Center on the Cross

   The cross of Christ stands at the center of our observance of this season when we remember what our Savior did for us by dying in our place to save us from sin and death forever.  As part of our focus during these forty days that lead to Good Friday, then, is making the cross something that truly does have a bearing on our day-to-day living.  Here are some ways to look o the cross this Lent and be renewed in your walk of faith.
   As a reminder.  The cross reminds us that we are sinners who need to confess our sins and receive forgiveness in Jesus.
   As a guide.  Daily we are faced with decisions about what to do in our lives.  The cross guides us to follow God’s will in our words and deeds, as Jesus did.
   As a comfort.  On the cross Jesus announced to the repentant thief, “Today you will be with me in paradise.”  Those words of comfort wash over us as well when we look to the cross and recall that it opens up the door of heaven for us.
   As a motivator.  In times of weakness and struggle, the cross stirs us to continue on, as Christ did, and draw on the power of God to stay committed to Christ and share the Good News of the salvation found only in him who died in weakness but rose in might.

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 appli-ances and furniture).  Please start saving your treasures.

This Week

Today
10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
10:45 a.m. Bible Adventures
Monday
4:30 p.m. Confirmation Class
Wednesday
9:30 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
9:30 a.m. Worship
10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
10:45 a.m. Bible Adventures
Daylight Saving Time Begins

Serving God and Us

Today:
ACOLYTE: Alison White
READER: Fred Donaldson
GREETER: Richard & Glenna Hoemann
COFFEE: Andy & Kay
USHERS: Donahoo
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Malorie Morrill &
       Dallas Cooper

Next Sunday:
READER: Andy Anderson
GREETER: Lou & Patty Basham
COFFEE: Jane Stueland
USHERS: Nelson/Wells
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Britney Mendoza

Odds and Ends:

   We will hold one evening ser-vice 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.
   Daylight Savings Time begins next Sunday, March 14.

Attendance: (last week)  
   Saturday – 15 & Sunday – 75

Altar Flowers – In praise and thanksgiving to God, the chancel flowers are given by Jane Stueland in remembrance of Stu. We thank her for her kindness.

Animals Tell the Story

     In our services this Wednesday we will hear of the camel who will tell us of a warning Savior.  
     Our theme will continue throughout the Lenten season and conclude on our celebration of Easter.

Hungry?

   We continue to hold soup suppers before our evening Lenten services.  Please check out the sign-up sheets (to eat and to help).  We need someone to host our supper on March 24.  Serving be-gins each Wednesday at 5:30.  All are welcome.

Take a Trip

   Today in our Bible Adventures, Pastor shares a presentation on the feeding of 5,000 in John 6:1-15.  Next week we will look closely at the three parables of the lost in Luke 15.

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 start taking orders next Sunday.

Christ Lutheran Finances

Given Last week: $2,120.00
Given To Date: $25,831.00

Needed Last Week: $3,044.85
Needed To Date: $27,403.65

Building Fund: $5.00