Family Bible Circle - Book of Romans study begins 2/21/13

You Are Invited!

On February 21 we will begin a Bible Study series on the book of Romans.  We meet from 9:30 to 10:30 on Thursday mornings in Pilgrim Lutheran Church’s basement. Coffee and Tea are provided.

Bring your Bible.  Bring your friends.

Family Bible Circle is an adult Bible study group. We encourage those with babies and small children to bring them along. You can keep your children with you or let them go to our play area in your view.  Family Bible Circle is part of Pilgrim's Thursday Mornings for Moms.

You do not need to be a mom to attend Family Bible Circle. We emphasize the MOMS part because so many moms of small children find it difficult to participate in traditional Bible Classes and church fellowship opportunities. Family Bible Circle is for everyone who understands that there will be distractions and interruptions because of the babies and toddlers.

Esther Movie

Even if you have missed our Bible study on Esther, please join us on Feb. 4th at 6:00 p.m. in the church basement to view the Biblical account of Esther brought to life in this movie. We will enjoy a Jewish style meal together which is reminiscent of the Purim celebrated every year in February to commemorate God's deliverance of the Jews from annihilation by the hand of Haman, the Agagite.
Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex. (Please bring your Bibles)

Parenting Events

Life Coaching-Thursday, February 21:
Pilgrim school will host an open house at 6:30pm and will have guest speaker Keith Tozer (head coach of the Milwaukee Wave) give a presentation entitled "Life Coaching and its Role in Effective Parenting"

THE DARK SIDE OF TECHNOLOGY-February 28
An invitation is given to all adults to attend a compelling and eye-opening presentation, The Dark Side of Technology, on Thursday, February 28, 6:30-8:00PM, at Morning Star Lutheran Church and School in Jackson. Presenting will be Eric Szatkowski, a Special Agent with the Wisconsin Department of Justice for 21 years and an undercover agent. His dynamic presentations on Internet and cell phone exploitation of children have been seen by nearly a quarter-of-a-million people in Wisconsin and the U.S. Discussion topics will include cyber-bullying, the hidden dangers of Facebook, iPods, iPads, u-tube, x-box live, cellphones and chat-rooms among other important related topics.

 

DEALING WITH NEGATIVE ATTITUDES: A PARENTING DISCUSSION - February 11

An invitation is given to all adults of all generations at Crown of Life Lutheran Church, School and Community to our fourth parenting discussion, Dealing with Negative Attitudes, Monday, February 11th, 6:30-7:30pm.

Presenting: Dr. John Juern, author, family counselor and child psychologist

Discussion topic: Negative Attitudes.

When: Monday, February 11th, 6:30-7:30pm

For whom: All parents of every generation from our church, school, preschool, Sunday school, child care and community

Purpose: Joining our hearts, heads and hands together for growth in parenting and family skills

Sponsors: Board of Education and Faculty

Child care: Provided by COL 7th grade-12th grade youth

Plan today to attend and announce your attendance by phoning our church/school Administrative Assistant, Dawn Schaenzer, 262-628-2550. Please give her your name, number of persons attending and children needing child care.

Parenting Group

At the Thursday morning parenting group we discussed an article called "Deal With Your Child's Inappropriate Behavior" at http://m.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/kids/deal-with-your-childs-inappropriate-behavior-506352.html .  We all agreed with the advice, but of course could think of numerous times when we failed to follow it.

Family Bible Circle

Women of Pilgrim,

           In Family Bible Circle this month, we are comparing and contrasting Old Testament Laws with our freedom granted through Christ's life and death. Today we covered our roles as priests and the Sabbath in 2012. We delved into how a day of worship and reflection is relevant and necessary this day of age, even though it is no longer a law. As we finish 2012, we will continue to study Pastor Jeske's Grace Moments, Old and New.
          In 2013, we will be shifting gears. We are looking into a focused study of parenting topics, i.e. the Love and Logic series, home organization skills, or parenting books. We will follow this with our new Bible Study. We look forward to welcoming women of all ages for fellowship!

-Dara

WELS Marriage Enrichment

The ladies at the Thursday Morning Parenting Discussion said how much they enjoyed the women's retreat and they wished there was a Marriage Retreat too.  Here is some information I've found on some upcoming WELS congregation sponsored events.
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“With This Ring” Weekend Marriage Retreat

February 8-10, 2013 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Oshkosh, WI. The retreat agenda will include the featured speaker, Pastor Mark Jeske, from Time of Grace Ministries and the nationally-renowned Christian comedian, Brad Stine. Registration is available online at www.withthisringretreat.com. Sign up today for a weekend of fun and enlightenment.
Sign up by January 15: $155
Sign up after January 15, 2013: $170
To reserve a hotel room, call the Hilton Garden Inn at 920-966-1300 and let them know you are part of this retreat to get a discounted rate of $89/night (includes breakfast).

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"Distracted Mariage" Marriage Retreat

March 8-10 at the Heidel House Resort & Spa, Green Lake, WI.
Please visit www.facebook.com/WIMarriageRetreats for more info and continual updates.
(You do NOT need a facebook account to access the information here.)
Standard Suite: $270

Northwoods Suite: $305

Lodging includes the two-night stay, breakfast both mornings, and lunch onSaturday.

Saturday evening you’re on your own for a date night!

Family Bible Circle

Next Thursday, December 6th, Family Bible Circle will be starting a new Bible Study series using the Grace Moments booklet "Old and New". 

Does God have two completely different systems for dealing with people, and does He have two completely different sets of expectations and laws for human believers? Are the commandments in the Old Testament binding on people today?  How do both halves of the Bible fit together in a loving God's mission to regain his lost children? This study will help you appreciate God's presence in past millennia and help you know how you fit into his plans today.

Family Bible Circle is part of our Thursday Mornings For Moms

8:00 am Church is open for moms to visit and their toddlers to play in the basement (OR they can join the Prayer Gathering upstairs from 8:15-8:45)

9:00 am Moms have a half hour discussion on parenting topic

9:30 am Family Bible Circle - the one hour Bible Study "Old and New"

10:30 am Moms can continue to chat and kids can play until 11:15 when it's time to leave for pickup at the pre-school across the street

You can come for any part of our Thursday Mornings for Moms and leave whenever you'd like!