Sorrow looks back,  Worry looks around,   Faith looks up.

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Monday   --   May 19, 2008

John 15:1-4 I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: LIFE, LOVE, AND JOY FROM THE VINE

Ask a vineyard owner what a branch needs to produce grapes and he might say, "Water, soil, and sunlight." He probably wouldn't point out the critical requirement Jesus did. In order for a branch to produce fruit, it has to be attached to the vine.
Jesus' comparison is so simple, yet so profound. As it says in Hebrews, ". . . without faith it is impossible to please God."
Jesus commanded His disciples to show their love for Him by loving each other. Here, Jesus reveals that this would be impossible if not for their connection to Him.
When a person is joined to Jesus, fruits of faith are produced. Good words and good actions are found. They might be some sickly looking fruit. Patience smaller than it should be. Shaky peace. Kindness tainted by a judgmental attitude. But imperfect fruit is still fruit. And where there is fruit, the Father Gardener prunes and tends so that more fruit will be produced.
Jesus told His disciples, "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete" (John 15:11 NIV).  Jesus was happy to be connected to those disciples. Because He was, His sinless life was theirs. His life of obedience and love would flow into them, bringing growth, and fruit to their lives. Through this connection, their joy would be complete.
Brothers and sisters in Christ, you are clean because of the Word Jesus has spoke to you. Remain in Him and He will remain in you.          --from devotions@redeemerclc.org

 

TODAY ON CAMPUS:

   
Tuesday 7:00 a.m. D.R.A.D.P.A.D. meets in Prof. Joe Lau's office
   
 

Today's Menu:

 

 

 Tonight:         Tomorrow:

 
 

UNEXCUSED TARDY/ABSENCE: The following have been reported as unexcused for absence or tardiness in a class from the previous school day. To get excused, you must see Prof. Schierenbeck or bring a written excuse to the office before 4:00 p.m. today, or you may be serving detention next week.

Friday: 

 

LIBRARY RETURNS:  Please return all library materials and pay fines before Friday.  Library closes for the summer before Class Day. 

 

GRADUATION CHANGE THIS YEAR:  Just a reminder that while Class Day festivities (including our beloved Jazz Band) on Friday afternoon, May 23 and the Graduation service on Saturday morning, May 24, will both be held as usual in the ILC Field House, this year the Graduation Concert on Friday evening will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church instead of on campus.  Following the concert, a reception for retiring Professor Michael Sydow will be held in the Fellowship Hall of Messiah.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YOU ARE INVITED TO CHECK OUT VARSITY SOFTBALL COACH DENNIS OSTER'S BLOG through the ILC/Athletics/Softball page or directly at http://lancersoftball.blogspot.com/  

 

2008 SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULE

   DAY

DATE

Varsity Baseball

JV Baseball

Varsity Softball

 

Soccer

    Fri

5-16

ILHS  13  ALTOONA 12

ILHS  ALTOONA

 

 

    Sat

5-17

ILHS    Altoona

ILHS  Mondovi

ILHS    Altoona

ILHS  Mondovi

 

 

Sun

5-18

       
Mon 5-19 St. Croix Central (H) Carson 4:30 Lv 3:15 St. Croix Central (H) ILC 4:30    
Tue 5-20    

WIAA REGIONAL:

6:30 p.m. @ Gelein

 

 

 

FUN FAX TO FLAUNT:

We shed 40 pounds of skin a lifetime.  

 

 

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRUE WISCONSINITE WHEN:

12. There are 7 empty cars running in the parking lot at Mill's Fleet Farm at any given time.
           

"DID SOMEBODY SAY IT'S MONDAY?" 

FYI, and in case you're wondering,  this cutie is unknown to us!

 

 

 

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