Obituaries Jerusalem 33 AD
Calvary Jesus Christ, 33, of Nazareth, died Friday on Mount Calvary, also known as Golgotha, the place of the skull. Betrayed by the apostle Judas, Jesus was crucified by the Romans, by order of the Ruler Pontius Pilate. The causes of death were crucifixion, extreme exhaustion, severe torture, and loss of blood.
Jesus Christ, a descendant of Abraham, was a member of the house of David. He was the Son of the late Joseph, a carpenter of Nazareth, and Mary, His devoted Mother. Jesus was born in a stable in the city of Bethlehem, Judea. He is survived by His mother Mary, His faithful Apostles, numerous disciples, and many other followers.
Jesus was self educated and spent most of His adult life working as a Teacher. Jesus also occasionally worked as a Medical Doctor and it is reported that he healed many patients. Up until the time of His death, Jesus was teaching and sharing the Good News, healing the sick, touching the lonely, feeding the hungry, and helping the poor.
Jesus was most noted for telling parables about His Father’s Kingdom and performing miracles, such as feeding over 5,000 people with only five loaves of bread and two fish, and healing a man who was born blind. On the day before His death, He held a Last Supper celebrating the Passover Feast, at which He foretold His death.
The body was quickly buried in a stone grave, which was donated by Joseph of Arimathea, a loyal friend of the family. By order of Pontius Pilate, a boulder was rolled in front of the tomb. Roman soldiers were put on guard.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that everyone try to live as Jesus did. Donations may be sent to anyone in need.
Remember In Prayer~High School graduates and parents ~Our pastoral search committee ~Morgan Martin, continuing work with InterVarsity ~Camp Quaker Heights staff ~Iowans headed to Kenya, May 9th - for meetings with SEEDS Partners & meetings with teachers for the Curriculum process. ~Kaimosi Hospital and staff ~Those living in southern states devastated by tornadoes and flooding. ~Foreign affairs and relationships
MissionsOur 3rd Sunday mission giving now supports upkeep, equipment and salaries at the Kaimosi Friends Hospital in Kenya. If you did not fill out a pledge card, you can still give by marking your check or envelope. Following is recent news from Judy Davis who spent time working at the Hospital. Check out new photos on our bulletin board and remember the hospital and staff in your prayers. "Yesterday was a long day. I arrived home at 6:30 pm. With the help of Eden Grace we hired 6 nurses realizing they all may leave in a year for the government hospitals but for the first time this year we are at the level of nursing required for the patients we have. We had 29 patients including a c-section in late afternoon. The doctor had to leave the management meeting to perform the surgery. Nurses were running around looking for a special oxygen mask and tube for the baby. Another case was a young woman whose husband had severely cut the back of her head with a panga (machete) and cut off two of her fingers. She was probably defending herself. She is so beautiful. She will go back to her husband and continue to be beaten. It will not be the last time we see her, which is sad."
A mother’s dictionaryAmnesia: A condition that enables a woman who has gone through labor to consider a second child. Feedback: The inevitable result when your baby doesn’t appreciate the strained carrots. Grandparents: The people who think your children are wonderful even though they’re sure you’re not raising them properly. Show-off: A child who is more talented than yours. Whodunit: None of the kids who live in your house. —Author unknown
*Mark your calendars - BLFC Family Camp will be held at Camp Quaker Heights, September 9-10-11.
Dear Friends of HOC, The House of Compassion was formed in 1994 with a mission to provide emergency shelter to prevent homelessness; meals to those who are hungry; and assistance to those in need. Thanks to the generosity of HOC volunteers, community members and businesses, HOC has been able to provide food, shelter and supplies to thousands of clients over the past 16+ years. We are grateful to all who have donated supplies, time and money. However, the need is still great and the mission is still important. A donation to the HOC operating fund provides immediate budget dollars to support the mission of HOC. A gift to the Keystone Endowment Fund means a permanent source of revenue for the HOC as all donations to the Keystone Fund are maintained intact and invested to create a source of income. Your gift to the HOC operating fund or a gift to the Keystone Fund can be made by simply designating and mailing a gift to the House of Compassion, 211 W Church St, Marshalltown IA, 50158. Jim Lowrance, HOC Board Pres.
Congratulations! Our High School graduates will be recognized during Worship on Sunday, May 15th. We congratulate our high school seniors on all of their accomplishments and wish them continued success and God’s blessing as they look forward to their futures!
Congratulations to college graduates!
As you Graduate… Cherish your memories, but look forward… Treasure your friendships, but reach outward.. Learn from the past, but move onward… Live each day with hope, and climb upward…
And… Psalm 9:9…”The Lord is a refuge, a help in the time of trouble.”
