Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Information on Vaccines: Information from LCMS on some considerations to take into account related the various COVID-19 vaccines. 

     Pastoral Letter from President Harrison (1/21/21)

      Fact Sheet on Vaccines (January 2021)

Links to Maryland and local County Health Department Information:

     Maryland Executive Orders from July , August , November, and February.

     County Health Department information links: https://www.calvertcountycovid19.com/

     Calvert County Vaccine Registration Page: https://www.calvertcountymd.gov/Vaccine

     Arundel County Vaccine Registration Page: https://aacounty.org/covidvax

     Charles County Vaccine Registration Page: https://charlescountyhealth.org/covid19-vaccine-registration/

      St. Mary's County Vaccine Registration Page: http://www.smchd.org/covid-19-vaccine/

      Maryland State Vaccine Schedule and Sites: https://covidlink.maryland.gov/content/vaccine/

Calvert County Health Department hosted a Zoom meeting to answer questions about the Covid-19 Vaccine on Thursday, February 25th, 6-7pm via Zoom. The recording of the presentation is at this link: https://fb.watch/3WfmwqRVZL/

An Update from Pastor Jim (February 17, 2021)

Dear First Lutheran Family and Friends,                       

Today is Ash Wednesday, the start of the season of Lent. It's a time in the church year when we dial back some of the celebratory things in our worship ... like the "Alleluias." We might also do some sort of sacrificial act to help us remember the sacrifice Jesus made for all of us ... either depriving ourselves of a thing we enjoy or doing something extra to help us draw closer to God.

These practices are all fine and good for us to take part in as we examine our lives to see "where our treasure lies" (Matthew 6:21).  However, it is important to remember that these small works of penitence, which may be necessary to help us return to God, do not move us any further toward salvation. 

Paul wrote to the church in Ephesus, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:8-10) 

Our salvation is a gift from God. This Lent I hope that you can make some time to meditate on this gift that we've received on account of Jesus. Let us respond to our Father's love for us by giving Him heartfelt thanks as we "Return to Him with all our heart" (Joel 2:13).

In Christ’s Love,
Pastor Jim

Worship

In-person Worship returned in July. To ensure we can maintain social distancing, attendance will be limited. Please reserve your seat by calling the church office or using this link. And watch our Return to In-Person Worship video if you haven't already.

Online worship and studies will also continue. Please click the the links below to attend.

Please contact the church office for information needed to connect to First Lutheran Live! live stream services and classes.

Sundays

8:30 AM In-Person Worship 
(Reserve your seat at this link)

10:00 AM Livestream Worship   

Click here for Recorded Service 
(available after service is completed)

11:15 AM Live Stream Adult Bible Class

Wednesdays

6:30 PM In-Person Worship 
(Reserve your seat at this link)
Or view Livestream here.

Bible Studies

 On-line studies on Sunday and during the week continue to be added. When available, please check in here.

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