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Current Events @ Sure FoundationVideo: 2012 Amazing Race - Have You Scene it?
2012 Amazing Race
Join us for the 4th annual SFLC Amazing Race. Test your knowledge of NYC as you race in a friendly competition to see who will outsmart their competition to claim the top prize. In order to complete this, the teams are required to decipher clues and conquer challenges that eventually lead to the next destination and finally to the finish line. This year’s theme is “Have you scene it?”
In an effort to defray costs, each person will need to pay a $5 entry fee and in return will get a T-shirt that they are required to wear during the race and ice cream once the race is over. So grab a friend and sign up today to partake in some fun fellowship with SFLC members and friends. For additional information, questions or to help out, please contact Amanda Bourman.
The Easter Effect: Easter 2012
"He is risen, just like he said!" God's people came in droves to rejoice in this message that changes lives for eternity. On Easter Sunday, Sure Foundation set attendance records for both English and Spanish services.
Visitors far outnumbered our members for the day. We had good response from our community canvass, our English class students, our prospect mailing, our telephone calling and members invited their friends. We praise God for the response to our efforts to bring Jesus' victory to all. Now our prayer is that we may continue to serve these visitors with the gospel.
We thank Martin Luther College for partnering with us in our evangelism efforts. Through a special program at Martin Luther College called Daylight, Sure Foundation each year hosts students who partner with us in ministry. This year, Megan, Rachel, Jennifer, and Edili joined us. (Pictured below are Jennifer, Rachel, and Edili.)
Easter Highlights:
- As part of the celebration, the members made a video answering the question, WHAT DOES EASTER MEAN TO ME. (Below).
- For the first time, our children's hand bell choir performed. (Pictured below)
Easter 2012
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Brief Explanation of Holy Week
Join us for all the Holy Week services at Sure Foundation:
Good Friday is the solemn celebration of the Lord’s suffering and death on the cross. Some congregations will remember the three hours of darkness from noon till three o’clock with a tenebrae (darkness) service. Augustine called the three days of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter “the most holy triduum (three days) of the crucified, buried and risen Lord.”
Easter Sunday
Among the Sunday of the year, Easter Sunday has the place of prominence. On this day, the church celebrates the resurrection of Christ from death and the restoration of life to those dead in trespasses and sins. All who have been buried with Christ through baptism are united with him in his resurrection and walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4-5). . . . By the second century the feast of Easter had developed as an annual commemoration. The festival day was soon preceded by a time of fasting in preparation for the celebration followed by a fifty-day season rejoicing concluded by Pentecost. The date for Easter differs from year to year because it is established by the phases of the moon (as was the Jewish festival of Passover). The Festival of the Resurrection is celebrated annually on the first Sunday after the first full moon (14th of Nisan in the Jewish calendar) after the vernal equinox. Preparations for the celebration of the festival itself began already on Saturday night with the Easter vigil. One early Christian writing says: “Watch all night in prayers, supplications, the reading of the prophets, of the Gospel and of psalms in fear and trembling and continual supplication until three in the morning.” The church father Augustine (d. 430) called this “the mother of all vigils” and no fewer than twenty-three of his sermons for the occasion have survived. From Hippolytus (d. ca 235) we learn how during the Easter vigil those persons who had completed a period of study for membership in the church were baptized.
(Christian Worship: Manual p. 370, 372)
- Maundy Thursday - 7pm
- Good Friday - 5pm and 7pm
- Easter Sunday - 9:30am
Holy Week came into existence as an intense period of preparation (prayer and fasting) for Easter. It begins with Palm Sunday, where in the fourth century Jerusalem the distinctive feature was the palm procession from the Mount of Olives back into the city. The 1969 Roman calendar changed the title of the first day of Holy Week from Palm to Passion Sunday, a changes that has been accepted by the calendars of a number of hymnals. Christian Worship (our hymnal at Sure Foundation) retains the emphasis on the events of Palm Sunday.Maundy Thursday (from the Latin mandatum, “command,” John 13:34) recalls Christ’s institution of Holy Communion at the Last Supper on the night in which he was betrayed. During the Passover meal, Jesus gave the disciples his body and blood together with the bread and the wine. Each time we celebrate this sacrament we “proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes” (1 Corinthians 11:26).
