Current Events @ Sure Foundation
Current Events @ Sure FoundationNew Administrator / Teacher for ESL Program
In December of 2011, Sure Foundation Lutheran Church was chosen among other applicants to receive special funding from WELS Kingdom Workers. The grant will be used to fund the new position of English Administrator/Teacher at Sure Foundation.
Sure Foundation has chosen Kristy Goodman to fill the new ministry role. She begins working among us immediately. Kristy Goodman has extensive experience in teaching English both overseas and in the United States. She is currently studying at Columbia University to receive a Master’s Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
We welcome Kristy to our ministry team and ask God to bless her efforts among us.
Our New Mission Statement - We speak your language
Together, we have developed and finalized our new mission statement (cf. below). We are currently in the process of translating the mission statement in the languages of our church and community. Share with us a translation in your language!
Guided by God's word, we SHARE the Gospel of Christ with all people.
Compelled by Christ's love, we SERVE Christ and our neighbors.
Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we STRENGTHEN the people of God.
Guiados por la palabra de Dios, compartimos el Evangelio de Cristo con todo el mundo.
Motivados por El amor de Cristo, servimos a Cristo y al prójimo.
Fortalecidos por el Espíritu Santo, animamos al pueblo de Dios.
遵上帝之意，我们与世人共享福音；
从基督之爱，我们侍奉基督与友邻；
守圣灵之唤，我们与神的民同强进。
Guide avek pawol Bondie a, mou patage levangil kris la ak tout moun.
Se lamou kris la ki mande sa, nou bay pep Bondie a fos.
Sentespria ba nom fos, nou sevi kris ak prochen nou yo.
परमेश्वरको बचनको निर्देशनमा, हामी ख्रिष्टको सुसमाचार सबैलाई सुनाउछौँ ।
ख्रिष्टको प्रेममा वाध्यभएर, हामी ख्रिष्ट र हाम्रा छिमेकीहरूको सेवा गर्छौ ।
पवित्र आत्माको शक्तिले, हामी परमेश्वरको जनहरूलाई सशक्त बनाउछौ ।
Guidés par la parole de Dieu, nous PARTAGEONS l'Évangile de Christ avec tous.
Contraint par l'amour de Christ, nous SERVONS Christ et nos voisins.
Renforcé par le Saint-Esprit, nous ENDURCISONS le peuple de Dieu.
하나님의 말씀에 따라, 열방과 복음을 나누고자 합니다.
그리스도의 사랑으로, 예수님과 이웃을 섬기고자합니다.
성령님의 인도하심으로,하나님의 사람을 양육하고자합니다.
What Child is This? Our Advent Sermon Series
Join us for our "Lend a Hand Event!"
The Bible tells us:
- Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. (Ecc 4:9)
- If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. (John 15:5)
- It is more blessed to give than to receive. (Acts 20:35)
Advent by Candlelight - "The Stripes for You"
December 2, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Sure Foundation Food Drive
This Thanksgiving season, we give thanks to God, our Savior, for our abundance by sharing some of God's gifts with others. Consider joining with Sure Foundation and Action against Hunger to thank God by giving a gift to fight hunger.
Action Against Hunger's Life-Saving Programs from Action Against Hunger | ACF-USA on Vimeo.
Reformation Day Festival
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Sharing our Reformation Heritage in Tongues
- Nine new people were accepted into membership at Sure Foundation Lutheran Church.
- Two Mandarin speakers (Daniel and Miriam) and two Spanish speakers (Gisela from Peru and Jenny from Ecuador) were confirmed in their Christian faith for the first time (pictured below).
- A group of Urdu speakers led by Pastor Manzoor Alam also joined us for the day (pictured below). This group of Urdu speakers is currently studying what the Bible and Lutherans teach. They are looking to join Sure Foundation in the future. Pastor Manzoor Alam has also begun his studies at our PSI program.
Reformation Day Festival
At 6pm on the same day, Sure Foundation will celebrate the Reformation in a prayer service format called Taize. More on Taize worship.
***The 9:30am service and 11:30am service will not take place. However, the 6pm evening service will take place.***
Un Nuevo Techo
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| Conceptual representation of what the mural will look like when it's finished (bottom) and during initial construction (top). |
A New "Ceil"ing
During the initial planning for Sure Foundation's spaces in Queens, members commented about how they wanted to feel "refreshed" and "inspired" when they came to worship. The mural will enliven the intimate space and make it feel more open. One of our members, artist Charis Carmichael Braun, will be creating the mural in Fall 2011. Please invite your friends to see this exciting project come to life!
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| Conceptual representation of what the sanctuary will look like when the mural is finished (bottom) and during initial construction in September 2009(top). |
New Sunday Night Worship Opportunity!
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| Last October, we celebrated Sure Foundation's 10th Anniversary and unveiled our special "Fellowship Mosaic." Guest preacher Aaron Robinson led the service - with a packed house! |
Below you have the full Sunday morning schedule for Sundays starting in October:
- 9:30am English Worship
- 10:30am English Bible Study/Sunday School
- 11:30am Spanish Worship
- 12:30pm Spanish Bible Study/Youth Confirmation Class
- 6:00pm English Worship
A SERVICE OF REMEMBERANCE ON THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11
September 11, 2001 changed the world. But how? Did September 11, 2001 change the world into a place of hate, fear, and revenge? Did the day so overcome us with anger that we hate simply because of skin color, creed, or nationality? Is this the true legacy of September 11, 2001? It cannot be.
