PJ's May 2012 Blog

Dear Friends, May 2012 Greetings to you in the powerful name of Jesus the Christ! There is a Vacation Bible School song that I have been thinking about as I prepare for the 50th Anniversary here at Atonement. The words to this song are: “Celebrate! Celebrate God’s Love! Celebrate shout and sing. Celebrate! Celebrate God’s Love declare it joyfully!” Yes now is the time to CELEBRATE and GIVE THANKS to God for all that has taken place these last 50 years at Atonement! There are a number of special events being planned for May & June that you will want to attend! They are: *LET’S CELEBRATE GOD’S LOVE* 50th Anniversary Ball Saturday—May 12 Atonement Lutheran Church 2132 Deckner Ave Green Bay, WI 6:00-7:00PM Dance Lessons 7:00-10:30PM Anniversary Ball $5.00 Single $7.00 Couple Join us as we celebrate 50 years of ministry all to the glory of God! *********************************************************************** *LET’S CELEBRATE GOD’S LOVE* Pentecost Sunday 50th Anniversary Celebration * Corner Stone Opened* Sunday May 27, 2012 7:30-8:45AM Anniversary Breakfast (Freewill Offering for 50th Anniversary) 9:00AM Pentecost Worship with U2S & Holy Communion (The Corner Stone) *********************************************************************** *LET’S CELEBRATE GOD’S LOVE* 50th Anniversary Celebration Sunday - June 3, 2012 9:00AM Worship & Holy Communion Special Guests: Bishop James Justman & Pastor Roald Harswick 11:00AM Reception at Riverside Ball Room 12:00 Noon Anniversary Meal Children 12 and Under are .50 per year Adults $11.00 each Yes there is even more to CELEBRATE ! Be sure to join us on Sunday May 6th as the following youth celebrate God’s Love by affirming their faith in Jesus Christ - Autumn Frerk, Hailey Huebner, Alexis Krenke, Jared Pike, Megan Zentmeyer, Savanah Gunderson And Karla Lopez. We also have four adults who will be Celebrating God’s Love by affirming their faith on Sunday – May 20th. They are Tiffany Wiebel, Michael & Emily Dagner and Randy Reeves. WOW! There is much to Celebrate as we can see how God’s Love continues to touch the hearts and minds of many! Let’s Celebrate! Celebrate God’s Love! Celebrate Shout and Sing! In Christ, Pastor Jim (P.J.)