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July 29, 2010
Pilgrim Lutheran Update on Ministries
PLUM
 
Something to Think About- 
Three Kinds of Givers
There are three kinds of givers: the flint, the sponge, and the honeycomb. Which kind are you? To get anything from the flint, you must hammer it. Yet, all you get are chips and sparks. The flint gives nothing away if it can help it, and even then only with a great display. To get anything from the sponge, you must squeeze it. It readily yields to pressure and the more it is pressed, the more it gives. Still, one has to squeeze it. To get anything from the honeycomb, however, one must only take what freely flows from it. It gives its sweetness generously, dripping on all without pressure, without begging or badgering. The honeycomb is a renewable resource. Unlike the flint or the sponge, the honeycomb is connected to life; it is the product of the ongoing work and creative energy of bees. If you share like a honeycomb giver your life will be continually replenished and grow as you give.

When we share we freely give and we acknowledge that all we have is on loan and others have as much right to the things of God's creation as we do.

by: Keith Wagner, from "But, I Need It!"


Current Events
 Game Night
Join us July 30th at 7:00 pm for a fun night of games. 
We will be meeting at Denise Cope's home, 5913 Birdwood,  
All are welcome.
If you need directions, Denise can be reached @ 713-771-4841
or questions call Ursula White @ 713-723-9217
Generation Change
Lock-In Aug. 20-21 
Some teens will deal with sex. Some teens will deal with alcohol and drugs. But all teens will deal with money. Sadly, few teenagers are prepared for the realities of personal finance. Only 51% know how to write a check, and only 34% can balance a checkbook. Few students understand the principles of a healthy financial lifestyle.
The result?
The next generation spends money they don't have to buy things they don't need to impress people they don't even like. It's time for a change.
We are going to provide teens with sound, biblical principles for winning with money. Pilgrim is sponsoring a workshop for teens called Generation Change. Dave Ramsey's fun and entertaining study on personal finance, Generation Change, empowers youth with the skills to spend and live wisely. This class is for youth from 12-18 years old.
Sew Creatively
August 26:  Continue working with the "Charm" squares.  We will add sashing and borders. Call about bringing and buying fabric.  If you want to start a "Charm" quilt, it is not too late.  Call Sharlyn for details.   
When:  August 26, 2010
Where:  Room 109B (next door to the 4th grade in a temporary building)
Time:  6:00 PM
Bring if doing the quilt:
 
SUPPLY LIST FOR QUILTING CLASS
1. Rotary cutter
2. Rotary cutting mat
3. 24X6 ruler
4. Sewing machine and extension cords
5. Ironing board and iron
6. Fabric scissors and paper scissors
7. Seam ripper ( Quilter's best friend)
8. Thread
9. Pins and needles
10. Fabric
 
Any quilts you complete at these sessions may be given to charity or kept for your own enjoyment.  We have willing members of our group that knit and crochet.  All are willing to teach these skills to others.  Just show up at 6:00 on our dates above and they will be happy to get you started. See you in August! 
Sharlyn Fritz (713-778-9033)
 
Work Trip to New Orleans
November 10-14, 2010
Wed. and Sun.-Travel; Thurs., Fri., Sat.-Work
Help rebuild Trinity Lutheran Church in the Lower 9th Ward on Claiborne Ave. Under the supervision of The Rev. David Buss, LC-MS, Exec. Director of RAI Ministries. 
 
 Pilgrim Lutheran School 
  "Magnifying Our Master" - '10-'11 THEME . . . . 
Philippians 1:20b  "Christ will be magnified and get glory and praise in this body of mine and be exalted in my person, whether through life or death."  This coming school year, our focus will be on how we can show others how God is working through us.      
 
ENROLLMENT  . . .
Applications for the 2010- 2011 school year are now being accepted.  Pilgrim offers a Christian educational program for students beginning at 18 months through 8th grade. Currently 190 students are enrolled for the coming fall.  If you are interested in additional information, please call the school office at 713-432-7082 or check the website at www.plshouston.org.  Please encourage your friends who are looking for a school to visit Pilgrim to see what we have to offer their family.
 
