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Apostles’ Lutheran ChurchJoin us for worship every Sunday at 10 AM. |
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 | Psalm 23 by John August Swanson (1938-2021), via Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. https://www.johnaugustswanson.com |
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This week at Apostles': |
Monday 3/13: Church office closed |
Tuesday 3/14: Church office open in AM. |
Wednesday 3/15: Church office open in AM. Pastor’s office hours 9:30-12. Lenten Soup Supper at 6PM. |
Thursday 3/16: Church office closed. |
Friday 3/17: Church office closed. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! |
Saturday 3/18: Church office closed. |
Sunday 3/19: Worship with Holy Communion at 10 AM. Jefferson Care chapel service at 2 PM. |
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Scripture Readings for March 19th, Fourth Sunday in Lent |
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Serving this Sunday: Deacon: Rich M. ~ Readers: Laura E. & Rich M. ~ Acolyte: Nicole G. Greeter: Barb S. ~ Usher: Carol B. ~ Set-up: Carol B. ~ Clean-up: Barb S. |
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News & Upcoming Events at Apostles: |
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Lenten Devotions In this season of Lent, we follow Jesus on the road to Jerusalem and to a cross on a hill outside of that city. Following Christ’s path and the promise that Christ comes to declare, we learn, serve, and celebrate together on this Lenten journey and throughout all our lives. In the spirit of this Lenten season, join us this year as we learn and celebrate in ways both new and old over the coming month. |
| Wednesdays in Lent: Mar. 1: Soup Supper w/ devotions Mar. 8: Zoom study (Lenten prayer) Mar. 15: Soup Supper w/ devotions Mar. 22: Zoom study (fasting & almsgiving) Mar. 29: Soup Supper w/ devotions All events begin at 6 pm. |  |
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Easter Flower OrdersEaster flower ordering is open. You can choose from lilies, tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils this year. The order form can be found as an insert in the Sunday worship bulletin. Please have your payment and order in no later than March 26th. Make checks payable to Apostles’ Lutheran. |
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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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The next meeting of Grief Share will be Thursday April 6 at 10:30 am. There is no time limit on grief -- all are welcome. Contact Liza with any questions. |
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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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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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Offering Envelopes Our 2023 offering envelopes are still 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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| 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: $28,020* Expenses: $21,370 *includes $10,000 of non-recurring offerings. |
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In Our Community |
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Free Test Kits are Back for the Winter! |
Every home in the U.S. is newly eligible to order a FOURTH round of 4 free at-home tests to counter this winter’s “tripledemic” threat. This fourth round began in mid-December, so if your household hasn’t ordered any this winter, you’re eligible. |
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You can order your free at-home COVID-19 tests at covidtests.gov/tests. The order form takes only a minute to fill out — you’ll “check out” your $0 order via the USPS. (I ordered mine in less than a minute on a Tuesday night and received them that Friday!) |
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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. The next date will be March 23rd. 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 those who have experienced the unexpected loss of a loved one. . . . all communities suffering and mourning due to natural disasters, especially all those across the country impacted by last week’s winter storms. . . . all communities and peoples that suffer from intolerance, injustice, racism, and violence. . . . all areas of the world living under threat of violence and war.
We stand with those communities and organizations, faith-based and secular, that work towards healing, justice, and peace.
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. |
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