“Strive for Equality”
"Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality.” (2 Corinthians 8:13)
Paul held up the generosity of the Macedonian churches to those in Corinth (2 Co. 8). It seemed his desire was that they show some kind of proof for their appreciation of the Lord's blessing and sustaining power to them. He urged them, therefore to bring to completion the great work begun earlier in their ministry. It seemed apparent they had forgotten, like we often do, with what fervor and fire they had started to serve the Lord with.
We, too, could use this urging of Paul's periodically. He wanted to bring the churches in Corinth from their relaxed attitude toward giving and sharing, and found it necessary to remind them of their oneness in the body of Christ. The Corinthians had begun to take pleasure in what others were doing for God's kingdom and the sustaining of the earthly churches, and forgotten their own part.
"Strive for equality," was Paul's urging to the Corinthians. Since Christ bore the total weight of our salvation on himself, could we not at least share in the earthly ministry as a body so that "He who gathered much does not have too much and he who gathered little does not have too little?" (2 Cor. 8:15)
Rummage Sale
Dates have been determined for the Rummage Sale. We will hold it on June 4-5. This will be for smaller items (excluding appliances and furniture). Please start saving your treasures.
This Week
Today
10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
10:45 a.m. Bible Adventures
Monday
Newsletter Articles Due!
4:30 p.m. Confirmation Class
Wednesday
9:00 a.m. Ladies Crafts
11:00 a.m. Lenten Worship
5:30 p.m. Soup Supper
6:00 p.m. Choir
7:00 p.m. Lenten Worship
Saturday
5:00 p.m. Praise Worship
Sunday
Palm Sunday
9:30 a.m. Worship
10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
10:45 a.m. Bible Adventures
Serving God and Us
Today:
ACOLYTE: Alison White
GREETER: Kay & Jane
COFFEE: Gail Berkesch
USHERS: Anderson
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Jayne Harkins
Next Sunday:
ACOLYTE: Kyle Effertz
GREETER: Fran Vandruska & Tieler Wells
COFFEE: Laurie Nelson
USHERS: Donahoo
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Ed LaSelle
Animals Tell the Story
This Wednesday will hold our final midweek service for Lent. We will hear of the vulture who will tell us of a coming Savior.
Our theme will continue through our other Lenten services on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter.
News for April
Articles are needed this Monday, March 22 for our April newsletter.
Altar Flowers – In praise and thanksgiving to God, the chancel flowers are given by Kay Stade in memory of Chris Johnson and by Bob & Laurie Nelson in honor of their granddaughter Paige’s birthday. We thank them for their kindness.
Odds and Ends:
We will hold one evening service on Maundy Thursday (April 1) and Good Friday (April 2).
Easter is April 4. We will hold our usual service at 9:30. We will not hold the Saturday service on April 3.
Take a Trip
Today in our Bible Adventures, we will look closely at the time Jesus is anointed in Luke 7:36-50. Next week Pastor will explore lessons on the Lord’s Supper from Luke 22:1-23.
Lilies
We again offer member the opportunity to provide lilies for our Easter service. You may donate a lily and then take it with you following our service. We will take orders until next Sunday, March 28. Envelopes are available at the usher’s station in the rear of the sanctuary. This year our lilies are $7.00.
Christ Lutheran Finances
Given Last Week: $ 3,026.00
Given To Date: $ 32,099.75
Needed Last Week: $ 3,044.85
Needed To Date: $ 33,493.35
Attendance: (last week)
Saturday – 20 & Sunday – 87
Portals of Prayer
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