March 2nd Announcements

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: A. Doying, K. Eubanks, H. Selby

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:
March 5 – Soup supper and Ash Wednesday service (No Confirmation)
March 21 – Fellowship card night 6:00pm
March 23 – Dine & Dance following Bible study

PRE-LENT SEASON: refers to the three weeks immediately before the start of Lent, a period of preparation for the penitential season of Lent where Christians engage in self-reflection and repentance. The paraments are green during the Pre-Lent Season. The Alleluias before the Gospel are omitted. The third Sunday is known as Quinquagesima. That is a Latin term that means 50 days before Easter. It is the Sunday before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent.

ASH WEDNESDAY SOUP SUPPER: Wednesday, March 5, at 5:30 p.m. There is a signup sheet in the narthex. Everyone is welcome! Come for the fellowship at the supper… stay for Ash Wednesday Service at 6:30 p.m.

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS: for 2024 will be expiring soon! If you are a Thrivent member, you may be eligible to participate and direct Thrivent Choice Dollars to your favorite ministry. Go to www.thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 800-847-4836 before March 31 and say, “Thrivent Choice.”

GET YOUR DANCING SHOES ON! The Ladies’ Guild is hosting a delightful banquet interspersed with learning group dances. No partner or experience is required! Plan to join us Sunday, March 23rd following Bible study.

SING BOLDLY CONCERT: Trinity Lutheran Church in Boone is presenting an evening of music on Thursday, March 13th. The concert begins at 7:00pm and includes the school’s choir, handbells, organ, and more! See the poster on the bulletin board for more details.

END OF LIFE WORKSHOP:  Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marshalltown, IA is hosting a workshop on theological and practical aspects at life’s end, titled “Departing in Peace.” It will be held on Saturday, March 8th from noon until 4:30pm. Lunch and snacks are provided. RSVP to alexpost1226@gmail.com.

SAVE THE DATE!  The fourth annual homeschool conference sponsored by the Lutheran Homeschool League is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025.  The conference will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Carlisle, Iowa.  This year's theme is Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty: Bringing Beauty into Your Home and Homeschool.  Rev. Kyle Verage from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, is our keynote speaker. Conference brochure and updated website available soon!

EXPERT GUESTS, EXPANSIVE TOPICS, EXTOLLING CHRIST: Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. This week’s topics include: Critical Theory; The Foundation, Focus & Shape of the Christian Life; Communion with Christ; The Gift of Marriage and more. You can listen at issuesetc.org.

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