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” I was blind but now I see” This week at ELC

February 28, 2014 by john

Light of World

Blindness is not only a physical ailment. Sometimes we fail to see God’s presence even when our eyes are working properly. What gets in the way of our seeing, and acting, in love towards those around us?

 Worship this weekend with Holy Communion:  Saturday – 5:00 p.m. in Chapel

                                                                           Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship

                                                                                           9:30 a.m. Sunday School

                                                                                          10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship

9:30 a.m. – Thank you reception for Pastor Hans and Connie Floan – join us in fellowship hall for refreshments and a time to say thank you to Pastor Hans for his service to ELC

 March 2, 2014
John 9:1-41

Key Verse: “Jesus said, ‘As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.’” John 9:5

Time: 27-30 CE

Background: At the time of Jesus, people believed that physical or mental disabilities or challenges were caused by sin, either of the disabled or their parents. Jesus started the conversation in today’s reading by stating the man’s blindness was not caused by sin, but could be used to show the power of God’s goodness. Many of Jesus’ words and actions were to show how God’s people had misinterpreted God’s intentions for God’s people over the years. Jesus came to help people come to right relationship with God.

The Pharisees were confused by Jesus’ works because he healed on the Sabbath, which was contrary to God’s law. How could a man of God break God’s law? They didn’t understand that the Sabbath was to serve humanity, not the other way around.

Community: Are there people today who are still blamed for their misfortune (poverty, addiction, homelessness)? How might we become instruments of healing for those people?

At Home: What stands in your way of being able to see clearly God’s intention for you and your life? Ask God to remove all barriers so that you can see God’s light in your life and follow God.

Read This Week:
Monday, Mar 3, Jesus Heals on the Sabbath, John 5:1-18

Tuesday, Mar 4, The Authority of the Son, John 5:19-29

Wednesday, Mar 5, Good Shepherd, John 10:1-18

Thursday, Mar 6, Witnesses to Jesus, John 5:30-47

Friday, Mar 7, Feeding the Five Thousand, John 6:1-15

Saturday, Mar 8, Jesus Walks on Water, John 6:16-21

Next Week: Sunday, Mar 9, Raising Lazarus, John 11:1-44

 


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Worship services:

Lenten Worship:  Wednesdays in March at 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 5:00 pm Worship in small chapel – modified traditional format
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Worship with a blend of traditional and contemporary music
Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

Live worship will be streamed at 9:00 a.m. on Facebook. Recordings will be available on Facebook,  YouTube and on the Sermon Archive page.

Listen to an audio recording of this week’s worship by calling 855-514-2017.

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Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mount Horeb (ELCA)
315 E. Main St., Mount Horeb, WI  53572
elc@mhtc.net

A Reconciling in Christ Congregation

We welcome all to ELC! Everyone. Without exception. Regardless of race,
ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, faith traditions, physical or mental abilities, financial resources, family status, or personal struggles. We are committed to being an anti-racist community. By the power of the Holy Spirit we will work to extend God’s grace, love, justice, and dignity. You belong here. Your story and your life are valuable. In Christ’s love, we welcome you.

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