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As God’s partners, we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift of God’s kindness and then ignore it. For God says, “At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.” Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 6: 1 - 2 The Lord speaks: That which I the Lord declared so long ago shall be fulfilled today, in this very hour. . . I have conquered death. . . Come all of you and be united with your King of Heaven. A testimony of the Holy Spirit through C. Metz, 1827, p. 91 The Morning Star

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5-6 Let all those who desire to become members of this true body, prepare and allow yourselves to be prepared, for I the Lord your God shall establish a bond of pure love in and among you. I gird you with truth, with righteousness and blessedness, but only if you desire it with all your heart. An inspired word from the Holy Spirit of God though Barbara Heinemann, 1821, p 81 The Morning Star

A look at upcoming activities ...​ May 22 - Prayer Service in Middle, 7 pm May 22 - Place flags and crosses in cemeteries. Meet at Middle Church at 7:15 pm May 25 - Weekly service at Colonial Manor 3 pm May 26 - Sunday School in Amana at 8:30 am Ascension Day Worship Services in Middle, 8:30 & 10:00 am May 26 - Food Pantry open 11-noon May 27- Memorial Day Service in South Amana Cemetery 9:30 am May 29 - Prayer Service in Middle, 7 pm

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. James 3: 17 - 18

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 Pray unceasingly. Ask for strength and you will be given the power to do all all things, for all things are possible. A testimony of the Holy Spirit of God through U. Mayer, 1715, p. 7 The Morning Star

A look at upcoming activities ...​ May 14 - Board of Trustees Meeting in Middle Board Room at 7 pm May 15 - Food Pantry Open 5:30 - 6:30 pm May 15 - Nachtgebet in Middle at 7 pm May 18 - Lakeview Village Service 3 pm May 19 - Sunday School in Amana 8:30 am 10:00 Combined Baccalaureate Service in Middle May 20 - Senior Dining in Amana 11:30 am

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Psalm 150: 6

But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. Romans 10: 8 - 10

So be watchful of your ways and take note of your steps so that you can see them as clearly as you can see a man's footprints in the grass when the drops of morning dew hang from every blade. Exactly so should you live, daughter of my people. Mind your ways and you shall be a treasure, dear and precious to the Lord. inspired word of the Holy Spirit of God through C. Metz, 1836, p. 122 The Morning Star He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8

Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself. 2 Timothy: 2 11 - 13

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 - 18 A gentle breeze stirs within the depths of my heart. It carries the pure fragrance of God's garden. My soul is mightily strengthened for clearly, it is a message from the Gardener. Even though his grace is issued in so mild a manner, be attentive to God's purpose! inspired by the Holy Spirit of the Lord, C. Metz testified, 1838, p. 126, The Morning Star.

A look at upcoming activities ...​ May 8 - Service at Colonial Manor, 2:30 pm May 8 - Nachtgebet in Middle at 7 pm May 11 - Lakeview Village Service 3 pm May 12 - Sunday School in Amana at 8:30 am Worship Services in Middle at 8:30 and 10:00 am May 13 - Senior Dining in Amana at 11:30 am May 14 - Board of Trustees Meeting in Middle Board Room at 7 pm May 15 - Food Pantry Open 5:30 - 6:30 pm May 15 - Nachtgebet in Middle at 7 pm

A look at upcoming activities ...​ May 1 - Nachtgebet in Middle, 7 pm May 4 - Lakeview Village Service, 3 pm May 5 - Sunday School in Amana, 8:30 am Worship services in Middle, 8:30 and 10:00 am May 6 - Senior Dining in Amana, 11:30 am May 8 - Service at Colonial Manor, 2:30 pm May 8 - Nachtgebet in Middle, 7 pm

A look at upcoming activities: April 22 - Senior Dining in Amana, 11:30 am April 24 - Nachtgebet in Middle - 7 pm April 27 - Service at Lakeview Village - 3 pm April 28 - Sunday School in Amana - 8:30 am Worship Services in Middle - 8:30 & 10:00 am April 28 - Food Pantry open - 11-noon

It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. Luke 23: 44-46

Everyone is Welcome to all services and events! Tonight at the Amana Church in Middle Amana: Holy Week Prayer Services continue at 7 p.m. Friday - Good Friday Worship, 7 p.m., Middle Amana Church Easter Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. at Amana Church with hymns by the Amana Sunday School students and the Amana Church Choir. 8 a.m. Easter Sunday "SonRise" Worship - Amana Church Followed by Breakfast, Amana Church 9 a.m. Sunday School Easter Egg Hunt, Amana Church

Jesus prays to the Father before he is arrested... “...I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world. John 17: 20 - 24

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. John 15: 5 and 12

Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in me does not believe in me only, but in the one who sent me. The one who looks at me is seeing the one who sent me. I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness. John 12: 44 - 46

A look at upcoming activities ... April 15 - Senior Dining in Amana, 11:30 am April 15-18 - Holy Week Services in Middle, 7 pm April 17 - Food Pantry open 5:30-6:30 April 19 - Good Friday Service in Middle, 7 pm April 20 - Service at Lakeview Village, 3 pm April 21 - Easter Sunday (All services/activities in Amana) Sunrise Service 8 am, Breakfast to follow about 8:15
Easter nest hunt 9 am Easter Worship Service 10 am (Adult and children's choirs to sing)