It is true that September 11, 2001 forever changed the world that we live in. But let’s not allow other people to decide how September 11, 2001 changed the world. Let’s decide again today that September 11, 2001 was a day that taught us about true sacrifice and service. Let’s decide today that September 11, 2001 was a day that taught us about true greatness.
On the 10th Anniversary of the attacks, Sure Foundation reflected on Jesus’ words in Mark 10:42-45 in a service of remembrance. There Jesus teaches us about true sacrifice, true service, and true greatness. We see those same values in the men and women who responded to the attacks on 9/11. These are the same values we want to instill in ourselves and in our children.
There were two moments of silence during the service. The moments of silence took place 10 years to the minute of when each of the World Trade Center Towers fell. We used those moments to reflect on both the true sacrifice and the true greatness that we see in Jesus, in the heroes of 9/11, and how we want to reflect that in our own lives.
Over 50 visitors attended the emotional worship service and commemoration. The commemoration included a worship service, a presentation of an art piece entitled “The Hand that Rescues” from local Artist Geoff Lupo to FDNY’s Jason Alonte, and a Question and Answer session with Jason Alonte about life in New York City’s Fire Department.
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9/11 Memorial Service
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Coming down the Mountain
“El Pastor Tim me pregunto si podía escribir acerca de mi experiencia durante el pasado fin de semana en el retiro espiritual a las montañas de Massachusetts; pues les diré que este fue mi segundo viaje al retiro y doy gracias a Dios porque pude realizar una inolvidable caminata a la montaña compartiendo salmos, alabanzas y el sermón a cargo del Pastor Gary Kluball, a unos 1640 pies de altura; recordando la grandeza de nuestro Dios el cual nos proporciona todo lo necesario para nuestra existencia aquí en la tierra.
En estos últimos años mi vida ha dado un giro de 190*. Mientras, solo he pedido a Dios me dé la fortaleza y sabiduría para adaptarme a los cambios y convertir los obstáculos en oportunidades; y podría decir con toda certeza, que me he mantenido de pie gracias a su soporte; por lo que me sentí muy honrada al tener la oportunidad de ofrecer un Estudio Bíblico para mujeres sobre el Estrés: Éramos 29 personas, un grupo multicultural y muy participativo, ellas pudieron evaluar su nivel de estrés para luego conocer la procedencia y la cura de este; a través de la Biblia, cuan maravilloso es Dios y sus enseñanzas.”
In these last years my life has turned around 180 degrees. Through it all, I have asked God to give me strength and wisdom to change myself and let the obstacles become opportunities. I can say with all certainty that I have kept going with God’s help. I also felt very honored to give a Bible study for women about stress. There were 29 people, a very multicultural group that was willing to participate. The women were able to evaluate their level of stress, discuss where it comes from, and also find the cure to the stress through the Bible. God’s teachings are truly marvelous.
Un Servicio de Conmemoración
Un servicio de Conmemoración
Vengan para agradecer personalmente a sus funcionarios públicos durante un servicio de conmemoración en Woodside. Conozcan a los bomberos locales de FDNY a las 10:30 AM. Escuchen una presentación acerca de la vida de uno de los New York’s Bravest, y el impacto del 9/11. Disfruten de un café y pasteles con nosotros.
Para obtener más información, llame al 347-456-5133
Woodside Remembers
and the impact of 9/11.
Tanyssa Behnke on Art in the Park
Tanyssa Behnke's experience at Art in the Park inspired a recent blog post published on the WELS mission blog.
Bake Sale to support Christian Education!
This year once again, we will hold a bake sale to help support Christian Education. One of our teens is staring her sophomore year at Luther Preparatory School in Watertown, WI. The money received from the bake sale will be used to pay her tuition costs. The bake sale will be held on August 14, 2011 during the English and Spanish Bible study hour. If you want to contribute in any way, please speak with our pastors.
Summer 2011: Art in the Park
Sure Foundation Lutheran Church held our annual Art in the Park series in Hart Park, Woodside, Queens on July 2, and 5-6 at 6:30pm.
Arte en el Parque
La Iglesia Luterana de Sure Foundation hizo Arte en el Parque el 2, 5-6 de Julio a las 6:30pm en Hart Park, Woodside, Queens.
El objetivo del programa es llevar la esperanza que tenemos en Jesús a nuestra comunidad. Con un clima perfecto este año, cientos de caras sonrientes escucharon historias de la Biblia, lanzaron globos de agua, y, por supuesto, hiceron arte en Hart Park. Sure Foundation se asoció con el grupo de jóvenes La Iglesia Luterana de la Trinidad en Brillion, WI.
A Jesús sea la gloria!
Save the Date!
- Koiné will be performing all weekend just for us!
- New Group Registration Options - choose the option that's right for you!
- Improved facilities!
- Cabins with private rooms
- A gorgeous new location
- Warmer climate
- "Mountain Matins"
- The LAKESIDE FIREWORKS will be spectacular!
- Se habla español, e-mail para más información
- Catered meals provided!
- No kitchen patrol required, but volunteer opportunities available ... and
- Online Registration
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| Beauty in the Berkshires! |
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| A view from the dock on a pristine lake! |
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| The GREAT HALL with a huge fireplace. Perfect for s'mores... |
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| Come on in - the water's great! |
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| Sit in the shade by the picnic tables and watch the fun! |
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Celebrate Unity in Diversity
I now know a little bit better what heaven will be like.
Celebra la Unidad en la Diversidad
Ahora entiendo un poquito mejor como será el cielo.
