Living Word Lutheran Church, Moses Lake, WA
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Greetings from Living Word Lutheran Church !Sundays -- Primary Building B, Moses Lake Christian Academy on Nelson Road -- 8:30 AM | | PENTECOST | May 27, 2012 | | First Reading: | Ezekiel 37:1-14 | | Psalm: | Psalm 139:1-12 (13-16) | | Second Reading: | Acts 2:1-21 | | Gospel Lesson: | John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 | Servant Schedule: If you would like to serve in this
manner, please check the sign-up
sheet on the bulletin board
and add your name. | | Reader | | | Fellowship Snacks | | | Elem. Sunday School | Ellene | | Communion / assist | | | ILT Table Talk link |
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Week at a Glance:| Friday | May 25 | Birthday: Amanda Hochstatt*r | | Sunday | May 27 | Sunday Service -- 8:30 AM Fellowship and coffee to follow;
Discussion for the adults and Sunday School for the kids | | Tuesday | May 29 | Anniversary: Shawn & Laura Lea | | Wednesday | May 30 | Bible study @ the Neustel's -- 7:15 PM, Revelation |
Keeping these in our Prayers : Friends of Stan: Deena Seeley (needs a kidney transplant); Dick Jones (kidney cancer), and
Mary (of Pop's In and Out; new cancer diagnosis);
Zach, (Brandt's grandson, 16 yrs old), epilepsy diagnosis and a sinus mass (cyst?) that needs surgical removal;
Ingrid G., undergoing chemotherapy,
Ken & Hazel (Sue Ell*stad's parents, Larry's in laws), as Hazel's condition is not good;
Barb (daughter of Joe & Ila), second round of chemo isn't "being nice;"
Sandy Johnson (friend of Ila), diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer;
the Krayton Duclos family, (friends of Stan), especially daughter Ashley, likely MS diagnosis;
Irene (Juli's sister), healing from foot tendon surgery will take several months;
Harvey Ottmar, (Sandy Blazer's uncle), now at Lakeridge care center; Parkinson's & dementia;
Sundae (daughter and son in law of Larry & Sue Ell*stad), caregiver to husband Frank, (Alzheimers);
Karen, (Grethe's sister), lymphoma;
Jodie L, (Curtis' co-worker), young mother with unknown MS-type disease, hospitalized;
Anita, (mother of Alan Nicholas), advanced lung cancer;
Ashley, (friend of Judene's sister), young mother recently diagnosed with breast cancer;
All those who struggle with addictions of various kinds,
Expectant mothers, and those who would like to be;
>>> Thanks and Praises: -- Pastor Matt Steendahl (Chrissy Hanson) family will be hosting a Ukranian orphan (Sergiy, age 15) for 5 weeks this summer;
>>> Continued prayers for: -- Tom & Matt Jarman (kidney dialysis, transplant hopeful) -- LaVoy (stg. 4 lung cancer) & Bonnie (Artis' sister) -- Epiphany Lutheran Fellowship & Pastor Wiser -- Kyle E. -- Evie E. & her brother Roy Carlson (brain aneurysm) -- Charlene B. -- Joe & Ila -- "Marilyn" (Stan's friend, cancer) -- Bob Zuppe -- Kara Garbe -- Livona M., (Tom's aunt) -- Heather, (Pr. W's daughter) -- Holly, (Kelli's friend) -- Julia, (Marla's mom) -- Stacia (daughter of Bill's cousin), brain cancer -- Ken W, (son in law of Harold & Joyce Boy*r), cancer -- Shiy J (cancer) -- Pastor Tom (Bill's brother-in-law) ; Auda, Carl & Evelyn, Jess & Peggy at the Emeritus Hearthstone. . . . and those whose names He knows and we keep in our hearts . . .
Fellowship Service evenings & Combined Church choir: The third of these combined services is scheduled for June 20 at LWLC:
Volunteers needed for food, readers, choir, etc. Donna is also willing to help with music or accompaniment at this service, if we would desire her assistance. Our theme will be God the Father, and the
and service will be held at the MLCA Event Center (due to limited space in our room). Watch for choir practice announcement, likely June 7 or June 14, for the piece Pastor Lou has chosen: Borning Cry.
Serve Moses Lake: Non-food* pantry needsThe "nonfood pantries" are running very low on supplies. On average, SML has been able to assist between 40-50 different client families per month with these needed items -- items one can't purchase with food stamps. We would be most grateful for your support. You can drop off these items anytime during our office hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:30am - 12:30pm / 1:30pm - 4:30pm. We are located at: 422 W Third Ave. (near the Calico Cat).
*Nonfood pantry items needed (please only these items): Deodorant, Wash Cloth, Hand Sanitizer, Toothpaste, Bath Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Laundry Deter.(small), Dish Soap, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Razors, Shaving Cream, Baby diapers, Baby wipes, Fem. Hygiene
CrossRoads Baby Bottle fundraiser
Empty baby bottles are on the entry table, along with flyers from Crossroads Pregnancy Center re: their spring fundraiser. Put your spare change, bills, checks (whatever moves you) into the baby bottles and bring them back on Father's Day when they'll be collected and returned to Crossroads. If you forget or would like to continue filling a bottle or two, that is fine as well, simply bring them to the Crossroads Resource Center in Moses Lake when you can! Terry reports that this was a good fundraiser for them last year, and since they no longer do a "walk" for funds, it is important too!
More NEWS from Crossroads:
"We are pleased to announce that the training of three nurses to perform limited obstetrical ultrasounds in our clinic has ended. We are now scheduling appointments for limited OB ultrasounds to be performed every Monday beginning June 4th. Please forward this on to family and friends so word gets out in the community quickly. To make an appointment, call 76x5-44x25 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Thursday."
Member Meeting re: Space Considerations
Living Word has been meeting at the MLCA classroom space for almost 5 years now (!). We are comfortable, but often crowded -- both very big blessings! Is it time to move into a larger worship space? A modest building that could suit our needs (larger worship/fellowship space, communion rail, handicap parking) is available for rent/lease. The Board of Directors will call a member meeting for the congregation to decide if this is the time and/or place for us to move ahead in this way on June 10 after church. The building is the former Hair Academy building just off Broadway at "Main Street," on the peninsula. It will be open for "viewing" on a couple of dates during the next two weeks. At the meeting we hope to decide 1) whether or not now is the time to move to a larger space, and 2) if this is the space we should move to. Please watch/listen for announcements about this. If you are not yet on the roster of voting members and would like to be, contact Pam Rathbone asap (before June 5).
Summer Bible Study -- the Tuesday Ladies
The Tuesday Ladies' Bible study are taking a short break after completing their study on May 8th. Beginning on June 19 the group will be doing a study called Live a Praying Life by Jennifer Kennedy Dean, which is expected to go through summer and a bit into fall. Contact Kelli if you would like to join so books can be ordered. The group meets on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:30 PM.
A Family Stepping out in Faith
Many of us will recognize the names Matt Steendahl and Christine Hanson from our time at Immanuel Lutheran Church. These two youth group members went off to college, married each other, and after seminary Matt is now pastor at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Milford, Wisconsin. They have 4 children -- AND they have decided to host a Ukranian orphan teen for 5 weeks this summer through New Horizons for Children. You can read about it here and here, and here. Living Word has pledged $800 from our benevolence fund toward their expenses for this summer -- if individuals would also like to donate, you can follow the link on Christine's page to do so. What a great opportunity for them, their children, and Sergyi!
LWLC attendance on May 20: 41
Greetings from Living Word Lutheran Church !Sundays -- Primary Building B, Moses Lake Christian Academy on Nelson Road -- 8:30 AM
Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. -- 1 John 5:12 | | Easter 7 | May 20, 2012 | | First Reading: | Acts 1:12-26 | | Psalm: | Psalm 1 | | Second Reading: | 1 John 5:9-15 | | Gospel Lesson: | John 17:11b-19 | Servant Schedule: If you would like to serve in this
manner, please check the sign-up
sheet on the bulletin board
and add your name. | |
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Week at a Glance:| Sunday | May 20 | Sunday Service -- 8:30 AM Fellowship and coffee to follow;
Discussion for the adults and Sunday School for the kids
> CIA teens are invited to join the adult class this week as Juli will be out of town.
