Sorry list didn't send this directly to David. Don't hang me. (smile) Shirley -----Original Message----- From: real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Shirley Brokaw & Melvin Smith Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 8:17 AM To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [real-eyes] Re: THE HOLY CROSS BLIND OUTREACH NEWSLETTER David, thanks for the addition of The Allied Workers of the Blind on the community calendar. Perhaps one other event you may want to add is an art class. The Art Class is held at Alphapointe, 7501 Prospect on the second, and fourth Saturday of the month. Volunteers give their time to make it possible for those who may have an aspiration of expressing their feeling through art. Any Blind or Visually impaired is welcome to attend, however transportation is not provided. (most participants use Share a fare.) The class is from 10:00 am until noon. For more information you may wish to call Clay Berry at 816-237-2048. Thank you so much. Shirley Brrokaw -----Original Message----- From: real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of dauidr@xxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 5:15 AM To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Cc: First-Steps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [real-eyes] THE HOLY CROSS BLIND OUTREACH NEWSLETTER 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 ____________________________________________________________ Get Free Email with Video Mail & Video Chat! http://www.juno.com/freeemail?refcd=JUTAGOUT1FREM0210 To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription options, go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription options, go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription options, go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes