SonQuest Rainforest VBS - 2010

What an exciting night! There were lots of young explorers at Deerfield Lutheran who were learning about following Jesus on a Life Changing Adventure through songs, stories, crafts, games, and yes, food. They are using all these activities to discover a relationship they have with Jesus Christ, the Son of God: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16) Parents alongwith Middle schoolers and High Schoolers and College Students were there to join in the activities. There is room for YOU! Join us tomorrow night starting at 5:30.

Upcoming Events at D.L.C...

Wednesday, August 4th --MOVIE NIGHT: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe

Wednesday, August 11th -- MOVIE NIGHT: Avatar

Sunday, August 22 -- CLOTHING EXCHANGE ---- Following Worship

Sunday, August 29 -- CLOTHING EXCHANGE ---- Following Worship

Sunday, September 5--BACKPACK BLESSING SUNDAY ---- Collection of school supplies for area youth ---- SUNDAE Fellowship

Wednesday, September 8 CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION (Parents, Students and Mentors) ---- 6th Grade: 6:30 til 7:00 pm ---- 7th, 8th, & 9th Grades: 7:00 til 8:00 pm

Sunday, September 12 -- VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION AND RALLY DAY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday, October 10 -- ANNUAL C.R.O.P. WALK (For Cambridge and Deerfield Food Pantries)

TBA: Mission Team Service

Wednesday Nights: Worship: 6:00 pm ---- Confirmation and Handbell Rehearsal

1st & 3 rd Thursday Morning: Breakfast @ Cambridge Restaurant

What you can do...

The start of another school year and cool months will be here before we know it.

Everyone is affected by the economic challenges. The Outreach Committee would like to help by organizing a school clothing exchange/give-away for our own families and others in the community. We are requesting members of our congregation consider donating gently used, outgrown, or new school clothes, i.e., tops, pants, dresses, mittens, scarves, coats, boots, etc. Adult and teenage coats, mittens, scarves will also be accepted. Please no torn, stained, soiled items. Items may be dropped off anytime before August 28th in the education wing of the church.

Please invite your family, friends, neighbors to this clothing exchange. The items will be available in the church basement on Sunday, August 22nd and Sunday August 29th, 10:00 am to 11:00 am during fellowship hour. Thank you for your consideration and participation. If you have any questions, please give Mary W. a call.
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Enjoy the Day!!!

Stewardship of Treasure

When we look at what God has give us, materially, we rightly want to give portion back to God to use for ministry. We want to make our community and our world a better place - a reflection of the Kingdom of God - and for that to happen we want to provide our church with the financial means necessary.

Here are some facts to consider:

• A dollar in the offering in 1960 is now worth 16 cents.
• A dollar given in 1980 is now worth 40 cents.
• Are you giving at 1960 or 1980 levels? I can assure you our expenses are not at those levels.
• The cost of one meal at a fast food restaurant is MORE than than the average family gives weekly to their congregation.
• In the average congregation 80% of contributions come from 20% of the members.
• People earning $100,00 or more proportionally contribute only about half as much as people earning less that $20,00.

Now some thoughts:

• You don't wash your rental car. You do take good care of something you own.
• When your tires are bald you don't buy cheap recaps, you want something that will last and keep your family safe.
• Items like your house or car payments aren't paid on a whim just when you feel like paying them, but regularly. To provide ministry through the year we pay our expenses throughout the year. That's why pledging and regular giving are so crucial for church vitality

Prayerful consider how you look at the treasures you have received.

First Communion 2010

July 18th was First Communion. These young people had prepared in a hands on way...made their own communion cups, a banner, and then the bread for use on this special day. We welcome them to the communion table.

Words of Institution from Scripture + NRSV

14 When the hour came, he took his place at the table, and the apostles with him. 15He said to them, ‘I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; 16for I tell you, I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.’ 17Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, ‘Take this and divide it among yourselves; 18for I tell youthat from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.’ 19Then he took a loaf of bread, and when hehad given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ 20And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, ‘This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. Luke 22:14-20

23 For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body that is for you. Dothis in remembrance of me.’ 25In the same way he took the cup also, after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.’ 26For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26