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HEPHATHA LUTHERAN CHURCH

1720 W Locust St.

DAILY DEVOTIONS

Friday, July 31 

Pastor Mary Martha giving you encouragement in the faith today.

What is the best thing you ever purchased????   Matthew 13:45 shares with us a parable from Jesus in which a man searches for fine pearls….finds the one of great value…and then sells all he has to purchase it.   We know, for sure, that the things that are of greatest value in our lives are not material goods.  Material goods have their place, but it is the things of God’s kingdom that are worthy of our search, worthy to be the treasures of our lives.    What is the greatest treasure of your life?  May it be God, who treasures you.  God bless you always. 

Saturday, August 1   

We have been enjoying the summer blessing of additional time with young people of the congregation and community during summer work ministry.  This past week, Alexander brought a truck filled with diapers, wipes, food, household supplies of all kinds….for the families of Strong Baby Sanctuary.  The work ministry young people unloaded the truck. They moved 2034 pounds of items to share with families.  Amazing.  With such a great team, we have no doubt that their faith moves mountains.  God bless our young people. 

VOCES de la FRONTERA needs our help

FOOD LIST
*Proteins-Canned tuna, salmon; beef jerky; beans (dry and/or canned) pinto, black, red
*Carbohydrates-Rice, Tortillas (corn, flour), crackers, dry cereal, oatmeal (instant/regular)
*Cooking oil (standard and small)
*Flour
*Fruits/vegetables: applesauce, canned fruits, canned vegetables
*Energy/snacks: peanut butter, protein bars, granola bars, trail mix, nuts
*Comfort foods: cookies, hard candy, instant coffee
*Shelf stable drinks: water (gallon), milk (can/box), 100% juice, electrolytes drinks
*Diapers
*Baby formula
*Spices: Oregano, Cumin, Chili powder/flakes,Coriander, Cilantro, Lime juice
Because of the increase in ICE presence in Milwaukee, many are frightened to go and get food they need from the stores.  Voces de la Frontera is collecting specific food items to help these families.  To the left is a list of items they are looking for donations of, and below is more information about how to get food to those who need it.


DELIVERY OPTIONS
1) Drop Off
Voces de la Frontera
The Welcome Center
737 W. Historic Mitchell Street
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday
2) Questions/Ask about a pick-up
Norma Duckworth
Interfaith Organizer
262-993-3073
3) Main Number 
414-643-1620

This Week at Hephatha

 Weekly Calendar - Sunday July 26- Saturday - August 1

SUN.:   9:00 a.m.       WORSHIP and LUNCH  ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS meets during lunch

MON.:   6:30 p.m.        Women’s Recovery Meeting (ZOOM)

TUES.:   9:00 a.m.       Friends of Jesus Summer Work Ministry

              4:30 p.m.        Tuesday Praise

WED.:    9:00 a.m.       Friends of Jesus Summer Work Ministry

THU.:    9:00 a.m.       Friends of Jesus Summer Work Ministry

              5:30p.m.        Democracy Hub Training

FRI.:      NOON           MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary          

LOOKING AHEAD IN OUR LIFE TOGETHER….

Sunday, August 2nd   We remember Hazel Wilson with Sandra and family at the marker of what would have been her 100th year.  We bless her memory.

Sunday, August 9th  We bless Charles for his 60th birthday!

Sunday, August 16th  Work Ministry Sunday and Back to School Block Party.  This is the 35th Summer of Work Ministry at Hephatha!   If you were in work ministry as a child, we’d like to include you in our t-shirt count and photo on this day.   Please let Marquitta know what size shirt we can order for you.  

Recent Worship Recordings

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Sunday, July 26, 2026

 

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RECONCILING IN CHRIST

WELCOME STATEMENT

HEPHATHA LUTHERAN CHURCH 

We welcome all of God’s people who seek the love of Jesus Christ.  We welcome every race, sexual orientation, gender identity, social/economic class, marital status, ability, and age do not matter. What matters is your love of God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the love of your neighbor as yourself.

We believe in the salvation of Jesus Christ, and his commandment to, “love one another; just as I have loved you.” Everyone is welcome to join as we walk together as one, in support of one another.  Together we make it through the difficulties of non-acceptance, discrimination, racial, social and economic injustices, which many of us may face in this life. Hephatha is our holy ground, where there is love, hope, and respect on our journey, which is led by Jesus. We walk where he leads, because he assures us that he will never forsake us, and he will always be with us.

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Sunday WORSHIP
9am
Followed by Adult Confrimation Study and Lunch
 
Worship is also offered on ZOOM 
 
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All are Welcome
 
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Monday's Women's Recovery

6:30 pm

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