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| The Last Supper Altarpiece in Wittenberg Church, by Lucas Cranch the Younger |
Good Friday is the solemn celebration of the Lord’s suffering and death on the cross. Some congregations will remember the three hours of darkness from noon till three o’clock with a tenebrae (darkness) service. Augustine called the three days of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter “the most holy triduum (three days) of the crucified, buried and risen Lord.”
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| From the Cross, by James Tissot |
Easter Sunday
Among the Sunday of the year, Easter Sunday has the place of prominence. On this day, the church celebrates the resurrection of Christ from death and the restoration of life to those dead in trespasses and sins. All who have been buried with Christ through baptism are united with him in his resurrection and walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4-5). . . . By the second century the feast of Easter had developed as an annual commemoration. The festival day was soon preceded by a time of fasting in preparation for the celebration followed by a fifty-day season rejoicing concluded by Pentecost. The date for Easter differs from year to year because it is established by the phases of the moon (as was the Jewish festival of Passover). The Festival of the Resurrection is celebrated annually on the first Sunday after the first full moon (14th of Nisan in the Jewish calendar) after the vernal equinox. Preparations for the celebration of the festival itself began already on Saturday night with the Easter vigil. One early Christian writing says: “Watch all night in prayers, supplications, the reading of the prophets, of the Gospel and of psalms in fear and trembling and continual supplication until three in the morning.” The church father Augustine (d. 430) called this “the mother of all vigils” and no fewer than twenty-three of his sermons for the occasion have survived. From Hippolytus (d. ca 235) we learn how during the Easter vigil those persons who had completed a period of study for membership in the church were baptized.
(Christian Worship: Manual p. 370, 372)
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| Isenheim Altarpiece, by Matthias Grunewald |
Una Explicacion de la Semana Santa
El Horario de Misas para la Semana Santa en Sure Foundation:
Domingo de Ramos, o Domingo de Pasión, o Palmarum
Este domingo recuerda la entrada triunfal de Jesús en Jerusalén; las multitudes que estaban en la ciudad para celebrar la Pascua lo recibieron con ramas de palma y lo aclamaron como el rey mesiánico. Los evangelios dicen que Jesús entró a la ciudad en un asno, cumpliendo la profecía de Zacarías 9:9. Los entusiastas que aclamaron al Salvador ese domingo, el viernes siguiente pidieron su crucifixión con un clamor equivalente. Lo habían aclamado como el nuevo rey que venía a sentarse en el trono de David, según narra Marcos 11:10, pero lo repudiaron cuando vieron que no era el rey terrenal y político que en su falsa sabiduría esperaban. En este sentido, el Domingo de Ramos es una buena ocasión para considerar la tendencia humana a hacer a Dios a su imagen y semejanza.
Jueves Santo
Conmemora la última cena, la cena de Pascua que celebró Jesús con sus discípulos la noche antes de ser traicionado. Hay varios eventos agrupados en este último día antes de que Jesús fuera arrestado, que se conmemoran de varias maneras en los cultos: la institución de la Santa Cena, la traición de Judas, la oración de Jesús en Getsemaní mientras los discípulos dormían, el lavamiento de los pies por Jesús. La última cena fue una cena de Pascua, como había sido ordenado por Dios, para recordar el éxodo de los israelitas de Egipto, cuando la muerte “pasó” sobre las casas de los judíos en la décima plaga que envió Dios sobre los egipcios. Juan cuenta del lavamiento de los pies de los discípulos por Jesús como señal de servicio. Durante esta cena, el Señor Jesucristo instituyó la Pascua cristiana. Muchas liturgias se centran en la cena y en la comunión para conmemorar este día; es una ocasión para renovar la enseñanza y el aprecio por la Cena del Señor, en la que Jesús llama a la iglesia a celebrar el nuevo acto de liberación que él vino a realizar. La noche del Jueves Santo, después de celebrada la cena, Jesús y sus discípulos fueron al jardín de Getsemaní, donde Jesús oró, con gran angustia, sin ser acompañado por los discípulos en su oración. Después, Jesús fue arrestado y llevado a la casa de Caifás, el sumo sacerdote, sometido a un juicio y condenado.
Viernes Santo
Es el día en que la iglesia conmemora el arresto de Jesús, la traición, crucifixión y sufrimiento, muerte y sepultura. Los servicios de ese día se centran en la muerte de Jesús. Hay variedad de cultos para el Viernes Santo, todos con el propósito de comunicar a los fieles la magnitud del sacrificio del Salvador a favor del mundo. Es una oportunidad para reflexionar sobre el pecado y sus consecuencias y sobre la salvación que Cristo ganó para todos cuando asumió la naturaleza humana para vivir , como sustituto de cada persona, la vida perfecta que la ley exige y sufrir el castigo que cada persona mereció por el pecado.
El Domingo de Pascua de Resurrección
La fiesta de la Pascua fue la primera gran fiesta de la iglesia cristiana, es la proclamación de la victoria de Cristo sobre la muerte, celebra la misericordiosa obra salvadora de Dios. Es el día y la estación para que la iglesia y cada uno de los creyentes alabe a Dios, le dé gracias y manifieste su regocijo por la obra mediante la cual Cristo liberó al mundo de la esclavitud del pecado y de la muerte. San Pablo expresa claramente el significado de la Pascua en 1 Corintios 15:14-19: si Cristo no hubiera resucitado, la fe y la predicación serían inútiles, no habría perdón de los pecados, y toda doctrina cristiana sería una falsedad. La iglesia siempre ha considerado esta festividad como la mayor.
- Jueves Santo - 7pm
- Viernes Santo - 7pm
- La Pascua - 11:30am
La Semana Santa
Es la última semana de la Cuaresma, inmediatamente anterior al domingo de Pascua. Se observa en muchas iglesias cristianas como ocasión para conmemorar, agradecer y proclamar el sufrimiento (pasión) y muerte de Jesús, el Salvador prometido, para la salvación del mundo. La congregación repasa la última semana de la vida terrenal de Jesús: su entrada a Jerusalén el Domingo de Ramos; la última cena, su angustia y su oración el Jueves Santo; y su muerte en la cruz el Viernes Santo. La observación de la semana Santa tiene un sólido fundamento bíblico, invita a la iglesia a poner la esperanza en la obra redentora de Cristo, en su resurrección.
Domingo de Ramos, o Domingo de Pasión, o Palmarum
Este domingo recuerda la entrada triunfal de Jesús en Jerusalén; las multitudes que estaban en la ciudad para celebrar la Pascua lo recibieron con ramas de palma y lo aclamaron como el rey mesiánico. Los evangelios dicen que Jesús entró a la ciudad en un asno, cumpliendo la profecía de Zacarías 9:9. Los entusiastas que aclamaron al Salvador ese domingo, el viernes siguiente pidieron su crucifixión con un clamor equivalente. Lo habían aclamado como el nuevo rey que venía a sentarse en el trono de David, según narra Marcos 11:10, pero lo repudiaron cuando vieron que no era el rey terrenal y político que en su falsa sabiduría esperaban. En este sentido, el Domingo de Ramos es una buena ocasión para considerar la tendencia humana a hacer a Dios a su imagen y semejanza.
Jueves Santo
Conmemora la última cena, la cena de Pascua que celebró Jesús con sus discípulos la noche antes de ser traicionado. Hay varios eventos agrupados en este último día antes de que Jesús fuera arrestado, que se conmemoran de varias maneras en los cultos: la institución de la Santa Cena, la traición de Judas, la oración de Jesús en Getsemaní mientras los discípulos dormían, el lavamiento de los pies por Jesús. La última cena fue una cena de Pascua, como había sido ordenado por Dios, para recordar el éxodo de los israelitas de Egipto, cuando la muerte “pasó” sobre las casas de los judíos en la décima plaga que envió Dios sobre los egipcios. Juan cuenta del lavamiento de los pies de los discípulos por Jesús como señal de servicio. Durante esta cena, el Señor Jesucristo instituyó la Pascua cristiana. Muchas liturgias se centran en la cena y en la comunión para conmemorar este día; es una ocasión para renovar la enseñanza y el aprecio por la Cena del Señor, en la que Jesús llama a la iglesia a celebrar el nuevo acto de liberación que él vino a realizar. La noche del Jueves Santo, después de celebrada la cena, Jesús y sus discípulos fueron al jardín de Getsemaní, donde Jesús oró, con gran angustia, sin ser acompañado por los discípulos en su oración. Después, Jesús fue arrestado y llevado a la casa de Caifás, el sumo sacerdote, sometido a un juicio y condenado.
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| The Last Supper Altarpiece in Wittenberg Church, by Lucas Cranch the Younger |
Viernes Santo
Es el día en que la iglesia conmemora el arresto de Jesús, la traición, crucifixión y sufrimiento, muerte y sepultura. Los servicios de ese día se centran en la muerte de Jesús. Hay variedad de cultos para el Viernes Santo, todos con el propósito de comunicar a los fieles la magnitud del sacrificio del Salvador a favor del mundo. Es una oportunidad para reflexionar sobre el pecado y sus consecuencias y sobre la salvación que Cristo ganó para todos cuando asumió la naturaleza humana para vivir , como sustituto de cada persona, la vida perfecta que la ley exige y sufrir el castigo que cada persona mereció por el pecado.
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| From the Cross, by James Tissot |
El Domingo de Pascua de Resurrección
La fiesta de la Pascua fue la primera gran fiesta de la iglesia cristiana, es la proclamación de la victoria de Cristo sobre la muerte, celebra la misericordiosa obra salvadora de Dios. Es el día y la estación para que la iglesia y cada uno de los creyentes alabe a Dios, le dé gracias y manifieste su regocijo por la obra mediante la cual Cristo liberó al mundo de la esclavitud del pecado y de la muerte. San Pablo expresa claramente el significado de la Pascua en 1 Corintios 15:14-19: si Cristo no hubiera resucitado, la fe y la predicación serían inútiles, no habría perdón de los pecados, y toda doctrina cristiana sería una falsedad. La iglesia siempre ha considerado esta festividad como la mayor.
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| Isenheim Altarpiece, by Matthias Grunewald |
April 8, 2012 - The Easter Effect
Finances. War. Cancer. Crime. Being alone. Failure. Death. What is it for you? What keeps you up at night? All of these have a negative effect on our lives.
That is why we need Easter AND its Effect.
Join us for the Festival of the Resurrection
APRIL 8, 2012
That is why we need Easter AND its Effect.
Jesus came into our world and faced our biggest fears and in his resurrection he conquered them all.
Join us for the Festival of the Resurrection
APRIL 8, 2012
- Festival Worship – 9:30am
- Easter Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt – 10:30am
8 de Abril de 2012 - El Efecto de la Pascua
Finanzas. Guerra. Cáncer. Crimen. La Soledad. Fracaso. Muerte.
¿Qué es para usted?
¿Qué es lo que lo desvela en las noches?
Todos estos tienen un efecto negativo en nuestras vidas.