Anniversary of the Nicene Creed: 325 AD | | Tuesday | May 22 | Hearthstone Communion Service -- 10:30 AM, second floor chapel
Birthdays: Marla E. and Dylan O. | | Wednesday | May 23 | Combined Fellowship service at St. Martin's -- potluck at 6; service at 7
Choir to practice before dinner, beginning at 5:30
(no Revelation Bible study this week) |
Keeping these in our Prayers : Zach, (Brandt's grandson, 16 yrs old), epilepsy diagnosis and a sinus mass (cyst?) that needs surgical removal;
Evie E., resting at home;
the Keller Family, esp. Wendy and Midge, at the death of Midge's mother,
friends and family of Arlo Lieshm*n, (friend of Stan);
Tom Jarm*n, hospitalized for some serious health concerns;
Roy Carlson, (Evie's brother), brain aneurysm, surgery;
Ingrid G., undergoing chemotherapy,
Ken & Hazel (Sue Ell*stad's parents, Larry's in laws), as Hazel's condition is not good;
Barb (daughter of Joe & Ila), second round of chemo isn't "being nice;"
Sandy Johnson (friend of Ila), diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer;
the Krayton Duclos family, (friends of Stan), especially daughter Ashley, likely MS diagnosis;
Irene (Juli's sister), healing from foot tendon surgery will take several months;
Harvey Ottm*r, (Sandy Blazer's uncle), now at Lakeridge care center; Parkinson's & dementia;
Sundae (daughter and son in law of Larry & Sue Ell*stad), caregiver to husband Frank, (Alzheimers); Karen, (Grethe's sister), lymphoma;
Jodie L, (Curtis' co-worker), young mother with unknown MS-type disease, hospitalized;
Anita, (mother of Alan Nicholas), advanced lung cancer;
Ashley, (friend of Judene's sister), young mother recently diagnosed with breast cancer;
All those who struggle with addictions of various kinds,
Expectant mothers, and those who would like to be;
>>> Thanks and Praises: -- Pastor Matt Steend*hl (Chrissy Hans*n) family will be hosting a Ukranian orphan (Sergiy, age 15) for 5 weeks this summer; Pastor Paul Rieg*l (Faith Community Church, ML), now recovering at home from a heart attack 5/6/12 ; >>> Continued prayers for: -- Matt Jarm*n (kidney dialysis, transplant hopeful) -- LaVoy (stg. 4 lung cancer) & Bonnie (Artis' sister) -- Epiphany Lutheran Fellowship & Pastor Wiser -- Kyle E. -- Evie E. -- Charlene B. -- Joe & Ila -- "Marilyn" (Stan's friend, cancer) -- Bob Zuppe -- Kara Garbe -- Livona M., (Tom's aunt) -- Heather, (Pr. W's daughter) -- Holly, (Kelli's friend) -- Julia, (Marla's mom) -- Stacia (daughter of Bill's cousin), brain cancer -- Ken W, (son in law of Harold & Joyce Boy*r), cancer -- Shiy J (cancer) -- Pastor Tom (Bill's brother-in-law) ; Auda, Carl & Evelyn, Jess & Peggy at the Emeritus Hearthstone. . . . and those whose names He knows and we keep in our hearts . . .
SUMMER FUN:
KIDS' SUMMER BOWLING PROGRAM
Children under 15 years of age can register to bowl 2 lines per day everyday during the summer for FREE (excluding shoe rental). Registration and more information can be found on the Lake Bowl website.or call 7x65 -12x48.
LUTHERHAVEN CAMPERSHIPS
Contact Debbie if you have a child and/or a friend of the family who would like to accompany your child to Lutherhaven camp this summer. We have money designated to help pay for up to 100% of the costs if needed.
Monthly Fellowship Service evenings & Combined Church choir:
Immanuel Lutheran, St. Martin's Episcopal, Living Word Lutheran
(done 4/25) May 23; June 20
St. Martin's will host the second of these services on May 23, with a meal at 6:00 PM and a worship service at 7:00 PM. The choir has been asked to come for rehearsal beginning at 5:30.
The third of these services is scheduled for June 20 at LWLC:
Volunteers needed for the June 20 service for food, readers, choir, etc. Donna is also willing to help with music or accompaniment at this service, if we would desire her assistance. Our theme will be God the Father, and the potluck and service will be held at the MLCA Event Center (due to limited space in our room).
Summer Bible Study -- the Tuesday Ladies
The Tuesday Ladies' Bible study are taking a short break after completing their study on May 8th. Beginning on June 19 (correction from last week's email) the group will be doing a study called Live a Praying Life by Jennifer Kennedy Dean. which is expected to go through summer and a bit into fall. Contact Kelli if you would like to join so books can be ordered. The group meets on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:30 PM.
A Family Stepping out in Faith
Many of us will recognize the names Matt Steend*hl and Christine Hans*n from our time at Immanuel Lutheran Church. These two youth group members went off to college, married each other, and after seminary Matt is now pastor at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Milford, Wisconsin. They have 4 children -- AND they have decided to host a Ukranian orphan for 5 weeks this summer through New Horizons for Children. You can read about it here and here, and here. Living Word has pledged $800 from our benevolence fund toward their expenses for this summer -- if individuals would also like to donate, you can follow the link on Christine's page to do so. What a great opportunity for them, their children, and Sergyi!
LWLC attendance on May 13: 50
Greetings from Living Word Lutheran Church !
Sundays -- Primary Building B, Moses Lake Christian Academy on Nelson Road -- 8:30 AM
| | Easter 6 | May 13, 2012 | | First Reading: | Acts 10:34-48 | | Psalm: | Psalm 98 | | Second Reading: | 1 John 5:1-8 | | Gospel Lesson: | John 15:9-17 | Servant Schedule: If you would like to serve in this
manner, please check the sign-up
sheet on the bulletin board
and add your name. | | Reader | Charlene B. | | Fellowship Snacks | | | Elem. Sunday School | | | Communion / assist | Charlene / Dylan | | ILT Table Talk link |
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Week at a Glance:
| Sunday | May 13 | Sunday Service -- 8:30 AM Fellowship and coffee to follow;
Discussion for the adults and Sunday School for the kids | | Tuesday | May 15 | NO Ladies Bible Study -- on break May 15-June 25
New study starts June 26
Quarterly Member Meeting -- 7:00 PM | | Wednesday | May 16 | Revelation Bible study at Neustel's -- 7:15 PM | | Thursday | May 17 | 'Combined Choir rehearsal' -- Immanuel Lutheran at 7:00 PM
(Music for May 23 service at St. Martin's & June 20 service at LW + music
for ILC and St. Martin's Sunday choirs) |
Keeping these in our Prayers :
Pastor Paul Rieg*l and family; as he is recovering from a heart attack 5/6/12 (Faith Community Church, ML);
Zach, (Brandt's grandson, 16 yrs old), seizures and a sinus mass (cyst?) that needs surgical removal;
the Keller Family, esp. Wendy and Midge, at the death of Midge's mother,
friends and family of Arlo Lieshm*n, (friend of Stan);
the Jarm*n Family, as Tom has been hospitalized this past week,
Roy Carls*n, (Evie's brother), brain aneurysm, surgery;
Ingrid G., stating chemotherapy,
Ken & Hazel (Sue Ell*stad's parents, Larry's in laws), as Hazel's condition is not good;
Barb (daughter of Joe & Ila), second round of chemo isn't "being nice;"
Sandy Johnson (friend of Ila), diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer;
the Krayt*n Duclos family, (friends of Stan), especially daughter Ashley, likely MS diagnosis;
Irene (Juli's sister), healing from foot tendon surgery will take several months;
Harvey Ottm*r, (Sandy Blazer's uncle), now at Lakeridge care center; Parkinson's & dementia;
Sundae (daughter and son in law of Larry & Sue Ell*stad), caregiver to husband Frank, (Alzheimers);
Karen, (Grethe's sister), lymphoma;
Jodie L, (Curtis' co-worker), young mother with unknown MS-type disease, hospitalized;
Anita, (mother of Alan Nicholas), advanced lung cancer;
Ashley, (friend of Judene's sister), young mother recently diagnosed with breast cancer;
All those who struggle with addictions of various kinds,
>>> Thanks and Praises:
-- Evie E., brief hospitalization 4/22 found to be NOT a heart issue; now resting at home; -- Pastor Matt Steendahl (Chrissy Hanson) family will be hosting a Ukranian orphan (Sergiy, age 15) for 5 weeks this summer; >>> Continued prayers for:
-- Matt Jarm*n (kidney dialysis, transplant hopeful) -- LaVoy (stg. 4 lung cancer) & Bonnie (Artis' sister) -- Epiphany Lutheran Fellowship & Pastor Wiser -- Kyle E. -- Evie E. -- Charlene B. -- Joe & Ila -- "Marilyn" (Stan's friend, cancer) -- Bob Zuppe -- Kara Garbe -- Livona M., (Tom's aunt) -- Heather, (Pr. W's daughter) -- Holly, (Kelli's friend) -- Julia, (Marla's mom) -- Stacia (daughter of Bill's cousin), brain cancer -- Ken W, (son in law of Harold & Joyce Boy*r), cancer -- Shiy J (cancer) -- Pastor Tom (Bill's brother-in-law) ; Auda, Carl & Evelyn, Jess & Peggy at the Emeritus Hearthstone. . . . and those whose names He knows and we keep in our hearts . . .
Quarterly member Meeting May 15
Where did April go? The second quarterly meeting of the members of Living Word Lutheran Church is scheduled for Tuesday, May 15th at 7:00 PM. Everyone is invited to attend. You are a 'member' if you participate in the purpose and ministries of Living Word Luheran Church. If you are not yet a 'voting member' and would like to be, contact our board secretary, Pam Rathbone prior to May 10th, to sign the voting member register. Anyone who has an item of business that you would like to have placed on the agenda, contact Pam, Scott (president), Juli (VP), or Debbie (treasurer) asap.
Congratulations Graduates!
