How To Be Rich

   Anne Frank, the young Jewish girl put to death by the Nazis, said many wise things in her diary. "No one," she wrote, "has ever become poor by giving." That may seem strange, but it is quite true. We actually find that we become rich when we give.

   Jesus Himself said: "Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap." (Luke 6:38) How can it be so?

   First of all, God honors the good steward. God is not about to neglect His servant who uses his or her talents and resources in a wise and generous manner.

   Secondly, the giver who gives freely soon finds that life takes on a joy not known before. He or she sees that the time, money, and effort given to do God's work brings incalculable rich rewards. One man started his habit of giving by slipping money into the coat pocket of a homeless man whom he heard ask a restaurant owner for a meal. The giver felt so good about his secret gift that throughout the years he responded positively to many people and causes in need of a helping hand. He says that he has had many rich experiences. He also says that each year his income seems to increase, thus giving him more with which to make the world a better place.

   Thirdly, those who discover the joy of giving freely also learn that they become richer in their knowledge of how to get the most from their time, talent, energy, and income.

   Fourthly, the good steward has the satisfaction of knowing that he or she is becoming what Jesus called "rich toward God" (Luke 12:21). Yes, it is true that no one has ever become poor by giving.

This Week

Today

10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship

10:45 a.m. Bible Adventures

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

Serving God and Us

Today:

Acolyte: Chandler Harkins

Coffee: Ed & Susan LaSelle

Ushers: Keller

Sunday School: Ed LaSelle

Next Sunday:

Reader: Bea Cook

Greeter: Richard/Glenna Hoemann

Ushers: Anderson

Sunday School: Malorie Morrill &

                               Dallas Cooper

Altar Flowers – In praise and thanksgiving to God, the chancel flowers are given by David and Kathy Hendricks. They honor all mothers on this Mother’s Day.  We thank them for their kindness.

Opportunities

   We welcome participation by our members.  This is what makes our congregation special.  New sign-up sheets are on the board in the fellowship hall for readers, greeters, coffee fellowship, and acolytes. 

Take a Trip

   In Bible Adventures Pastor will provide a primer on Prayer. 

Rummage Sale

   Dates have been determined for the Rummage Sale.  We will hold it on June 4-5.  This will be for smaller items (excluding appliances and furniture).  Please start saving your treasures.

Christ Lutheran Finances

Given Last Week: $2,666.00
Given To Date: $51,274.85

Needed Last Week: $3,044.85
Needed To Date: $54,807.30

Building Fund: $5.00

MA for Mother’s Day

What MA is the second book of the New Testament?

What MA was the place Mary laid Jesus in the stable in Bethlehem?

What MA is the last book of the Old Testament?

What MA was a sister of Mary and Lazarus who was busy serving other?

What MA was the mother of Jesus?

What MA was another name meaning “bitter” taken by Naomi?

What MA was an official article of clothing transferred from Elijah to Elisha?

What MA were given to Moses on two tablets of stone on Mount Sinai?

What MA is a name of Jesus meaning “God with us”?

What MA was a famous teacher of Jewish law who advised the Sanhedrin not to try to stop the apostles from preaching?

Attendance: (last week) 

   Saturday - 18    Sunday - 73