Events | This Week at a Glance

 

                     THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

                                        

                                          

FLOWERS

The flowers beautifying our altar today are given to the glory of God,

and in memory of loved ones, especially Elly Lemm, born on

February 20, 1909, and resting with the saints since December 1974,

as requested by Ilse Hoffmann and Family.

 

SANCTUARY LAMP

The sanctuary lamp will burn this week to the glory of God and

in loving memory of Michael Lemp and Christopher Lemp

as requested by Margot Lemp and Erika Moriarity.

 

 

TODAY

February 19, 2012 – Feast of the Transfiguration

Deacon:  Joan Mohr

Eucharistic Assistants:  Devon Hart

Lector:  Carol Nestor

Ushers:  Robert Bormann, Werner Faigle, Gary Williams, Jeffrey Williams

Altar Guild:  Emily Freeman, Margot Lemp

11:45 AM    Please join us for fellowship celebrating

Pastor Mathsen’s birthday in Luther Hall after today’s liturgy.

Our thanks to Sharon Field and Joan Mohr for serving.

 

 

THIS WEEK

 

 Tuesday, February 21st

6:30 PM  Pancake Dinner and Mardi Gras Celebration in Luther Hall 

 Wednesday, February 22nd

12:15 PM    Ash Wednesday Liturgy with Imposition of Ashes

 7:30 PM.   Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes

 

Sunday, February 26th – The First Sunday of Lent

 9:00 AM    Choir Rehearsal

 9:30 AM    Sunday Church School classes

10:30 AM    Holy Eucharist with Reception of a New Member

11:45 AM     Fellowship period in Luther Hall

 

 

 

NOTES to NOTE

 

 

Reaching out to Karen Drysdale

Anyone wanting to reach out to Karen and David Drysdale is encouraged

to do so via Karen’s page on the Caring Bridge Network.  They can be reached at the following link: www.caringbridge.org/visit/karendrysdale.  Your prayers and support are most appreciated and a source of strength for Karen and David. 

 

2012 Offering Envelopes

Offering envelopes are available and ready to be picked up in Luther Hall

after the Eucharist on Sunday or anytime during the week during the church office regular hours. 

If you need assistance in retrieving your envelopes or prefer to have them mailed to you –

please call the church office.

 

 

 

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LITURGY OF THE WORD -

FIRST READING:  2 Kings 2:1-12

Today’s reading centers on the transfer of power and authority from the prophet Elijah to Elisha. Their travels, which retrace the path of Joshua back to Moab (the place where Moses died) and the parting of the waters, demonstrate that Elisha and Elijah are legitimate successors of the great prophet Moses.

Now when the LORD was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. ²Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here; for the LORD has sent me as far as Bethel." But Elisha said, "As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you." So they went down to Bethel. ³The company of prophets who were in Bethel came out to Elisha, and said to him, "Do you know that today the LORD will take your master away from you?" And he said, "Yes, I know; keep silent."

              ⁴Elijah said to him, "Elisha, stay here; for the LORD has sent me to Jericho." But he said, "As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you." So they came to Jericho. ⁵The company of prophets who were at Jericho drew near to Elisha, and said to him, "Do you know that today the LORD will take your master away from you?" And he answered, "Yes, I know; be silent."

              ⁶Then Elijah said to him, "Stay here; for the LORD has sent me to the Jordan." But he said, "As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you." So the two of them went on. ⁷Fifty men of the company of prophets also went, and stood at some distance from them, as they both were standing by the Jordan. ⁸Then Elijah took his mantle and rolled it up, and struck the water; the water was parted to the one side and to the other, until the two of them crossed on dry ground.

              ⁹When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, "Tell me what I may do for you, before I am taken from you." Elisha said, "Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit." ¹⁰He responded, "You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I

am being taken from you, it will be granted you; if not, it will not." ¹¹As they continued walking and talking, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them, and Elijah ascended in a whirlwind into heaven. ¹²Elisha kept watching and crying out, "Father, father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!" But when he could no longer see him, he grasped his own clothes and tore them in two pieces.

 

SECOND READING:  2 Corinthians 4:3-6

The spotlight of Christian ministry is not on the people who carry out ministry but on the Lord Jesus Christ. Just as God made light shine out of darkness at creation, God makes the light of Jesus Christ shine in our lives through Christian ministry.

 

³And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. ⁴In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. ⁵For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus' sake. ⁶For it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

 

 

The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the 9th chapter.

Mark’s gospel presents the transfiguration as a preview of what would become apparent to Jesus’ followers after he rose from the dead. Confused disciples are given a vision of God’s glory manifest in the beloved Son.

²Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, ³and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. ⁴And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. ⁵Then Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." ⁶He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. ⁷Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, "This is my Son, the Beloved listen to him!" ⁸Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them anymore, but only Jesus.

              ⁹As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead.

 

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WELCA will be holding

RELAXATION MEDITATION ON A PSALM VERSE

Sessions will be held on Thursday mornings at 10:00 AM

in the parlor.  Dress comfortably and be ready

to leave your cares behind for an hour –

you will leave feeling refreshed and invigorated.

 

 

 A PRAYER FOR THE SICK IN OUR COMMUNITY   

“Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits. May these special people find lasting health and deliverance, and so join us in thanking you for all your gifts. We ask this through the Our Lord, Jesus Christ.  Amen.”

 

 

FELLOWSHIP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE SUMMER

 

 Please take a minute to check your calendar and schedule a Sunday to serve at the weekly fellowship hour.  Use the tear off portion below to let the church office know of the date most convenient for you.  Remember, Jesus’ was a servant heart!

 

Name(s) ____________________________________________________________

 

Please schedule me/us for fellowship on Sunday, __________________________.

 

I can be reached at telephone # _______________________________________

 

or via email at ______________________________________________________

 

Network of Care

          The Membership Committee of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church has formed

a new subcommittee to reach out to those members of St Matthew’s who are ill, homebound, in a nursing home, or have suffered the death of a loved one. 

         Toby Markey will head this committee and with a group of two or three woman will do home visits, offering support whether a onetime visit or a period of regular contact is needed. 

          The congregation can participate in this network of care by letting Pastor, the church office or Toby know of anyone who may need a friendly face or some other assistance.  Please get in touch with Toby via the church office if you are interested in joining her in her visits, or might be available to offer other support and assistance.