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Stillwater
Ripples “Sharing Jesus Christ With Our Neighbors”
Stillwater Free Lutheran Church
1401 Church Drive, Kalispell, MT 5990, (406) 257-4614
Pastor Craig Scavo: (580) 916-8544
Youth Pastor, Dan Wilhelm: (406) 261-8004
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
Web Page: www.stillwaterlutheranchurch.com
We must not be content to have the
Spirit without the Word
or the Word without the Spirit.
Our lives must travel along these two, as
the locomotive travels along parallel rails.
It is only by our devout contact with the
Bible that we shall be able to detect the
Holy Spirit’s voice.
It is by the Word that the Spirit will enter
our hearts, as the heat of the sun passes
into our homes when its beams of light
enter the open windows.
F.B. Meyer
Word + Spirit
The more you take refuge in Me, the more aware you become of My overflowing Love. In Me you are utterly safe,
for I am your Rock of everlasting Love!
This book has touched me so much, I have read it twice; and
now I'd like to share it with you.
The story is about a woman whose life wasn't anything she
had imagined it would be, not unlike most of us. How when
tragedy & uncertainty touched her life she "Chooses" to see
God in it all.
She shares her struggle with depression, untimely death,
adoption & so much more.
Submitted by Sherri Scavo
Book Review
Choosing to See
by Mary Beth Chapman
It seems like this year is already flying past! In just a few short weeks we will be putting
up the tent, and starting our summer worship program. And before you know it, it will
be time for Vacation Bible School, and then school will be starting up again and… If we
aren’t careful, we can miss all the things that are happening around us!
Like was stated in John Lennon’s song “Beautiful Boy” – Life is what happens to you
while you’re busy making other plans.
So, take a moment and see what is going on! And as we enter into May, remember that
May 8th
is Mother’s Day. A day set aside to honor our mothers.
I hope you will take some time to do something special for your mother — or if that isn’t
possible, to somebody in your life who embodies the grace and wisdom we associate
with Godly mothers.
The Bible speaks highly of mothers who raise children and guide their families in a
righteous manner; in the often sited Proverbs 31, the “wife of noble character” is
honored by her husband and children for her virtues.
But, motherhood wasn’t a requirement for Godly women in Bible times. And just as
today, not every woman who wanted children was granted her wish.
However, mothers and matriarchs of the Bible exhibit qualities that all of us, male or
female, parent or not, should strive to emulate. Here are a few of the famous mothers of
the Bible, with links to their stories:
1. Mary, the Mother of Jesus
Perhaps no more famous mother exists than Mary, who at a young age learned from an
angel that she would give birth to the long-awaited Messiah. Her song of praise in
response, and the well-known events of Christ’s birth, are what usually spring to mind
when we think of Mary. But her role as mother brought her grief as well as joy; we can
only imagine what it must have been like for her to witness Jesus’ crucifixion. Read her
story in John 19.
Can you believe it – May is here already!
As most of you know we spent a week in Mesa, AZ for a mission/service trip. Eight youth go & three adults went on this trip. We spent most of the week helping out at Calvary Free Lutheran Church.
On Easter morning we helped prepare fruit & cut muffins for their brunch. Afterwards, we attended a service. Sunday night we got to see the world’s largest organ play at Organ Stop Pizza restaurant. Monday we painted several doors & shelving for the food pantry. That afternoon we helped unload the food truck & sort the food.
Tuesday we met with Pastor Ryan of Gateway Gathering. Gateway Gathering is a new church plant in Mesa. Our job was blitz canvassing. We split into teams of two, passed out flyers & magnets to every home in our mapped-out area. Later, we went out in the dessert to off-road/trail ride on ATV’s, jeeps & Razors. It was interesting seeing the dessert from that prospective.
Wednesday, the ladies attended a women’s Bible study at church. We then practiced our puppet show with Lavonne leading & teaching us the “way of the puppet.” That afternoon, we helped unload the food truck & sort food. Later we helped out at their kid’s club & performed our puppet show. After dinner we went to a park to perform the puppet show for the kids at the park. Then we returned to the church for an hour-long music service.
Thursday we finished painting at the food pantry & helped complete a paver sidewalk in front of the church. We also helped unload & sort food. That evening we found a skate park where we passed out tracts & tried to get into some spiritual conversations with people.