WSU: Alec Robillard -- BS Biology (emphasis ecology) -- employed by Dow AgroSciences, Pullman, WA
Moses Lake High School: Annalise Odegaard (heading to WSU in the fall) & Matthew Schafer
-- also in transition: Amanda Hochstatter -- finishing her time with Lutheran Volunteer Corps in Wisconsin and will be teaching physics in New York city!
LUTHERHAVEN CAMPERSHIPS
We have $1000.00 set aside for camp fee assistance for members of Living Word attending Camp Lutherhaven this summer. We are hoping this will cover up to half of the camp fees for as many as there are member kids who would like to attend camp this year. DON'T BE SHY -- if your children are or would like to go to camp this summer, this is FOR YOU. We feel the return on investment will be good and beneficial to our congregation long-term!
There is a separate budget line item for camperships for non-member friends of Living Word kids who are attending camp together with their friend from Living Word and who might otherwise have trouble coming up with the camp registration fees, up to full registration if needed. Camp is a good time to introduce the Love of Jesus to our friends while having all kids of fun doing it. Contact congregation treasurer, Debbie H., for more information on Lutherhaven camperships. The time to register is now! Registration forms are available on the entry table, or online.
Monthly "Ecumenical Fellowship" evenings & Combined Church choir:
Immanuel Lutheran, St. Martin's Episcopal, Living Word Lutheran
(done 4/25) May 23; June 20
Receiving sufficient positive comments after the recent joint Lenten services, Donna Warner was asked by the church leadership at St. Martin's to arrange for some similar monthly gatherings this spring. The first of these was on April 25th at Immanuel Lutheran Church. St. Martin's will host on May 23, with a meal at 6:00 PM and a worship service at 7:00 PM, and Living Word has been asked to head up the June 20 event (location to be determined). The format for these will be similar to the Lenten season, with members of all three churches helping with set up, take down, and food -- we are seeking at least two volunteers from each congregation for dinner salad type items, bread, and desserts for each service.
Choir:
Because Donna directs choir for both Immauel and St. Martins, some from each congregation have chosen to sing in both places on Sunday mornings. In addition to that, Donna arranged a choral number for the ILC Wednesday service and one for the St. Martin's service, and invites members of Living Word to join in this choir if they wish. Pastor Lou would like to add a choral piece for the June 20 service as well -- Borning Cry. In preparation for these combined Wednesday services, practice for the joint choir takes place on Thursdays (7:00 PM at Immanuel) If you would like to participate in this choir effort, please come Thursday evening. Participation in the combined choir on Sundays at either Immanuel or St. Martin's is at your option.
June 20 Service at LWLC:
Volunteers for planners, readers, musicians, (possible choir accompanist and director) are being sought for the June 20 service. If you are interested in helping, contact Debbie or Pastor Lou. Donna is also willing to help with music or accompaniment at this service, if we would desire her assistance. Our theme will be God the Father.
Summer Bible Study -- the Tuesday Ladies
The Tuesday Ladies' Bible study are taking a short break after completing their study on May 8th. Beginning on June 26 the group will be doing a study called Live a Praying Life by Jennifer Kennedy Dean. which is expected to go through summer and a bit into fall. Contact Kelli if you would like to join so books can be ordered. The group meets on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:30 PM. A Family Stepping out in Faith
Many of us will recognize the names Matt Steendahl and Christine Hanson from our time at Immanuel Lutheran Church. These two youth group members went off to college, married each other, and after seminary Matt is now pastor at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Milford, Wisconsin. They have 4 children -- AND they have decided to host a Ukranian orphan for 5 weeks this summer through New Horizons for Children. You can read about it here and here, and here. Living Word has pledged $800 from our benevolence fund toward their expenses for this summer -- if individuals would also like to donate, you can follow the link on Christine's page to do so. What a great opportunity for them, their children, and Sergiy!
Lutherhaven Ministries Corporation Meeting
As a congregational supporter of Lutherhaven Ministries, Living Word Lutheran Church is eligible and invited to send a pastor and up to 5 representatives to any or all of the events of their corporation meeting (we are voting members!),
Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Zoerb Chapel at Camp Lutherhaven, beginning at 11:30 AM with a Partners' Luncheon; worship at 1:00 PM; and the annual meeting at 1:45 PM (election of officers, budget for 2012, hear about the past year at Lutherhaven). Delegates must attend the meeting certified in writing as official representatives of our congregation -- a registration card is on hand and needs to be returned by May 15th.
If you are interested in attending this event, as Lutherhaven celebrates 66 years of ministry, contact Pastor Lou or Debbie and we'll get you registered to go!
In the Footsteps of Martin Luther
Have you ever wanted to travel to Germany to see the places where Martin Luther was born, preached, taught, fought, and died? Pastor Lou and Debbie will be joining this tour for 11 days in November/December 2012, and it would be great fun to have some friends come along. This NAWAS tour is similar to the one Pastor Kevan hosted in 1996 -- but with some new sites. Download the brochure for details on where, when, and how much (then add about $1000 to the 'how much' to cover things not covered in the package price, including flight to Chicago.) If you have any interest in the history of the Protestant movement and the Lutheran Church in particular, (or if you really would love to try out all the German beers ...) there is nothing quite like "being there" to help you remember.
Agnus Day: Agnus Day appears with the permission of www.agnusday.org
LWLC attendance on May 6: 51
Greetings from Living Word Lutheran Church !Sundays -- Primary Building B, Moses Lake Christian Academy on Nelson Road -- 8:30 AM | | Easter 5 | May 6, 2012 | | First Reading: | Acts 8:26-40 | | Psalm: | Psalm 150 | | Second Reading: | 1 John 4:1-11 (12-21) | | Gospel Lesson: | John 15:1-8 | Servant Schedule: If you would like to serve in this
manner, please check the sign-up
sheet on the bulletin board
and add your name. | | Reader | Jim b. | | Fellowship Snacks | Debbie/Charlene | | Elem. Sunday School | Juli: SS Hike - Ephrata | | Communion / assist | n/a | | ILT Table Talk link |
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Week at a Glance:| Sunday | May 6 | Sunday Service -- 8:30 AM Fellowship and coffee to follow;
Discussion for the adults and
Sunday School for the kids (Beasley Hill hike today)! | | Tuesday | May 8 | Ladies Bible Study -- 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Current study concludes on May 15 -- info on summer study below! | | Wednesday | May 9 | Revelation Bible study at Neustel's -- 7:15 PM | | Thursday | May 10 | 'Joint Choir rehearsal' -- Immanuel Lutheran at 7:00 PM
(Music for May 23 service at St. Martin's) |
Keeping these in our Prayers : the Kell*r Family, esp. Wendy and Midge, at the death of Midge's mother,
the Jarm*n Family, as Tom has been hospitalized this past week,
Roy Carls*n, (Evie's brother), brain aneurysm, surgery;
Ingrid G., stating chemotherapy,
Ken & Hazel (Sue Ell*stad's parents, Larry's in laws), as Hazel's condition is not good;
Barb (daughter of Joe & Ila), second round of chemo isn't "being nice;"
Sandy Johns*n (friend of Ila), diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer;
Arlo Lieshm*n, (friend of Stan), meningitis;
the Krayton Ducl*s family, (friends of Stan), especially daughter Ashley, likely MS diagnosis;
Irene (Juli's sister), healing from foot tendon surgery will take several months;
Harvey Ottmar, (Sandy Blazer's uncle), now at Lakeridge care center; Parkinson's & dementia;
Sundae (daughter and son in law of Larry & Sue Ell*stad), caregiver to husband Frank, (Alzheimers); Karen, (Grethe's sister), lymphoma;
Jodie L, (Curtis' co-worker), young mother with unknown MS-type disease, hospitalized;
Anita, (mother of Alan Nicholas), advanced lung cancer;
Ashley, (friend of Judene's sister), young mother recently diagnosed with breast cancer;
All those who struggle with addictions of various kinds,
>>> Thanks and Praises: -- Evie E., brief hospitalization 4/22 found to be NOT a heart issue; now resting at home; >>> Continued prayers for: -- Matt Jarm*n (kidney dialysis, transplant hopeful) -- LaVoy (stg. 4 lung cancer) & Bonnie (Artis' sister) -- Epiphany Lutheran Fellowship & Pastor Wiser -- Kyle E. -- Evie E. -- Charlene B. -- Joe & Ila -- "Marilyn" (Stan's friend, cancer) -- Bob Zuppe -- Kara Garbe -- Livona M., (Tom's aunt) -- Heather, (Pr. W's daughter) -- Holly, (Kelli's friend) -- Julia, (Marla's mom) -- Stacia (daughter of Bill's cousin), brain cancer -- Ken W, (son in law of Harold & Joyce Boy*r), cancer -- Shiy J (cancer) -- Pastor Tom (Bill's brother-in-law) ; Auda, Carl & Evelyn, Jess & Peggy at the Emeritus Hearthstone. . . . and those whose names He knows and we keep in our hearts . . .
Sunday School Hike -- this sunday
Juli has planned for the Sunday School kids and parents to have a "field trip" hike after the church service this Sunday (but all are invited if you would like to come too!) The plan is to travel to Ephrata's Beasley Hill and do approx. 3 miles together. Dress appropriately for the weather (sunscreen or hat, layers as needed, and good walking shoes!) Transportation will be by individual family unless other arrangements can be made between families as space in the vehicles allows. Bring a sack lunch and water, maybe a camera if you have one -- and maybe a small backpack? It will be a fun time together!
