A Mere Colt
"I have so much to offer God," my pride calls from within. I can see a vision of what he can do with me, with my life, and I am excited. Day after day, I have waited in expectation. Surely the time has come for me to be of great service——I have heard the Lord will be passing this way today. So, patiently, I wait a little longer. And then I see two men nearing. I stand a little taller because I know these men are sent from God. But as I stand there, they bypass me and go to my donkey — a mere colt.
"Why are you doing this?" I ask.
"The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly," the men answer. Then they walk away.
"Continue to use me. Lord," I pray. "What I consider my best, may not be what You need from me at all. But now I understand, Jesus. What you need most is my open arms, and my willingness to serve in any way you ask."
I look up from my place on the crowded road, and I look into His eyes as He passes by. It is then I know that my small gift is monumental, historical.
“What you need most is my
open arms, and my willingness
to serve in any way you ask.”
"My donkey?" I mutter. God wants to use my donkey? What about my talents? My abilities? My availability? What about that, Lord?
Then, I see a crowd forming. Many are waving palm branches and crying out, "Hosanna in the highest!"
I squeeze my way through the jumble of arms and branches, and I see Him. There is my Lord! My eyes tear. There is my donkey. The Lord is riding on my donkey.
I drop to my knees. "Dear Jesus," my soul cries. "Forgive my pride. You have used what I have considered least, yet You are elevated. May this always be so."
This Week
Today
10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
Wednesday
9:00 a.m. Ladies Crafts
Saturday
5:00 p.m. Praise Worship
Sunday
9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion
10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
Altar Flowers – In praise and thanksgiving to God, the chancel flowers are given by Duane and Nancy Krause to celebrate their 11th Anniversary. We thank them for their kindness.
Serving God and Us
Today:
ACOLYTE: Kyle Effertz
READER: Paul Krumm
GREETER: John & Lee Kinslowe
USHERS: Effertz
COFFEE: Susan LaSelle
Next Sunday:
READER: Paul Krumm
GREETERS: Marion Flory
USHERS: Nelson, Wells
COFFEE: Andy Anderson
Attendance: (last week)
Saturday -- 15 Sunday – 53
Upcoming Events
Pastor will begin Seventh Grade Confirmation Class on Monday, September 13. Sessions will be held 3:30-4:30 each Monday. Please speak with him if you are interested and have him review the program plans for the year.
Sunday Bible Class will begin again on September 12 following our fellowship. Pastor will again follow the schedule of our Sunday School Lessons. The first lesson will be on Marriage.
We do not plan to hold worship on Saturday, December 25, Christmas Day. We will poll our Saturday members in November if they would like to have our ser-vice on New Years Day.
Taking Part
New signup sheets are on the bulletin board for readers, greeters, acolytes, and coffee fellowship. We invite all our members to be involved.
In the News
We distribute our September Newsletters today. Be sure to get your copy and share one with an-other.
Chirst Lutheran Finances
Given Last Week: $ 1,906.00
Given To Date: $ 89,685.42
Needed Last week: $ 3,044.85
Needed To Date: $ 99,480.05
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