Friday we helped again with the food truck & then had the rest of the day for fun. We visited a mall & enjoyed some down time. We finished up the week helping their food pantry ministry. All week we were seeing what led up to Saturday, which is the day they pass out the food they gathered during the week. It was an amazing thing to see how much food goes to hundreds of families each Saturday. I was glad we were able to see that side of it also.
Thanks to our congregation for wending us with prayer & support of our fundraisers!
Wednesday Attendance
YOUTH GROUP Jr. Sr.
Apr. 6 2 4 Apr. 13 - 6 - combined w/Faith Apr. 20 2 1 Apr. 27- 6 – Jr. & Sr. combined
Wed., May 4th ~ Jr. & Sr. Youth Group ~ 6:00 – 7:30
Wed., May 11th ~ Jr. & Sr. Youth Group ~ 6:00 – 7:30 Wed., May 18th ~ Jr. & Sr. Youth Group ~ 6:00 – 7:30
Wed., May 25th ~ Jr. & Sr. Youth Group ~ 6:00 – 7:30
Free Flyers Youth Group
The Free Flyers are committed to serve the community through our strength in Jesus Christ.
May Youth Events
2. Elizabeth
Mary’s was not the only miraculous birth recorded in the New Testament. Elizabeth
was a Godly woman who was “righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s
commands and decrees blamelessly” — and yet she and her husband were unable to
conceive a child.
God answered her prayers late in her life and she gave birth to John the Baptist, but
is perhaps best known for her prophetic encouragement of the young (and perhaps
frightened) Mary: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will
bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As
soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for
joy. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”
Read her story in Luke 1.
3. Hannah
Hannah is one of the most inspiring mothers in the Bible, although her story is less
well known. Despite years of patience and prayer, she remained unable to have a
child. One day “in her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the LORD, weeping bitterly”
— and God answered her prayer at last. But Hannah’s character truly shone when, in
gratitude to God, she dedicated her newborn son to His service. Her son would one
day become one of Israel’s greatest prophets. Read her story in 1 Samuel 1.
4. Sarah, the Wife of Abraham
Sarah is one of the great matriarchs of the Bible — yet she didn’t become a mother
until very late in life. In fact, her reaction to God’s promise that she would have a son
was to laugh, as memorably recorded in Genesis 18. Nevertheless, she did give birth
to a son, and her lineage would include Jesus Christ himself. Read her story in
Genesis 18.
There are many more famous mothers described in the Bible; many of them righteous,
some not so much, but all used by God to bring about His design.
So, as we give thanks for the mothers in our lives, consider how you can embody the
traits that define a Godly mother — patience, kindheartedness, faithfulness — and
consider how you can encourage the mothers in your community, young and old, as
they work to meet that same standard.
Pastor Craig
Awana will begin
again in September
Please contact me with any thoughts or concerns, Dan 261-8004
Youth News
There were ten ladies present at our meeting: Heather Meyer, Sherri Scavo, Julie Hanson, Hattie Stahlberg,
Bonnie Upton, Carol Starbuck, Linda Lund, Neila Elgin, Linda McGrew and myself.
Hattie opened with Devotions titled “Hope” Psalm 42: 5.
Elaine read the minutes and they were approved. Linda gave the Treasurer’s report. We have $230.91 in the bank.
On May 14th at 6:00 p.m. we will have a Mother-Daughter Salad Supper. All mothers are welcome. Hattie will
decorate and Neila and Sherri will have entertainment.
We will have a bridal shower for Nicole Sliwoski on May 19th at 7:00 p.m. We will hold this at the church. Susan
Shea will make the cake. Thank you, Susan. The shower will be in place of W.M.F. for May.
On June 9th at 10:00 a.m. we will have W.M.F. at Heather’s home. Carol will serve as co-host. Bonnie will do
Devotions and Sherri will have Bible study titled “Alive in Christ” Lesson 6, Colossians 2: 8-15. Please try to attend.
There will be another retreat at Bitterroot Lake in September.
A very delicious lunch was served by Hattie and Elaine. Thank you, Hattie, for opening your home for our meeting.
Submitted by Elaine Lessor, Secretary
April 21, 2016 at Hattie’s home
A young boy had been misbehaving,
so his mother sent him to his room.
Sometime later, he came out and
told his mom he’d prayed about the
matter. “That’s good,” she replied.
“If you ask God for help to not
misbehave, he’ll help you.”
“Oh, I didn’t pray for help behaving”,
said the boy. “I prayed for God to
help you put up with me.”
