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(1 Cor. 1:23)

This Weeks Schedule

Sunday, February 7
8:30 a.m. Sunday School
8:45 a.m
. Adult Bible Study
10:00 a.m. Divine Service
7:00 p.m Lifelight Mark - Session 1 of 9

Monday, February 8
5:00 p.m. Confirmation class

Wednesday, February 10
10:00 a.m. Lifelight - Mark
- Session 2 0f 9
7:30 p.m. Choir Practice

Thursday, February 11
7:30 p.m. Midweek Eucharist

Saturday, Friday 13
7:30 a.m. Board of Elders

Sunday, Febuary 14
8:30 a.m. Sunday School
8:45 a.m
. Adult Bible Study
10:00 a.m.
Divine Service
7:00 p.m. Lifelight - Mark Session 2 of 9

Monday, February 15
5:00 p.m. Confirmation class
7:00 p.m. Building Committee

Wednesday, February 17
10:00 a.m. Lifelight - Mark
- Session 3 of 9
7:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday

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Nominating Committee

The nominating committee to nominate candidates for Church Council for the 2010-2011 term are as follows: John Kolberg - Chair, David Woodard, Amy Smith.

Lutheran's For Life

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"It may not always be true in the sports world, but for the Christian, ‘chastity' and ‘champion' do go together. God makes us champions through Jesus Christ. Champions can make good decisions that honor God. Champions can make good decisions that honor others. Champions can be a positive influence and bring change within the Church and into society. Chastity! It is the choice of champions."

Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb, executive director of Lutherans For Life

 

Issues, Etc.

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This week topics include: The Influence of Management Guru Peter Drucker on American Christianity, The Presentation of Our Lord, The Lord's Supper, Jacob and more. You can listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org.

Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. You can listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org

Growing in Christ

Today in Sunday School the Bible story is Jesus calling His first disciples (Luke 5:1-11). The children learned that Jesus chose ordinary, sinful men to follow Him and be His disciples. In Baptism, Jesus chooses us to be His children.

Talk about how sin causes us to want to hide from Jesus and doubt that He is who He says He is. Underscore that in Jesus' forgiveness we find peace and favor with God, whose Word testifies repeatedly and consistently that Jesus is God's Son.

Lifelight Bible Studies

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The new Lifelight Bible Study on the Gospel of Mark begins this Wednesday, February 3rd, 10:00 a.m. and next Sunday, February 7th, 7:00 p.m.. If you ordered materials for the class you can pick them up in your member mailbox in the fireside room or speak to Pastor Ledic following the Divine Service this morning.. If you are still interested in attending and have not registered, please call the church

Week of February 7, 2009

5th Sunday After the Epiphany
Rev. Peter Ledic, Pastor
Linda Trahan, Director of Music - Stephen Trahan - Choir Director
Elisabeth Coats - Parish Nurse

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Sunday Bible Readings

Old Testament Reading:  Isaih 6:1-8
Plalm:  Plalm 138
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 13:12b-20
Holy Gospel:  Luke 5:1-11

Jesus Calls the First Disciples

Memos (Jan 2008 to Present)

 

 

The Sunday School Singing Schedule

Ash Wednesday - February 17

(Youth group 7th-1-th grades singing and hand bells)
(6:30 soup supper, 7:00 rehearsal, 7:30 service)
Anthem: "From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee"

Palm Sunday - March 28

(Pre-K-2nd grades. 3rd- 6th grades singing,
youth group hand bells)
(9:45 line-up for procession with palms) Anthem: "Hosanna"

Sixth Sunday of Easter (Mother's Day) - May 9

(pre-k-2nd grades hand chimes, youth group hand bells)
Anthem: "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands"
Song (following the service) "For Mother's Tender Care"

Song Packets are available from Linda. Please notify Linda ASAP if your child cannot participate on one of these Sundays.   Phone 925-682-5673

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Call for Palms

Ash Wednesday, which falls on February 17th this year, marks the beginning of the Holy Season of Lent. As is Messiah's tradition, we are asking the members of Messiah to bring their palm fronds from last year that you have at home next Sunday, so that they may be burned and used for the Imposition of Ashes in the Ash Wednesday Liturgy.

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2010 Lenten - Soup Supper Schedule
(Suppers begin at 6:30 pm, Lenten service starting at 7:30 pm)

2/17 Teach - Sunday School
2/24 Church Council
3/3 Altar Guild
3/10 Choir
3/17 Ushers
3/24 Elders

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Liturgical Glossary


Frequently one encounters unfamiliar terms related to worship. The following glossary provides some basic definitions and explanations to key terms that one may encounter.

Doxology - From the Greek for "words of praise." It is an expression of praise to God, usually in a Trinitarian formulation. The Gloria Patri ("Glory be to the Father and to the Son..."), is a common doxology used to conclude psalms and many canticles. Many hymns have a concluding, doxological stanza that praises the Holy Trinity. The most familiar of these stanzas is known as the Common Doxology ("Praise God from whom all blessings flow...")

Easter Vigil - Occurring on the eve of Easter, the structure of this service dates back to the second century, making it one of our most ancient services. The service is constructed in four parts: light, Word, Baptism, and Lord's Supper. The Vigil serves each year as the church's first celebration of the resurrection.

Prepared by the LCMS Commission on Worship

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Flowers in the Sanctuary

The flowers in the Sanctuary have been placed there to the glory of God by the members of Messiah.

Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the church office, and please remember to place your $45 check (noted flowers) in the offering plate. Thank you!


 
A New Mission Project for Messiah - The Friends of Mercy

The work of Friends of Mercy, a Recognized Service Organization of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, is all about how Lutherans are making a difference by bringing hope and mercy to the people who are suffering from the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the brunt of which is borne by AIDS widows and AIDS Orphans. With the context of the Gospel and God's presence in His word and the sacramental life, the people of Kenya are able to follow through with HIV testing, medicines, and helping others because of the forgiveness and mercy which they first enjoyed.

Please keep Friends of Mercy in your prayer, the best ways to support the work of the Meekers, Pastor Chuchu, the ELCK deaconesses, and so many people who need the basic staples of life.  Americans presume these staples which are elementary to the privileges and technology we take for granted.

Our mission project is a 3 year commitment for all those members of Messiah who wish to support, in prayer, this work of mercy by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kenya.

If you appreciate the financial hardship of the AIDS victims, as well as the ministry of the deaconesses providing them spiritual and physical care, fill out a pledge card.  Messiah has a goal to involve at least half our congregation in the support of this program for the next three years.  The pledge forms are available from the ushers, or see Dick Klotz after the service.  Please donate so that we can keep the work of mercy in the context of Christ and His blessings.

Get more details about the program at http://www.thefriendsofmercy.org