P.J.'s June 2012 Blog

Dear Friends, June 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* 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 May we continue to grow in the love of Christ for the next 50 years. Be sure to share your ideas with the Anniversary Team about what we might place into the corner stone for the next 50 years! I am also asking for your prayers and support as I Walk 50 Miles in Celebration of God’s Love. You are invited to join me and others as we Walk Together With Jesus in Celebration & Thanksgiving of 50 years of Living the Gospel at Atonement Lutheran Church. The plan is to walk 16 miles a day starting on May 31st. We will start at Hainesville Lutheran Church outside of Sturgeon Bay. I am doing this for the following reasons: 1. Pray the Holy Spirit will continue to Guide Atonement into the next 50 years. 2. Raise funds for A.D.R. (church mortgage) & Multi Cultural Ministry. 3. Celebrate the Love of God in Christ! 4. Care for the gift God has blessed me with of my body! This is all being done that we might grow in what it means to Walk With Christ Jesus! Let’s Celebrate! Celebrate God’s Love! Celebrate Shout and Sing! In Christ, Pastor Jim (P.J.)