Quarterly member Meeting May 15
Where did April go? The second quarterly meeting of the members of Living Word Lutheran Church is scheduled for Tuesday, May 15th at 7:00 PM. Everyone is invited to attend. You are a 'member' if you participate in the purpose and ministries of Living Word Luheran Church. If you are not yet a 'voting member' and would like to be, contact our board secretary, Pam Rathbone prior to May 10th, to sign the voting member register. Anyone who has an item of business that you would like to have placed on the agenda, contact Pam, Scott (president), Juli (VP), or Debbie (treasurer) asap.
LUTHERHAVEN CAMPERSHIPS
We have $1000.00 set aside for camp fee assistance for members of Living Word attending Camp Lutherhaven this summer. We are hoping this will cover up to half of the camp fees for as many as there are member kids who would like to attend camp this year. DON'T BE SHY -- if your children are or would like to go to camp this summer, this is FOR YOU. We feel the return on investment will be good and beneficial to our congregation long-term!
There is a separate budget line item for camperships for non-member friends of Living Word kids who are attending camp together with their friend from Living Word and who might otherwise have trouble coming up with the camp registration fees, up to full registration if needed. Camp is a good time to introduce the Love of Jesus to our friends while having all kids of fun doing it. Contact congregation treasurer, Debbie H., for more information on Lutherhaven camperships. The time to register is now! Registration forms are available on the entry table, or online.
Monthly "Ecumenical Fellowship" evenings:
Immanuel Lutheran, St. Martin's Episcopal, Living Word Lutheran
(done 4/25) May 23; June 20
Receiving sufficient positive comments after the recent joint Lenten services, Donna Warner was asked by the church leadership at St. Martin's to arrange for some similar monthly gatherings this spring. The first of these was on April 25th at Immanuel Lutheran Church. St. Martin's will host on May 23, with a meal at 6:00 PM and a worship service at 7:00 PM, and Living Word has been asked to head up the June 20 event (location to be determined). The format for these will be similar to the Lenten season, with members of all three churches helping with set up, take down, and food -- we are seeking at least two volunteers from each congregation for dinner salad type items, bread, and desserts for each service.
In preparation for a choir number at the May 23 St. Martin's service, practice for the joint choir will take place on Thursdays (7:00 PM at Immanuel) : May 10, and May 17. If you would like to participate in this choir effort, please come Thursday evening.
Volunteers for planners, readers, musicians, (possible choir accompanist and director) are being sought for the June 20 service. If you are interested in helping, contact Debbie or Pastor Lou. Donna is also willing to help with music or accompaniment at this service, if we would desire her assistance. Our theme will be God the Father.
Summer Bible Study -- Tuesday Ladies
The Tuesday Ladies' Bible study will take a short break after completing the current study on May 8th. For summer they are going to be studying Live a Praying Life by Jennifer Kennedy Dean, beginning June 26. Contact Kelli if you would like to join so books can be ordered. The group meets on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:30 PM.
Lutherhaven Ministries Corporation Meeting
As a congregational supporter of Lutherhaven Ministries, Living Word Lutheran Church is eligible and invited to send a pastor and up to 5 representatives to any or all of the events of their corporation meeting (we are voting members!),
Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Zoerb Chapel at Camp Lutherhaven, beginning at 11:30 AM with a Partners' Luncheon; worship at 1:00 PM; and the annual meeting at 1:45 PM (election of officers, budget for 2012, hear about the past year at Lutherhaven). Delegates must attend the meeting certified in writing as official representatives of our congregation -- a registration card is on hand and needs to be returned by May 15th.
If you are interested in attending this event, as Lutherhaven celebrates 66 years of ministry, contact Pastor Lou or Debbie and we'll get you registered to go!
In the Footsteps of Martin Luther
Have you ever wanted to travel to Germany to see the places where Martin Luther was born, preached, taught, fought, and died? Pastor Lou and Debbie will be joining this tour for 11 days in November/December 2012, and it would be great fun to have some friends come along. This NAWAS tour is similar to the one Pastor Kevan hosted in 1996 -- but with some new sites. Download the brochure for details on where, when, and how much (then add about $1000 to the 'how much' to cover things not covered in the package price, including flight to Chicago.) If you have any interest in the history of the Protestant movement and the Lutheran Church in particular, (or if you really would love to try out all the German beers ...) there is nothing quite like "being there" to help you remember.
Agnus Day: Agnus Day appears with the permission of www.agnusday.org
LWLC attendance on April 29: 35
Greetings from Living Word Lutheran Church !Sundays -- Primary Building B, Moses Lake Christian Academy on Nelson Road -- 8:30 AM Week at a Glance:| Sunday | April 22 | Sunday Service -- 8:30 AM Fellowship and coffee to follow;
Then join us for some discussion for the adults and Sunday School for the kids! | | Tuesday | April 24 | Ladies Bible Study -- 4:00 - 5:30 PM | | Wednesday | April 25 | Monthly "Ecumenical Fellowship" -- light dinner & dessert at 6:00 PM
Worship service at 7:00 PM -- hosted by Immanuel Lutheran Church, at ILC
(Revelation bible study at Neustel's resumes May 1) | | Thursday | April 26 | Joint choir practice for St. Martin's May 23 service -- 7:00 PM at Immanuel;
all voices welcome! Directed by Donna W of St. Martin's. |
Keeping these in our Prayers : Harland, (Debbie's uncle), stage 4 lung cancer has spread;
Barb (daughter of Joe & Ila), second round of chemo isn't "being nice;"
Sandy Johns-n (friend of Ila), diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer;
Arlo Lieshm-n, (friend of Stan), meningitis;
the Krayton Duclos family, (friends of Stan), especially daughter Ashley, likely MS diagnosis;
"Rachel C," (friend of Lou/Debbie), concerns about her pregnancy (miscarriage scare, OK now);
Irene (Juli's sister), healing from foot tendon surgery will take several months;
Shirley M, recovering at home from surgery, Bob Grant, (friend of LeMasters) at the loss of his wife, Barb (cancer), The Keller Family, adjusting to having Wendy's mom, Midge, living with them after Merrill's death;
Harvey Ottm-r, (Sandy Blazer's uncle), now at Lakeridge care center; Parkinson's & dementia;
Sundae (daughter and son in law of Larry & Sue Ell*stad), caregiver to husband Frank, (Alzheimers); Karen, (Grethe's sister), lymphoma;
Jodie L, (Curtis' co-worker), young mother with unknown MS-type disease, hospitalized;
Anita, (mother of Alan Nichol-s), advanced lung cancer;
Ashley, (friend of Judene's sister), young mother recently diagnosed with breast cancer;
All those who struggle with addictions of various kinds,
>>> Thanks and Praises: -- Baby Kenzlie M-lbye, home again after treatment of bacterial meningitis & a hernia repair; >>> Continued prayers for: -- LaVoy (stg. 4 lung cancer) & Bonnie (Artis' sister) -- Harland (Deb's uncle, st. 4 lung cancer) -- Epiphany Lutheran Fellowship & Pastor Wiser -- Kyle E. -- Evie E. -- Charlene B. -- Joe & Ila -- "Marilyn" (Stan's friend, cancer) -- Matt Jarman (kidney dialysis, transplant hopeful) -- Ken & Hazel (Sue Ell*stad's parents, Larry's in laws) -- Bob Zuppe -- Kara Garbe -- Livona M., (Tom's aunt), Heather, (Pr. W's daughter) -- Holly, (Kelli's friend) -- Julia, (Marla's mom) -- Stacia (daughter of Bill's cousin), brain cancer -- Ken W, (son in law of Harold & Joyce Boy*r), cancer -- Shiy J (cancer) -- Pastor Tom (Bill's brother-in-law) ; Auda, Carl & Evelyn, Jess & Peggy at the Emeritus Hearthstone. . . . and those whose names He knows and we keep in our hearts . . .
LUTHERHAVEN CAMPERSHIPS
We have $1000.00 set aside for camp fee assistance for members of Living Word attending Camp Lutherhaven this summer. We are hoping this will cover up to half of the camp fees for as many as there are member kids who would like to attend camp this year.
There is a separate budget line item for camperships for non-member friends of Living Word kids who are attending camp together with their friend from Living Word and who might otherwise have trouble coming up with the camp registration fees, up to full registration if needed. Camp is a good time to introduce the Love of Jesus to our friends while having all kids of fun doing it. Contact congregation treasurer, Debbie H., for more information on Lutherhaven camperships. The time to register is NOW!
The new issue of Connections Magazine has arrived -- pick your copy up on the entry table!
If you did not purchase a subscription and like the magazine, there are two left ($10) -- see Debbie.
