News From Our Pastor

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Last Sunday morning, after the "big snow", I walked outside before the start of our 10:30 a.m. (and only) worship service, and listened: the birds were singing as if it were the end of April, and a woodpecker could be heard digging for breakfast on the side of a tree. Spring is really coming! Special thanks to everyone who helped to make sure that we were able to hold worship last Sunday, especially Alan and Scott Nandrasy who are responsible for clearing our walkways and doorways! You guys did a great job – thank you!

This weekend marks the beginning of Holy Week, as we celebrate Palm Sunday. On Saturday, the Sonshine Childrens' Choir will help to lead us in worship at 5:30 p.m. During the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service, we will offer prayers and anointing for healing.

On Sunday, at 11:30 a.m., the Youth will hold an early St. Patrick's Day Brunch in the fellowship hall for all. This is a fund raising activity for the summer mission trip to the Dominican Republic.

HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Maundy Thursday (March 20) – St. Paul's Lutheran Church, downtown Dayton on Wayne Ave.

6:00 p.m. salad and sandwich dinner in the fellowship hall

7:00 p.m. Service of Holy Communion and healing; the faith story shared this night will be mine

Good Friday (March 21) – Lutheran Church of Our Savior

7:00 P.M. Service will include the reading of the Passion Narrative, and participation in the ancient "Bidding Prayer"

Holy Saturday (March 22) – LCOS Chapel

5:30 P.M. Taize' Prayer Service with Holy Communion

Easter Sunday (March 23) – Lutheran Church of Our Savior

9:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt

10:30 a.m. Festival Celebration of the Resurrection Faith

There is no 8:15 a.m. worship on Easter

The God who turned Good Friday into Easter morning is still the God who provides for us each day – let's gather in worship this weekend to praise our God who turns our Good Fridays into Easter!

In Christ's peace,

Gary