The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, February 9, 2025
10:30am Worship Service , Bulletin
Adult Bible Study, February 9, 2025
An evangelism study: “Every One His Witness” as we learn how to share our faith.
Service Times:
Divine Service 1st & 3rd Sundays
Service of the Word 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10:30am
Sunday School
Adult Bible study - 9:30am
Children's Sunday School - 9:30am
Bulletin Cover:
BAPTISM SUNDAY! - Sunday we have the joy of witnessing the Lord’s gift of life and salvation through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism for Rowan Lane Vogts. Rowan is the infant son of Nick and Brooke Vogts and the little brother of Emma! Serving as Rowan’s sponsors are Paige Kurkowski and Shane Williams. We rejoice with the Vogts family and thank the Lord for His gifts!
LWML - the February 11th monthly meeting will be at 2:00pm due to people not wanting to drive home after dark. March through November monthly meetings will be held the second Tuesday each month at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.
VALENTINE’S DINNER - The youth group is hosting the annual Valentine’s Dinner next Saturday evening beginning at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $25 for a single and $40 for a couple. A four course meal will be served by the youth and entertainment provided. See one of our youth to reserve your spot!
MISSION SUNDAY AND COMMUNION SCHEDULE CHANGE - On Sunday, March 16th, the Board of Missions is sponsoring a Mission Sunday as we welcome Lutherans For Life. We will learn of Lutherans for Life and of the many resources that they have in educating the church on various life issues that we face in our times. Our God is the God of life and so we proclaim life in the midst of a culture that so often turns to death for answers to life’s trials and troubles. The Board of Missions will host a dinner after church. Please note that Holy Communion will not be celebrated that day (the 16th), but rather the next Sunday (February 23rd).
LADIES BIBLE STUDY - continues tomorrow evening (Monday) at 6:30 pm as they read through the book: “Promised Hope: Finding Peace in God’s Faithfulness”.
SUNDAY SCHOOL - During the Sunday School hour (9:30-10:15 am) the adult class is beginning an evangelism study: “Every One His Witness” as we learn how to share our faith.
ATTENTION YOUTH - The Middle and High School Sunday School class is starting a new study entitled “How We Got the Bible” during the Sunday School hour. All middle and high schoolers are encouraged to participate!
WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY - On Wednesday evenings through February 26th from 7:00-8:00 pm we are taking a look at “See Through the Scriptures”. This study helps us grasp the big story that unfolds from Genesis to Revelation and that reveals God’s plan for humanity in time and for eternity. It’s not too late to join as together we seek to follow our Lord in our lives and remain faithful to His word.
5th THROUGH 8th GRADERS - The Kansas District is holding the annual Middle School Huddle on April 5th-6th at Rock Springs 4-H Ranch (south of Junction City). The theme of the Huddle is “The Armor of God” and the purpose is to encourage middle school students in their faith through God’s Word. Specifically, this retreat will explore how to stand strong in faith, equipped with the spiritual armor that God provides. Our youth leader, Jill Kruse, is willing to take as many 5th—8th graders that want to attend. Please see Jill for any questions you may have.
PRIVATE CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION - Pastor Slater will be available in his office, for any individuals who would like to have private Confession and Absolution in preparation for receiving Holy Communion, from 9:00am to Noon, each Saturday prior to the Sundays in which the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated. This is of course voluntary and not required for receiving Communion. Just an opportunity to further prepare your heart and mind for anyone who might so desire. See the November Calendar and Notes for more on this. Any questions, please let Pastor know.
THE FEBRUARY CALENDAR and NOTES - can be found on the stand in the narthex.
BOARD of MISSIONS COLLECTION - For the month of February we are collecting non-perishable food items for the Canton Food Bank. Donated items can be placed in the cart located by the church office. Thanks!
JANUARY – MARCH PORTALS OF PRAYER - (including large-print) can be found on the shelf in the narthex.
Mark Your Calendar
Feb. 15th – Valentine’s Dinner (hosted by the youth)
Feb. 16th – Mission Sunday (Lutherans For Life)
Mar. 4th, April 1st – LLL meeting (Men’s Group) in the evening
Mar. 5th – Ash Wednesday (Lent begins)
Mar. 23rd – LWML Chicken Noodle Dinner
April 20th – Easter Sunday!
DIRECTORY - Two draft copies of the new church directory can be found on the table by the coat rack in the fellowship hall. Please proofread and make notes or corrections on the inside of the back cover. You can also help by encouraging those members, friends, relatives with no picture to get their picture taken or to submit one as soon as possible. We want to submit a final copy by the end of March and then distribute printed copies by the end of April. There is an order form on the table for those who want printed copies. A household can order one copy free of charge. Price for additional copies will be determined once we have a final draft copy. See Brent for any questions.
Prayer Requests
+ For Judy Thomas, Jeff Biehler, Fred Renken, Richard Andrus, Ladonna Westbrook, Pete Hubbard (Julee Slater’s father), Krista Clites (sister of Jamie Kohl), Danae Huffman (sister of Dayna Lange), Ashley Jowers and LaVera Vogts.
+ For those who battle addictions and/or are incarcerated, that they may know the peace and hope that only Jesus can give.
+ Our civic leaders and law enforcement and military personnel.
+ Peace in the Ukraine and the Middle East.
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