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Trinity Times March 2016

“Serve Christ our Lord by welcoming, equipping & sending disciples”

To God’s family in Christ Jesus at Trinity, As we reach the half-way mark in our journey through Lent I pray that each of you has had the chance to be both challenged and encouraged on this pathway that takes us to the cross and then the empty tomb – the clearest statements of our sinful depravity and the boldest statements of God’s love for sinners and the life which that love brings through Jesus, his Son and the Lord and Saviour of our world. March is the month of spring. From the first games of baseball’s “spring training” in the first week of March, through the “springing forward” with daylight savings time on March 13, to the reality of the official start of “Spring” on March 20, the word spring can serve as a summary of March. The fact that Easter will occur in March this year only reaffirms for me the positive nature of the word spring. We often talk about someone who is happy or has received good news of some type or other as having a “spring in their step”. Even the phrase “to spring a surprise” is usually connected with doing something which will leave another with an unexpected pleasure – or at least playing a joke on someone whom we wish to please or at least playfully tease. There is definitely a spring in the Scriptural stories of Easter. The very fact of the resurrection is based on the “springing” forth of Jesus from death in the tomb to life. The women who come to anoint his body hurry to find the disciples with the news that he has risen – and John and Peter rush to the tomb to see if what Mary Magdalene has said could possibly be true: both share a sense of urgency which we can easily associate with a spring in their steps. When Jesus joins the disciples on the walk to Emmaus and shows

them that the death of their friend was the fulfillment of God’s plan to save sinners, they later remember the conversation as having put a spring in their hearts (“burned within us”) and their feet (“that very hour” they went back to tell the disciples in Jerusalem). This “springing” reflects God’s promises of the restoration to Israel (Isaiah 44:1-4, where God says that he will pour out his Spirit like rain on the offspring and descendants of the people and “they will spring up among the grass like willows by the watercourses”) and of righteousness for his people which will “spring forth before all people” Isaiah 61:11. Restored from captivity the people are reassured that “[t]ruth shall spring out of the ground and righteousness will look down from heaven” (Psalm 85:11). It may well be these words and others like them that are behind the statement Jesus makes to the woman at Jacob’s well (John 4:1-42) when he tells her that those who drink from that well will be thirsty again, “but whoever drinks of the water I will give them will never thirst again. The water that I will give them will become in them a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” This water, this gift of our Saviour, is the gift of Easter, the transition by faith in Jesus as Saviour that moves us from spiritual death to life, life that is eternal and that puts, as it were, a spring into our steps as we live out that gift here and forevermore in the future. Have a Happy Easter!



AT TRINITY ______________________________________________

Soup for the Journey

Wednesdays at 6:00 pm from March 2 – March 16

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Christianity and Islam Adult Study

Join us for a five week series comparing and contrasting Christianity and Islam.

Tuesdays, Feb 23 – Mar 22

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Facilitated by Maggie Theiss

This is the second run of this series due to many requests.

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Join us for Lenten Worship

7:00 pm - Wednesdays, March 2 – March 16

How To Be A Disciple

The journey through the season of Lent is the journey of following Jesus. From the earliest days of the church, the focus of the Lenten season has been on discipleship. These dramas offer the congregation some thought about what discipleship means, both for Lent and throughout the church year.

In a sense, the dramas are backward. They begin with an idea that discipleship is something we do, and finally conclude that it is something given by God. But in that sense, the Lent and Easter seasons are themselves backward, in that we do not fully understand the call without the gift, as we do not understand the cross without the empty tomb.

