WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 5:30 p.m. – “Through the Waters”– From Pastor Amy: God leads the people of Israel through the waters, out of slavery and into freedom. By the power of resurrection, God liberates us from slavery to sin and brings us through the waters of baptism to new life. The service begins with the Evening Prayer liturgy from ELW. Luther student Samson Masanga and member Bob Larson will read a segment of James Weldon Johnson’s poem “Let My People Go” from his God’s Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse, 1927. An electronic version of this work with original illustrations is available here (“Let My People Go” begins on page 45): http://docsouth.unc.edu/southlit/johnson/johnson.html

Tuesday, February 27
7:00 p.m. – CLA Circle – Judy Schoel hosts
7:00 p.m. – Building Committee

Wednesday, February 28
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
5:30 p.m. – Midweek Lenten Service – Soup Supper following
7:00 p.m. – Choir Practice
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, March 1
10:00 a.m. – Bible Study with Pastor Amy – Narthex
5:30 p.m. – Community Meal at First Lutheran

Friday, March 2 – WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

Sunday, March 4 – Third Sunday in Lent
8:45 a.m. – Choir Warmup
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion – Broadcast 11:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School and Youth Forum
10:50 a.m. – Adult Forum – “Immigration. Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.”

10:50 a.m. — Adult Forum: The “Faith and Stories” Series concludes with the discussion of Oscar Hijuelos’ story “Christmas 1967” from his novel Mr. Ives’ Christmas. President Paula Carlson returns to lead the discussion. Copies of the story are available on the Narthex Table for those planning to participate in the Forum. The story is published in Volume 3 of the “Listening for God” series co-edited by Dr. Carlson, available from Augsburg Fortress and through Amazon.
Oscar Hijuelos

Paula Carlson Presenting at Good Shepherd Adult Forum

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 5:30 p.m. – “In the Beginning” – From Pastor Amy – Just as the creator God forms the earth out of chaotic waters and shines light onto primeval darkness, so too, our baptism into Christ’s resurrection pulls us from death into fruitful life with all the good earth and enlightens our life in Christ. The service begins with the Evening Prayer liturgy from ELW. Luther students Katy Roets and Diamond Jenkins will read James Weldon Johnson’s poem “The Creation” from his “God’s Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse,” 1927. An electronic version of this work with original illustrations is available here (“The Creation” begins on page 17): http://docsouth.unc.edu/southlit/johnson/johnson.html  

A Simple Soup Supper, provided and served by members, follows the service.

Tuesday, February 20
5:00 p.m. – Social Justice Subcommittee
6:00 p.m. – Congregation Council Potluck and Meeting

Wednesday, February 21
7:30 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
1:00 p.m. – Prayer Shawl Ministry
5:30 p.m. – Midweek Lenten Service – Soup Supper to follow
6:00 p.m. – Handbell Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. – Choir Practice
8:00 p.m. – Band Rehearsal

Thursday, February 22 – March Newsletter deadline
10:00 a.m. – Bible Study with Pastor Amy – Narthex

Sunday, February 25 – Second Sunday in Lent – New Member Sunday
8:45 a.m. – Handbell Rehearsal
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion -11:00 a.m. Broadcast
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School and Youth Forum
10:50 a.m. – Adult Forum -“Faith and Stories” – Dr. Paula Carlson