NEW WEBSITE ADDRESS . . . . 
Pilgrim Lutheran School's new website address is www.plshouston.org.   A new look for the website is
expected to be completed in August.
 
WORK DAYS. . .
Come enjoy some fellowship while working together to "spruce-up" the facilities even more.  On Sat., Aug. 7th and 14th, the fun begins at 8 a.m. and ends around 12 noon.  Projects include yard work, cleaning the playgrounds, and general cleaning.  
 
DISPLAYING YARD SIGNS . . . 
Yard signs are available to publicize Pilgrim Lutheran School.  If you are interested in assisting us publicize PLS, please pick up one of the signs in the school library, complete the information sheet, and place the sign in your front yard.  Thanks for your assistance!
 
UPCOMING EVENTS . . .
Mon., Aug. 2nd,  Storyteller 10 a.m.
Tues., Aug. 3rd,  Jump Bunch, "Smell" Activity
Wed., Aug. 4th, Sonshine Shop, Cooking Project
Thurs., Aug. 5th, Tumble Tykes, "Touch" Activity
Fri., Aug. 6th, Splash Day, Movie "Kung Fu Panda"
Sat., Aug. 7th, Workday 8 a.m.-12 noon
Tues., Aug. 10th, Registration 3-7 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 13th, Last day of Summer Camp
Sat., Aug. 14th. Workday 8 a.m.-12 noon
Sun., Aug. 15th, Installation and Rededication of teachers
Mon. and Tues., Aug. 16th & 17th, No Summer Camp, Staff Workdays
Wed., Aug. 18th, First day of 2010-2011 school year
Mature Money Matters Workshop
"Making your money last as long as you do"
The featured program at Young at Heart Meeting
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Anyone who is retired, making plans for retirement, or is concerned about IRA conversions is invited to attend. You will benefit from this program presented by William "Bill" Scott. He spoke to us once before several years ago and Mr. Scott is serving some of Pilgrim's members as their financial advisor. Bill specializes in retirement money matters and will update us on what to expect in the light of the many retirement account and tax law changes that will most likely affect us as the Bush tax cuts run out and all the new financial "reforms" come to bear on our futures, savings and securities. Young at Heart begins with coffer and fellowship at 9:30 a.m. ...comes to order for the more formal part of the meeting at ten o'clock with prayer and a word from the Lord devotion. For those who want to come only for the "Money Matters", Mr. Scott will begin his part of the program at 10:35 a.m. and conclude at 11:30. Pot Luck will be the fare on the lunch table. All are invited to join Young at Heart for this very important program, fellowship and pot luck lunch afterward. Those joining in on the lunch may want to bring some side dish that will complement a wonderfully prepared barbecue brisket main dish. Not only will you be fiscally educated but you'll be delightfully nourished for any endeavor the afternoon may bring.
Help Needed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you would like to help bake a cake for a staff person on their birthday please contact Sandy Glienke.  It is a way to show our love and support for our staff. Thanks for helping. 
Women's Ministry
 Women of Worth 
Women of Worth Bible Study
With Surprise Guest leader
Tuesday, Aug. 3rd at 6:30! 
Come and share in the Word
and fellowship.
 
Youth News

 All Youth
Friday Aug. 13 Swim Party
 
Sr. Youth
JULY
Friday 2: (Holiday Weekend) Movie Night
Friday 9: College Led - KEVIN KENDRICK
Friday 16: Music Video Makeovers! Deadline for Six Flags
Friday 23: VIDEO & Discussion
Saturday 31: Six flags SAN ANTONIO:  Fiesta Texas
 
