SUNDAY NEWS March 22, 2015 To know Christ and to make Christ Known - “Connecting people to people, people to Christ, people to their role in the world” We are nearing the conclusion of Lent. In this Sunday's gospel, Jesus is likened to a grain of wheat that once buried in the earth comes alive to bear much fruit. We welcome you today to hear the word and receive the meal and renew God's covenant with us. . LENTEN DINNER Wednesday,March 25, 2015 at 6:00 pm. The Youth will be serving a Spaghetti Dinner. The free will offering will go towards the National Youth Gathering. Service of Healing Please invite your family, friends, neighbors, caregivers and care receivers to this special service on Wednesday, April 1st at 7:00 p.m. The healing sought can be to address any physical challenge, spiritual distress, family disharmony or community need. What to expect: We will meet in the Chapel. The environment, including lighting and music, will be calm and reflective. Worship will be based on the order of service found on pages 276-278 of Evangelical Lutheran Worship (our red pew hymnal). There will be brief scripture readings, prayer and a reflection. Our goal is to attune ourselves to God’s healing presence, calling us to the Lord and to each other without any expectation of a miracle other than the gift of grace and the comfort it can provide. All those who wish to come forward with a special concern will be offered the laying-on of hands and anointing with oil by a pastor or deacon. Grace Lutheran Church at Carrollwood Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 7:00 PM Gabriel Faure’s – Requiem “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” The season of Lent is a time to face the brokenness of our lives and our world. It is in the waters of baptism – yes in the baptismal life – that we turn our brokenness over to Christ, thus being restored by him through the Cross. Our Lenten journey gives us pause each week to find strength at the foot of the cross. Wednesdays in Lent – 2015 Services at NOON and 7:00 *Lite Lenten Dinner begins at 6:00 pm* March 25th “My Abiding Place” March 29th - Palm Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. April 3rd – Healing Service April 2nd -Maundy Thursday Noon & 7:00 p.m. Holy Communion and “Stripping of the Altar” “Foot Washing”(7 p.m. service only) April 3rd - Good Friday Noon & 7:00 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church **USHERS NEEDED** 2-3 more people for the 11:00 am Easter Service on April 5, 2015. Community Service Project Grab Your Easter Baskets and Come Celebrate the Easter Story with us! Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 3-5pm. **Egg Hunt Refreshments / Hot Dogs/ Games/ Crafts & A Photo with the Easter Bunny** and much, much more! RSVP to The Joshua House/ Children’s Home society of FL Donations are needed for the 36 children/ teens need your support with hygiene items and general items. Please see the donation box and board in Connections for specific details. Thank you for your support! [email protected] or the church office 813-961-8747. Motown Moolah We are getting ready to pay for our flights up to Detroit and your returned envelopes could really help us! We are expecting to pay $1300 per person for the National Youth Gathering in Detroit this July. We have 9 youth and 3 adult chaperones going. That is $15,600 total! Each family has contributed $325/youth (and a couple of families have two youth attending). We are trying to raise as much money as possible through fundraisers and donations so our families can afford to send their youth to this amazing faith-based event. Thanks so much for all the donations for Motown Moolah so far - our current total is $3065! Let's see how many 'holes' we can put on that Motown Moolah board! HS Youth – Upcoming Events Sun 3/22/15 – TONIGHT Youth Sunday and Chili Cook-off & Talent Show – 5 pm Sun 3/29/15 – Shack - Rehearsal for Easter Sunrise service Sun 4/5/15 – Youth lead Easter Sunrise service 6:30 am SAVE THE DATES………. Lights-Camera-Action TONIGHT is the 2nd annual Chili Cook-Off, Talent Show and Pie Baking Contest!! 5:00 pm – Holmer Hall and all for just $5/ person (Fund raiser for the National Youth Gathering) The next WORK DAY is scheduled for the morning of Saturday March 28th at 9:00 am. If you cannot supply labor, please consider sending a Lowes gift card or make arrangements to donate snacks. We will be changing-out some annuals, weeding, pruning, mulching, pressure washing and other "spring cleaning" outside. Inside, there are light bulbs that need to be changed and monofilament to take down using Jacob's Ladder, etc…Please RSVP to [email protected] or leave a message at 813-494-4052. PRAYER Week of March 22, 2015 nd – Sunday, March 22 Fifth Sunday in Lent – (Youth Led) 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM SOF Warm-up 11:00 AM Celebration Service / Selland Baptism 3:00 PM Iglesia Evangelica 5:00 PM Chili Cook-off/ Talent Sh Monday 9:30 AM Mah-jongg 3:30 PM Nominating Committee Tuesday 9:30 AM Canasta 10:00 AM Staff Meeting 5:30 PM AA - On the Way Home Wednesday 12:00 PM Lenten Service 6:00 PM Lenten Dinner 7:00 PM Lenten Service/ Requiem 7:00 PM Iglesia Evangelica Bible Study 7:45 PM Joyringers Thursday 9:00 AM LWR Quilting 7:00 PM Chancel Choir 7:00 PM Alanon/Alateen Friday 12:00 PM AA Ladies