Community Events:
-- Monthly "Ecumenical Fellowship" evenings: April, May, June
Immanuel Lutheran, St. Martin's Episcopal, Living Word Lutheran
Wednesdays, April 25; May 23; June 20
Receiving sufficient positive comments after the recent joint Lenten services, Donna Warner was asked by the church leadership at St. Martin's to arrange for some similar monthly gatherings this spring. The first of these will take place on April 25th at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with a meal at 6:00 PM and a worship service at 7:00 PM. St. Martin's will host on May 23, and Living Word has been asked to head up the June 20 event (location to be determined). The format for these will be similar to the Lenten season, with members of all three churches helping with set up, take down, and food -- we are seeking at least two volunteers from each congregation for dinner salad type items, bread, and desserts for each service. (sign up on bulletin board)
In preparation for a choir number at the May 23 St. Martin's service, practice for the joint choir will take place on Thursdays (7:00 PM at Immanuel) : April 26, May 10, and May 17 (no practice May 3). If you would like to participate in this choir effort, please come Thursday evening. If Living Word would like to add a choir number to the June 20 service, we can add one to the practice schedule (let Debbie know if you are interested in doing this!).
Volunteers for readers, musicians, choir accompanist and director are being sought for the June 20 service. If you are interested in helping, contact Debbie or Pastor Lou. Donna is also willing to help with music or accompaniment at this service, if we would desire.-- Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, at the ATEC Center (BBCC), May 1st , 7:00 AM -- sponsored by the Moses Lake Kiwanis group. RSVP by April 20 if possible: More information (pdf)-- THIRD DAY Concert at the Toyota Center, Kennewick, -- May 10, 7:00 PM More information.
Annual Gathering of the Northwest District, LCMC
Friday and Saturday, April 12, at Richland Lutheran Church, Richland, WA. Pastor Lou intends to attend whatever parts he can as schedule allows. Living Word is not a member of the NW District -- or any district of LCMC at this time -- but Pastor Lou is rostered with the Augustana District of LCMC which is a national district rather than a regional one.
Lutherhaven Ministries Corporation Meeting
As a congregational supporter of Lutherhaven Ministries, Living Word Lutheran Church is eligible and invited to send a pastor and up to 5 representatives to any or all of the events of their corporation meeting (we are voting members!),
Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Zoerb Chapel at Camp Lutherhaven, beginning at 11:30 AM with a Partners' Luncheon; worship at 1:00 PM; and the annual meeting at 1:45 PM (election of officers, budget for 2012, hear about the past year at Lutherhaven). Delegates must attend the meeting certified in writing as official representatives of our congregation -- a registration card is on hand and needs to be returned by May 15th.
If you are interested in attending this event, as Lutherhaven celebrates 66 years of ministry, contact Pastor Lou or Debbie and we'll get you registered to go!
In the Footsteps of Martin Luther
Have you ever wanted to travel to Germany to see the places where Martin Luther was born, preached, taught, fought, and died? Pastor Lou and Debbie will be joining this tour for 11 days in November/December 2012, and it would be great fun to have some friends come along. This NAWAS tour is similar to the one Pastor Kevan hosted in 1996 -- but with some new sites. Download the brochure for details on where, when, and how much (then add about $1000 to the 'how much' to cover things not covered in the package price, including flight to Chicago.) If you have any interest in the history of the Protestant movement and the Lutheran Church in particular, (or if you really would love to try out all the German beers ...) there is nothing quite like "being there" to help you remember.
Agnus Day: Agnus Day appears with the permission of www.agnusday.org
LWLC attendance on April 15: 52
Greetings from Living Word Lutheran Church !
Sundays -- Primary Building B, Moses Lake Christian Academy on Nelson Road -- 8:30 AM
Peace is with you. ~ John 20:19 |
Readings* for Sunday
April 15, 2012>> Easter 2 <<* We use the liturgical calendar based on the
LSB version of the Revised Common Lectionary,. | 
".... believe..." ~John 20:27 | | First Reading: | Acts 4:32-35 | ILT Table Talk link | | Psalm: | Psalm 148 | Reader: | | 2nd Reading: | 1 John 1:1 - 2:2 | Snack Host: | | Gospel Lesson: | John 20:19-31 | Elem. SS: | | 3rd Sunday of the month: | ~~ non-Communion Sunday ~~ | Hosts: n/a |
Week at a Glance:| Sunday | April 15 | Sunday Service -- 8:30 AM Fellowship and coffee to follow;
Then join us for some discussion for the adults and Sunday School for the kids! | | Tuesday | April 17 | Ladies Bible Study -- 4:00 - 5:30 PM |
Keeping these in our Prayers : Arlo Lieshm-n, (friend of Stan), meningitis;
the Krayt-n Duclos family, (friends of Stan), especially daughter Ashley, likely MS diagnosis;
"Rachel," (friend of Lou/Debbie), concerns about her pregnancy (miscarriage scare, OK now);
Irene (Juli's sister), healing from foot tendon surgery will take several months;
Shari, (sister to Laurie O), mourning the loss of her husband Max (cancer);
Sandy Blaz-r, resting up at home while healing from a lung infection;
Shirley M, recovering at home from surgery, Bob Gr-nt, (friend of LeMasters) at the loss of his wife, Barb (cancer), Midge (Wendy's mother), living with Alzheimers, moving to ML with daughter Wendy and family soon,
Harvey Ottm-r, (Sandy Blazer's uncle), now at Lakeridge care center; Parkinson's & dementia;
Sundae (daughter and son in law of Larry & Sue Ell*stad), caregiver to husband Frank, (Alzheimers); Karen, (Grethe's sister), lymphoma;
Jodie L, (Curtis' co-worker), young mother with unknown MS-type disease, hospitalized;
Anita, (mother of Alan Nicholas), advanced lung cancer;
Ashley, (friend of Judene's sister), young mother recently diagnosed with breast cancer;
All those who struggle with addictions of various kinds,
>>> Thanks and Praises: -- Baby Kenzlie M-lbye, home again after treatment of bacterial meningitis & a hernia repair; >>> Continued prayers for: -- Epiphany Lutheran Fellowship & Pastor Wiser -- Kyle E. -- Evie E. -- Charlene B. -- Joe & Ila -- "Marilyn" (Stan's friend, cancer) -- Matt Jarm-n (kidney dialysis, transplant hopeful) -- LaVoy (stg. 4 lung cancer) & Bonnie (Artis' sister) -- Harland (Deb's uncle, st. 4 lung cancer) -- Ken & Hazel (Sue Ell*stad's parents, Larry's in laws) -- Barb, (Ila's daughter), chemo therapy for colon cancer -- Bob Zuppe -- Kara Garb-e -- Livona M., (Tom's aunt), Heather, (Pr. W's daughter) -- Holly, (Kelli's friend) -- Julia, (Marla's mom) -- Stacia (daughter of Bill's cousin), brain cancer -- Ken W, (son in law of Harold & Joyce Boy*r), cancer -- Shiy J (cancer) -- Pastor Tom (Bill's brother-in-law) ; Auda, Carl & Evelyn, Jess & Peggy at the Emeritus Hearthstone. . . . and those whose names He knows and we keep in our hearts . . .
Agnus Day: Agnus Day appears with the permission of www.agnusday.org
The new issue of Connections Magazine has arrived -- pick your copy up on the entry table!
If you did not purchase a subscription and like the magazine, there are two left ($10) -- see Debbie.
Community Events: -- THIRD DAY Concert at the Toyota Center, Kennewick, -- May 10, 7:00 PM More information.
-- Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, at the ATEC Center (BBCC), May 1st , 7:00 AM -- sponsored by the Moses Lake Kiwanis group. RSVP by April 20 if possible: More information (pdf)
Lutherhaven Ministries Corporation Meeting
As a congregational supporter of Lutherhaven Ministries, Living Word Lutheran Church is eligible and invited to send a pastor and up to 5 representatives to any or all of the events of their corporation meeting (we are voting members!),
Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Zoerb Chapel at Camp Lutherhaven, beginning at 11:30 AM with a Partners' Luncheon; worship at 1:00 PM; and the annual meeting at 1:45 PM (election of officers, budget for 2012, hear about the past year at Lutherhaven). Delegates must attend the meeting certified in writing as official representatives of our congregation -- a registration card is on hand and needs to be returned by May 15th.
If you are interested in attending this event, as Lutherhaven celebrates 66 years of ministry, contact Pastor Lou or Debbie and we'll get you registered to go!
In the Footsteps of Martin Luther
Have you ever wanted to travel to Germany to see the places where Martin Luther was born, preached, taught, fought, and died? Pastor Lou and Debbie will be joining this tour for 11 days in November/December 2012, and it would be great fun to have some friends come along. This NAWAS tour is similar to the one Pastor Kevan hosted in 1996 -- but with some new sites. Download the brochure for details on where, when, and how much (then add about $1000 to the 'how much' to cover things not covered in the package price, including flight to Chicago.) If you have any interest in the history of the Protestant movement and the Lutheran Church in particular, (or if you really would love to try out all the German beers ...) there is nothing quite like "being there" to help you remember.
LWLC attendance on M. Thursday, April 5: 12; Good Friday, April 6: 19; Easter Sunday, April 8: 52
Greetings from Living Word Lutheran Church !