March 2 – James the Less and Jude: On Humility Themes: Pride, False Humility, True Humility Scriptural Basis: Exodus 3:1-13 & Mark 10:35-45

March 9 – Thomas and Nathanael: On Doubt, Proof, & Faith Themes: Seeing and Believing Scriptural Basis: Ephesians 1:15-23 & Matthew 13:54-58

March 16 – Peter and Judas: On Redemption Themes: Forgiveness, Justification Scriptural Basis: Matthew 26:69-27:10 ______________________________________________

Palm Sunday March 20th @ 10:00am Worship with orchestra “The Drama Begins” Maundy Thursday, March 24th @ 7:00 pm. Worship with communion “The Drama of M.T.”. Good Friday, March 25th @ 7:00 pm “Tenebre- The Dying of the Light” Easter Sunday, March 27th 8:30 am Brunch @9:15 Easter Hunt @ 10:00 am Worship With communion “God of Brilliant Light” All are invited to the brunch prepared by TLC Youth



World Day of Prayer

Women’s World Day of Prayer is an international, ecumenical, prayer movement that invites women, from a different part of the world each year, to prepare a worship service through which their hopes and fears for their country may be brought before the whole world in prayer.

On Friday 4 March an estimated 3 million people in over 170 countries and islands will gather to observe the day of prayer, using an order of service written by Christian women in Cuba and translated into over 60 languages and 1000 dialects. In the British Isles alone over 6,000 services will be held.

The day begins as the sun rises over the island of Samoa and continues until it sets off the coast of American Samoa, some 35 hours later.

The theme ‘Receive children. Receive me’ reflects St Mark’s Gospel, chapter 10 verses 13-16, which is the focus of the service and a reminder that everyone is a child of God and equally worthy of our love and respect.

The Republic of Cuba is the largest Caribbean island, located at the entrance of the Gulf of Mexico and called ‘the Key to the Gulf’. Politically at odds with the USA, Cuba suffered greatly due to the economic embargo imposed upon it in 1960 but has found strength within itself to move on and overcome many of its problems.

This is not a day of prayer just for women - everyone is welcome to attend the service. Hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, Friday, March 4th @ 7:00 pm

Guest Speaker: Maggie Theiss with fellowship & refreshments following the service. ______________________________________________

Orchestra Ensemble Rehearsals have started.

The upcoming rehearsal dates are Sunday’s, March 6 and March 13 immediately following church .Also March 20 at 9am to warm up before service.

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Upcoming Music Night March 13th DOUG RAWLING with Andrew and Dieta Carlson “The story and the songs “ Come join us at 6pm to listen to some great music in the sanctuary. This is a freewill offering concert.

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There will be no Agape until after the Easter break.

We will resume April 6th.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Sunday, March 6, 2016 –Change for Babies

Fundraiser. Invest in our community by collecting

change for the Crossroads Clinic. Pick up your

sippy cup today and return to your church filled

with money (we take cheques, bills and change) on

Sunday April 3, 2016. Thank you for your

support.

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JOIN US ON APRIL 30 FOR OUR “19TH ANNUAL WALK/RUN FOR LOVE”

Thank you to all walkers and donors for your unfailing generosity towards Lutheran Hospital Ministries – Southern Alberta in the past walks. We are again asking for your support. Our annual fundraiser, a Walk/Run for Love, will take place on April 30, 2016. We will meet at Faith Lutheran Church and walk or run a 5 km course through Confederation Park. If you love to walk or run, come and join us. We meet at Faith Lutheran Church, 1903 – 19 Ave Calgary NW at 9:00 am. The Walk begins at 9:30. This once-a-year fundraiser supports the Ministry in our training program for volunteer visitors, who visit patients in hospitals and care facilities. If you cannot walk or run, consider being a “virtual walker” by collecting pledges. Our goal this year is to raise $19,000. Faith Life Financial is a sponsor and will match donations up to $500. Please contact your Church office for more information about the grant. For more information about the Walk please contact us at (403) 264-4045 or [email protected]. Thank you for your faithful support. ______________________________________________

Please do not park in the alley as it is not only illegal but it also is inconvenient for our neighbors. Also, please be considerate of our seniors & leave parking spaces for them at the back door.

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The beautiful quilt that is displayed in the Narthex is being sold by silent auction by the Quilting Ladies. If you wish to bid on the quilt sign your name and put you bid on

the sheet provided. The proceeds of the sale go to offset the cost of purchasing quilting supplies and shipping expenses. Bidding closes March 28th.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN

The next TLCW meeting will be on March 9, 2016 at 10:00 am. All ladies are invited to attend. _________________________________

CARING FOR THOSE WHO ARE GRIEVING

Trinity Lutheran Church cares for not only the people within the walls of our church but also for the people of our community at large during all the seasons of life and sometimes the season is one of grief and sorrow.

