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UPCOMING LENTEN SERVICES
Lenten Sermon Series: Jesus, Friend of Sinners
The Pharisees once scoffed at Jesus to say, “Here is a friend of sinners.” What they meant as an insult about Jesus’ love for the outcast, is good news for us. This Lent, in this season of repentance we will examine our hearts and find that we too are numbered among the sinners, but amidst our sin, Jesus still loves and even befriends us. Each week we will reflect on a sinner that Jesus befriended in the Bible, see how their stories line up with our own, how we are to love as Jesus loved, and how the friendship of Jesus transforms us. Join us for this season to learn what friendship with Jesus means for you. Lent began with Ash Wednesday on February 22nd and continues every Wednesday until Holy Week.
TOPICS FOR LENTEN SERIES
Feb 22 - Matthew: I am not only a sinner. I am a disciple.
Mar 1 – The Woman at the Well: I am not my past. I have a purpose.
Mar 8 – Mary, Martha, Lazarus: I am not forsaken. I am beloved.
Mar 15 – Zacchaeus: I am not an outcast. I am included.
Mar 22 – The Woman Anointing. I am not a debtor. I am full of gratitude.
Mar 29 – Peter: I am not only a denier. I am the proclaimer.
Apr 6 (Maundy Thursday) - The Disciples: I have betrayed him.
Apr 7 (Good Friday) - The Crowd and The Criminal: I am remembered.
Midweek Lenten Suppers
Midweek Lenten worship services begin on Wednesday, March 1 and conclude on Wednesday March 29. The Worship & Music Team would like to reintroduce our midweek soup and sandwich supper prior to the worship service. Supper will be ready at 5:45 PM with the worship service beginning at 6:30 PM. An Opportunity Sheet (sign-up sheet) will be on the information center where those interested in preparing supper on a specific Wednesday can add their name.
GGMA - Community Lenten Lunch
The Greater Greenville Ministerial Association hosts a weekly Lenten service at noon on Wednesdays during Lent at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. You can join for the service at noon, with a free-will donation lunch at 12:30. The theme for these services this year is “The Personalities of the Passion”. Pastor Peter Menke will be giving the message on March 1 and Pastor Alliyah will be giving the message on March 29th. Full schedule available at the church.
NEW CONNECT GROUP - Prayer Time Group
This March, Pastor Alliyah will be beginning a Prayer Group that will meet twice a month. We’ll plan on continuing to meet through the Spring if there is interest. The Bible asks us to come to the Lord in prayer in all things, and to lift each other and the work of the church in our prayers. Prayer is powerful! Join us the first and third Thursday of the month at 1 PM for a short time of prayer together. This month we’ll be meeting on March 2 and March 16 in the Archive Room.
Connect Group Updates
J.U.L.I.E.T. Luncheon - Watch your church newsletter for more information of when we meet for monthly lunches. You may call the church office for more information. All women are invited, there is a sign up in the gathering area.
R.O.M.E.O.’s Update - Watch your church newsletter for more information of when we meet for twice a month meals. You may call the church office for more information. Please bring a friend and your appetite and enjoy some great fellowship. Please be prepared to be a driver. All men of the Congregation are welcome!
Priscilla Bible Study - Watch your newsletter for more information about what we are studying. All women of the congregation are invited to attend.
Crochet & Knitting Bible Study Group - We are crocheting Baby Blankets for Rustic Hope and meeting the first Tuesday of every month. See your newsletter and bulletin for more information or contact Laura Gower or Amanda Hill.
Senior Citizen Luncheon Group - Watch your newsletter and bulletin for upcoming events and dates or contact LuAnn Boyer and Birdie Kitchen.
Pastor's Prayer Group - Will begin in March, meeting the first and third Thursday of the month at 1 PM in the Archive Room.
New Connect Groups - If you would like to start a new Connect Group, contact Lori Trittschuh.
UPCOMING LENTEN SERVICES
Lenten Sermon Series: Jesus, Friend of Sinners
The Pharisees once scoffed at Jesus to say, “Here is a friend of sinners.” What they meant as an insult about Jesus’ love for the outcast, is good news for us. This Lent, in this season of repentance we will examine our hearts and find that we too are numbered among the sinners, but amidst our sin, Jesus still loves and even befriends us. Each week we will reflect on a sinner that Jesus befriended in the Bible, see how their stories line up with our own, how we are to love as Jesus loved, and how the friendship of Jesus transforms us. Join us for this season to learn what friendship with Jesus means for you. Lent began with Ash Wednesday on February 22nd and continues every Wednesday until Holy Week.
TOPICS FOR LENTEN SERIES
Feb 22 - Matthew: I am not only a sinner. I am a disciple.
Mar 1 – The Woman at the Well: I am not my past. I have a purpose.
Mar 8 – Mary, Martha, Lazarus: I am not forsaken. I am beloved.
Mar 15 – Zacchaeus: I am not an outcast. I am included.
Mar 22 – The Woman Anointing. I am not a debtor. I am full of gratitude.
Mar 29 – Peter: I am not only a denier. I am the proclaimer.
Apr 6 (Maundy Thursday) - The Disciples: I have betrayed him.
Apr 7 (Good Friday) - The Crowd and The Criminal: I am remembered.
Midweek Lenten Suppers
Midweek Lenten worship services begin on Wednesday, March 1 and conclude on Wednesday March 29. The Worship & Music Team would like to reintroduce our midweek soup and sandwich supper prior to the worship service. Supper will be ready at 5:45 PM with the worship service beginning at 6:30 PM. An Opportunity Sheet (sign-up sheet) will be on the information center where those interested in preparing supper on a specific Wednesday can add their name.
GGMA - Community Lenten Lunch
The Greater Greenville Ministerial Association hosts a weekly Lenten service at noon on Wednesdays during Lent at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. You can join for the service at noon, with a free-will donation lunch at 12:30. The theme for these services this year is “The Personalities of the Passion”. Pastor Peter Menke will be giving the message on March 1 and Pastor Alliyah will be giving the message on March 29th. Full schedule available at the church.
NEW CONNECT GROUP - Prayer Time Group
This March, Pastor Alliyah will be beginning a Prayer Group that will meet twice a month. We’ll plan on continuing to meet through the Spring if there is interest. The Bible asks us to come to the Lord in prayer in all things, and to lift each other and the work of the church in our prayers. Prayer is powerful! Join us the first and third Thursday of the month at 1 PM for a short time of prayer together. This month we’ll be meeting on March 2 and March 16 in the Archive Room.
Connect Group Updates
J.U.L.I.E.T. Luncheon - Watch your church newsletter for more information of when we meet for monthly lunches. You may call the church office for more information. All women are invited, there is a sign up in the gathering area.
R.O.M.E.O.’s Update - Watch your church newsletter for more information of when we meet for twice a month meals. You may call the church office for more information. Please bring a friend and your appetite and enjoy some great fellowship. Please be prepared to be a driver. All men of the Congregation are welcome!
Priscilla Bible Study - Watch your newsletter for more information about what we are studying. All women of the congregation are invited to attend.
Crochet & Knitting Bible Study Group - We are crocheting Baby Blankets for Rustic Hope and meeting the first Tuesday of every month. See your newsletter and bulletin for more information or contact Laura Gower or Amanda Hill.
Senior Citizen Luncheon Group - Watch your newsletter and bulletin for upcoming events and dates or contact LuAnn Boyer and Birdie Kitchen.
Pastor's Prayer Group - Will begin in March, meeting the first and third Thursday of the month at 1 PM in the Archive Room.
New Connect Groups - If you would like to start a new Connect Group, contact Lori Trittschuh.