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Psalm 1:1-6   How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! [2] But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. [3] And he will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season, And its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers. [4] The wicked are not so, But they are like chaff which the wind drives away. [5] Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. [6] For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the wicked will perish.
Psalm 46:1-11   God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. [2] Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; [3] Though its waters roar and foam, Though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. [4] There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, The holy dwelling places of the Most High. [5] God is in the midst of her, she will not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. [6] The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered; He raised His voice, the earth melted. [7] The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold.
[8] Come, behold the works of the Lord, Who has wrought desolations in the earth. [9] He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire. [10] "Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." [11] The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold.
John 8:31-32    Jesus therefore was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, "If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; [32] and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
John 15:1-8    "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. [2] "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it, that it may bear more fruit. [3] "You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. [4] "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you, unless you abide in Me. [5] "I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from Me you can do nothing. [6] "If anyone does not abide in Me, he is thrown away as a branch, and dries up; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. [7] "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it shall be done for you. [8] "By this is My Father glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.
 
These various Scriptures have one thing in common; they speak of abiding in God and His Messiah Jesus Christ
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Abiding, what does that word mean, and why is it so important in this time in the world and economic situation? We are living in very difficult times, there is grave concern for the future, the future of our nation: will it maintain it’s basic freedoms or will the political class further put pressure on an already overburdened populace to support huge government programs and corporate bailouts? What about our children? The wars? There is much speculation that the end times are fast approaching, what do we do with that?
All of these things drain us. They drain us of energy that we need to cope with everyday life. They distract us from pursuing time with God and abiding in Him. They distract us from enjoying our family relationships and simply enjoying our lives. They put pressure on us and there is a pervasive sense of dread that is tangible.
As people of faith how do we approach these challenges? How do we focus on the one needful thing that is far more crucial than all the forces pressing in on us?These various Scriptures have one thing in common; they speak of abiding in God and His Messiah Jesus Christ.
Abiding, what does that word mean, and why is it so important in this time in the world and economic situation? We are living in very difficult times, there is grave concern for the future, the future of our nation: will it maintain it’s basic freedoms or will the political class further put pressure on an already overburdened populace to support huge government programs and corporate bailouts? What about our children? The wars? There is much speculation that the end times are fast approaching, what do we do with that?
All of these things drain us. They drain us of energy that we need to cope with everyday life. They distract us from pursuing time with God and abiding in Him. They distract us from enjoying our family relationships and simply enjoying our lives. They put pressure on us and there is a pervasive sense of dread that is tangible.
As people of faith how do we approach these challenges? How do we focus on the one needful thing that is far more crucial than all the forces pressing in on us?These various Scriptures have one thing in common; they speak of abiding in God and His Messiah Jesus Christ.
Abiding, what does that word mean, and why is it so important in this time in the world and economic situation? We are living in very difficult times, there is grave concern for the future, the future of our nation: will it maintain it’s basic freedoms or will the political class further put pressure on an already overburdened populace to support huge government programs and corporate bailouts? What about our children? The wars? There is much speculation that the end times are fast approaching, what do we do with that?
All of these things drain us. They drain us of energy that we need to cope with everyday life. They distract us from pursuing time with God and abiding in Him. They distract us from enjoying our family relationships and simply enjoying our lives. They put pressure on us and there is a pervasive sense of dread that is tangible.
As people of faith how do we approach these challenges? How do we focus on the one needful thing that is far more crucial than all the forces pressing in on us?

  
                                                                         AMEN IN CHRIST  -  PASTOR DAN
Northland Lutheran Church
N9880 St Hwy 49,            Iola, WI 54945
Office: 715-445-2956    
  email: northlandchurch@hotmail.com

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NORTHLAND Worship Service:
May 9--Sept 5 2010, 9am: 
Sept 12 -- May 2011, 10am :
Sunday School:
Sept 12, 2010--May 2011, 9am.
HOLY COMMUNION
1st SUNDAY OF MONTH
AUGUST 29: Pastor Lavoud from Haiti will be speaaking at the Amherst Bible Church at 10 AM.  Our congregation is invited to attend.  There will be a pot luck  at Nelson Park after the service
SEPTEMBER 12: Northland Sunday School will be hosting a Rally Day Festival at the Iola Ski Hill. There will be great fellowship, worship, and live Polka Music!! Service will be at 10:00 AM with a Potluck to follow. Tell everyone you know because we want to pack the ski hill with God loving, Polka music loving, hungry people.
SEPTEMBER 18: The area LCMC church ladies will be having their first ladies LCMC gathering at Shepherd of the Lakes in Waupaca, on September 18th, from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. There are many fellowship activities planned. There will be more details and registration forms mailed early August.
SEPTEMBER 18;  Lee Strobel, author of "The Case for Christ" (as well as many other pubplications)  will be at Waupaca High School on the evening of the 18.  He will also speak at Faith Community Church on Sunday, OCTOBER 2. Northland Ladies will be demonstrating making Norwegian Pastries at the Iola Historical Society's Lost Arts Heritage event.
OCTOBER 3-6. LCMC will be holding its 10th annual Gathering Sunday, October 3rd thru Wednesday, October 6th. If you would like to participate in this event you can register by calling the office at 715-445-2956 or you can go to www.LCMC.net for more information.
OCTOBER 16,2010: 95th Norwegian Lutefisk and Lefsa supper held in
Basement of church. For more information click on our Supper
menu tab to take you to that web psge. 
Enjoy The Fellowship of Our Church and Community at These Upcoming Events

CALENDER OF EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2010
Wed 1st – Catechism Orientation meeting 6:30 in church Basement; Lutefisk Supper Planning Meeting 7:00 PM in Church Office.
Thur 2nd – Prayer & Praise Service 6:30 PM.
Fri 3rd – Office Hours 12:00-4:00 PM. 
Sun 5th – Worship 9:00 AM. (Communion)
Mon 6th - Pastor Dan’s Day Off. 
Wed 8th – Sarah Circle 7:00 PM.
Thur 9th - Prayer & Praise Service 6:30 PM.
Fri 10th - Office Hours 12:00-4:00 PM.
Sat 11th – Catechism Retreat 9:00 to Noon.
Sun 12th – Rally Day 10:00 AM at Iola Ski Hill. Potluck to Follow Worship.
Mon 13th - Pastor Dan’s Day Off.
Tues 14th – Purpose Driven Church 7:00 PM. 
Thur 16th - Prayer & Praise Service 6:30 PM.
Fri 17th - Office Hours 12:00-4:00 PM. Newsletter Deadline.
Sat 18th – Ladies Confrence 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Shepherd of the Lakes; Lee Strobel 7:00 PM at the Waupaca High School.
Sun 19th –                          Sunday School 9:00 AM. Worship 10:00 AM. Lee Stobel 6:30 PM at Community Church in Waupaca.
Mon 20th – Pastor Dan’s Day Off. 
Thur 23rd - Prayer & Praise Service 6:30 PM.
Fri 24th - Office Hours 12:00-4:00 PM.
Sat 25th - Catechism Retreat 9:00 to Noon.
Sun 26th – Sunday School 9:00 AM. Worship 10:00 AM.
Mon 27th - Pastor Dan’s Day Off.
Tue 28th - Purpose Driven Church 7:00 PM. 
Thury 30th - Office Hours 12:00-4:00 PM. Prayer & Praise Service 6:30 PM.