During times of sorrow and grief, the caring ministry at Trinity provides comfort to family and friends by organizing refreshments after funerals. We currently have 4 funeral coordinators whose responsibility is to organize the details concerning food, food

preparations and workers for the funeral.

It is our prayer that we have more funeral coordinators. Please prayerfully consider helping out with this most valuable ministry. We have resources available to help with the obligations involved and would provide any assistance needed to help make the transition unstressed.

Pray about this call to ministry and feel free to talk to Pastor John, Maggie or any of our funeral coordinators; Faye Altwasser, Vi Olsen, Shirley Perry, Julie Musgrove. __________________________________________

If you have a concern you would like to have placed on our Prayer Chain please call the church office. Please notify the office also if your email address or telephone number has changed. ______________________________________________

mailto:[email protected]



The Library Corner Greetings! If you have had a chance to have a peek at the library, you will see that some changes are being made.

Most Notably, a beautiful new bookcase graces the seating area, made for us by the talented Earl Wilson, and we are very much appreciate have in the new space to expand into. This lovely bookcase now contains our non-fiction collection; Bibles and Bible studies, devotions, commentaries, concordances and so much more. The brand new Teen Collection is shelved in the left hand bookcase on the wall. These books for all ages of teens are topical and timely, and come to the library courtesy of the TLC Women’s Group. I am sure that every youth will find a great read here! Thank you so much ladies! There are always new books coming in and donations being made, so it’s always worthwhile popping in to see what’s new. One recent donation is a really worthwhile read; Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus. If you have been interested in the recent events of the day, with so many Muslims coming to Canada, I’m sure that this book will educate and inform you. It’s being used in the Tuesday evening study: Islam and Christianity, but as a clear testimonial to the rise of faith in Christ from the Authors own ingrained belief of Islam it is a glorious and powerful book! I highly recommend it! A final thanks again to everyone who has helped and advised me as I’ve been settling into this position. Your Librarian Ronnie Adams __________________________________________________

We invite all of the photographers in the congregation to submit your scenery photos to be used for background pictures for use on the screen for Sunday mornings. You can email them to the church office at

[email protected]. We are also looking for pictures of our members in ministry or scenery for the website and bulletin covers. We look forward to seeing the creativity of our church family. __________________________________________________

We are still in need of a volunteer to sign up for taking care of Trinity’s recycling needs for the year. The signup sheet is on the bulletin board across from the office. This is a monthly sign-up and March through December are still available. Please consider this opportunity to serve.

IDEAS NEEDED “Church Council has approved a suggestion that the two upper windows on the West Wall of the Church Hall have stained glass windows installed. Funds from our Memorial Donations will be used for this suggestion that came from our 50th Anniversary planning. Leona Ferguson and Carol Steidel are looking for anyone who is interested in contributing ideas or assisting with this project to become

part of a small working group. If you are interested please speak with Carol or Leona. Thank you.” __________________________________________________

To Mona Erlandson for the lovely make overs in the

upstairs bathrooms. They look great.

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Check it out at

www.brookstrinity.ca

Hey Youth Please look below for your stuff

Winter Youth Things

"Remember your Creator in the days of your youth"

- Ecclesiastes 12:1

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Easter set up on Saturday March 26 is a 10:00am.

Come in and help set up for the brunch and Festival Worship, many hands will make light work.

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Attention High School Youth

There will be NO “Deeper” until after Easter Break

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.brookstrinity.ca/



Senior Youth Sunday mornings @ 9:00 am

Join us for breakfast and God’s Word.

One Christ Many Creeds

A Study of Denominations from a

Lutheran Perspective

One God, many gods

A Study of World Religions

We will alternate one week with One God,

many gods and one week with One Christ

Many Creeds.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ YouthSurge April 15-17, 2016 Grades 9 and up Early Reg: $50 by March 11 This is a chance for you young people to come rub shoulders with curent CLBI students, and see for themselves the positives of taking a year or two for Bible Education. YouthSurge hopes to encourage even those who are not considering Bible school as a post secondary option to attend for a weekend of high energy fun and worship.

