“ the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, ²³gentleness, and self-control.”

Here’s a chance to create a beautiful quilt while reflecting together on Galatians 5:22-23. 

The class will meet Thursdays from 6:30 – 7:45

Materials will be provided, cost of materials is about $25.  Each participant should bring a scissors, pins, pen or pencil, iron, and a beach towel to iron on.

Sign-up at church or call the office (608)437-5012

 But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely. 

Galatians 5:22-23 (The Message)

 

Saturday Evening – 5:00 p.m. Worship in the Chapel

Sunday morning – 8:30 a.m – Traditional Worship with Holy Communion

10:30 a.m. – Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion

Parable: The Good Samaritan
February 17, 2013
Luke 10:25-42

Key Verse: “[Jesus asked,] ‘Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?’ [The lawyer] said, ‘The one who showed him mercy.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go and do likewise.’” Luke 10:36-37

Time: 27-30 C.E.

Since Last Week: As word of Jesus spread, arguments arose about who was in with Jesus and who was out. Jesus did not judge based on wealth, status, religious standing, education, or public disgrace, all of which would have been acceptable at the time. Instead, he showed kindness and favor to everyone except those who rejected him and his word outright.

Background: Again in Luke, Jesus indicated that insiders and outsiders were not determined by Jewish status. Rather, God’s kingdom was open to all who followed Jesus. The parable of the Good Samaritan helped a young lawyer discover for himself that in God’s eyes, one’s actions spoke more loudly than one’s status.

Community: How does your community identify insiders and outsiders? How might your community look different if it judged on faith, service, and love, rather than wealth, culture, gender, or religious affiliation?

At Home: How might you be a neighbor to someone this week? What will motivate you into action?

Read This Week:
Monday: The Lord’s Prayer and Persistence in Prayer, Luke 11:1-26
Tuesday: Jesus Criticizes Pharisees and Lawyers, Luke 11:27-53
Wednesday: Parable of the Rich Fool, Luke 12:1-21
Thursday: Do Not Worry, Luke 12:22-34
Friday: Be Alert, Luke 12:35-48
Saturday: Jesus the Cause of Division, Luke 12:49-59

Ash Wednesday Worship – 11:00 a.m. in fellowship hall — followed by soup and sandwich lunch

7:30 p.m. in sanctuary — preceded by potluck meal at 6:00 p.m.

 

Our Theme for the Day:

Jesus Sets His Face Toward Jerusalem
February 13, 2013
Luke 9:51-62

Key Verse: “As they were going along the road, someone said to him, ‘I will follow you wherever you go.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.’” Luke 9:57-58

Time: 30 C.E.

Since Last Week: Jesus knew his time on earth was coming to an end. After three years of ministry, he finally turned his face toward Jerusalem, toward death on a cross.

Background: Jesus told his followers that the Son of Man would have to die, but none of them understood what he meant until after his resurrection. He indicated that following him would be dangerous. It might even cost them their lives. Even today, following Jesus can come at a high cost.

Community: In what ways might Jesus be speaking to your community of faith? Are Jesus’ words clear or difficult to understand? How might you listen and follow more intently?

At Home: What are you willing to give, do, or sacrifice in order to follow Jesus? What could you give up or do this Lent to remind yourself to listen to Jesus?

Read This Week:
Monday: Who Is Greatest, Luke 9:46-48
Tuesday: Whoever Is Not Against You Is For You, Luke 9:49-50
Ash Wednesday: Jesus Sets His Face Toward Jerusalem, Luke 9:51-62
Thursday: Mission of the Seventy, Luke 10:1-12
Friday: Woes to Unrepentant Cities, Luke 10:13-16
Saturday: Seventy Return and Jesus Rejoices, Luke 10:17-24

Next Week: Parable: The Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-42

New Adult Study beginning Sunday, Feb. 10th, 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.

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A weekday session of this class will begin Thursday, Feb. 21st at 6:30 p.m.

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The final Sunday before Lent begins is called Transfiguration Sunday, as we remember the story of Jesus appearing with Elijah and Moses on the mountaintop.

Join us for worship:  Saturday – 5:00 p.m. Worship in the Chapel
Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:30 a.m. Sunday School and fellowship
Also beginning this week:  “Making Sense of the Christian Faith”  a new adult study in fellowship hall
10:30 a.m. Contemporary worship

Sunday evening: 6:30 p.m. — Men’s fellowship group at Doug Lund’s – 414 Perimeter St.  We’ll be watching the movie “Fireproof”

7:00 p.m. — High School Youth and Adult Forum with Ryan Kleppe(UW Whitewater, Football National Champs,Prayer and Athletics) in St. Olaf Room

This week’s gospel story is:  Transfiguration   from Luke 9:28-45

Key Verse: “And while [Jesus] was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly [the disciples] saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him.” Luke 9:29-30

Time: 27-30 C.E.

Since Last Week: Jesus continued to teach, preach, heal, and cast out demons. He also empowered the disciples to cast out demons and cure diseases, which they did while they spread the good news of Jesus throughout the lands. When Peter confessed that he believed Jesus to be the Messiah, Jesus started to speak of his death and resurrection.

Background: Jesus had just started to reveal a little about his divinity and role on earth to a few of his disciples. His Transfiguration revealed even more about who he was, placing him alongside the nation’s most revered prophets in their history: Moses and Elijah.

Community: Who are your community’s greatest leaders, past or present? How have they shaped your community? How might you become a leader in your community today?

At Home: How has God revealed truths about Jesus to you? (Scripture, people, worship, media?) How might you be intentional about giving time to those things that reveal Jesus to you this week?

Read This Week:
Monday: Who Is Greatest, Luke 9:46-48
Tuesday: Whoever Is Not Against You Is For You, Luke 9:49-50
Ash Wednesday: Jesus Sets His Face Toward Jerusalem, Luke 9:51-62
Thursday: Mission of the Seventy, Luke 10:1-12
Friday: Woes to Unrepentant Cities, Luke 10:13-16
Saturday: Seventy Return and Jesus Rejoices, Luke 10:17-24

Next Week: Parable: The Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-42