Thursday, February 26, 2009
Community Lenten Services
The Delphos Ministerial Association will host midweek Lenten services at Trinity United Methodist Church on Thursdays, beginning February 26th at noon. This year’s theme is “Living Lent: The Animals Tell the Story.” Pastor David Howell will lead the first session, with the theme of “Fox.”
"Stones" Midweek Lenten Worship Series - Wednesdays at 7 PM
Stones: A Midweek Lenten Series
Preacher: Pastor Katherine Olson
Wednesday, March 4th, 7 PM
God’s law engraved on stone and on human hearts
Readings: Exodus 34:1-10 (Romans 2:12-16; Matthew 5:17-20)
Wednesday, March 11th, 7 PM
A millstone as metaphor for punishment of sin
Readings: Matthew 18:6-9 (2 Thessalonians 1:6-10)
Wednesday, March 18th, 7 PM
Jesus is a stumbling stone for unbelievers and the rock of salvation for believers
Readings: Romans 9:30-33 (Isaiah 12:1-6; 1 Corinthians 10:1-4)
Wednesday, March 25th, 7 PM
Jesus the living stone upon which the church is founded
Readings: 1 Peter 2:1-10 (Matthew 3:7-12)
Wednesday, April 1st, 7 PM
Jesus, the foundation stone for life
Readings: Matthew 7:24-29 (Deuteronomy 8:1-10; Ephesians 3:14-21)
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Preacher: Pastor Katherine Olson
Wednesday, March 4th, 7 PM
God’s law engraved on stone and on human hearts
Readings: Exodus 34:1-10 (Romans 2:12-16; Matthew 5:17-20)
Wednesday, March 11th, 7 PM
A millstone as metaphor for punishment of sin
Readings: Matthew 18:6-9 (2 Thessalonians 1:6-10)
Wednesday, March 18th, 7 PM
Jesus is a stumbling stone for unbelievers and the rock of salvation for believers
Readings: Romans 9:30-33 (Isaiah 12:1-6; 1 Corinthians 10:1-4)
Wednesday, March 25th, 7 PM
Jesus the living stone upon which the church is founded
Readings: 1 Peter 2:1-10 (Matthew 3:7-12)
Wednesday, April 1st, 7 PM
Jesus, the foundation stone for life
Readings: Matthew 7:24-29 (Deuteronomy 8:1-10; Ephesians 3:14-21)
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Holy Week Schedule for April 2009
Sunday, April 5th is Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion. Worship with palm processional at 10:00.
Thursday, April 9th is Maundy Thursday. Worship is at 7 PM with a celebration of First Communion. On this evening we remember the night that Jesus celebrated the Passover with his disciples and instituted the Lord's Supper. A soup supper will precede the service at 6:15.
Friday, April 10th is Good Friday. Worship is at 7 PM. On this evening we remember the death and crucifixion of our Lord Jesus. A Community Lenten Service will be held at Trinity United Methodist at 12 noon.
Sunday, April 12th is Easter Sunday. Worship services are at 7:30 and 10 AM. In this worship service we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and the good news that because he lives, we share in his eternal life. A breakfast will be served in between the services, with an Easter Egg Hunt taking place at 9:15.
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Thursday, April 9th is Maundy Thursday. Worship is at 7 PM with a celebration of First Communion. On this evening we remember the night that Jesus celebrated the Passover with his disciples and instituted the Lord's Supper. A soup supper will precede the service at 6:15.
Friday, April 10th is Good Friday. Worship is at 7 PM. On this evening we remember the death and crucifixion of our Lord Jesus. A Community Lenten Service will be held at Trinity United Methodist at 12 noon.
Sunday, April 12th is Easter Sunday. Worship services are at 7:30 and 10 AM. In this worship service we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and the good news that because he lives, we share in his eternal life. A breakfast will be served in between the services, with an Easter Egg Hunt taking place at 9:15.
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Lenten Devotional Email Series from the ELCA
Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, singing, "To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!” Revelation 5:13
The ELCA is sponsoring a Lenten e-mail series, Living Earth: A 40-day Reflection on our Relationship with God's Creation. This year’s theme, “Joining the Hymn of All Creation” reminds us that our relationship with our neighbors, our world, and all creatures, great and small, is a gift of communion given us by God from creation’s beginning.
Through the course of the reflections participants are challenged with a journey of urgency and hope to:
* give thanks for God’s gifts of abundance
* face the hard facts of our misuse of creation
* read signs of hope for a new way
* learn how we can live "into" God’s promise to make all things new in Christ.
Each week you will find resources for learning, and suggestions for individual and communal action focusing on a range of environmental issues.
To subscribe to the "Living Earth: Joining the Hymn of All Creation" Lenten email series, visit: www.elca.org/Our-Faith-In-Action/Justice/Advocacy/Issues/Environment-and-Energy/Lenten-Reflections.aspx.