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LCMC Called to Serve If you’ve ever been wondering what God’s plan for your life is, you’re not alone. At Called 2 Serve, you’ll have a chance to meet other high schoolers from all over the country, lend a hand to people in need, and

gain a better understanding of what God might be calling you to do in your local community. This isn’t your parent’s youth gathering!

July 19-22, 2016. Grand View University in Des Moines, IA.

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ECHO Every Christian Holler Out Annual Youth Conference

Presented by the Canadian Mission District of North American Lutheran Church

August 19-21 CLBI, Camrose, AB Register by June 15 Cost: $300 / person

Grade 7+ Live music guest speakers, learning mission work and a day out “On The River” “their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. Romans 10:18b Please talk to Maggie if you are interested in attending any of the above Youth gatherings.

Soup for the Journey will be on Wed. March 2,

9, & 16th

at 6:00 p.m. We will not have class time

during these 5 weeks of Lent. You will receive a

reminder of your week to do soup.

Lenten Worships will happen every Wed. from

Feb. 17th until March 16th @ 7 p.m. with our

Confirmands involved in leading (we ask that they

eat quickly at 6 so we can prepare for the worship

time together - thank you!

Following Lent and Easter our regular classes will

resume on Wednesday, April 6th at 4:45 p.m.

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Wilderness Ranch

The Annual General Meeting will be held in Claresholm on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 5:00pm They will also be having an Annual Supper and Fund Raising Dessert Auction Saturday, April 23 at 5:00pm at the Granum School. For more details please contact Doug Rawling at 403-628-2386

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From www.pauldazet.com used with permission When I was diagnosed with Cancer in 2008, I had so many people say to me, let me know if you need anything. These people were caring, compassionate Christ-followers who genuinely meant it when they said it. While there was a lot of things that we needed, from help with the kids, to runs to the grocery, we only let those closest to us, mostly family, lend a hand. To everyone else, we just replied, “thank you, we will”. But we didn't. I should have gave people the opportunity to be a blessing to us. But I didn't want to put them out. I didn't want to spend their valuable time doing menial tasks for us. There were better things that they could do with their time. I was wrong denying people the opportunity to bless us. But I’m not alone. Am I? In fact, to almost every person I say, let me know if you need anything, I never hear back from them. And as I observe this going on in the church, we all play the same game. No one actually replies with, “Yes, I need help with this.....” And to be honest, sometimes I say that phrase, hoping they don't ask me to do anything. But I say it, because that is what I am supposed to say. It is the courteous Christ like thing to say. Right? Wrong. When we look at Jesus, we don't see courtesy, we see action. In Mark Chapter 1, in what many people say was Jesus' longest day of ministry, it is recorded that Jesus met the needs of all those in the town. Mark 1:29-34 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. 30 Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. 31 So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.32 That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. 33 The whole town gathered at the door, 34 and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was. Jesus put his teaching into action, and demonstrated to us that our faith requires action. As James says, we need to be doers of the Word.

Saying “let me know if you need anything”, when we know someone needs something is just wrong. It makes us feel better about ourselves. We want people to know that we care, but caring isn't enough. If we follow in the footsteps of Jesus, we should do something. Send a card, make a meal, drop off some groceries, make a visit or a phone call. Do something! Back in 2008, we were blessed by many people who acted. Larry and Cindy got us a Nettflix subscription. Mike called and talked to me about World of Warcraft, and other geeky things, just to get my mind off of the treatments. Vicki, Sherry, Jeanne, and Adona did so much to help our family with the day-in, day-out things. Friends taking Stacy out for coffee so she could get some breathing room. People from the Church dropped off meals. Jon, Angie, Dave, and Betsy took us out to dinner and didn't act embarrassed by my bald-head, and my bloated face (see pic below). Jon writing a song for me rescue me. John and Sean came over on Sundays and turned me into a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. John watching every episode of Ultimate Fighter at my house every Wednesday during chemo. And there were so many more acts of kindness. Not solicited, just people acting out of love. I am grateful for all the people who did something. And the one that sticks out the most to me, as I look back on those days was the picnic in the front yard. On a Sunday that I couldn't be at church, the church showed up on my front yard and had a picnic. They just invaded. Not one person bothered us. No one knocked on the door. They just put out their blankets, and pulled out their food and ate. I'm not sure what the neighbors thought. But I remember what I thought - wow, these guys really love me. Now here is the thing. I still say, let me know if you need anything. I haven't learned and I feel awful about it. I should have had a picnic in someone else's front yard while they were having a hard time. But I haven't. I should have gone the extra mile for those in my flock. But I haven't. In this new year I propose a change. That phrase isn't good enough anymore. I can do better. We can do better. I am not going to say, “let me know if you need anything”, at all during this year. Anytime I feel the urge to say it, I'm going to pray about how I can do something to bless them. Who is with me?

