LENTEN MIDWEEK SERVICES

We will once again observe Lent with a series of midweek worship services.  Each service will begin at 7:00 p.m.

 

We will begin the Lenten season with a     service of Holy Communion on Ash   Wednesday evening.  This service will also include the imposition of ashes as a sign of repentance for those who desire it.

 

On the following five Wednesday evenings we will gather for worship around the theme “The Way of the Cross” with the following   topics and texts:

 

February 21

“The Sentence”

(Matthew 27:24-26)

 

 

February 28

The Reluctant Helper”

(Mark 15:20,21)

 

 

March 7

”The Daughters of Jerusalem”

(Luke 23:27-31)

 

 

March 14

“The Sacrifice”

(Luke 23:33; 44-46)

 

 

March 21

“The Burial”

(John 19:38-42)

 

 

Bulletin Announcements for February 25, 2018

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ALTAR FLOWERS are place to the glory of God.

 

Bible study this WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, at 10:00 a.m.

 

LENTEN MIDWEEK SERVICE will be held this WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 at 7:00 p.m. We will continue with the theme of “The Way of the Cross” with this week’s topic “The Reluctant Helper” (Mark 15:20,21)

 

SPAGHETTI DINNER on SUNDAY, MARCH 4 at 5:00 p.m. to benefit our neighbor’s The Whites, who recently had a house fire .Sign up in the narthex if you can attend.

 

THE SEDER will be held this year on SATURDAY, MARCH 10 . Please sign up in the narthex if you plan to attend. Deadline for RSVP is MARCH 8.

 

MISSION UPDATE from Dan and Caroline Rehder will be presented on     SUNDAY, MARCH 11 during Sunday School hour, 9:00 a.m.

 

STATIONS OF THE RESURRECTION will be performed on SUNDAY, APRIL 8 at 2:30 at Concordia at Rebecca and 4:00 at High Pointe Apartments. If you would like to participate as a reader, singer or musician please sign up in the narthex.

 

 

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FEBRUARY 18, 2018

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HOLY COMMUNION is celebrated at Bethel today.  Those who are not familiar with the practice of close Communion are encouraged to read the statement inside the front cover of the hymnal.  A meditation on the words of Hymn #625 may be helpful in preparation.  All who commune are reminded to complete one of the Communion registration cards found in the pew rack

 

ALTAR FLOWERS are place to the glory of God.

 

Bible study this WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, at 10:00 a.m.

 

LENTEN COIN FOLDERS can be picked up in the narthex.

 

LENTEN MIDWEEK SERVICE will be held this WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 at 7:00 p.m. We will continue with the theme of “The Way of the Cross” with this week’s topic “The Sentence” (Matthew 27:24-26).

 

BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S meeting will take place this WEDNESDAY,        FEBRUARY 21 after the Lenten worship service.

 

SPAGHETTI DINNER on SUNDAY, MARCH 4 at 5:00 p.m. to benefit our neighbor’s The Whites, who recently had a house fire and are in need of     prayers and support. Tell you family and friends to come and help “love thy neighbor”. Sign up in the narthex if you can attend. See Fred Heintz or Paul Hoffman if you can lend a hand in this event.

 

THE SEDER will be held this year on SATURDAY, MARCH 10 . Please sign up in the narthex if you plan to attend. Deadline for RSVP is MARCH 8.

 

MISSION UPDATE from Dan and Caroline Rehder will be presented on     SUNDAY, MARCH 11 during Sunday School hour, 9:00 a.m.

 

STATIONS OF THE RESURRECTION will be performed on SUNDAY, APRIL 8 at 2:30 at Concordia at Rebecca and 4:00 at High Pointe Apartments. If you would like to participate as a reader, singer or musician please sign up in the narthex.

 

PRAYER LIST FOR FEBRUARY can be found on the information table in the narthex.

 

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FEBRUARY 11, 2018

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ATAR FLOWERS are place to the glory of God.

 PRAYER MEETING this WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 at 10:00 a.m.

 

ASH WEDNESDAY service this WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 at 7:00 p.m. There will be imposition of ashes for those who wish to participate.

 

You're Invited to Have Dinner and a Show at the Annual  Family Night at St. John's.— Date:  Sunday, February 18.—Theme:   St. John's on Broadway — Doors open at 5:00pm.     Dinner, 5:30pm.  Show, 6:30pm—Menu:  Beef Tips over noodles.  —Adults, $8.00.  Kids 12 and under, free.—Call to order tickets:  412.821.6266

 

SILENT WITNESSES—a Lenten devotions for 2018 by The      Lutheran Hour Ministries can be found on the information table in the narthex.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FEBRUARY 4, 2018

INSTALLATION of Directors and Officers during today’s service: Dave      Augustine, Ross Betts, Dorothy Carlisle, Darren Deltondo, Fred Heintz, Paul Hoffman, John Rehder, Gary Swanson, Al Todd III.

 BIBLE STUDY this WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 at 10:00 a.m.

 FEBRUARY EVANGEL can be read in your email. Hard copies can be found in the narthex on the information table along with February calendars.