Sundays -- Primary Building B, Moses Lake Christian Academy on Nelson Road -- 8:30 AM |
Readings* for Sunday
April 8, 2012>> Easter Sunday <<* We use the liturgical calendar based on the
LSB version of the Revised Common Lectionary,. |  | | First Reading: | Isaiah 25:6-9 | ILT Table Talk link | | Psalm: | Psalm 16 | Reader: | | 2nd Reading: | 1 Cor. 15:1-11 | Snack Host: | | Gospel Lesson: | Mark 16:1-8 | Elem. SS: egg hunt | | 2nd Sunday of the month: | ~~ Communion Sunday ~~ | Hosts:
Assistant: |
Week at a Glance:| Thursday | April 5 | Maundy Thursday service -- 7:00 PM, with the Lord's Supper | | Friday | April 6 | Good Friday service -- 7:00 PM | | Sunday | April 8 | Sunday Service -- 8:30 AM -- Kids' Egg hunt outside following the service
| | Tuesday | April 10 | Ladies Bible Study -- 4:00 - 5:30 PM | | Saturday | April 14 | Dr. Reed Lessing at Pilgrim Lutheran in Spokane (see below) |
Keeping these in our Prayers : Irene (Juli's sister), healing from foot tendon surgery will take several months;
Shari, (sister to Laurie O), mourning the loss of her husband Max;
Sandy Blazer, resting up at home while healing from a lung infection;
Shirley M, recovering at home from Wednesday's surgery, Bob Grant, (friend of LeMasters) at the loss of his wife, Barb (cancer), Baby Kenzlie Melbye, back in the hospital for treatment of bacterial meningitis;
Tulla D, healing after hip surgery (correction: it was not a shoulder this time!);
Midge (Wendy's mother), living with Alzheimers, moving to ML with daughter Wendy and family soon,
Harvey Ottmar, (Sandy Blazer's uncle), now at Lakeridge care center; Parkinson's & dementia;
Sundae (daughter and son in law of Larry & Sue Ell*stad), caregiver to husband Frank, (Alzheimers); Karen, (Grethe's sister), lymphoma;
Jodie L, (Curtis' co-worker), young mother with unknown MS-type disease, hospitalized;
Anita, (mother of Alan Nicholas), advanced lung cancer;
Ashley, (friend of Judene's sister), young mother recently diagnosed with breast cancer;
All those who struggle with addictions of various kinds,
>>> Thanks and Praises: -- for safe travels for Laurel while visiting "the girls" and families in Germany this week;
>>> Continued prayers for: -- Epiphany Lutheran Fellowship & Pastor Wiser -- Kyle E. -- Evie E. -- Charlene B. -- Joe & Ila -- "Marilyn" (Stan's friend, cancer) -- Matt Jarman (kidney dialysis, transplant hopeful) -- LaVoy (stg. 4 lung cancer) & Bonnie (Artis' sister) -- Harland (Deb's uncle, st. 4 lung cancer) -- Ken & Hazel (Sue Ell*stad's parents, Larry's in laws) -- Barb, (Ila's daughter), chemo therapy for colon cancer -- Bob Zuppe -- Kara Garbe -- Livona M., (Tom's aunt), Heather, (Pr. W's daughter) -- Holly, (Kelli's friend) -- Julia, (Marla's mom) -- Stacia (daughter of Bill's cousin), brain cancer -- Ken W, (son in law of Harold & Joyce Boy*r), cancer -- Shiy J (cancer) -- Pastor Tom (Bill's brother-in-law) ; Auda, Carl & Evelyn, Jess & Peggy at the Emeritus Hearthstone.
. . . and those whose names He knows and we keep in our hearts . . .
EGGS NEEDED for the Sunday School Easter Egg huntAn Easter Egg hunt is being planned for the kids who will be attending our services on Easter Sunday. If you are able to donate some plastic eggs with a little treat inside (candy, Bible verse, small toy, trinket, etc.) it would be appreciated by the planners and the kids alike. Please remember to bring plastic eggs on Sunday. Thank you in advance from the Sunday school kids and parents!
Holy Week April 5 -- Maundy Thursday service, 7:00 PM at Living Word Lutheran Church (no soup supper beforehand)
April 6 -- Good Friday service, 7:00 PM at Living Word (no soup supper beforehand)
Easer Sunday Service with the Lord's Supper -- 8:30 AM, April 8th -- Sunday school Easter Egg hunt to follow.
Third Annual "Saturday Seminar" at Pilgrim
April 14, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $20 adults/$15 students (lunch included)
Featured Speaker: Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri
Topic: The Book of Jeremiah: How to Survive and Lead People Through Disasters
Hosted by Pilgrim Lutheran Church (LCMS), 2733 W. Northwest Blvd., Spokane, WA 509-325-5738
Pastor Lou Hesse and Pastor Steve Cox (Grace Lutheran) plan to attend this seminar -- it is open to the public so if anyone else would like to attend & ride along, call/email Debbie for a registration form (April 6 registration necessary for lunch).
The new issue of Connections Magazine has arrived -- pick your copy up on the entry table!
If you did not purchase a subscription and like the magazine, there are two left ($10) -- see Debbie.
Lutherhaven Ministries Corporation Meeting
As a congregational supporter of Lutherhaven Ministries, Living Word Lutheran Church is eligible and invited to send a pastor and up to 5 representatives to any or all of the events of their corporation meeting (we are voting members!),
Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Zoerb Chapel at Camp Lutherhaven, beginning at 11:30 AM with a Partners' Luncheon; worship at 1:00 PM; and the annual meeting at 1:45 PM (election of officers, budget for 2012, hear about the past year at Lutherhaven). Delegates must attend the meeting certified in writing as official representatives of our congregation -- a registration card is on hand and needs to be returned by May 15th.
If you are interested in attending this event, as Lutherhaven celebrates 66 years of ministry, contact Pastor Lou or Debbie and we'll get you registered to go!
In the Footsteps of Martin Luther
Have you ever wanted to travel to Germany to see the places where Martin Luther was born, preached, taught, fought, and died? Pastor Lou and Debbie will be joining this tour for 11 days in November/December 2012, and it would be great fun to have some friends come along. This NAWAS tour is similar to the one Pastor Kevan hosted in 1996 -- but with some new sites. Download the brochure for details on where, when, and how much (then add about $1000 to the 'how much' to cover things not covered in the package price, including flight to Chicago.) If you have any interest in the history of the Protestant movement and the Lutheran Church in particular, (or if you really would love to try out all the German beers ...) there is nothing quite like "being there" to help you remember.
LWLC attendance on April 1: 49
Greetings from Living Word Lutheran Church !
Sundays -- Primary Building B, Moses Lake Christian Academy on Nelson Road -- 8:30 AM |
Readings* for Sunday
April 1, 2012>> Palm Sunday <<* We use the liturgical calendar based on the
LSB version of the Revised Common Lectionary,. |  | | First Reading: | Zechariah 9:9-12 | ILT Table Talk link | | Psalm: | Psalm 118: 19-29 | Reader: | | 2nd Reading: | Philippians 2:5-11 | Snack Host: brunch | | Gospel Lesson: | John 12:12-19
Mark 14:1 - 15:47 is suggested
for use as your devotional readings this week | Elem. SS: brunch
| | First Sunday of the month: | ~~ non- Communion Sunday ~~ | Hosts: n/a
Assistant: |
Week at a Glance:| Sunday | April 1 | Sunday Service -- 8:30 AM -- Palm Sunday Brunch following the service
beginning approx. 9:50 - 10 AM | | Tuesday | April 3 | Ladies Bible Study -- 4:00 - 5:30 PM | | Thursday | April 5 | Maundy Thursday Service -- 7:00 PM -- with the Lord's Supper
(no soup supper) at Living Word | | Friday | April 6 | Good Friday Service -- 7:00 PM at Living Word |
Keeping these in our Prayers : Sandy Blaz*r, resting up at home while healing from a lung infection;
Shirley M, recovering at home from Wednesday's surgery, Bob Gr*nt, (friend of LeMasters) at the loss of his wife, Barb (cancer), Baby Kenzlie M*lbye, back in the hospital for treatment of bacterial meningitis;
Tulla D, healing after hip surgery (correction: it was not a shoulder this time!);
friends and family of Dan Toya, for peace at the confirmation of his death,
The B*nson and G*rza families, at the loss of Linda's brother, Ed, and Norm's father, Willard;
The Kell*r family, at the unexpected death of Wendy's father, Merrill (stroke),
Midge (Wendy's mother), living with Alzheimers, moving to ML with daughter Wendy and family soon,
Todd and Pam, for patience and perseverance while rebuilding the family business after a fire in the shop,
Harvey Ottmar, (Sandy Blazer's uncle), now at Lakeridge care center; Parkinson's & dementia;
Sundae (daughter and son in law of Larry & Sue Ell*stad), caregiver to husband Frank, (Alzheimers); Karen, (Grethe's sister), lymphoma;
Jodie L, (Curtis' co-worker), young mother with unknown MS-type disease, hospitalized;
Anita, (mother of Alan Nichol*s), advanced lung cancer;
Ashley, (friend of Judene's sister), young mother recently diagnosed with breast cancer;
those who struggle with addictions of various kinds,
>>> Thanks and Praises: -- for safe travels for Laurel while visiting "the girls" and families in Germany this week;
-- for the safe return of Shelley, vacationing with a friend in Hawaii,
>>> Continued prayers for: -- Epiphany Lutheran Fellowship & Pastor Wiser -- Kyle E. -- Evie E. -- Charlene B. -- Joe & Ila -- "Marilyn" (Stan's friend, cancer) -- Matt Jarman (kidney dialysis, transplant hopeful) -- LaVoy (stg. 4 lung cancer) & Bonnie (Artis' sister) -- Harland (Deb's uncle, st. 4 lung cancer) -- Ken & Hazel (Sue Ell*stad's parents, Larry's in laws) -- Barb, (Ila's daughter), chemo therapy for colon cancer -- Bob Zuppe -- Kara Garbe -- Livona M., (Tom's aunt), Heather, (Pr. W's daughter) -- Holly, (Kelli's friend) -- Julia, (Marla's mom) -- Stacia (daughter of Bill's cousin), brain cancer -- Ken W, (son in law of Harold & Joyce Boy*r), cancer -- Shiy J (cancer) -- Pastor Tom (Bill's brother-in-law) ; Auda, Carl & Evelyn, Jess & Peggy at the Emeritus Hearthstone.
