Luke is perhaps our most “liturgical” gospel. The early chapters are filled with canticles (Scriptural songs of praise): Mary’s “My soul magnifies the Lord,” Simeon’s “Blessed be the Lord,” and the song of the heavenly army announcing Jesus’ birth: “Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.”
Palm/Passion Sunday
March 28th, 2010Holy Week at First
March 24th, 2010
Palm Sunday
Saturday, March 27 at 5:30 pm
Sunday, March 28 at 7:40, 8:30 and 11:00 am
Maundy Thursday
April 1, 4:30 and 7:00 pm Holy Communion
Supper served from 5:15 to 6:30 pm
Good Friday
April 2, 5:30 and 7:30 pm
Easter Vigil
April 3, 5:30 pm
Holy Communion
Easter Sunday Breakfast served from 7:30 to 10:30 am, in the Friendship Center.
April 4, 7:00, 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am
Holy Communion
Lent Week 5
March 21st, 2010question for the week: Daily Prayer: Read Philippians 3:7-10 How much time do we spend in worry about things? How much time to we spend in prayer? in community? building relationships? It is easy to get caught in the world of stuff - a new phone or MP3 player, bigger TV, nicer car - but how much of it really matters? How much of it really increases your faith? Rather than giving something up, think about adding something in. Find time this week to spend time in relationship! Spend time in prayer or devotion or service - relationship to God. Or, spend time with someone you care about, have a conversation with a good and trusted friend, play a game with your children, invite a neighbor over for dinner - relationship to each other. ->God’s Joy<-
“Do I let my possessions get in the way of my search for faith?”
Lord, help me to let go of all that stands in the way of knowing and following you. Amen.
Gus Brockmann
Do You Know the Four Keys?
March 19th, 2010We are focusing in on the Caring Conversation key this month with the big question of the month being… When have you experienced forgiveness? Forgiveness can be just has difficult to receive as it can be at times to give. Sometimes it’s quick to come and sometimes it is very difficult and painful. We must be consistently reminded of the forgiveness and grace we receive from God and we may need to remind one another as well. We come to the table each week to hear the words of forgiveness proclaimed for each one of us and for all the world. This is a part of our rituals as Christians, to hear words of forgiveness and to proclaim them! We would love to hear your stories as well! Leave a post this month about forgiveness as we work to create caring conversations with one another online!
Lent Week 4
March 14th, 2010Question for the week: Daily Prayer: Read 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 God set us free from sin through Christ's sacrifice for us. Our sins are not held against us! We are forgiven! Spread the word! Looking for ways to spread the word? Volunteer as a greeter or usher at church! Help with Vacation Bible School in the summer. Volunteer at shelters or food banks, work with habitat on the weekends. Get out and take some action! ->God’s Joy,_
“Do I forgive others as God forgives me?”
Lord, help me give your message of peace to others, so that they may be brought back to you. Amen.
Gus Brockmann