Friendship Saturday 9:00 AM Work Day 10:00 AM Spirits on Fire Rehearsal 3:00 PM Egg-stravaganza th Sunday, March 29 - Palm Sunday (The Passion) 8:30 AM Worship Service / First Communion 9:45 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM SOF Warm-up 11:00 AM Celebration Service 12:30 PM Cross Talk 3:00 PM Iglesia Evangelica Flowers – Stephanie & LeRoy Alaways in celebration of their daughters, Astrid & Beatrix’s birthday! Lee & Barbara Pilchers in celebration of Grayson & Lee Pilcher’s baptism. Eternal Flame – Sharie Stewart in memory of her parents, Walt & Phyllis Stewart. McCulloch Group Home – Bob & Pat Erickson Metropolitan Ministries – Anonymous Attendance – March 15, 2015 TOTAL: 8:30 am – 114 & 11:00 am - 75 Treasurer’s Report General Operating Fund Month ending February 28, 2015 Offerings received – YTD $41,020 Actual Expenses – YTD $43,836 YTD Operating – Loss ($ 2,816) Dear Friends, Thank you for your contribution of $574.00 To the 2014-2015 season of MUSIC GETTYSBURG! Once again, every event we present this year will be free of charge; no one will be kept from attending because of its cost. That’s due entirely to supporters like you! The MUSIC GETTYSBURG! Season runs from July to June, so we will be acknowledging your support in every program from now until June 2015. Once again, many thanks, and we’ll see you at our concerts! Sincerely, Mark Oldenburg, Chair, Music, Gettysburg! NEXT PRIME TIME EVENT Wednesday, April 8th ‐11:30 a.m. RECENT Condolences: To Gen & Earl Moore on the sudden loss of Gen’s brother-in-law, Joe. The family & friends of Carol Byrnes, on her death last Saturday. To Amy Lay’s cousin and family (Floyd & Stephanie Horsley) who just lost their 5 yr. old daughter to a rare genetic disease. Members: Evie Smith, McCulloch Group Home, Sharon Olenski, Bill Daily, Helen Heckley, Paul Danielson, and for our loved ones… June Knobbe Larry Taylor Kiersten Kim Donna Poulson Fred Anderson Penny Wells Ellen Hillmer Jack Arnold Onieta Llanes Keith Morris Troy Cura Molly Mark Mannarelli Tom Shaw, Sr. Carol Gammon Dana Johnson Roxie Thomas Rick Threm Tim Pray for the safety and rapid recovery of those impacted by Tropical Cyclone Pam in the South Pacific, especially the people of Vanuatu. LONG TERM Members: Jo Ann Sipes, Sharie Stewart, Anita Hans, Marion Bennett, Stan Ewanowski, Ruth Rahman, Dodie Ders Robert Scheurer Carl Mathews Gordon & Valerie Kim Tessmann Mildred Burkett Mike Fardella Molly Malivuk Helen LaVoy husband of father of father of niece of Helga Scheurer Angie Payne Maggie Gould Perrones brother of wife of mother of Jim Delmolino Gordon Lamoree Grace Corniuk Jean Bailey Bruce Jones Bill Wyar friend of father of mother of mother of brother of friend of Jerry Fardella Rev Rick Malivuk Theresa Thomas & David LaVoy Bob Erickson Maggie Gould Gina Corniuk Brenda Gerding Susan McCulloch Carol Zwick “Let there be Peace on Earth” Pray for peace and for all military troops – at home and abroad and for their families, loved ones and friends……. Chili’s – 8402 Citrus Park Drive (Please note the change in venue location and date from what was stated on our earlier Schedule handout.) Since Chili’s is about ready to celebrate their 40th anniversary, we thought it’s about time we put it on our dining list for the Prime Timers. Prices are reasonable and menu consists of sandwiches, salads, plenty of Tex-Mex selections, chili, etc. This particular Chili’s is located directly across from the Citrus Park Mall. Anyone is welcome to join us as we gather for some Grace fellowship (which extends to non-members alike), a fun time and good food. If you would like a ride, we can carpool from Grace, so let us know if you’re interested. Sign up now at the clipboards in Connections, or contact either Betty (891-1861 [email protected]) or Kathy (265-0387 [email protected]). sister of Joy Taylor brother-in-law of Sandy Taylor granddaughter Barb & Stan Ewanowski cousin of Lois Perrone sister of Marlene Holmes brother of Kurt Anderson sister of Nancy & Janette mother of John Hillmer father of Jean Harrison aunt of Rita & Suzie grand nephew of Linda Gravatt cousin of Perrones daughter of Maggie Gould cousin of Alice Fast father of Tom Shaw, Jr. relative of Joan Beeman daughter of Doreen Dahl mother of David Thomas step son of Mary Threm family of The Tietjens PFC1 Veronica Crickenberger has graduated and is stationed in Arizona. (Granddaughter of Annette Crickenberger). Collin Welch who is currently stationed at Pensacola Naval Station (Alice Deal’s grandson). Juliana Harrison, Jean Harrison’s daughter, is stationed in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. LTC Jonathan Tessmann and LTC Nicole Heumphreus (Lois Perrone’s nephew and his wife) and their daughter Taylor deployed overseas. PFC Mark Messina (Patti Joannes’ grandson) is stationed in Afghanastan. 1st Lt. Kelsey Abert and 2nd Lt. Devlin Ann Abert are Stationed in Hawaii. ADULT FORUM - LENTEN DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE Today, we will have an informal follow-up to the readings (1 John 1:5-10 and Luke 7:36-50) and “My Tears” reflection from the March 18th midweek Lenten services. Come whether you made it to church on Wednesday or just want a taste of what you missed. The discussion will be lead by Deacon Lois Sorensen.
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