Pastor Joel's Mid-Week Reminders for 2/14/2012
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'For it
is
the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who
has shone in
our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory
of God in
the face of Jesus Christ.' 2 Corinthians 4.3-6
Have
you noticed the return of light? Each morning now, the dawn
comes
earlier and earlier; and sunset is a bit later. We are once
again
experiencing the renewal of light in the northern
hemisphere. The
signs of Spring are quietly appearing in nature.
We are glad for the promise of light, of Spring-time, of
warmer days
ahead. But whether it is dark and gloomy or bright and
sunny outside,
what gives us the deepest gladness are the promises of God.
Those
promises have come true in Jesus Christ, and by faith those
promises
turn us toward the light of God. The light of God in the
face of Jesus
Christ shines within our hearts, overcoming the darkness
that keeps on
threatening our souls. Shine, Jesus SHINE!!
LENT
BEGINS:
Ash Wednesday is February 22. This holy
day marks the
beginning of the season of Lent, a period of spiritual
preparation for
Holy Week and Easter. We will observe Ash Wednesday
with two
worship opportunities: 12
noon and 7pm.
Both services will include Holy Communion and imposition
of ashes.
Midweek Lenten Services:
Wednesday evenings, Feb 29, March
7, 14, 21, and 28
from 7-7:40pm....Holden Evening Prayer.
Preceded
at 6pm each week by our Soup and Bread
Suppers. Please see sign-up sheet on the bulletin
board!
PIE
SOCIAL:
Our annual Redeemer Pie Social has been set for Saturday
evening, March
17 (St Patrick's Day) at 6pm. If you
can bring pies,
help organize and
/ or provide entertainment, please talk with Lorene Bartell.
Once
again, this will be a fundraiser for Redeemer's mission and
ministry,
including a portion for Habitat for
Humanity's Salem chapter.
2011
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS OF GIVING
are ready for you to find in your church mailbox.
Questions:
contact Deb Skiles, our Financial Secretary.
'CONNECTIONS',
my weekly
Bible Study for adults, meets every Sunday morning in the
Commons Room
at 8:50 - 9:45am. We read through the assigned Scripture
readings for
worship and then make connections with our daily life. A
lively,
relaxed discussion group for you to participate in! Snacks
and coffee
available.
DATES
AND EVENTS TO NOTE ~
Tuesday,
Feb 14..........Circuit Pastoral Conference,
Woodburn
Monday, Feb 20...........7pm, Church Council
Wednesday,
Feb 22......12 noon and 7pm, Ash Wednesday worship opportunities
Sunday, Feb
26...........11:45am,
Disaster
Preparedness group meets.
Saturday,
March
17......6pm: Pie Social (see
above)
Sunday, April 1: Palm
Sunday
April
8, Easter Sunday
**Please
see
the weekly bulletin, the Spirit Call newsletter, and our
master
calendar for a
complete listing of dates and events.