Es por eso que necesitamos La Pascua y su efecto. Jesús vino a nuestro mundo, se enfrento a nuestros miedos más grandes y en su resurrección conquistó todos.
El Festival de la Resurrección
8 de Abril de 2012
* Festival Worship – 9:30am
* Misa Cristiana en Español – 11:30am
* Comida de Pascua y Busca de Huevos de Pascua – 10:30am
¿Qué es para usted?
¿Qué es lo que lo desvela en las noches?
Todos estos tienen un efecto negativo en nuestras vidas.
El Festival de la Resurrección
8 de Abril de 2012
* Festival Worship – 9:30am
* Misa Cristiana en Español – 11:30am
* Comida de Pascua y Busca de Huevos de Pascua – 10:30am
Paz Financiera
Paz Financiera es un curso de 6 clases, impartido por video por Andrés Gutierrez. En estas clases usted aprenderá principios de cómo manejar el dinero, crear riqueza, sacudirse de las deudas, cómo hacer un presupuesto que funcione – los mismos principios que han transformado la vida de Andrés. En estas clases, divertidas y chistosas, Andrés le va a ayudar hacer que su dinero se comporte. ¡Prepárese para cambiar su futuro, y la de su familia, para siempre!
- Súper Ahorros: Aprenda Los 7 Pasitos que le va a guiar rumbo a la Paz Financiera y las tres razones claves para los ahorros.
- Relacionándonos con el Dinero: ¡Ya dejen de pelear como perros y gatos sobre el dinero! Los solteros aprenderán sobre la importancia del rendir cuentas y los padres cómo enseñarles a sus hijos del dinero.
- El Flujo del Dinero: Descubra los frutos del vivir bajo un presupuesto que funciona.
- Sacúdase de las Deudas: Rompiendo los mitos de las deudas. Andrés comparte un plan probado para desatar sus ingresos de las garras de la deuda.
- Chupacabras en Corbatas: Ponga un alto al abuso de los cobradores. Aprenda sobre los Bureau de crédito y su informe.
- El Gran Malentendido: ¡Atención! La generosidad es el signo de exclamación para la Paz Financiera. ¡Será desafiado!
Financial Peace University at Sure Foundation
Sign up for Financial Peace University hosted at Sure Foundation Lutheran Church today in the Fellowship Hall. The class begins on June 10th at 10:30am – so don’t wait!
Lenten Sermon Series: For Me
The account of Jesus’ passion, the pain, the suffering, the physical, emotional and spiritual torture he endured in those final days and hours of his life—it’s an unbelievable narrative love and sacrifice. What makes the whole thing even more astounding is that Jesus did all this…FOR ME!
Throughout this Lenten season as we review the steps of our Savior’s passion, it’s our prayer that you will see more clearly and feel more passionately the depth of Jesus’ love for you.
La historia de la pasión de Jesús, el dolor, el sufrimiento, la tortura física, emocional y espiritual que tuvo que soportar en los últimos días y horas de su vida-es un relato de amor y sacrificio. Lo que es más sorprendente es que Jesús hizo todo esto ... para mí!
A lo largo de este tiempo de Cuaresma mientras revisamos los pasos de la pasión de nuestro Salvador, es nuestra oración que usted vea con mayor claridad y se sienta con más pasión la profundidad del amor de Jesús para ti.
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Throughout this Lenten season as we review the steps of our Savior’s passion, it’s our prayer that you will see more clearly and feel more passionately the depth of Jesus’ love for you.
La historia de la pasión de Jesús, el dolor, el sufrimiento, la tortura física, emocional y espiritual que tuvo que soportar en los últimos días y horas de su vida-es un relato de amor y sacrificio. Lo que es más sorprendente es que Jesús hizo todo esto ... para mí!
A lo largo de este tiempo de Cuaresma mientras revisamos los pasos de la pasión de nuestro Salvador, es nuestra oración que usted vea con mayor claridad y se sienta con más pasión la profundidad del amor de Jesús para ti.