. . . and those whose names He knows and we keep in our hearts . . .
>>> Palm Sunday Brunch
Make plans to join us after the Palm Sunday service on Sunday, April 1, at the MLCA Event Center.
Menu to include strawberry (or other fruit) waffles with whipped cream, pancakes and syrup, fruit, muffins, juice, coffee, tea, and whatever other delicious things we dream up to bring or make on site. Beginning approx. 9:50 AM until we are done ! We will need electric waffle irons, and electric pancake griddles, cooks, and eaters. If you did not sign up on the pink sheet but feel inspired to contribute to the goodies, feel free to bring whatever sounds good for a brunch!
Holy Week April 5 -- Maundy Thursday service, 7:00 PM at Living Word Lutheran Church (no soup supper beforehand)
April 6 -- Good Friday service, 7:00 PM at Living Word (no soup supper beforehand)
Easer Sunday Service with the Lord's Supper -- 8:30 AM, April 8th -- Sunday school Easter Egg hunt to follow (see below)
Sunday School Easter Egg huntAn Easter Egg hunt is being planned for the kids who will be attending our services on Easter Sunday. If you are able to donate some plastic eggs with a little treat inside (candy, Bible verse, small toy, trinket, etc.) it would be appreciated by the planners and the kids alike. Please bring plastic eggs (filled or unfilled), and place them on the back counter in the next 2 weeks for use on Easter Sunday. Thank you in advance from the Sunday school kids and parents!
Third Annual "Saturday Seminar" at Pilgrim
April 14, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $20 adults/$15 students (lunch included)
Featured Speaker: Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri
Topic: The Book of Jeremiah: How to Survive and Lead People Through Disasters
Hosted by Pilgrim Lutheran Church (LCMS), 2733 W. Northwest Blvd., Spokane, WA 509-325-5738
Pastor Lou Hesse and Pastor Steve Cox (Grace Lutheran) plan to attend this seminar -- it is open to the public so if anyone else would like to attend & ride along, call/email Debbie for a registration form (April 6 registration necessary for lunch).
The new issue of Connections Magazine has arrived -- pick your copy up on the entry table!
If you did not purchase a subscription and like the magazine, there are two left ($10) -- see Debbie.
Agnus Day "Agnus Day appears with the permission of www.agnusday.org"
Lutherhaven Ministries Corporation Meeting
As a congregational supporter of Lutherhaven Ministries, Living Word Lutheran Church is eligible and invited to send a pastor and up to 5 representatives to any or all of the events of their corporation meeting (we are voting members!),
Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Zoerb Chapel at Camp Lutherhaven, beginning at 11:30 AM with a Partners' Luncheon; worship at 1:00 PM; and the annual meeting at 1:45 PM (election of officers, budget for 2012, hear about the past year at Lutherhaven). Delegates must attend the meeting certified in writing as official representatives of our congregation -- a registration card is on hand and needs to be returned by May 15th.
If you are interested in attending this event, as Lutherhaven celebrates 66 years of ministry, contact Pastor Lou or Debbie and we'll get you registered to go!
In the Footsteps of Martin Luther
Have you ever wanted to travel to Germany to see the places where Martin Luther was born, preached, taught, fought, and died? Pastor Lou and Debbie will be joining this tour for 11 days in November/December 2012, and it would be great fun to have some friends come along. This NAWAS tour is similar to the one Pastor Kevan hosted in 1996 -- but with some new sites. Download the brochure for details on where, when, and how much (then add about $1000 to the 'how much' to cover things not covered in the package price, including flight to Chicago.) If you have any interest in the history of the Protestant movement and the Lutheran Church in particular, (or if you really would love to try out all the German beers ...) there is nothing quite like "being there" to help you remember.
LWLC attendance on March 25: 58
Greetings from Living Word Lutheran Church !
Sundays -- Primary Building B, Moses Lake Christian Academy on Nelson Road -- 8:30 AM Week at a Glance:| Saturday | March 24 | Olaf's 90th birthday open house, 11 am - 2 pm, at Iver and Laurie's house. | | Sunday | March 25 | Sunday Service -- 8:30 AM -- Fellowship and coffee fellowship following;
Sunday school and adult discussion beginning approx. 9:50 - 10 AM | | Tuesday | March 27 | Ladies Bible Study -- 4:00 - 5:30 PM | | Wednesday | March 28 | Soup Supper together with St. Martins & ILC -- at St. Martin's -- 6:00 PM
Holden Evening Prayer joint Lenten service -- at St. Martin's -- 7:00 PM
Message by Gail Gaither, St. Martin's Episcopal Church
(no Wednesday Bible Study during Lent) |
Keeping these in our Prayers : Tulla Dilling, healing from shoulder surgery (at son Eric's house in Wenatchee),
The Benson and Garza families, at the loss of Linda's brother, Ed, and Norm's father, Willard;
The Keller family, at the unexpected death of Wendy's father, Merrill (stroke), and for her mom Midge (Alzheimers);
Todd and Pam, for patience and perseverance while rebuilding the family business after a fire in the shop,
Barb Grant, (wife of Bill's friend, Bob), advanced cancer,
Harvey Ottmar, (Sandy Blazer's uncle), now at Lakeridge care center; Parkinson's & dementia;
Sundae (daughter and son in law of Larry & Sue Ellestad), caregiver to husband Frank, (early onset Alzheimers); Karen, (Grethe's sister), lymphoma;
Jodie L, (Curtis' co-worker), young mother with unknown MS-type disease, hospitalized;
Anita, (mother of Alan Nicholas), advanced lung cancer;
Ashley, (friend of Judene's sister), young mother recently diagnosed with breast cancer;
those who struggle with addictions of various kinds,
>>> Thanks and Praises: -- for 90 years of life in Christ for Olaf Odegaard,
-- Baby Kenzlie (granddaughter of friends Mike & Sandy Melbye) got to go home on Monday!;
-- safe and happy return of Judy and Shawn O'Brien after a trip to Ireland,>>> Continued prayers for: -- Epiphany Lutheran Fellowship & Pastor Wiser -- Kyle E. -- Evie E. -- Charlene B. -- Joe & Ila -- "Marilyn" (Stan's friend, cancer) -- Matt Jarman (kidney dialysis, transplant hopeful) -- family of Dan Toya (missing) -- LaVoy (st. 4 lung cancer) & Bonnie (Artis' sister) -- Harland (Deb's uncle, st. 4 lung cancer) -- Ken & Hazel (Sue Ell*stad's parents, Larry's in laws) -- Barb, (Ila's daughter), chemo therapy for colon cancer -- Bob Zuppe -- Kara Garbe -- Livona M., (Tom's aunt), Heather, (Pr. W's daughter) -- Holly, (Kelli's friend) -- Julia, (Marla's mom) -- Stacia (daughter of Bill's cousin), brain cancer -- Ken W, (son in law of Harold & Joyce Boy*r), cancer -- Shiy J (cancer) -- Pastor Tom (Bill's brother-in-law) ; Auda, Carl & Evelyn at the Emeritus Hearthstone.
. . . and those whose names He knows and we keep in our hearts . . .
On March 24, 2012, Olaf Odegaard will be 90 years old!•°*”˜˜”*°•.¸☆ ★ ☆¸.•°*”˜˜”*°•.¸☆
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║╔╗║╔╗║╔╣╔╩╗╔╝ ★ BIRTHDAY OLAF!!!! ☆
╚╝╚╩╝╚╩╝╚╝═╚╝ ￥☆★☆★☆￥ ★☆An open house luncheon will be held on Saturday, March 24 from 11 AM - 2 PM
at the home of Iver and Laurie Odegaard (12995 Road K NE). For more information, call 765-5705
Moses Lake Miss Outstanding Teen Pageant
Our own Darby O'Brien is vying for the title of Moses Lake's Miss Outstanding Teen.
Saturday, March 24, beginning at 6:00 PM at the Wallenstein Theater, Big Bend Community College -- contact Laura Lea at Walgreens on Friday between 8 & 4 for tickets, or call the O'Brien home.
"Go Darby!"
Schedule during Lent
March 28 -- last Wednesday lenten supper and joint worship service!
