Welcome to Our Worship: Our spiritual ancestors cried out in the midst of their political occupations: “Save us!” The idea of a Messiah went hand-in-hand with the need for God to help them in their distress. The Roman occupation of Jesus’ time and of the early Christian community is expressed with a sense of waiting, watching, and anticipation of restoration to freedom. All this points to the presence of hope, essential to survival in difficult times. Let us be present with hope to those who need it most.
Worship and Communion: We give thanks for your presence today; through the gift of being present, we can breathe in the Holy Spirit's invitation to connect and learn, as we answer Jesus' call to justice and action, to share the gift of hope with those who need it most. If you are visiting or new to our faith family, please fill out the yellow guest card and put it in the offering plate so we may have a record of your presence today. Come back and worship with us each Sunday at 10 a.m. The Sacrament of Holy Communion is offered to all worshiping today. You may come forward for the sacraments or cross your arms in front of you for a blessing.
Fellowship: Please join us after worship today in the Fellowship Hall for our first Sunday Potluck and Bible Study, “How Lutherans Read the Bible”.
(The Sunday Bulletin can be downloaded using the link above)
