religion is a sport – a race – the race of faith.  We run to receive the crown of life. 

Christ Lutheran Finances

Given Last Week: $ 1,800.00
Given To Date: $ 85,477.42

Needed Last Week: $ 3,044.85
Needed To Date: $ 93,390.35