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- February 26: Overwhelmed For Me
- March 4: Betrayed For Me
- March 11: Disowned For Me
- March 18: Unjustly Tried For Me
- March 25: Crucified For Me
- April 1: He Walked the Walk For Me
Ash Wednesday
Join us for Ash Wednesday at Sure Foundation!
Únanse a nosotros para el Miércoles de Ceniza
February 21, 2012 - Our Schedule:
5pm – Worship / Misa
6pm – Supper / Cena
7pm – Worship / Misa
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the Christian’s 40 day journey with the Lord to the cross and tomb, preparing for the proclaimation of Easter. The 40 days are reminiscent of several biblical events: Jesus’ 40 day fast at the beginning of his ministry, Moses’ stay on Mount Sinai at the giving of the Law, and Elijah’s fast on his way to the mountain of God.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Christian’s journey with a reminder of our mortality and a call to repentance. The ancient practice of imposing ashes on the foreheads of the faithful gives Ash Wednesday its name. The church father Tertullian writes of the practice as a public expression of repentance and our human frailty that stands in need of Christ. The ashes remind us forcefully of our need for redeeming grace as they recall the words from the rite for Christian burial: “...earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust…” words that will someday be spoken over us. The imposition of ashes has never been exclusively a Roman Catholic practice and today is observed widely by many Christian traditions.
Miércoles de Ceniza marca el inicio de la Cuaresma, el viaje cristiano de 40 dias hacia la cruz y sepulcro de Jesus en preparacion para la pascua. Los 40 días son una reminiscencia de varios eventos bíblicos: los 40 días de ayuno de Jesus durante su ministerio, los 40 dias de Moisés en el monte Sinaí, y tambien el ayuno de Elías en su camino a la montaña de Dios.
Miércoles de Ceniza marca el comienzo del viaje cristiano con un recordatorio de nuestra mortalidad y una llamada al arrepentimiento. La antigua práctica de la imposición de ceniza en la frente de los fieles el Miércoles de Ceniza ha dado al dia su nombre. Tertuliano escribe acerca de la práctica como una expresión pública de arrepentimiento y nuestra flaqueza humana, que tiene la necesidad de Cristo. Las cenizas nos recuerdan de nuestra necesidad de la gracia redentora y la palabras nos recuerden del rito de la sepultura cristiana: "... polvo al polvo, ceniza a ceniza ..." palabras que algún día se hablaran sobre nosotros. La imposición de la ceniza no ha sido exclusivamente una práctica católica romana y hoy en día se observa ampliamente por muchas tradiciones cristianas.
Sure Foundation Pastor to Present at Mission and Ministry
This week, Pastor Dan Olson, will present at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary at its annual Mission and Ministry Conference. He will share the joys and challenges of minsistry in our urban, multicultural context. Take a look at his media presentation here:
New 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.
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.
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| Kristy Goodman, ESL Instructor at SFLC |
We welcome Kristy to our ministry team and ask God to bless her efforts among us. English classes are Monday and Wednesday nights at 6:30pm. Consider volunteering or taking the class. Email Kristy with questions.
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.
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.
キリストの愛に促され、 私たちはキリストと隣人に仕えます。
聖霊に力を与えられ、私たちは神を信じる者たちを力付けます。
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。
Se lamou kris la ki mande sa, nou bay pep Bondie a fos.
Sentespria ba nom fos, nou sevi kris ak prochen nou yo.
ख्रिष्टको प्रेममा वाध्यभएर, हामी ख्रिष्ट र हाम्रा छिमेकीहरूको सेवा गर्छौ ।
पवित्र आत्माको शक्तिले, हामी परमेश्वरको जनहरूलाई सशक्त बनाउछौ ।
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.
