Week of March 7, 2010
Prayer Notes:
We thank the Lord for the blessings of faith, life and health, for the hope of the Gospel and the blessings of His love.
Let us thank the Lord for the gift of life and health and pray for those who are awaiting the Lord’s healing: those recuperating at home and our shut-ins, and all in need of the presence of the Lord.
As we pray for the nation, we pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the Middle East. Remember those serving in the military, Elisa, Nick and Zach, especially those in harm’s way that they will be safely brought home to us once again. It’s also important to pray for our political leaders that they will allow the Lord to guide them in all they do.
We lift to the Lord our missionaries: Bruce Wall, Amy Riley, Joel Klammer; Chaplains Pon Chanthaphon, Robert Crossan, Eric Ebb. May the Lord bless their work of bringing the Gospel to all nations.
Join us this Wednesday for Lent Supper and Lent Service
5:30 – 6:15 p.m. – Supper
6:30 p.m. – Lent Service – "Behold, your son . . . your mother " – The third of the seven last words of Our Savior on the cross.
Choir
Choir practice Wednesday night after Lenten Service.
Circle Meetings
Rachel Circle will meet at 9:00 a.m., Monday, March 8th at Karen Steinberg’s home, weather permitting.
Ruth Circle will meet at the home of Vicky Kittleson at 5:00 p.m. on March 8th.
Naomi Circle meets March 10th at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room at church.
Friendship Club
Friendship Club will meet at 11:30 a.m., March 14th, at the church. Marilyn Schotanus and Beaver’s are hosts.
Sunday Coffee
Join us during coffee hour March 14th – 85th birthday for Harold Feldt.
A LIFE QUOTE FROM LUTHERANS FOR LIFE
"I think it is vital that society understands and appreciates the sanctity of every human life whether it is a developing child in the womb or somebody approaching the end of their life. When I graduate and become a doctor I am hoping to be able to use my skills to help save lives. I think abortion is never the answer and hope that one day, as a doctor, I will be able to help women to make the right decision." Siobhan Fearon, 19, of Hull York Medical School www.lutheransforlife.org 888-364-LIFE.
HAITI
Financial donations are urgently required for the long-term Lutheran response in Haiti. To make a gift, call toll-free 888-930-4438, or mail checks marked "Haiti Earthquake Relief" to LCMS World Relief and Human Care, P.O. Box 66861, St. Louis, MO 63166-6861.
Did you remember we have a family in Haiti? Check out their picture and story in the gathering space after church.
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF
We are seeking used t-shirts (adult large and bigger) to be recycled and made into diapers for Lutheran World Relief layettes. Please place these items in the basket in the gathering area. Your help is much appreciated! If you have questions please see Brenda Dryer.
MISSION NEEDS
Just a reminder - - Please continue to save your Portals of Prayer, devotional booklets, Quarterlies, Bible Study magazines and unused Sunday School materials. Place them in the marked basket in the Gathering Room. I will send them to the proper place. Thank you. – Mildred Herman
WHAT DO YOU DO
with empty inkjet and/or laser print cartridges, used cell phones, laptops (with power cords) and PDA’s (Palm Pilots)? Don't trash them! Donate them to the LWML's Ready,Set, Recycle! Campaign. We will collect them and redeem them for cash to help fund the LWML's 2015 National Convention in Des Moines.
You'll be doing something good for the environment and you'll be helping the LWML continue to provide Christian women with mission education, inspiration and leadership training. Ask you family, friends, neighbors - even the place where you work - if they would like help disposing of their empty inkjet cartridges and laser cartridges. Bring your donations to Immanuel and drop them in the collection box under the bulletin board in the gathering area.
RESERVING CHURCH FACILITIES
A master calendar can be found on the bulletin board next to the church office. The calendar is to be used by church members as a reference for reserving the church for meetings and special events. As always, please call the church office or leave a note in the drop box when reserving a date.
