April 20, 2025 Bulletin
Almighty God the Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have overcome death and opened the gate of everlasting life to us. Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of our Lord’s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by…
Holy Week
The word “holy” means “set apart”. The Christian Church calls this week “Holy Week” because it is the one week in the year specifically “set apart” to focus upon the week in which our Lord’s earthly redemptive mission reaches its fulfillment. It starts…
April 13, 2025 Bulletin
Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it is written, “Fear not daughter of Zion; behold your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt!” His disciples did not understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they…
Going with God’s Flow
We were having a delightful supper at Applebee’s. We had prayed for Rachel, our waitress, and her son Raemar. With the bottomless sides and bountiful sandwiches, we were more than content. It was then that Rachel returned – sat down with us and gave…
April 6, 2025 Bulletin
Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters, who brings forth chariot and horse, army and warrior; they lie down, they cannot rise, they are extinguished, quenched like a wick: “Remember not the former things, nor…
No Fooling Around
Tuesday morning I allowed myself to sleep in a little past 7:00 (those west coast baseball games are killers). Thinking I could have a pretty lazy morning, I proceeded to embark on my morning walk. Then suddenly, at about the ¾ point of my two-mile…
March 30, 2025 Bulletin
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, Your mercies are new every morning; and though we deserve only punishment, You receive us as Your children and provide for all our needs of body and soul. Grant that we may heartily acknowledge Your merciful goodness,…
Herky-Jerky
It’s been a herky-Jerky return from a great vacation (though bipolar may be the more appropriate term, I prefer herky-jerky). On the one hand, my energy level is low and I am fighting a cold. On the other hand, life as been extremely busy (though I…
Change … or Not!
When keeping score at a baseball game, numbers are used for each of the defensive positions. One is the pitcher, two the catcher, three is first base, four is second base, five is third base, and six is shortstop. Seven, eight and nine then cover left,…
March 16, 2025 Bulletin
Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins unto God our Father, beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness.