Resolutions, Goals, Habits

Word Pastor
Dear Fellow Disciples,
In January, many of us are going to be thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Some of us will even have some written goals.
In January, the gyms are full (for a month), the diet books are purchased, and everyone seems to be excited about change for the new year.

But does it work?

I do believe that well-crafted goals can and do work, as long as there is a good plan in place for reaching those goals. But I know something that works better than goals: habits.

I know habits work. And this is because, in my own life, I know that lasting transformation looks more like little daily changes than monumental aspirations. In other words, true change for me means a change in my everyday habits. Continue reading »

Prayers for the Week: January 7th – 13th, in the year of our Lord 2018

Word PastorSundayJanuary 7Hear My Prayer.  “Hear my prayer, O Lord, listen to my cry for help; be not deaf to my weeping.”      Psalm 39:12
 
MondayJanuary 8God Leads My Way.   ” In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.   Proverbs 16:9
 
TuesdayJanuary 9Jesus Will Remember Me.   “Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”   Luke23:42
 
WednesdayJanuary 10I Am Sorry For My Sins. “The Lord was grieved that he had made man on earth, and his heart was filled with pain.”   Genesis 6:6
 
ThursdayJanuary 11Live In The Spirit.  “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.”   Galatians 5:25
 
FridayJanuary 12I Will Help Others.   “Each of you should not only look to your own interest, but also to the interest of others.”   Philippians 2:4
 
SaturdayJanuary 13God Loves me.  “How priceless is your unfailing love!”  Psalm 36:7a
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Rev. Terry Rebert is Pastor of Historic Zion Lutheran Church in Ottawa Lake, Mi. and weekly devotional writer of Words of Faith for Transformation Ministries.
Rev Terry Rebert, tjrdet@aol.com;

Catholics Returning Home

Christ the King Catholic Church4100 Harvest Lane, Toledo will conduct an ongoing series called praying-hands-with-rosary-clipart-free-cliparts-that-you-can-0txYGe-cliparton six consecutive Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center Meeting Room.  The sessions will begin on Thursday, January 4.  These sessions are for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers to questions about returning to the Church.  There will be informal sharing and an update of the Catholic faith.  For more details, call the parish office at 419-475-4348.

Fundraiser & Wild Game Dinner

save-the-dateBethany Eagles Nest Community Church

2740 Nadeau Road Monroe MI

Valentine Camp Fundraiser Dinner

Saturday February 10, 2018

Time 5-7pm

 

 

Bethany Eagles Nest Community Church

2740 Nadeau Road Monroe MI

Wild Game Dinner

Saturday March 03, 2018

Time 5-?

Tickets are $35.00 sold only in advance

 

Padre Pio Prayer Group

Dear Fellow Parish Bulletin Reps:  January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus, which is celebrated on January 3, 2018.  The Holy Father’s intentions for January, 2018:  Religious Minorities in Asia:  That Christians and other religious minorities in Asian countries may be able to experience their faith in full freedom.  Special feast days in January include: Mary (1/1), Most Holy Name of Jesus (1/3), Elizabeth Ann Seton (1/4),Epiphany of the lord (1/7), Presentation of the Lord (1/8), Day CrossPrayerof Prayer for the Unborn (1/22), Our Lady of Peace (1/24), John Bosco (1/31).

FYI: A fellow Padre Pio Prayer Group, Woodbury, NY, meets every first Friday @ Holy Name of Jesus Church, perfect name for this month of January.
May we respectfully request that you continue your active support of our monthly Padre Pio Prayer Group gatherings by inserting the following invitation in your parish bulletin, “Join our (PPPG-CK) each 2nd Saturday (January 13, 2018) monthly for the 8 AM Mass, Rosary, Discussion, Adoration @ Christ the King Church, 4100 Harvest Lane, Toledo, OH 43623.  Invite everyone to pray the Rosary daily, as requested by our Lady of the Rosary @ Fatima, and exemplified by St. Padre Pio.”  As he stated, ‘Do not fear.  Jesus is more powerful than all hell.” ~ St. Padre Pio.  Access ‘www.pppg.org‘ for info.  Contact Magdalena Skiles (419-356-4208) or email:  ‘magdalena@magdalenaskiles.com‘.
 
Prospero Ano Nuevo (Happy New Year, 2018.
 
Gracias.
 
In the spirit of St. Padre Pio,

Car Wash to Support The Salvation Army

SalvationArmyToledo, OH (December 11, 2017) – Speedy Clean Laundromat and Car Wash (6661 W. Bancroft St. Toledo, Oh 43615 corner of Bancroft and McCord) along with the Springfield High School softball team will be collecting donations for The Salvation Army December 16 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. There will be volunteers providing free car washes for those that donate. Dan Shook, the owner of Speedy Clean Laundromat and Car Wash organized the fundraiser. Continue reading »

Padre Pio Prayer Group

MH900048039Dear Fellow Parish Bulletin Reps:  December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, which is celebrated on December 8.  The Holy Father’s Intentions for the Month of December 2017:  The  Elderly: That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations.  Special feast days in December include:  Nicholas (12/6), Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Patronal Feast Day of the United States (12/8), Juan Diego (12/9), Our Lady of Guadalupe (12/12), Lucy (12/13), John of the Cross (12/14), Christmas (12/25), Holy Family (12/31). Continue reading »

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL & COOKIE WALK

Cookie-Walkat Zion Lutheran Church, 8307 Memorial Hwy, Ottawa Lake, MI on December 2, 2017 from 9 AM until 2 PM.
In addition to a variety of delicious home baked cookies, there will be crafts, Christmas Basket Raffles and a LA-Z-BOY Raffle.

Come to the Stable

Attention Crafters and Vendors

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Zion Lutheran Church, 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, MI on Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 9 AM to 2 PM.  Tables for setting up will be $15.00 each.  Please contact Sandra Brady at 419-410-9380 to reserve your space(s).