[real-eyes] THE HOLY CROSS BLIND OUTREACH NEWSLETTER
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THE HOLY CROSS BLIND OUTREACH NEWSLETTER
2003 NE Englewood Road
Kansas City, MO 64118
(81s6) 452-9113
GREETINGS
Every fiction writer knows the little word that makes the big story.
Every parent knows that same word plauges their mind when letting their boy or
girl hang out with friends without themin ear- or eye-shot. “If” is a small
word but makes a big difference.
Before the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness (Matt. 4:1-11),
the Father publicly declared, “This is my beloved Son.” Oh, really? The remark
was more than just a proud pat on the back. It was a public acknowledgement
that Jesus had come as God the Son from eternity in the flesh to save you and
me from our sin.
But, Satan, the devil, wanted to change all that. He had long since
faced eternal punishment for trying to take God’s throne. Now,He was in the
business of dreaming he could derail God’s plan. And, he wanted to make God
come in the flesh doubt. So, as Jesus fasted and prayed forty days in the
wilderness, Satan preyed on Him with that little word, “If.”
We know the outcome. Jesus didn’t give an inch in His thoughts, words,
or actions. He did not change stones to bread. He did not stage dive off the
temple’s peak. He did not bend His knee to the offering of all creation’s
kingdoms and Satan who claimed to own them. Why should have He?
Jesus spoke one little word, too. “It is written.” In Greek, that
little word sums up Jesus mission and ministry along with answering Satan’s
challenge. Jesus had come to fulfill for you and me the Law no one could keep.
He cane, fully God and fully human, our sinless Savior. He let Satan tempt Him
to show that He already had the battle wrapped up. No one could or would
detrail His desire to deliver you and me from our inborn disobedience.
Where our first parents, Adam and Eve, fell to the serpent’s lies and
ate the forbidden fruit, Jesus showed Satan the sustenance He Himself had given
and which would uphold Him, the Word written in Holy Scripture. Yes, Jesus is
God from eternity past. Yet, become man for us, He looked to His own
Word—penned by prophets and patriarchs at His direction.
So, Satan comes after you and me with that little Word “if”. Since He
could not detour Jesus, he tries to wrench you and me away from trusting in
Jesus.
Do these questions that plague our minds ring a bell? “If you trust in
Jesus, why are you so sick?” “If you trust in Jesus, why do you get lonely and
depressed?” “If you trust in Jesus, why aren’t you steadfast in your life’s
purpose instead of struggling through it?” “If you trust in Jesus, why do you
face mocking and other derisive comments that get on your nerves?”
Our Lord arms us with everything necessary to support our body and
life. He gives us our mind and reason, food and clothing, house and home,
family, friends, and all things. He sees us through misfortunes, mishaps, and
danger. Most of all, He daily and richly forgive us our sins and promises He
will return to take us who trust in Him . Through our vocations and His Wor’d
comfort, He desires we both enjoy the world He has made and the eternal life He
promises all who believe in Him.
Through His Word, because Jesus has died and risen for us in our place,
God our Father says to us, “You are my sons.” He has adopted us through the
purchase price of Jesus perfectly shed blood on our behalf.
Jesus let Himself be tempted by Satan to show that He would not get
sidetracked from His work of saving you and me from hell. He had His heart,
eye, and face, set for Calvary long before He told Satan, “Be gone.” Nothing
would get in His way of dying the death you and I by nature deserve. Nothing
would stop Him from bursting death bars and that cold, stone tomb that three
days held Him. Now, He calls, gathers, and upholds us so that we may enjoy life
both now and beyond death’s door.
Jesus was tempted for us. He resisted Satan’s temptations, showing
Himself to be both God and man. He did did for us. Now He forgives us when we
fall; assures us when we are assailed; and nurtures us in His sure Word till He
comes again.
WHAT’S FOR DINNER?
This month, we are having Sloppy Joes with salad and a dessert to be
discovered by us all later. Our meals kick off our time together on the last
Saturday of the month. Come, join us this month on Saturday, March 26 from
12:00-2:00 PM at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, address listed at the top of this
newsletter.
We encourage anyone blind or visually impaired in the area to come,
join us. We offer free rides to and from the meal fo the month. So, call David
Rosenkoetter at (816) 805-7333 23, to reserve a ride for yourself. If you
decide after Wednesday, call David Rosenkoetter and discuss your transportation
situation.
UP FOR DISCUSSION
This month, we will be having an open discussion on identity theft.
What makes us who are blind or visually impaired prone to identity theft? Have
we fallen victim to it? How may we safeguard ourselves against identity theft?
RESOURCDE OF THE MONTH
THE LUTHERAN MESSENGER FOR THE BLIND is not just for Lutherans. It
bears its name because of who publishes it. The magazine is a compilation of
original articles—feature stories, Bible studies and evotions, monthly short
story fiction, and a sample of books from the Lutheran Library for the Blind.
Like all our braille and large print magazines, it is available free of charge
when you call (888) 215-2455.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS
1. CD’s of previous weeks’ sermons and large print and braille copies of
this newsletter will be available at our monthly meal on Saturday, March 26.
2. 2. If you have a service or event you would like to share with the
blindness community here in Kansas City, please, call David Rosenkoetter at
(816) 805-7333 and he will mention it in THE HOLY CROSS BLIND OUTREACH
NEWSLETTER.
3. 3. Are you interested in what other blind and visually impaired people
nationwide are doing? Have you wondered about other groups like Holy Cross
Blind Outreach? Get your own copy of IN HIS HANDS or CONNECTIONS from the
Lutheran Library for the Blind by calling (888) 215-2455.
4. 4. Please, note that for our transportation concerns, the Share A Fare
rates will be increasing citywide beginning in May. Prices will rise to $3.00
per rider. For more information, call the KC Area Transit Authority at (816)
842-9070.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
April 1: Allied Workers for the Blind
April 9: First Steps for the Blind
April 12: Share A Fare Review Meeting
April 16: National Federation for the Blind
April 15: Taxes are due.
April 16: Progressive Council of the Blind
April 16: Dine with Steve and Ruthie.
April 24: Easter Sunday
April 21: Blinded Veterans’ meeting
April 30: Holy Cross Blind Outreach Meal of the Month
Worship at Holy Cross Lutheran Church:
Sunday mornings: 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM with Bible Class at 9:30 AM
Wednesdays worship at 7:00 PM
Now may our Lord direct our days and our deeds in His peace.
David Rosenkoetter
And
Assistants: Ruby Polk and Shirley Grauel
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