College Youth
For College age and High School Seniors Meet EVERY Sunday at 7:30 pm in the Youth Room for the regularly scheduled events below...
You will have opportunities to lead, plan, and govern yourselves in this group. Bring friends. EACH MONTH:
 Week 1: DID THEY REALLY SAY THAT? (July 4)
            Discussion of various topics (spiritual, moral, legal, etc.) including current events, books, periodicals, Bible study, and other subjects that apply to our lives.
Week 2: BIG STINKING EVENT!  (July 11)
            This will include things like working on community service projects or taking trips to Galveston, seeing plays, going to see bands, and whatever else comes along.
Week 3:NOW PLAYING! July 18
            Game night and movies is what this is all about! Could include going to the theater or just playing games.
Week4:OFF THE EATEN PATH  July 25
            Bring your appetite as we will try a new and different restaurant every month from Thai to Moroccan to Gourmet Pizza!
 
 Any Questions: Ask  Jason 713-907-7459  or
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KEYS/KEY FOB
All new Board members - please call, e-mail, or see Ryan Marotzke for a key/key fob.
All returning members, please fill out a reactivation sheet (obtained from Ryan) to continue the use of your key/key fob.
All Board members not returning and not transferring to another board, please return your keys/key fob to Ryan Marotzke or the church office
For all church members, i.e. counters, bulletin assemblers, Braille workers, etc., please fill out the reactivation sheet before July 15, 2010.  At that time, all keys will be deactivated if a sheet is not received.
 
 
Room Reservations
Please e-mail Rick and Ryan after August 1,2010 to make room reservations for the 2010-2011 year.  You MUST make new reservations every year.  After August 15th, non Pilgrim groups will be allowed to reserve rooms.  Therefore, get your reservation in early in August.  Room reservations need to be in writing, preferably by e-mail to Rick and Ryan.  The dates and times requested must all be on the e-mail.  Please do not tell us you want, for example, the 3rd Thursday of every month.  We need your exact dates and times for each month.  After your reservation has been confirmed, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to you.  You will then need to meet with Ryan regarding room usage.
 
The following is an example of the way the information is needed: 
Usage date(s) and Start time and end time
All rooms requested
Contact name and phone number
Set up information to be given to Ryan, if needed
 
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New Preaching Series Starts August 8th
"Everybody's Normal Till You get to Know Them" will help us to build the community that God desires. The Bible teaches that we are all imperfect people, and yet, God wants us to live in community.  With all our quirks, sins and jagged edges, we need each other. Community is more than just a word- it is one of the fundamental needs of people. So how can flawed, sinful people master the forces that drive us apart and come together in life-changing relationships designed by God us for? How do we become close to others without getting hurt?
 
God's Word is a real help for real people, living in a real world. This series will talk about how imperfect people can pursue community with other imperfect people. God's word teaches us how to build strong relationships with one another. Nothing can substitute for the life-giving benefits of connecting with others in Godly ways.
 
Humor
The First Kiss
At the end of their first date, a young man in a bygone era took his favorite girl home. He decided to try for that important first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leaned his hand against the wall, smiled, and said, "How about a good night kiss?"
"Are you crazy?" she said. "My parents will see us!"
"Oh, come on! Who's gonna see us at this hour?"
"No, please. Can you imagine if we get caught?"
"Come on, they're all sleeping!"
"No way. It's too risky!"
"Please, please, please. I like you so much."
"No, no, no. I like you too, but I just can't!"
"Oh yes you can. Please?"
"No, no. I just can't."
"Pleeeeease?. . ."
Then to their surprise, the porch light went on, the door opened, and there stood the girl's sister, hair disheveled, in her pajamas. In a sleepy voice she said, "Dad says to go ahead and give him a kiss. Or I can do it. If need be, dad will come down himself and do it. Whatever you do, tell your date to take his hand off the intercom button."
-Keith Todd, www.sermonfodder.com; source: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Well that's all for now,
God Bless
Pastor Bauer

Pastor Bauer, Pilgrim Lutheran Ministries, 8601 Chimney Rock Road Houston, Texas, 713-432-7082 Ext. 114, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
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