Someone Else
A man decided to get rid of a dog he owned. When he drove to the city he stopped near the out-skirts, put his pet out, and drove away.
Late that night, he headed home. As he neared the edge of the city, he saw his dog sitting just where he had left him. As the car approached , the dog lifted his ears, stood up, and wagged his tail. The man drove on past.
At home he confessed to his wife that his conscience was hurting him; yet he did nothing about it.
This true story is a realistic illustration of spiritual errors made by God's children when they hope that someone else will assume their responsibility. The man had hoped that someone else would take the dog and look after it. Christians often think, "Oh, someone else will do it."
The work of Christ is not something that someone else performs or funds. It is an effort we all need to support. It is everyone's responsibility.
Serving God and Us
Today:
ACOLYTE: Alison White
GREETER: Marion & Joe Flory
COFFEE: Laurie Nelson
USHERS: Anderson
SUNDAY SCHOOL:
PRE-K-2ND: Malorie & Dallas
3RD—6TH GRADE: Jayne Harkins
Next Sunday:
ACOLYTE: Kyle Effertz
GREETER: Richard & Glenna Hoemann
COFFEE: Andy & Kay
USHERS: LaSelle
READER: Bea Cook
This Week
Today
10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
10:45 a.m. Bible Adventures
Monday
7:00 p.m. Worship Committee
Wednesday
9:30 a.m. Quilting
7:00 p.m. Choir
Saturday
5:00 p.m. Praise Worship
Sunday
Epiphany 5
9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion
10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
10:45 a.m. Bible Adventures
Altar Flowers – In praise and thanksgiving to God, the chancel flowers are given by Roger & Floy Huizenga in remembrance of their brother Marlowe. We thank them for their kindness.
Take a Trip
Today in our Bible Adventures, we investigate the healing ministry of Jesus in Luke 4:31-44. Pastor will provide an overview of miracles recorded for us in the Bible. Next Sunday we look closely at the disciples of Jesus. Pastor will review who they were and what we know about them.
In Print
Our newsletter for February is now available at our newsstand in the narthex. Please take a copy and share one with a friend.
Christ Lutheran Finances
Given Last Week: $2,237.00
Given To Date: $10,235.00
Needed Last Week: $3,044.85
Needed To Date: $12,179.40
Building Fund: $100.00
Help for Haiti
The Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod responds to crises at various times with financial sup-port. This is going on now for those struggling in Haiti.
While some may have already responded to efforts to help Haitians we would like to offer an opportunity to those who still de-sire to do so. This is an effort that takes place by our church body. The church headquarters in St. Louis have staff in place to assist so that the gifts can go to relief and not administration.
We share with you envelopes that can be used for this effort. If you did not receive an envelope last week, we have additional ones available from our ushers. We will get these funds to where they are needed as soon as possible.
You are invited to include your name or envelope number so that we can record your gift for your records.
If you have any questions, please contact our church office.
Attendance: (last week)
Saturday – 22 & Sunday – 90
UNDIE SUNDAY
is February 14, 2010
We will be sponsoring an in-gathering of NEW underwear – child, men’s, women’s. If you are shopping and see some great sales in children’s underwear, please purchase a package. Our Pacific Southwest zone is sponsoring it. 100% cotton is best but they will take anything new. Bring them in sooner than February 14th if you like.
