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 The following comes from LCMS World Relief and Human Care:
As news of what is being called the largest earthquake to hit Haiti in more than 200 years reached LCMS World Relief and Human Care, the Synod's mercy arm began preparing to reach out in the Caribbean nation with much needed assistance and working in cooperation with Lutheran partners.
"The unfolding drama in Haiti calls for unlimited mercy on the part of the people of the LCMS. The needs are urgent and overwhelming right now," said Glenn F. Merritt, director of Disaster Response. "I appeal to God's people to respond as generously as possible during this most difficult time."
Please join this effort today ... your gift in any amount -- $50, $100, $500, or substantially more -- will strengthen and support our men and women who will respond to disaster in Haiti in the weeks and months ahead. Thank you!
Click here to make your donation.
Mercy forever,
Rev. Matthew Harrison, Executive Director
LCMS World Relief and Human Care
P.S.: For updates please go to the LCMS World Relief and Human Care website at: http://www.lcms.org/pages/default.asp?NavID=891
Any funds not needed for this relief effort will be used for other disaster purposes as determined by LCMS World Relief and Human Care. Your gift is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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Worship With Us
Worship Services are held on Sunday mornings at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Studies are held at 9:30 a.m. between Sunday Services. We also offer contemporary music in the 10:45 service on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
Please join us!
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Please join us for Ash Wednesday worship on February 17 at 6:30 P.M. (Note the worship time!) Following the service, please visit the 7th grade confirmands as they present their confirmation projects in the fellowship hall.
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Lenten Mid-Week Wednesday Schedule
February 17 - March 24
5:30 – 6:15 P.M. Soup & Salad Supper (reservations needed)
6:30 – 7:15 P.M. Wed. Lenten Worship (2/24-3/24)
7:15 – 8:00 P.M. Acts 2; Jubilate; Confirmation; Adult Choir
Please join us!
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New Young Adult Bible Study Starts 2/7 |
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It’s easy to trust God when things are going our way and the world makes sense. But when suffering strikes--especially seemingly senseless suffering--we are filled with doubt and stunned by events spiraling beyond our control. In the midst of suffering, we often question the very foundation of our faith--our belief in the God who says he loves us. Since our trust and obedience rest on God’s character, the questions that life’s tragedies force us to face are difficult, even frightening. Who is God? Can he really be trusted? What are his purposes in the face of suffering? If he can stop suffering, why doesn’t he?
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The calendar in the February Clarion is incorrect. For the correct February calendar, please click here .
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New Sunday Adult Bible Studies |
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Two exciting Adult Bible Study offerings are available in February!
“The Challenge of Islam: What Is Islam?”
Sam Shamoun, an Arab Christian, presents an eye-opening perspective on Islam in this video series. Estimates put Muslims at well over one billion throughout the world, yet their beliefs, religious practices, and social philosophy remain confusing to non-Muslims. Shamoun sheds valuable light on Islam’ historical development and explains how this faith is practiced by Muslims today. Throughout this study, Shamoun clearly articulates the hope Christians share in the saving grace of Jesus. Led by: Pastor Steve Wheeler and Dr. Jim Gimbel.
“Jesus, the Son of Man”
This class is a series of studies on the concept of Jesus as “The Son of Man” (a term based on Daniel 7:13). It is significant that, in English translations of the New Testament (such as the NRSV), the term “Gospel” surfaces only once–in Mark 8:45. Although the Greek term for “gospel–good news” in used 12 times in Matthew and Mark (but never in Luke or John), it is always part of a larger term, “the Good News of God’s Kingdom.” However, the term “Son of Man” is used 82 times in the four Gospels. Christians need to grapple what Jesus had in mind when He applied that term to Himself and what the term implies for their walk through life. Led by: Dr. Harry Wendt
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