The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America practices eucharistic hospitality: all baptized persons
are invited to the Lord's table. As a sign of the unity the sacrament gives us, we all share the
same elements. If you are unable to receive either the bread or the wine, be assured that in a single
element you receive the Real Presence of Christ and the gifts of the sacrament.
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March 13, 2011
THE 1st SUNDAY IN LENT
8:00a.m. & 10:30a.m. ~ Liturgy of the Word and Sacrament
9:30a.m. ~ Sunday Church School
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING AFTER THE 10:30A.M. SERVICE
(in the first classroom to the left)
"Lord God, our strength, the struggle between good and evil
rages within and around us, and the devil and all the forces that defy you
tempt us with empty promises. Keep us steadfast in your word, and when we fall,
raise us again and restore us, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen."
March 14, 2011
1:15p.m. - 2:15p.m. ~ Renovare' Group
2:15p.m. - 3:00p.m. ~ Congregational Bible Study
Loving God,
you call us back to you with all of our hearts.
I feel your call for me deep in my heart
and I know you want me back
as much as I want to return.
Lord, give me the wisdom to know how to return.
Make my journey back to you this Lent
one of grace, forgiveness and gentle love.
March 15, 2011
Confirmation Camp Registration Forms due to Pastor Jeff
Father of my soul, Mother of my heart,
I know your love for me is limitless beyond imagining.
You care for me as a loving parent.
Through my smallest Lenten sacrifices,
help me to become less selfish
and more aware of your ways.
Fan the flame of my desire
to draw ever closer to you.
Guide me to seek your love.
March 16, 2011
8:45a.m. - 9:45a.m. ~ Prayer Group
7:00p.m. ~ Evening Prayer Service
Lord, I know you receive what is in my heart.
Let me be inspired by your words and by the actions of your son, Jesus.
Guide me to make sacrifices this Lent in the spirit of self-denial
and with greater attention to you and to those around me.
Help me to believe that you will grant me this because of the sacrifice Jesus made for me.
March 17, 2011
Lord, I’m not always eager to do your will.
I’d often much rather do my own will. Please be with me on this Lenten journey
and help me to remember that your own spirit can guide me
in the right direction. I want to “fix” my weaknesses
but the task seems overwhelming. But I know that with your help,
anything can be done. With a grateful heart,I acknowledge your love
and know that without you, I can do nothing.
March 18, 2011
Creator of my Life, renew me: bring me to new life in you.
Touch me and make me feel whole again. Help me to see your love
in the passion, death and resurrection of your son.
Help me to observe Lent in a way that allows me to celebrate that love.
Prepare me for these weeks of Lent as I feel both deep sorrow for my sins
and your undying love for me.
March 19, 2011
JOSEPH, GUARDIAN OF JESUS
"O God, from the family of your servant David you raised up Joseph to be
the guardian of your incarnate Son and the husband of his blessed mother. Give us
grace to imitate his uprightness of life and his obedience to your commands,
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen."
March 20, 2011
THE 2nd SUNDAY IN LENT
8:00a.m. & 10:30a.m. ~ Liturgy of the Word and Sacrament
9:30a.m. ~ Sunday Church School
"O God, our leader and guide, in the waters of baptism you bring
us to new birth to live as your children. Strengthen our faith in your promises,
that by your Spirit we may lift up your life to all the world through your Son,
Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen."
March 28, 2011
12NOON - 2:00p.m. ~ Lunchtime Bible Study Group - Continuing in Acts 6
March 30, 2011
8:45a.m. - 9:30a.m. ~ Prayer Group
9:30a.m. - 10:30a.m. ~ Bible Study of the Brief Epistles
EASTER SEASON
WEDNESDAYS IN LENT ~ March 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13, 20
PALM SUNDAY ~ April 17
MAUNDY THURSDAY ~ April 21
GOOD FRIDAY SEASON ~ April 22
HOLY SATURDAY & THE VIGIL OF EASTER ~ April 23
EASTER SUNDAY
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Persons desiring membership
in the congregation may indicate this at any time
to Pastor Jeff or to Kate Smith, President of the congregation.
CHRIST IN OUR HOME
January through March, 2011
Available at the rear of the Nave
FOOD BANK
Our gifts of food are regularly picked up and taken to the
Hummelstown Food Bank. Please remember the increasing need for
contributions of food. The basket is at the rear of the nave
for your donations.
LIKE TO SEW?
We're looking for people who like to sew
to help create another Zion Baby Quilt.
Please tell Judi if you are interested.
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY
If any of you feel called or are inclined to correspond with an
inmate in the state's many prisons, contact Janet. There are
many such inmates looking for a kind word from "the outside".
This can bring hope to sometimes almost-hopeless lives.
WEB-SITE PERMISSIONS
A NEW list has been posted at the rear of the Nave. We need your
signature next to your name for permission to use any photo
which you may be in relative to various church activities on
our web-site. Names WILL NOT be used in the posting of
any photos on the site. If you do not wish for any photo of
you to be used, you do not need to sign the sheet. If you have
any concerns about this matter, see Connie or Janet.
WEB-SITE MAINTENANCE
If you have any suggestions for the improvement of our website or if you
have a suggestion for another section, please let Connie or Dennis know.