Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 4:13-14
Television programming is filled with commercials advertising products that supposedly will help us live a more fulfilled life. The problem is — they never do! Many of us jump from one product to another, thirsting for happiness, never finding it. We are left thirsting for more. The Samaritan woman spoke of earthly water from the man-made well. The living water Jesus promised was entirely different! In Holy Baptism the water and God’s Word bring new life, satisfying our spiritual thirst. By God’s grace through the work of the Holy Spirit, we become His children, forsaking the desires of the world and living instead for Him. … you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God (1 Corinthians 6:11b).
Bethlehem, Richland Center, Wis. – Lord Jesus, we praise you for your victory over sin and death that we are privileged to proclaim through our actions and words. Thank you for blessing the home mission efforts of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Richland Center, Wis., so that they were able to connect with their neighbors through several years of events leading to a successful opening service. Guide them as they continue to show care to their community, teach your gospel, and plan for building a church in Richland Center. Amen.
For our Members:
- Carol Berg (mother to 8 children, several who are members) has been fighting a serious respiratory issue, which turned out to be influenza A. Her numbers are improving and it looks like she might be able to return home in a few days. We praise you Lord for you love and protection, and for the support which Carol’s family have shown her.
- Tom Ade had surgery on Monday, but should be able to return soon, Lord willing. We thank you Lord for the good news of healing and ask that he might regain some strength soon.
- Audrey Fisher fell hard last Sunday suffering a broken nose and other bruising . On her behalf we ask for your encouragement and the support of family and friends to get through this.
- Haiden Becker, Bobby & Cara’s 15 yr old son will be having a complicated surgery at Children’s hospital soon. This will be a very painful recovery and he will be in the hospital for 5-7 days after surgery to manage the pain. Lord, guide the surgeons and the support staff as they care for him and according to your will allow this all to go extremely well.
For Extended Family and friends:
- We pray for Annette Diener’s mom, Janet Oswald, hospitalized with pneumonia and other complications as a result of an infection and fall. Our thanks and appreciation, our faithful God, for guarding her and keeping her safe. If it is Your will we ask for healing, strengthening and recovery from her illnesses.
- Hilde Miller’s aunt Brenda has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. We join the family in praying for God’s guidance through the valleys of this disease.
- Shelly Backhaus (Jeremiah’s aunt) had a seizure and is undergoing a battery of tests In the hospital right now. Secure her faith through this difficult and distressing process of discovery.
- From Julie Wichman – I would like to submit a prayer request for my best friend Brenda Zankl as she started her chemo treatments for breast cancer 2 weeks ago. She will have her 2nd round of chemo (2nd of 4 rounds) next week.