Tuesday, May 17th the Stillwater Prayer Union will
celebrate its third year of growth & blessings.
We have learned that by focusing on one Psalm
each week & then petitioning the Lord afterwards, we
have much for which we are thankful.
“None can believe how powerful prayer is, and what it is able to
effect, but those who have learned it by experience. – Martin Luther
A Prayer for Mom
My sincere thanks go to all the kind people of this church for your heartfelt words and prayers, visits to the hospital, cards, memorial fund money
and for the very nice lunch served at Norma Hanson's Celebration of Life service.
Julie Hanson
Is it enough to think today
Of all our brave, then put away
The thought until a year has sped?
Is this full honor for our dead?
Is it enough to sing a song
And deck a grave; and all year long
Forget the brave who died that we
Might keep our great land proud and free?
Full service needs a greater toll,
That we who live give heart and soul
To keep the land they died to save,
And be ourselves, in turn, the brave!
Sunday, May 29th ~ 4:00 p.m.@ the church
We will be watching “The Ultimate Gift” ~ James Garner
stars in the story of a spoiled young man who after a series of events in his
life realizes the Ultimate Gift his grandfather has left him.
Come out, bring your friends & share a time of fun, food & fellowship!
Bring a snack to share if you like. Popcorn will be provided
Mother-Daughter Salad Supper
Saturday, May 21st
8:30 a.m. - 4:55 p.m.
“Iron Sharpens Iron” ~ Men’s Conference See Pastor for details and registration info
Annette Wynne
VBS is coming July! 25th – 29th
Watch for more information & when pre-registration begins
It’s that time again…
“Spring Cleaning”
A sign-up sheet is available in the foyer for tasks needing to be done. Please sign up ~ Your help is greatly appreciated!
Thursday, May 19th
7:00 p.m. @ the church
Saturday, May 14th
6:00 p.m. @ the church
Please sign up to attend. Bring a friend & a salad to share.
FOR LADIES ONLY
Ladies, mark your calendar now for the upcoming events you won’t want to miss.
Bridal shower for Nicole Sliwoski
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
8:30 – Worship w/Communion
9:45 – Choir Practice
9:45 – Sunday School downstairs
11:00 – Worship w/Communion
2
3
2:00 Ladies Bible Study @ Ruth’s
2:00 Prayer Union
Praying Psalm 66
4
5:30 – Music Team
6:00 – 7:00 Bible Study
6:00 – 7:30 Jr. & Sr. Youth Group
5
6
10:00 Quilting
7
8
8:30 – Worship
9:45 – Choir Practice
9:45 – Sunday School downstairs
11:00 – Worship
9
10
2:00 Ladies Bible Study @ Ruth’s
2:00 Prayer Union
Praying Psalm 67
6:30 – Rowdy Ropers
11 5:30 – Music Team
6:00 – 7:00 Bible Study
6:00 – 7:30 Jr. & Sr. Youth Group
12 7:00 Deacons Mtg.
7:30 Trustee Mtg.
8:00 Church Council Mtg.
13 10:00 Quilting
14
15
8:30 – Worship
9:45 – Choir Practice
9:45 – Sunday School downstairs
11:00 – Worship
16
17 2:00 Ladies Bible Study @ Ruth’s
2:00 Prayer Union
Praying Psalm 68
18 5:30 – Music Team
6:00 – 7:00 Bible Study
6:00 – 7:30 Jr. & Sr. Youth Group
19 6:30 p.m. WMF @ the church
20
10:00 Quilting
21
22 8:30 – Worship
9:45 – Choir Practice
9:45 – Sunday School downstairs
11:00 – Worship
23
24
2:00 Ladies Bible Study @ Ruth’s
2:00 Prayer Union
Praying Psalm 69
25 5:30 – Music Team
6:00 – 7:00 Bible Study
6:00 – 7:30 Jr. & Sr. Youth Group
26
27 10:00 Quilting
28
29 8:30 – Worship
9:45- Set up tent
11:00 – Worship
4:00 – Movie Night
30
31 2:00 Ladies Bible Study @ Ruth’s
2:00 Prayer Union
Praying Psalm 70
5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Feeding the Flathead
@ Christ Church Episcopal
Neila & Hattie
Janitors
8:30 a.m. - 4:55 p.m. “Iron Sharpens Iron” Men’s Conference
7:00 p.m. Bridal Shower for
Nicole Sliwoski
6:00 @ the church
Mother- Daughter
Salad Supper