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Offers to purchase either the wooden desk or the disassembled video display can be given to a Trustee or office until the end of March. Both items are currently stored in the library. Anyone who has a church key which they no longer need or use, please hand in to a Trustee or the office. Please make sure to sign the record book to indicate their return.

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Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ

NW District

As we are now a member of the North West district

of LCMC we

invite you to check out their website

www.lcmc-nw.com

good way to keep in touch with other This is a

churches in our area and find out what is happening

in our district.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW TO

ATTEND THE LCMC 2016 NORTHWEST

DISTRICT “GATHERING”

APRIL 15 & 16, 2016

It is our pleasure to invite you to the 2016 LCMC

Northwest District Gathering with Pastor Mark

Vander Tuig and Pastor Steven Lien from the

LCMC main office, to be held in Wenatchee,

Washington at the Red Lion Inn.

WHERE: Red Lion Inn in Wenatchee, Washington

1225 N Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA (509)

663-0711 WHEN: APRIL 15 & 16, 2016 Early

registration is strongly encouraged. Room rate:

$134 per night with full breakfast. COST: Early

Registration is very important this year. Cost is

$50.00 (on or before March 25, 2016) per person

After March 25, 2016 the Registration Cost is

$55.00 per person (This includes materials, and

meals. Children, (0-10yr.) FREE but must be

registered) For more information and registration

visit our website at www.lcmc-nw.com or contact

Shelly at 509-988-0824, Jeff at 541-405-6107,or

Suzanne at 509-881-0611

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As Trinity continues to look to the future to which God is calling us, our Board, together with the Worship Committee, will be evaluating all areas of our Worship ministry. Among other things, we will be charting how often we

make use of various musical resources, such as the piano, organ, guitars and any other instruments; how often we are using hymns and songs which require a song leader or someone to teach them in proportion to those which are more familiar; how to make the best use of the space we have at the front of the church (often referred to as the "chancel"); the frequency of Holy Communion; styles of worship and how to best offer a worship setting which draws people to participate in the worship as well as offering opportunities to clearly share and explain both Law and Gospel and how they apply to our lives; and the like. We invite your input, especially if you are able and willing to take the time to put a few thoughts "on paper" for discussion and evaluation by the Deacons. Our hope is to find the best ways to make use of the gifts and talents we have in the congregation and to determine what, if any, changes we might make to most faithfully offer God our worship and praise while proclaiming the crucified Christ as our Lord and Saviour. _____________________________________________

Beyond the Budget If you are interested in making a

donation like this two

possibilities are purchasing the

Vacation Bible School Kit which

costs $256 or donating towards

the Bibles that were purchased to

distribute at VBS this year. The

cost for these Bibles was $270.

If you feel led to help in this way

please call the church office at

362-4259. Thank you.

http://www.lcmc-nw.com/



Article from: stewardshipresources LCMS March 2016

Lent is a season of repentance. Repentance is turning

away from sin, while we turn toward God for the

forgiveness of sins. During Lent, we hear the Word of

God and consider our lives in light of it. We confess

our failures, and receive absolution, that is,

forgiveness, and then commit ourselves to do better.

