Last Sunday, October 18, Westwood people were serving the Lord and our community in two different venues.
Crop Hunger Walk: Ten people from Westwood participated in the 35th Madison area Crop Walk. Some of those from Westwood walked 3 miles, others walked 1 mile, and some rocked instead of walking. Approximately $ was raised in sponsorship money for those participating from Westwood. Thank you to Mike Notaro and Dawn Zimmerman for organizing Westwood’s involvement, and to all those who participated either by walking (or rocking) or by donating money.
Clare Bridge: Later on Sunday afternoon, another 7 people from Westwood gathered at the Clare Bridge home in Middleton to participate in our monthly hymn sing for the residents. Several of our people sing for the residents every month and others participate at various times. Thank you to Sharon Staniforth who generally organizes everything and to all who give of their time to bless the Clare Bridge residents.
D. J. De Pree on Engaging the Word of God
I put this piece in my sermon on Sunday (10/18)) and am re-producing it here for your reference.
D. J. De Pree of Zeeland, Michigan, founder of Herman Miller Furniture, addressed the annual Gideon convention in Washington, D. C. In his message he pointed out that we must engage in ten important spiritual activities if we are to realize fully the revitalizing power of the Word. He said that the daily practice of these scriptural admonitions will keep you in a state of perpetual revival.
- We must read it (1 Tim. 4:13);
- eat it -- that is, take it into our very being (Job 23:12; Jer. 15:16);
- bathe in it for spiritual cleansing (John 15:3);
- look into it as a mirror to see our true self (James 1:23-25);
- meditate on it (Psalm 1:2; 1 Tim. 4:15);
- memorize it (Deut. 11:18; Psalm 119:11);
- study it (2 Tim. 2:15; Heb. 5:12-14);
- teach it to others (Deut. 11:19; Col 3:16) ;
- talk about it (Josh. 1:8);
- and sow its seeds of truth in the field of the world (Matt. 13:3-9; Luke 8:11).
Reminders for November 1
Be sure to turn your clocks BACK one hour before going to bed on Saturday evening, October 31. That will be the last day of Daylight Saving Time, and November 1 is the first day of Central Standard Time for the winter.
Everyone who would like to help with planning for our annual Christmas For Kids is invited to a planning meeting on November 1 from noon to 1:30 pm. Let Clarissa know if you plan to attend, as lunch will be provided.
Ken’s Blog
For those of who like to check out things on the Internet, I have established a blog on which I will be posting some of the things that I write, including these Westwood Messages. If you want to recall something you read and deleted the email, you can go to my blog. I will also post columns that I write monthly for Wisconsin Christian News, articles for the Caller and other things. My blog address is http://kenhenes.blogspot.com. I will also provide a link to it in the contact information in the left column of the Westwood Message. If you would like to post a comment on anything that appears on my blog, you will be able to do that.
Upcoming Dates This Fall
November 22 – 2010 Budget Presentation at 11:00 am
November 22 – Harvest Dinner at 5:00 pm.
December 3,4 – Salvation Bell Ringing at Copps on Whitney Way
December 6 – Annual Meeting at 11:00 am
December 11 – Women’s Annual White Elephant Gift Exchange at 6:00 pm
December 12 –Christmas Open House at the Henes’ from 2:30 to 5:00 pm.
December 19 – Christmas for Kids at 9:00 amDecember 24 – Christmas Eve Service at 5:00 pm
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