3/20/22 Weekly Congregational Update

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Dear Members and Friends of the Congregation,

 

Here are this week’s updates to pass along to you:

 

  1. The Congregational Workday, which was schedule for March 26, has been cancelled due to lack of large group projects.

  2. For those who ordered a COVID Test Kit when first available, you can now order a 2nd COVID Test Kit through the USPS using this site:  https://special.usps.com/testkits

  3. We continue to keep Ben Emanuel in our thoughts and prayers.  He underwent successful carotid artery surgery yesterday and the plans are to do the other carotid artery next month.

  4. I am happy to report that the Church Council at its meeting Monday night approved the removal of ALL remaining COVID worship restrictions.   Beginning Sunday, we will: 1) return to using every pew (not skipping one in between), 2) return to passing the offering plates, as well as the Sharing of the Peace, 3) handshaking and hugging have been officially reinstated, and 4) we will return to providing a nursery during worship and Sunday School.  Additionally, we will return to communion at the altar rail on Maundy Thursday, and we will return to our 5th Sunday One-Combined worship and meal on May 29th.

  5. Next Wednesday evening, the Lutheran Men in Mission will be providing our Lenten meal for the congregation.  We were not able to hold our Congregational Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper this year, so you will have the opportunity to get your pancake fix next Wednesday evening as the men cook pancakes, sausage and bacon.

  6. Sunday, I will be preaching on Luke 13:1-9, our gospel reading assigned for the day.  We all try to make sense of the horrible things that happen to us in life.  My sermon title should intrigue you, “The 5 Worst Things We Say After A Tragedy.” 

See you Sunday,

Pastor Fischer