I wanted everyone to be aware that there is a simulcast marriage conference this Saturday at Abiding Savior in Sioux Falls. It includes Beth Moore, Gary Smalley, and more. It runs from 8:30 to 3:30 Saturday and looks excellent. I know it's short notice and I haven't really even spoken with Dave about it either. For more information, www.focusonmarriage.org.
I spent some time at the school today, as school board members are taking turns being available for the kids, and for the teachers if they need a time-out. Please continue to pray for the whole community. There is much healing that needs to happen. I know God has a plan in all of this. I feel an urgent need to continue to pray for many that are hurting in a similar fashion and that this does not start a pattern. Today in the car going to the school I heard a song that was so applicable- "Going through the Motions". If you have a moment, please research that song and its lyrics. Are we just going through the motions of life? Are we doing what God intended? Are we good role models for our children? What do they see us do that then teaches them that it's ok? Are we building a safe environment for our kids this community?
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Grief
As our community is dealing with grief, I thought that it would be beneficial to read a little about the grieving process.
The 5 Stages of Grief
Dr. Elisabeth Kübler, a Swiss psychiatrist, first described the Five Stages of Grief in 1969 to explain the emotions that a person dealing with grief may experience. Many people have interpreted this incorrectly, thinking that everyone experiences all five of these stages, in order. But nowhere does it say you’ll experience them all, or go from one stage to the next. Some people start with “depression” and then jump into “anger” and may never get to “acceptance.” More likely than not, if you’re experiencing a very tragic loss, you will face one or all of these emotions head-on:
1. Denial – Refusing to believe what has happened, feeling shocked. “This can’t be happening.”
2. Anger – Accusing others, such as a supreme being or friends, for what has occurred. “How dare you let this happen!”
3. Bargaining – Asking the universe or a supreme being to “cut a deal” with you. “Just let me live to see my daughter get married.”
4. Depression – Experiencing listlessness or exhaustion combined with feelings of helplessness, guilt and lack of interest in life. “I might as well give up.”
5. Acceptance – Facing the loss and moving on, returning to setting goals in your life and focusing your energy more positively. “I’m ready to deal with this now.”
The 5 Stages of Grief
Dr. Elisabeth Kübler, a Swiss psychiatrist, first described the Five Stages of Grief in 1969 to explain the emotions that a person dealing with grief may experience. Many people have interpreted this incorrectly, thinking that everyone experiences all five of these stages, in order. But nowhere does it say you’ll experience them all, or go from one stage to the next. Some people start with “depression” and then jump into “anger” and may never get to “acceptance.” More likely than not, if you’re experiencing a very tragic loss, you will face one or all of these emotions head-on:
1. Denial – Refusing to believe what has happened, feeling shocked. “This can’t be happening.”
2. Anger – Accusing others, such as a supreme being or friends, for what has occurred. “How dare you let this happen!”
3. Bargaining – Asking the universe or a supreme being to “cut a deal” with you. “Just let me live to see my daughter get married.”
4. Depression – Experiencing listlessness or exhaustion combined with feelings of helplessness, guilt and lack of interest in life. “I might as well give up.”
5. Acceptance – Facing the loss and moving on, returning to setting goals in your life and focusing your energy more positively. “I’m ready to deal with this now.”
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Sunday Night Recap
Daniel 2:20-23
"Praise be the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and season; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells within him. I thank and praise you, O God of my fathers: You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the King."
Next Sunday - March 1st
Adults at church hosted by Glen and Linda
Big kids at Peter's
Little kids - to be determined
Prayer Concerns:
"Praise be the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and season; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells within him. I thank and praise you, O God of my fathers: You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the King."
Next Sunday - March 1st
Adults at church hosted by Glen and Linda
Big kids at Peter's
Little kids - to be determined
Prayer Concerns:
- Leighton Family in the death of their son Zach
- Kern's - Jerry found out this week that he has bone cancer
- The DRHS student body as they deal with Zach's death
- Teacher, pastors and counselors as they assist the kids
- TEC #26
- Ellefson's (Jason and Jill)
- Tess
- Economy
- Maria Eining had a stroke recently
- Youth Sunday
- Wrestlers going to state
- Basketball teams as they enter districts
- Praise -- Hillary was selected for All State Band
- Audrey Boerema as she continues to battle cancer
- Gideon Boerema he had a seizure
- Julie's friend, Mike as he recovers
- Adam, Mike's son, as he deals with challenges
- Praise--- Glen and Linda will be grandparents again!
In closing we will walk through fires but we do not have to smell like smoke!
Blessings
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Sunday Night Recap
Tonight we kicked off our new study - "Daniel --Lives of integrity Words of Prophecy" with Beth Moore. Listed below are some key notes that I took away from the video.
- Babylon is a way of thinking
- Babylon means making a name for self.
- The enemy want us to think that we have not made any progress.
- Satan has assigned the world to us. God has assigned us to the world.
- Studies show that while life gets better for people. People feel worse. ???
Beth challenges us to avoid things that would be pleasurable to the flesh and avoid over indulgence during the first half of the twelve week study.
We discussed as a group the following modern day struggles:
- Foul language
- Negative music
- Adults not being supportive of other children or negative influences in sports.
- Equality of man kind
- Not know what to do to help others
- Time
Prayer Concerns:
- Jim Millman has been ill
- Continue to keep Jim an Julie in your prayers
- Michelle and Jeff (Cindy's niece) lost a baby and had a miscarriage as they struggle to heal.
- Ellefson's
- Wiebenga's as they travel this week
- Deb (Karla's friend) skin cancer
- Mike (Julie's friend) having cancer surgery
- Praise for Julie's sister who will be getting engaged
- Amanda, Julie's sister in law is having cysts removed
- Wrestling team as they enter the final season of the year.
- Janna Hanson's dad had a stroke
- Adam Carpenter and Keith DeLange as they join the consistory
- TEC -- Robin and Todd will be working as adults. Morgan will be the Rectora (leader) of the kitchen team.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
More updates
I spoke with Karla this morning and confirmed the following.
- Karla and Louis will be hosting Bible Study on Sunday evening at the church.
- Schuch's are planning on the kids at their house.
- Morgan will take care of the little kids are VanZee's
- Karla purchases a gift card for the church we borrowed the Parables study from. Please give Karla $30.00 ($10.00 for the gift and $20.00 for the book).
Please let me know if I need to correct anything.
Robin
Monday, February 2, 2009
Monday update
Sunday, February 8th we will start our new study, "Daniel, lives of integrity, Words of Prophecy" by Beth Moore.
- Thank you to Karla for getting the books for all of us.
- Please remember to pay Karla for your book. I believe it was $20.
- Take some time this week to read the introduction on page 5 of the workbook.
- We will meet at the church at 6pm.
- Does anyone remember who will be hosting the night?
- The kids can be at Wiebenga's
- Morgan will watch the little kids at VanZee's
Prayer concerns:
- Please pray for our bible study
- Keep Jim and Julie in your prayers
- Remember Jason and Jill Ellefson as they lost their son
- Frank and Audry
- Tess as she is near the final divorce
- Adam Carpenter as a new deacon
- Keith DeLange as a new Elder
- The young people in our church that made profession of faith on Sunday
- Ryan and Jamie Feltman as they become part of our church
- TEC will be taking place the end of March - Pray for the leadership - Morgan has been selected to be Kitchen Rectora (leader). Todd will be working as an Adult Table Leader.
Please let me know any additional prayer concerns or praises and I will post them.
Robin
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