Thought of the Month

A teacher went into her classroom about fifteen minutes before the class was supposed to begin and caught a bunch of boys in a huddle on their knees in the corner of the room. She asked what they were doing, and one of them shouted back, "We are shooting craps." She replied, "That’s all right. I was afraid you were praying."

During the dark days of the American Revolution, when the Continental Army had experienced several setbacks, a farmer who lived near the battlefield approached Washington’s camp unheard. Suddenly his ears caught an earnest voice raised in agonizing prayer. On coming nearer he saw it was the great General, down on his knees in the snow, his cheeks wet with tears. He was asking God for assistance and guidance. The farmer crept away and returned home. He said to his family, "Its going to be all right. We are going to win!" "What makes you think so?" his wife asked. "Well," said the farmer, "I heard General Washington pray out in the woods today—such fervent prayer I have never heard. And God will surely hear and answer that kind of praying." And the farmer was right! It happened because Washington put his hope in God.

"The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death." – Thomas Paine
 

Prayer Requests
We pray for all our members, friends and family having health issues.
We pray for peace in the world.
We pray for the people of Ukraine.
We pray for all of our members and families that have lost a loved one.
We pray that we may love as Jesus taught us all the year through.

If you have someone to add to the prayer requests, contact Paul Isaacson or Sue Rogahn.
 

Food Drive
Our next food drive runs from July 3 to August 7.  The food pantry is in greatest need of baked beans, canned fruit, spaghetti sauce, and cereal.  If you prefer to give a cash donation, please make out the check to St. Boniface/St. Gabriel Food Pantry and in the memo line indicate this is from St. Jacobi.  Of course you can always use a scrip card to donate too.
 

Church Calendar

July 3 - Worship 9am 
July 10 - Worship 9am
July17 -  Worship 11am (Church Picnic - see below)
July 24 - Worship 9am
July 31 - Worship 9am
 

Need a cup of coffee to get your Sunday started?  The pot will be made before worship at 8:30am. 

Church Outdoor Worship and Picnic  

If you have any questions please call Paul Isaacson

Book Club  

Book Club is on a summer break until September.   

Pulpit Supply Schedule