What does God say about giving to the Church? The

Bible tells us. Our giving should be first fruits giving

(Genesis 4:4; Proverbs 3:9). Our giving should be

regular, on the first day of week, which has the Divine

Service in mind (1 Corinthians 6:1–2). Our giving

should be proportional: according to our income (1

Corinthians 16:1–2), according to what we have been

given (2 Corinthians 8:12; Luke 12:48), our giving

should be given with a spirit of eagerness and

enthusiasm (2 Corinthians 9:2), generosity and

liberality (2 Corinthians 8:20), cheerfully without

compulsion (2 Corinthians 9:7). Our giving should be

directed to those who teach us (Galatians 6:6–7)

because a laborer is worthy of his hire, and we all

know the going rate of such laborers in our

communities (Luke 10:7; 1 Timothy 5:18).

Now consider your own giving in light of the Bible’s

teaching. Are you giving of your first fruits, taking it

out of your paycheck first, or does God get what’s left

over? Are you giving voluntarily and cheerfully? Are

you giving proportionally and generously? Are you

giving with eagerness and enthusiasm? Are you giving

to your local congregation, sharing all good things

with the one who teaches you? If your answer to any

of these is “No,” then repent. Turn away from your sin

and toward God for forgiveness. Confess your failure.

Receive absolution. And commit to do better. We

know that the Spirit is willing but our flesh is weak.

We believe, and we pray that God, through Word and

Sacrament, would help our unbelief, our lack of trust

in His ability to provide.

And this is precisely what God promises. This is what

St. Paul wrote to the Church in Corinth: ““The point is

this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly,

and whoever sows bountifully will also reap

bountifully. Each one must give as he has made up his

mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God

loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all

grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in

all things at all times, you may about in every good

work. As it is written, ‘He has distributed freely, he

has given to the poor; his righteousness endures

forever.’ He who supplies seed to the sower and bread

for food will supply and multiply your seed for

sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.

You will be enriched in every way for all your

generosity, which through us will produce

thanksgiving to God” (2 Cor 9:6–15).

St. Paul tells us that the Lord of all will both supply

and increase what you need to give to the church for

its work in and for the world. He tells us that this

work that God is doing in us will enrich and bless us

in every way and through this it will produce

thanksgiving to God. Everyone benefits. We will be

blessed in our giving, and it will produce thanksgiving

to God in those who receive it.

Giving to the church is not a burden, just like all of

God’s teaching (1 John 5:2–4). They are not a burden

because of He who gives it: the God who loves us and

gave His only Son to die so that we may live. He

loved us in that He sent His Son, born of a woman,

born under the law to redeem those under the law, that

we might receive adoption as sons. . . . So we are no

longer slaves, but sons, and if a son, then an heir

through God (Galatians 4:4–5, 7). We are heirs. We

receive the full rights of sons, a status that Christ our

Lord achieved for us by His death, resurrection, and

ascension.

So we strive to do what He asks because we are His

children. And when we don’t, we repent. We confess

our sins. We receive absolution. We desire to do

better, praying that God would work in us both to will

and to do according to His good pleasure (Philippians

2:13).

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Here is who will be serving on our 2016 Council

President: Gordon Frank

Vice- President: Bill Anderson

Secretary: Evelyn Harahus

Treasurer: Sharon Reid

Financial Secretary: Shirley Perry

Board of Deacon: Mark Altwasser

Harold Stedel

Brain Berg

Board of Trustees: Randy Flatla

Audrey Flatla

Colin Musgrove

Board of Education: Charlene Musgrove

Leta Babb

Julie Musgrove

Thank you to all of you for serving in this way.

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Volunteers are needed

to help with GEMS

Where: Christian Reformed Church on Wednesday’s 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

GEMS Girls' Clubs is a non-denominational, non-profit Christian girls club. The mission of GEMS Girls’ Clubs is to help bring girls into a living, dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ. Their vision is to see girls around the world actively and enthusiastically expressing love for God and others.

Please call Melissa Slomp at 362-0906 if you can help ______________________________________________

Tabernacle Church of of God Will be having their 10th Anniversary celebration this month. Their celebration will be held on Sunday, March 6th at 1:30m and they have sent us invitation. All are welcome.

