3-13-25
Good morning, everyone,
Sunday is the Second Sunday in Lent, and we will worship
according to Divine Service Setting Two, LSB 167. The
Scripture Readings are Jeremiah 26:8-15, Philippians
3:17-4:1 and Luke 13:31-35. The hymns are: Invocation –
In the Cross of Christ I Glory, LSB 427; Sermon –
Lamb of God, Pure and Holy, LSB 434; Communion –
Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared, LSB 622;
and Closing - Come to Calvary’s Holy Mountain,
LSB 435.
Attendance for March 9: Sunday School – 8, Bible class –
14, Worship – 28 and Communion – 23. Offerings for
March: envelope - $3,046.00; loose plate - $153.00;
building fund - $25.00; Holy Cross - $200.00 and Lent -
$272.00. The balance of our roof loan is $15,641.14.
Happy birthday and God’s blessings to Kelly Miller
today, to Kim Pryor on Tuesday, March 18th,
and to Mary Ruth Clark on Thursday, March 20th.
In this coming Wednesday’s Mid-week worship service, we
embrace the news that Jesus listens to us like no other
and answers all our questions and concerns. Worship
begins at 7:00 p.m. A taco/nacho bar will be served at
5:30 p.m. The sign-up sheets for the meal are on the
coffee cart.
Church council meets at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18th.
Council meetings are open to all congregation members.
Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler’s Lutheran Hour sermon on
Sunday is titled “Light of the World” and is based on
John 8:12. The sermon tells us that Jesus is the Light
of the World; however, He sometimes keeps that light out
of the visible range and that while we can’t see it, it
changes what we see.
Lutherans For Life Quote: On St. Joseph: Though Mary’s
husband did not beget Jesus from his own body, he did
father him in the fashion of a foster, adoptive, or
step-parent. For this reason, he has received the title
of Guardian of Our Lord. His service to God and family
not only figures prominently in the Gospel of Jesus
Christ but also exemplifies the holy vocation of
fatherhood and testifies to the sanctity of marriage,
parenting, adoption, and every human life. Pastor
Michael Salemink, Lutherans For Life.
Verse of the week: Behold, your house is forsaken. And I
tell you, you will not see me until you say, “Blessed is
he who comes in the name of the Lord! Luke 13:35
Serving on Sunday: Nick Salisbury – elder, John Holliday
and Rosalind Matteson – ushers, Kelly Miller – music,
and Jonathan and Lindsey Halter – communion clean up.
From Karen Miller: Anyone who is taking Pastor’s
challenge to walk AND would like to support the Center
for Pregnancy Choices simultaneously – there is a Baby
Steps 5K run or walk at Bonita Lakes this Saturday,
March 15th, starting at 8:00. Come early to
register or go to Time2Run.net to register in advance.
$30.00 By the way, 5K = 3.1 miles which is approximately
7,200 steps. See you there!
Blessings to each of you,
Lynn
