Church Notes for March 1, 2026

 

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right sprit within me.” –Psalm 51:10 During Lent, we give our lives to God with open and contrite hearts, believing that Christ by his death and resurrection cleanses, renews, and reshapes us to be His faithful stewards. 

 

(VFM) The Visual Faith Ministry theme for 2026 is Sojourn with Jesus: A Year in the Gospels.  In March we’ll meditate on Matthew 25:1-13, the parable of the bridemaids and their lamps. All women are invited to a one-hour zoom event on Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m. for this unique approach to scripture. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall to participate together. Please prayerfully consider attending.

 

 PORTALS OF PRAYER, April – June, 2026 are available under the mailboxes and on the table in the Fellowship Hall. Please be sure to pick up your copy while all sizes are available. 

 

MARCH MADNESS AT TLC! Begins on Sunday, March 1st and will continue until Saturday, March 28, 2026. For each roll of toilet paper donated, you will receive 2 points for your team. Please see the insert for more information about this fun event and meal. 

 

OPERATION MEAL MADNESS: Middle and High School youth are invited to participate in this event with chaperones Amanda Schroeder and Cassidy Carstens.  Be a part of incredible community effort to package over 20,000 meals on Wednesday, March 25th at Wild Rose Casino, Jefferson.   For more information, please see the insert. 

 

TANNER OLSON TOURS IDW Friday, March 27th at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Carroll, Iowa. Free will donation at either the meal or at the door for the show.  Meal:  5:45 pm  Show: 6:30 pm. Please contact Melissa Barrett if you would like to attend at 515-370-1249 or email at melissakaybarrett@gmail.com. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity!

                                                            

APRIL sign-up sheet is up! If there are any Sundays in April that you will not be available to volunteer for church services, please write your name on those week(s), or send Linda a note. Thank You!

 

Building Healthy Families: How is it that, though we’re connected today to the entire world 24/7 through technology, we’re feeling lonelier than ever? Isolation from others, limited in-person social connections, families living apart, and chronic stress are among the things that have us experiencing loneliness and depression at higher rates than any previous generation. LFS is here to help you or someone you know who is struggling. Through in-person meetings or via telehealth screen to your home, LFS counselors you can trust are now available to help with chronic or a sudden bout of depression, loneliness, anxiety or any other concern. Why struggle alone when help is readily available? Call us – it’s why we’re here! Learn more at www.LutheranFamilyService.orgLutheran Family Service 

 

Upcoming Events

Sunday, March 29th Palm Sunday and Rite of Confirmation

(Parents of confirmands please email or drop off their picture to the office by March 8th) Thank You!

 

March 8, 2026

 

                                         Usher:     Al Carstens               

                                      Greeter:    David Pedersen

                                        Reader:     Shelly Berger                   

                   Lutheran ½ Hour:    Al & Cindy Carstens 

                                   Counters:    Scott & Elizabeth Graham

                                      Acolyte:     Scarlett Graham

 

 

SAVE THE DATE:

 

Sunday, March 8          9:30 am   Divine Service 

                                            10:30 am   Lutheran ½ Hour, Bible Study

                                                                   SS, Confirmation, HSY

 

Tuesday, March 10    7:00 pm   VFM Zoom Meditation

 

Wed., March 11          10:30 am   Bible Study

                                            5:00 pm   Lenten Meal

                                            6:00 pm   Choir

                                            7:00 pm   Lenten Worship

                                             7:30pm   Elders’ Meeting

 

Thursday, March 12   11:00 am   ARC re-stock shelves

 

Sunday, March 15        8:15 am   LWML

                                             9:30 am   Divine Service w/Communion

                                       10:30 am   Lutheran ½ Hour, Bible Study

                                                            Spring Break—No Classes 

                                                       

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