Dear First Lutheran Family and Friends,
Greetings to you in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ!
We are in a time of transition. Normally, this time of year, we’re focused on the transition from the spring to summer … from the end of the school year to summer vacations, new jobs and schools following graduations, and maybe moves to new homes in new places. As we make these, and many other transitions, we ask God to help us as we all navigate these times of change and to recover from the challenges of the past year-plus. God, Father in heaven, have mercy on Your people. Help us, restore us, grant us Your peace and strength as you prepare for new stories in our lives. Guide us and protect us in all we do in service to You and each other. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
As our calendar flips from one season to another, we also flip the church calendar to a new season – the Season of Pentecost. It’s now the “green season” – that long period in the church year where the paraments are colored green as we celebrate the “life of the church.” As He gathered with His disciples for the Last Supper, Jesus promised, “I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you … When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.” (John 16:7,13) The season of Pentecost begins with Pentecost Sunday, the celebration of the arrival of the promised Holy Spirit, and continues as He calls, gathers and enlightens the church of all believers – bringing life to God’s church on earth.
In this season of Pentecost, whenever you see the color green or hear the living word of God, give thanks to God for the gift of life … now and in eternity … that you have on account of your faith in our Father’s love for you as expressed through His Son, Jesus Christ.
In Christ’s Love,
Pastor Jim
Sunday Worship (June 19 - August 21): 9:00AM
Adult Bible Study and Sunday School "on vacation". JOIN US AGAIN ON RALLY DAY, AUGUST 28, 2022!
Wednesday Worship: 6:30PM
We encourage all of God's people to remember that after 2 years of suffering under the effects of this pandemic, not everyone is in the same place regarding health, masks, and other matters.
Remember Jesus' words, "Love the Lord your God ... love your neighbor as yourself" (Matthew 22:37-39).
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Sunday Morning
Click links below to attend on-line.
9:00 AM In-Person and Livestream Worship (June 19th - August 21st)
We'll resume regular Sunday Worship at 8:00AM and 10:45AM on Rally Day, August 28th.
If interested in the Livestream service call the church office at 410-257-3030.
Wednesday Evening
6:30 PM In-Person Worship
Or view Livestream here.
"On Vacation" until August 28th. Join us again on Rally Day!
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On-line studies on Sunday and during the week continue to be added. When available, please check in here.