Back to our website: http://www.stpeterdelphos.org
The ELCA is sponsoring a Lenten e-mail series, Living Earth: A 40-day Reflection on our Relationship with God's Creation. This year’s theme, “Joining the Hymn of All Creation” reminds us that our relationship with our neighbors, our world, and all creatures, great and small, is a gift of communion given us by God from creation’s beginning.
Through the course of the reflections participants are challenged with a journey of urgency and hope to:
* give thanks for God’s gifts of abundance
* face the hard facts of our misuse of creation
* read signs of hope for a new way
* learn how we can live "into" God’s promise to make all things new in Christ.
Each week you will find resources for learning, and suggestions for individual and communal action focusing on a range of environmental issues.
To subscribe to the "Living Earth: Joining the Hymn of All Creation" Lenten email series, visit: www.elca.org/Our-Faith-In-Action/Justice/Advocacy/Issues/Environment-and-Energy/Lenten-Reflections.aspx.
Back to our website: http://www.stpeterdelphos.org
Adult Sunday School in March: Meeting God in Prayer
”What is prayer?” “What does Scripture have to say about it?” “Why do we pray?” Ryan T. and Pastor Katherine will be leading an adult Sunday School class which addresses these questions. The series is entitled “Meeting God in Prayer, and runs from March 1st to April 5th. Each class begins with a 5 minute video presentation featuring professors from Luther Seminary, and includes a time for discussion, Bible Study, and prayer. Classes are held on Sunday mornings at 8:45 in the Fellowship Hall. Hope to see you there!
1. March 1st: What is prayer?
Focus Scriptures: 1 Samuel 1:1-19 and Luke 18:1-8, 1 Samuel 3:1-21, Deuteronomy 4:7 and Romans 8:26-27, Colossians 4:2.
2. March 8th: How do we pray?
Focus Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15 and Luke 11:1-13 (The Lord’s Prayer)
3. March 15th: Why do we pray?
Focus Scripture: Psalms of Lament and Praise
4. March 22nd: Does God answer prayer?
Focus Scripture: Job, Luke 18:9-14
5. March 29th: When do we pray?
James 5:13-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Luke 22:39-46
6. April 5th: “Meeting God in Prayer” DVD Clip Review
This is Palm Sunday and the leadership team will be getting ready for Sunday’s special service. Instead of a normal class session, we will play back the six DVD clips as a review.
Outline of each class session:
8:45: Gathering, announcements, and review of previous session
8:55: DVD Clip Viewing
9:00 – 9:35: DVD Discussion and Bible Study
9:35: Prayer Activity
9:40 DVD Devotional
9:45 Class Dismissed
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1. March 1st: What is prayer?
Focus Scriptures: 1 Samuel 1:1-19 and Luke 18:1-8, 1 Samuel 3:1-21, Deuteronomy 4:7 and Romans 8:26-27, Colossians 4:2.
2. March 8th: How do we pray?
Focus Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15 and Luke 11:1-13 (The Lord’s Prayer)
3. March 15th: Why do we pray?
Focus Scripture: Psalms of Lament and Praise
4. March 22nd: Does God answer prayer?
Focus Scripture: Job, Luke 18:9-14
5. March 29th: When do we pray?
James 5:13-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Luke 22:39-46
6. April 5th: “Meeting God in Prayer” DVD Clip Review
This is Palm Sunday and the leadership team will be getting ready for Sunday’s special service. Instead of a normal class session, we will play back the six DVD clips as a review.
Outline of each class session:
8:45: Gathering, announcements, and review of previous session
8:55: DVD Clip Viewing
9:00 – 9:35: DVD Discussion and Bible Study
9:35: Prayer Activity
9:40 DVD Devotional
9:45 Class Dismissed
Back to our website: http://www.stpeterdelphos.org
Acolyte Training and First Communion Classes This Month
Acolyte Training – Sunday, March 8th – 7 PM
We welcome new acolytes (5th grade and up) to an evening of training and practice. Current acolytes are encouraged to attend for a “refresher course.” Acolytes will learn how to select and care for their robe; and be aware of the proper ways to light candles, collect the offering, and help in serving Holy Communion.
Candidates for First Communion in 2009 are welcome to attend. They will be taking First Communion Class on the following three Sundays (March 15, 22, and 29th) at 7 PM.
First Communion Classes begin March 15th
Parents of fifth grade students have received a letter informing them of the class sessions. First Communion will be celebrated at the Maundy Thursday service on Thursday, April 9th. If any other students want to sign up for this class, please talk to Pastor Katherine.
Back to our website: http://www.stpeterdelphos.org
We welcome new acolytes (5th grade and up) to an evening of training and practice. Current acolytes are encouraged to attend for a “refresher course.” Acolytes will learn how to select and care for their robe; and be aware of the proper ways to light candles, collect the offering, and help in serving Holy Communion.
Candidates for First Communion in 2009 are welcome to attend. They will be taking First Communion Class on the following three Sundays (March 15, 22, and 29th) at 7 PM.
First Communion Classes begin March 15th
Parents of fifth grade students have received a letter informing them of the class sessions. First Communion will be celebrated at the Maundy Thursday service on Thursday, April 9th. If any other students want to sign up for this class, please talk to Pastor Katherine.
Back to our website: http://www.stpeterdelphos.org
In Praise of the Church Newsletter
“Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.”
Proverbs 25:25
“Here’s the mail / it never fails / it makes me want to wag my tail / when it comes I want to wail / Maaaaaaaaaaaaail!” That song is very popular in our house these days, because our son Carl is a serious “Blue’s Clues” fan. And the mail is indeed something to sing about. Six days a week, barring any major holidays, the postal worker faithfully delivers it to our homes or post office boxes. Although phone calls, texts, instant messages, and emails are very quick and convenient ways for us to communicate, there is something special about getting a piece of tangible mail. We love getting personal mail – invitations, greeting cards, and handwritten notes. Some of the mail we could do without, of course. There are the unsolicited advertisements and catalogs that do nothing but add clutter to our lives. There are the bills that remind us of debts unpaid.
Once a month, members and friends of this church get a very special piece of mail. You’re holding it your hands right now, of course – it’s the church newsletter. The Messenger arrives in your mailbox each month, full of news, thoughts to ponder, and lots of crazy clip art. I hope that when you receive this newsletter, you do not groan audibly as one who receives a jury duty summons or an overdue bill!
Think of this newsletter as “good news from a distant land.” The newsletter is one more way that God calls you away from the all-consuming chaos and noise of your everyday life and invites you into a deeper life of faith. Because it bears the news of God’s church, this newsletter can indeed be like cold water to our weary souls. So when the newsletter arrives, take some time to read it over and “drink up!” Inside its pages, you may be led by the Spirit of God to discover something new. This humble stack of taped-together papers is one more reminder that the God of the universe loves you and is continually drawing near to you, speaking a word of encouragement and hope to you in good times and in bad.
Prayer: Loving God, we thank you for your patience and persistence. Even though we turn from you, you never turn from us. Send your Holy Spirit to us, fill us with a living faith, and keep speaking your word to us in unexpected ways. Amen.
Action: This month, we find ourselves in the season of Lent. It is a season of repentance and turning to the Lord. Resolve to attend one of our weekly Lenten services or attend a Bible study. St. Peter’s Lenten Services are on Wednesdays at 7 pm, and the Community Lenten services are on Thursdays at noon at Trinity UMC. On March 1st, we are also beginning a special Adult Sunday School series on the theme of prayer. In addition, the Men’s Prayer Breakfast and Good Shepherd Circle studies are always open to all. More details are included…in the newsletter.
Back to our website: http://www.stpeterdelphos.org
Proverbs 25:25
“Here’s the mail / it never fails / it makes me want to wag my tail / when it comes I want to wail / Maaaaaaaaaaaaail!” That song is very popular in our house these days, because our son Carl is a serious “Blue’s Clues” fan. And the mail is indeed something to sing about. Six days a week, barring any major holidays, the postal worker faithfully delivers it to our homes or post office boxes. Although phone calls, texts, instant messages, and emails are very quick and convenient ways for us to communicate, there is something special about getting a piece of tangible mail. We love getting personal mail – invitations, greeting cards, and handwritten notes. Some of the mail we could do without, of course. There are the unsolicited advertisements and catalogs that do nothing but add clutter to our lives. There are the bills that remind us of debts unpaid.
Once a month, members and friends of this church get a very special piece of mail. You’re holding it your hands right now, of course – it’s the church newsletter. The Messenger arrives in your mailbox each month, full of news, thoughts to ponder, and lots of crazy clip art. I hope that when you receive this newsletter, you do not groan audibly as one who receives a jury duty summons or an overdue bill!
Think of this newsletter as “good news from a distant land.” The newsletter is one more way that God calls you away from the all-consuming chaos and noise of your everyday life and invites you into a deeper life of faith. Because it bears the news of God’s church, this newsletter can indeed be like cold water to our weary souls. So when the newsletter arrives, take some time to read it over and “drink up!” Inside its pages, you may be led by the Spirit of God to discover something new. This humble stack of taped-together papers is one more reminder that the God of the universe loves you and is continually drawing near to you, speaking a word of encouragement and hope to you in good times and in bad.
Prayer: Loving God, we thank you for your patience and persistence. Even though we turn from you, you never turn from us. Send your Holy Spirit to us, fill us with a living faith, and keep speaking your word to us in unexpected ways. Amen.
Action: This month, we find ourselves in the season of Lent. It is a season of repentance and turning to the Lord. Resolve to attend one of our weekly Lenten services or attend a Bible study. St. Peter’s Lenten Services are on Wednesdays at 7 pm, and the Community Lenten services are on Thursdays at noon at Trinity UMC. On March 1st, we are also beginning a special Adult Sunday School series on the theme of prayer. In addition, the Men’s Prayer Breakfast and Good Shepherd Circle studies are always open to all. More details are included…in the newsletter.
Back to our website: http://www.stpeterdelphos.org
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