私たちは神の言葉に導かれ、全ての人々とキリストの福音を分かち合います。
キリストの愛に促され、 私たちはキリストと隣人に仕えます。
聖霊に力を与えられ、私たちは神を信じる者たちを力付けます。
خدا کے کلام کی جانب سے ہدايت سے نوازا، ہم نے تمام لوگوں کے ساتھ مسیح کی انجیل اشتراک.
مسیح کی محبت سے مجبور ہے، ہم مسیح اور اپنے پڑوسیوں کی خدمت کرتے ہیں.
روح القدس کی طرف سے حق حاصل ہے، ہم خدا کے لوگوں کو مضبوط بنانے.
مسیح کی محبت سے مجبور ہے، ہم مسیح اور اپنے پڑوسیوں کی خدمت کرتے ہیں.
روح القدس کی طرف سے حق حاصل ہے، ہم خدا کے لوگوں کو مضبوط بنانے.
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"
All the women are invited to this unique celebration to be rejuvenated by our focus, ‘The Stripes for you.’
And, of course, please bring a friend to share the experience!
December 2, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Come and enjoy a night of fellowship with other women in the NYC area as we prepare for the Christmas season. Space and seating are limited so please sign up at church soon if you are planning or considering attending. If you have questions or would like to assist in any manner, please talk with Amanda.
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.
Today, hunger affects the lives of more than 925 million people globally. Every year more than 5 million children die of starvation and hunger related diseases.
It takes $50.00 to save the life of one child. In tough economic times, we are asking that you donate whatever amount you can afford. Help us fight the battle and prevent the unnecessary deaths of children.
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
On October 30, 2011, Sure Foundation celebrated the Festival of the Lutheran Reformation, but this was no ordinary Festival of the Lutheran Reformation. We sang "A mighty Fortress" in English and Spanish. The first lesson was read in Mandarin, the second lesson in Spanish, and the gospel lesson in Urdu. Even the sermon was preached in two languages at once. (Listen to it now!)
Here are some more Reformation highlights:
- 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.
We are well on our way to reaching the world with the gospel in their heart-language. Do you know what languages have the most native speakers in the world? You guessed it! The answer is Mandarin, Spanish, English and Urdu in that order. We have members at Sure Foundation who speak all of these languages and want to share the gospel with their friends. With just these languages, we can reach billions of people with the gospel.
May God keep us faithful to his Word and faithful in Gospel proclamation to all nations!
Reformation Day Festival
At 10:30am on October 30, 2011, Sure Foundation will thank God for the Lutheran Reformation in a multilingual festival service. There will be special music and several adults will be confirmed in their faith.
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.***
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
Como parte de nuestro deseo para crear espacios bellos en alabanza al Señor, nuestro Dios, el Equipo de Liderazgo se complace en anunciar que nuestra capilla será pinta para enriquecer el espacio. Será pintada durante el otoño 2011. ¡Vengan a ver el proyecto en progreso!
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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
As part of Sure Foundation’s ongoing pursuit to create beautiful spaces in joyful praise to God, the Leadership Team is happy to announce that our sanctuary will be getting a mural on the ceiling to enhance our worship experience. The "Ceil" mural, which will appear as though the sanctuary opens to the sky, is a component of the original design for the sanctuary. ("El Cielo" is the Spanish word for sky.)
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!
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!
Starting Sunday, October 2nd, Sure Foundation Lutheran Church will offer a second worship opportunity every Sunday in English at 6:00pm.
For the past 5 months Sure Foundation has been blessed to be averaging around 50 worshippers for the 9:30am Sunday worship service. With only 55 chairs that can be quite congested. We also pray that this additional time will provide another opportunity for those to attend whose schedules don’t always permit Sunday morning attendance. Our hope also is that this worship time will be more “inviter” friendly. 9:30am on a Sunday can simply be too early for some people. Please invite your friends, tell your neighbors and join us on Sundays either at 9:30am or 6:00pm starting on October 2nd.
Below you have the full Sunday morning schedule for Sundays starting in October:
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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
