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Apostles’ Lutheran ChurchJoin us for worship every Sunday at 10 AM. |
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This week at Apostles': |
Monday 1/30: Church office closed. |
Tuesday 1/31: Church office open in AM. |
Wednesday 2/1: Church office open in AM. |
Thursday 2/2 - Saturday 2/4: Church office closed. |
Sunday 2/5: Service of the Word at 10 AM. |
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--- Special Announcement for Worship on Sunday Feb. 5th --- |
Pastor has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be quarantining through Monday Feb. 6th. On Sunday the 5th, we will hold a Service of the Word, with readings, songs, and prayers. Pastor is fully vaccinated and experiencing minor symptoms. During his quarantine, Pastor is available via phone for pastoral emergencies and via text for time-sensitive non-emergencies. |
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Scripture Readings for February 5th, the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany |
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Serving this Sunday: Deacon: Mark L. ~ Readers: Sandy P. & Mark L. ~ Acolyte: Nicole G. Greeter: Joan T. ~ Usher: Barb M. ~ Set-up: Barb M. ~ Clean-up: Sylvia D. |
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News & Upcoming Events at Apostles: |
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Offering Envelopes Our 2023 offering envelopes are on backorder due to a supply-chain issue with the vendor. Please use the blank offering envelopes in the Narthex until our new ones arrive. |
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| 2023 Flower ChartThe 2023 Flower Chart is in the Narthex. Please put your name on the chart for your chosen Sunday and also fill out a dedication form (placed next to the chart). |
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Coffee Fellowship Everyone is welcome to join us after worship in the narthex for coffee & fellowship each Sunday! Please sign up to bring baked goods or treats for an upcoming Sunday if you’re able. |
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Jefferson Care Chapel Service Ministry The chapel service at Jefferson Care has resumed after a long pandemic pause. We will be offering a brief worship service at 2 pm on the third Sunday of every month. Please contact Pastor to find out how you can support this outreach ministry. |
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| Women’s Bible Study The Apostles Women's Bible Study Group meets on the third Thursday of the month. The group is reading The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. Please contact Connie if you would like to participate! |
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| Online Offerings Apostles has online giving capabilities! Our secure online giving platform, through partnership with Vanco, offers more flexibility for supporting the ministries of Apostles' Lutheran Church. You can find the link on our website. Please see Frank or Nick with any questions. |
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Holy Communion has returned to the altar rail with bread and wine. While we still aren’t partaking from the common cup, the wine will be poured into individual glasses from the common cup. Grape juice and gluten-free wafers are available. |
If you’re observing physical distancing, you may choose to wait to come up until the rail is less crowded or to commune in your seat. Please let Pastor or the assisting minister know if you need individually packaged communion elements brought to you. |
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Year-to-Date Financial Information: Offering: $105,412 Expenses: $123,501 |
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In Our Community |
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Free Test Kits are Back for the Winter! Information regarding free at-home COVID-19 tests can be found at covidtests.gov/tests. Every home in the U.S. is newly eligible to order ANOTHER round of 4 free at-home tests to counter this winter’s “tripledemic” threat. |
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| It’s booster & flu shot time! Not sure if you're eligible for the current COVID-19 booster? The CDC has an easy tool called Find Out When to Get a Booster. Follow the link, then scroll down and click the button next to the heart-shaped booster sticker. |
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988 National Lifeline The nationwide Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can now be reached by simply dialing 988. Services are available in English and Spanish, as well as an option for military veterans to be directed to the Veterans' Crisis Line. |
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Blessed to Be a Blessing |
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| Food Pantry News The Food Pantry was open last Thursday to members of our community experiencing food insecurity. Thank you to all who donate and volunteer to support this critical ministry! |
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We are continuing to collect supplies for the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Rescue: old linens, towels, sheets, blankets, medical supplies such as alcohol wipes, infusion setups, non-expired medications, dog food, tubing, syringes etc. Contact Mark Leipert for more information. |
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We are collecting empty ink cartridges of all types. There will be a box in the narthex for drop off on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when Joan is in the office. |
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. . . all communities suffering and mourning due to natural disasters. . . . all areas of the world living under threat of violence and war. . . . all communities and peoples that suffer from intolerance, injustice, racism, and violence. We pray that the Holy Spirit brings comfort to those who mourn, strength to those who advocate for change, and peace to those who struggle to make sense of the senseless. We stand with those communities and organizations, faith-based and secular, that work towards healing, justice, and peace. |
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