Matthew 4:8-11
Preacher: Pr. Mark Wagner
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John 18:3-9
“I AM He”
Preacher: Pr. Mark Wagner
New this week – March 17, 2019
VOTERS’ MEETING
A special Voters’ meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, March 24th at 11:45 am. During the meeting the voters will hear a flood update and be asked to authorize final outdoor improvements and indoor projects connected to our flood recovery. In addition, the voters will receive a revised Constitution and Bylaws to review and then to later consider for approval. All voters are encouraged to attend. All members are welcome.
For Lent 3 – Think ahead for next week – Watch & Pray (Matthew 26:35-41)
Lent is a time to be reminded of the discipline of Christian life, the vigilance with which we need to live in the world. Vigilance requires perception of what’s going on around us. Vigilance requires prayer, especially the petition “Lead us not into temptation.” We come to worship to learn from him how to remain alert even when darkness descends upon us.
Divine Call Update
On Sunday, March 10, voters extended a Call to Mrs. Heidi Fischer to teach first and second grade and music. Mrs. Fischer and her husband are members of Our Savior Lutheran Church and live in Saukville. Keep them in your prayers as she considers this Call to our ministry here at Our Savior Lutheran Church and School.
Spring PTF pizza sale
Our Savior School will again be offering home-made pizzas. Orders are due by March 21st and can be picked up Saturday, April 6th between 12:00 – 1:00 pm in the Family Life Center.
Can you help? We are looking for volunteers to help make pizzas April 6th, from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Look for the sign-up sheet in the Church or just come! Child care will be provided. (more…)
March 3, 2019 Prayers
Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” John 11:21
The loss of a dear family members leaves a gaping hole in life. When a loved one is suddenly gone, emptiness follows. It fills the house, the schedule, even the heart. If only that dear one would not have died! This is what Martha was feeling. She would not be experiencing this void in her life if only the Lord had kept her brother from dying.
Dealing with death is tough. Emptiness and grief are tough. Jesus knows this and comes to us in those times. His temporary answer for Martha’s brother was to bring him back to life, only to die again. His answer for us lies in His enduring words to Martha – and to us, “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25b). Even in grief, Jesus brings life, filling emptiness with resurrection hope day by day unto eternity. Present pain will be erased in heaven on reunion day.
Mission Journeys program – Lord Jesus, by your Great Commission you directed us to go and make disciples. Make us eager to do that. Bless programs like WELS Mission Journeys, which provides the opportunity for WELS members to take a short trip to help with ministry at a WELS home or world mission. Fill participants with your Spirit so that they bring home with them the joy and enthusiasm for witnessing your salvation to others. Amen.
New this Week – March 10, 2019
For Lent 2 – Think ahead for next week
Take Him Away! (John 19:14-18) In this text, we see the contrast between man’s earthly mind-set and God’s loving, eternal perspective. Ultimately, the crowd was earthbound; they were pinning all their hopes for greatness upon worldly powers and politics. But John notes the arrival of the Passover, that OT festival which foreshadowed Christ’s redeeming work most clearly.
From the Board of Stewardship
During this penitential season of Lent, we kneel at the cross, pondering the perfection of our Savior and the sin of our souls which led Him to that place (1 Peter 1:18-20). We ask for forgiveness, and we ask that we might be strengthened through His Word and Sacrament to rise as new creatures, eager to do His will, eager to thank Him with grateful hearts, and eager to speak the message of His love and sacrifice for all. Prayer: Heavenly Father, You are the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. You are the King of glory, the Lord strong and mighty. We pray that You will strengthen us to follow Your ways. Help us to boldly proclaim the Good News of the Gospel to those around us. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen
Mission Festival – Sunday, March 17th
…features the Administrator of World Missions, Pastor Larry Schlomer. We will hear of the outstanding, unusual new opportunity which has been opened for us in Hanoi, Vietnam to teach among the Hmong peoples. This is almost unheard of in foreign communist countries. And, we are invited to train the leaders of a Christian group of over 100,000 members who may soon join us in the world fellowship groups of churches. Between services Pastor Schlomer will explain in more detail and with PowerPoint pictures how this new door for mission work has come open. (more…)
New this Week – March 3, 2019
For Lent 1 – Think ahead for next week – Is it I? (Matthew 26:20-25)
On Ash Wednesday, Christians are called to examine themselves—internally identify their sins—as the cause of the Savior’s passion. Jesus reveals the truth of his own coming betrayal, which brings the disciples to examine their own hearts. They are drawn to the one and only one they know who can accurately judge the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. They ask him for a right heart, for forgiveness and faith.
EASTER FLOWERS
Please check the table in back of church for the Easter Flowers order forms. Please place the order and your payment in the church office mail slot. The cost is $14.00 per plant. Deadline to order is Sunday, April 7th. Plants can be picked up after the second service on Easter Sunday.
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February 24th Prayers
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
Proverbs 25:11Think for a moment of a treasured piece of jewelry — the gold cross given to you on your confirmation day, your wedding band, grandma’s antique brooch. Perhaps fond thoughts and happy memories flood your mind. The writer of Proverbs compares an appropriate word to a treasured piece of jewelry.
A loving word, an encouraging word, even a correcting word may have more value than any jewel. It may bring about forgiveness after anger, joy after sorrow, peace after pain. Jesus gives us beautiful examples of words fitly spoken.… “your sins are forgiven” (Matthew 9:2b). “Fear not, … you are of more value than many sparrows” (Matthew 10:31). “Let the little children come to me … ” (Matthew 19:14b).
At the tomb on Easter Day, Jesus’ simple “Mary” brought her joy and gave her direction (John 20:16). Thank You, Lord, for fitly spoken words that have brought Your love to me. Help me speak words of encouragement, direction, and peace so that others may know Your love. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
East Asia – Heavenly Father, there are millions of people living in East Asia who are in spiritual darkness. Governments in these areas make it challenging to carry out your Son’s Great Commission. Yet we praise your name for the 150 new souls who have received the blessing of forgiveness in baptism in the past two years. Be with the five national pastors and other spiritual leaders as they serve 7 congregations and 11 church plants. Protect them and give them boldness to proclaim your name, so that the light of the gospel will create faith in many more people. Amen.
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