Children’s Church We’ll meet in the fellowship hall after the children’s message on May 1 and 22. Our service projects will be to send encouragement to our Quaker Heights staff and prepare a lunch for couples married 40 years or more (this will be delayed to fall). Kids age 4 through grade 4 are welcome to participate.
Refiner’s Fire Bible Study A refiner's fire does not destroy indiscriminately like a forest fire. A refiner's fire does not consume completely like the fire of an incinerator. A refiner's fire purifies. It melts down the bar of silver or gold, separates out the impurities that ruin its value, burns them up, and leaves the silver and gold intact. The Lord is like a refiner's fire. Beginning May 4th we will learn about 'The Shepherd's Crucible' from Psalm 23. Next is 'The Crucibles that Come', 'The Birdcage', 'Seeing the Goldsmith's Face', and 'Extreme Heat'. These are some of the 13 chapters we will discuss together. All adults are welcome to participate at 7:00 in the church fellowship hall each Wednesday evening.
Bangor USFWWe will meet May 17, 1:30 at the home of Donna Williams in Marshalltown. Margaret will provide the lesson. As usual, all women are welcome.
Liberty USFW Ladies of Liberty USFW will meet at Colleen Welch’s home on Thursday, May 19th at 7 p.m. Cathie Zeliadt, USFW Literature Representative will be a guest and will share about the new reading course books.
Camp Quaker Heights RegistrationsThe church has received registration forms for summer camp at QH. If your youth has not received one, you may pick one up in the entryway. All registrations need to be given to Scott Davis by Sunday, May 22nd so that he may send them in with camp scholarship funds before the deadline of May 26th.
CQH Dates to Remember June 3-5 College Weekender June 5-8 Fry Camp (grades 3,4) June 10-12 Little Fry (K-grade 2 with adult participant) June 12-17 Jr. High (grades 7,8) June 17-19 High School Weekender June 19-24 High School June 26-29 Fox Camp (grades 5,6) CQH Family Camp - July 8-10 IAYM Sessions - August 3-6 To Volunteer, call CQH - 641-939-5977
Quotes“Blessed are the flexible, for they shall never be bent out of shape.” - Benjamin Franklin
“Blessed are you if you can laugh at yourself; for you shall never cease to be amused.” -The Forgotten Beatitude
PandaMania VBS Ready for an adventure? At PandaMania VBS, kids discover that God is wild about them – a fact that will change them forever! Everyone involved will experience Party Time Sing and Play, Wild Bible Adventures, Bamboo Blast Games, Treetop Treats, Chadder’s Movie Mania, Crazy Crafts and a Rowdy Wrap Up. All this fun will take place the evenings of August 8-11th. A closing program and family picnic will be held on Friday, August 12th. Pass along this news to friends and family and get ready to walk on the wild side! Adults and teens, please pray as to how you can help with this important community ministry to children and families. Kris and Margaret will be talking to you soon.
Library Ledge During May the library ledge will display books by and about women. If you are mother to a toddler, or grandmother to several, there are books for your needs. We also have devotionals, books with humorous antidotes and biographies especially written to encourage women. The Friendships of Women: All women should read this book because it tells the truth about how women's friendships should be. The book helps you to understand how to nurture your friendship to a healthy state. It is centered on the friendships of the Bible and uses them as examples.
HOC Meal Report18 from BLFC were involved in preparing, serving and clean up for 58 guests. The menu was beef and potato casserole with vegetables (shepherd’s pie), a large variety of donated salads, bananas, angel food cake w/raspberry topping or blueberry dump cake with whipped topping or HyVee brownies, milk and coffee. Thanks to all of our great volunteers! Mark your calendar for May 15 and 26 to join in the fun and blessings.
IAYM Friends Disaster ServiceDay, Sunday, June 5,2011In March of 2010, the IAYM Board on Coordination approved the first Sunday in June for a special Friends Disaster Service Day, recommending that a special offering be taken to help in the important work that IA FDS does in responding to emergencies and needs in Iowa and beyond. Bangor Liberty will participate with a special offering for FDS on June 5th.
FUM Triennial Registration is Open!You are invited to the FUM Triennials at Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio, July 27-31, and be a witness to the work of the Holy Spirit in Transforming Lives! You can visit the online registration site to view the schedule and list of workshops; pick your choice of tours to historic meetinghouses, cemeteries, free schools and museums. Register early for workshops, and for an air-conditioned room! Early bird registration prices end May 15th. To register, go to www.fum.org
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