Our sincerest ‘Thank You’ for your care & concern during our recent loss of Lindsey’s mother, Carrie Gilchrist. Your prayers, cards, food, thoughts & kind gestures are very much appreciated. It is a wonderful comforting feeling to be uplifted & carried by your Christian brothers & sisters. Thank you Pastor John for travelling to Medicine Hat to attend the funeral. Your presence is treasured. We are truly blessed to be part of the family of Christ. God’s Blessings to you all. Lindsey & Sharon

_______________________________________ If you have a concern, question, bouquet, etc., you are invited to write it out, sign it & place it into the Comments & Suggestions Box that is located on the ledge of the office in the Library. The Deacons regularly check this box. It is

there for you.

MARCH SENIOR’S BIRTHDAYS

Lila Knutson Mar. 05 Charles Sieberer Mar. 06 Shirley Heyler Mar 06 Julia Crocker Mar 07 Dale Olsen Mar 08 Harvey Boyd Mar 09 Gordie Kay Mar 13

If you are a Senior and would like to have your name included on the Seniors’ birthday list, please call the church office.

MARCH WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

Charles & Eva Sieberer Mar. 03 Leonard & Brenda Orlita Mar. 06 Todd & Charlene Fritz Mar.17 Don & Valerie Kristianson Mar. 19 Brian & Lorene Nichols Mar. 21

If you would like to have your anniversary included in the Wedding Anniversary list please call the church office.



Worship Services Schedule of Volunteer Duties

March 02 7:00 pm Mid-Week Lent Acolyte Lyndsey Peltzer Sound / Video Liam Anderson / Kathryn Dyck

Ushers Stan & Tracy Waddell

March 06 10:00am with Communion Acolyte Ken Riveral Lector Harold Stedel Storyteller Maggie Theiss Sound / Video Myra Altwasser/ Ryan Summach Communion Prep Debbie Berg Ushers Brian & Lorene Nichols Dale & Vi Olsen Scripture Readings: Isaiah 12:1-6/ 2Corinthians 5:16-21 March 09 7:00 pm Mid-week Lent Acolyte Kim Riveral Sound / Video Ian Altwasser/ Randy Flatla

Ushers Shirley Perry/ Jackie Lester March 13 10:00 am Acolyte Kalem Schoneck

Lector Erin Storch Storyteller Jeannie Culligan

Sound / Video Joel Musgrove/ Devon Flatla

Ushers Brian & Debbie Berg John & Charlotte Dyck Scripture Readings: Isaiah 43:16-21 Philippians 3:(4b-7) 8-14 March 16 7:00 pm Mid-Week Lent Acolyte Brock Thurmeier Sound / Video Doug Erlandson / Emmalyn Elgersma Ushers Vince & Laura Marie Elgersma March 20 10:00 am Palm Sunday Acolyte Nolan Trembecki Lector Garnet Altwasser Storyteller Julie Musgrove

Sound / Video Kathryn Dyck/ Liam Anderson

Ushers Doug & Mona Erlandson / Leona Ferguson/ Anne McMahon

Scripture Readings: Deuteronomy 32:36-34 Philippians 2:5-11

March 24 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Acolyte Victor Valin Lector Mark Altwasser Sound / Video Ryan Summach / Ian Altwasser Communion Prep: Doris Bachand Ushers Gordon & Wendy Frank Brad & Kristen Niznik Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Hebrews 10:15-25 March 25 7:00 pm Good Friday Acolyte Jordan Peltzer Lector Ian Altwasser Sound / Video Randy Flatla/ Ian Altwasser

Ushers Rudy and Jean Pelter Scripture Readings: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 March 27 10:00am with Communion Acolyte Myra Altwasser Lector Melanie Altwasser Storyteller Pastor John Sound / Video Devon Flatla/ Joel Musgrove Communion Prep Will & Anna Moeller Ushers Brent & Tilley Altwasser Mark & Melanie Altwasser Scripture Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25/ 2Corinthians 15:19-26 ______________________________________________

Ushers are reminded to please make sure that all church doors are locked before leaving after Sunday worship.

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