Soup supper -- 6:00 PM at St. Martin's (see our sign up sheet to provide food help)
Lenten service -- 7:00 PM together with St. Martin's and Immanuel Lutheran -- at St. Martin's; Holden Evening Prayer
>>> Palm Sunday Brunch
Make plans to join us after the Palm Sunday service on Sunday, April 1, at the MLCA Event Center -- see the pink food sign up sheet on the bulletin board!
Menu to include strawberry (or other fruit) waffles with whipped cream, pancakes and syrup, fruit, muffins, juice, coffee, tea, and whatever other delicious things we dream up to bring or make on site. Beginning approx. 9:50 AM until we are done ! We will need electric waffle irons, and electric pancake griddles, cooks, and eaters.
April 5 -- Maundy Thursday service, 7:00 PM at Living Word Lutheran Church (no soup supper beforehand)
April 6 -- Good Friday service, 7:00 PM at Living Word (no soup supper beforehand)
Easer Sunday Service with the Lord's Supper -- 8:30 AM, April 8th -- Sunday school Easter Egg hunt (see below)
Sunday School Easter Egg huntAn Easter Egg hunt is being planned for the kids who will be attending our services on Easter Sunday. If you are able to donate some plastic eggs with a little treat inside (candy, Bible verse, small toy, trinket, etc.) it would be appreciated by the planners and the kids alike. Please bring plastic eggs (filled or unfilled), and place them on the back counter in the next 2 weeks for use on Easter Sunday. Thank you in advance from the Sunday school kids and parents!
Agnus Day "Agnus Day appears with the permission of www.agnusday.org"
In the Footsteps of Martin Luther
Have you ever wanted to travel to Germany to see the places where Martin Luther was born, preached, taught, fought, and died? If you have an interest in the history of the Protestant movement and the Lutheran Church in particular, there is nothing quite like "being there." Pastor Lou and Debbie are seriously considering joining this tour in November/December 2012, and it would be great fun to have some friends come along. This NAWAS tour is similar to the one Pastor Kevan hosted in 1996 -- but not exactly the same -- and goes for 11 days. Download the brochure for details on where, when, and how much (then add about $1000 to the 'how much' to cover things not covered in the package price, including flight to Chicago.)
LWLC attendance on March 18: 50
Greetings from Living Word Lutheran Church !
Sundays -- Primary Building B, Moses Lake Christian Academy on Nelson Road -- 8:30 AMAnd if a serpent bit anyone, he would look at the bronze serpent and live.
Numbers 21:9b |
Readings* for Sunday
March 18, 2012>> Lent 4 <<* We use the liturgical calendar based on the LSB version of the Revised Common Lectionary,. | 
For God did not send his Son
into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world
might be saved through him.
~ John 3:17 | | First Reading: | Numbers 21:4-9 | Table Talk, based on the OT reading | | Psalm: | Psalm 107:1-9 | Reader: Scott | | 2nd Reading: | Ephesians 2:1-10 | Snack Host: Jessica | | Gospel Lesson: | John 3:14-21 | Elem. SS Teacher: | | 3rd Sunday of the month: | ~~ non -Communion Sunday ~~ | |
Week at a Glance:| Saturday | March 17 | Funeral Service for Willard Bens*n, 11:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church
Rev. Lou Hesse, Living Word Lutheran Church, officiating, with Rev. Steve Myers
Moses Lake Medical Team benefit dinner & silent auction --
5:30 PM, Pillar Rock Grill/Moses Lake Golf Club | | Sunday | March 18 | Sunday Service -- 8:30 AM -- Fellowship and coffee fellowship following;
Sunday school and adult discussion beginning approx. 9:50 - 10 AM | | Tuesday | March 20 | Ladies Bible Study -- 4:00 - 5:30 PM | | Wednesday | March 21 | Soup Supper together with St. Martins & ILC -- at St. Martin's -- 6:00 PM
Holden Evening Prayer joint Lenten service -- at St. Martin's -- 7:00 PM
Message by Elizabeth Luiten, Immanuel Lutheran: "You Are Mine"
(no Wednesday Bible Study during Lent) |
Keeping these in our Prayers : The Benson and Garza families, at the loss of Linda's brother, Ed, and Norm's father, Willard;
The Keller family, at the unexpected death of Wendy's father, Merrill (stroke), and for her mom Midge (Alzheimers);
friends and family Olaf & Grethe's neighbor, Ed, as they mourn his loss due to cancer; Harvey Ottm*r, (Sandy Blaz*r's uncle), now at Lakeridge care center; Parkinson's & dementia;
Sundae (daughter and son in law of Larry & Sue Ellest*d), caregiver to husband Frank, (early onset Alzheimers); Karen, (Grethe's sister), lymphoma;
Jodie L, (Curtis' co-worker), young mother with unknown MS-type disease, hospitalized;
Anita, (mother of Alan Nicholas), advanced lung cancer;
Ashley, (friend of Judene's sister), young mother recently diagnosed with breast cancer;
>>> Thanks and Praises: -- Willard B*nson has finished the race and is now at Peace, at Home. -- Baby Kenzlie (granddaughter of friends Mike & Sandy Melbye) showing good growth and improvement; -- safe and happy travels to Judy and Shawn O'Brien, touring Ireland this week!>>> Continued prayers for: -- Epiphany Lutheran Fellowship & Pastor Wiser -- Kyle E. -- Evie E. -- Charlene B. -- Joe & Ila -- "Marilyn" (Stan's friend, cancer) -- Matt Jarman (kidney dialysis, transplant hopeful) -- family of Dan Toya (missing) -- LaVoy (st. 4 lung cancer) & Bonnie (Artis' sister) -- Harland (Deb's uncle, st. 4 lung cancer) -- Ken & Hazel (Sue Ell*stad's parents, Larry's in laws) -- Barb, (Ila's daughter), chemo therapy for colon cancer -- Bob Zuppe -- Kara Garbe -- Livona M., (Tom's aunt), Heather, (Pr. W's daughter) -- Holly, (Kelli's friend) -- Julia, (Marla's mom) -- Stacia (daughter of Bill's cousin), brain cancer -- Ken W, (son in law of Harold & Joyce Boy*r), cancer -- Shiy J (cancer) -- Pastor Tom (Bill's brother-in-law) ; Auda, Carl & Evelyn at the Emeritus Hearthstone.
. . . and those whose names He knows and we keep in our hearts . . .
ML Medical Team Benefit Auction & Dinner Saturday March 17 No host bar and silent auction starts at 5:30, Dinner at 6:30 pm, at the Pillar Rock GrillThere is one seat left for dinner at table # 2, -- first person to contact Debbie has it.. To those who have their spots reserved at a Living Word Table of 8 -- no ticket is necessary to enter but if you have one, bring it to turn in (tell them you are at our table). No host bar and silent auction begins at 5:30 PM, and dinner is served at 6:30. Come, have a good time, and since dinner is paid for, feel free to bid on auction items to raise funds for the 5th humanitarian Medical Mission to Nigeria. Pam traveled with this group in 2009 and may do so again next year. (Semi-casual dress.)
In addition, on Sunday March 18 at 7:00 PM there will be a presentation about the Medical Team at the First Presbyterian Church: pictures and stories from past medical team members (including a maxilla-facial plastic surgeon who has been a team member, providing for Nigerian children with cleft lips and palates). Refreshments and conversation after the formal presentation. This event is open to anyone who is interested in hearing about the MLMedicalTeam.
Schedule during Lent
Feb. 29 - March 28 -- Wednesdays at St. Martin's Episcopal Church: Pastor Lou preaching again this week (March 14);
Soup supper -- 6:00 PM at St. Martin's (see our sign up sheet to provide food help)
Lenten service -- 7:00 PM together with St. Martin's and Immanuel Lutheran -- at St. Martin's; Holden Evening Prayer
>>> Palm Sunday Brunch
Sunday, April 1, following the church service, at the MLCA Event Center -- see the pink food sign up sheet on the bulletin board!
April 5 -- Maundy Thursday service, 7:00 PM at Living Word Lutheran Church (no soup supper beforehand)
April 6 -- Good Friday service, 7:00 PM at Living Word (no soup supper beforehand)
Easer Sunday Service with the Lord's Supper -- 8:30 AM, April 8th
Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for the considerate gifts you gave to me after my ski accident. I will definitely use them! From, Anne L*Master
Congratulations to Anne and Ross LeMast*r for achieving the Honor Roll at MLCA for the 1st semester!
Agnus Day "Agnus Day appears with the permission of www.agnusday.org"
In the Footsteps of Martin Luther
Have you ever wanted to travel to Germany to see the places where Martin Luther was born, preached, taught, fought, and died? If you have an interest in the history of the Protestant movement and the Lutheran Church in particular, there is nothing quite like "being there." Pastor Lou and Debbie are seriously considering joining this tour in November/December 2012, and it would be great fun to have some friends come along. This NAWAS tour is similar to the one Pastor Kevan hosted in 1996 -- but not exactly the same -- and goes for 11 days. Download the brochure for details on where, when, and how much (then add about $1000 to the 'how much' to cover things not covered in the package price, including flight to Chicago.)
LWLC attendance on March 11: 48
Lent service at St Martin's (all combined), March 14: est: "a full house" |
