Transfiguration Sunday / Imposition of Ashes today

The scene is set

The season of Lent approaches

Imposition of Ashes

Kraig K. is today's reader

Our journey together

We observed Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday this morning and included the Imposition of Ashes (we're not having an Ash Wednesday service). Copies of the Lenten Devotional were distributed as well.

Joys

+Bob S. gave out boxes of Valentine’s chocolates to each person at church today.

+The congregation thanks God for Bob S.’ generous spirit.

+Sid T.’s jokes today.

+Laughter in church – carbonated holiness – is celebrated.

+This year’s Lenten devotionals are being distributed today.

+Rita W. thanks God for the beautiful warmer weather we are enjoying today.

+Bob and Gloria S. talked with someone in town who commented on how lovely is the sight of battery-operated lit candles in the church windows at night.

+Sandy D.’s grandson Ethan made the President’s List for his great grades at the Albert Lea Riverland Community College.

+Donna D. celebrates her great grandson Nash’s phenomenal sports achievements.

+Donna D. thanks God for the arrival of baby Charlotte Ann in the family.

+Nancy and Roy B. thank God for their son Rory and his wife’s wedding anniversary celebration.

+Pastor Charles thanks God for Kraig and Korla S. faithful service in changing the paraments for today’s worship.

+Cheryl and Mike R. thank God for the fun time they had at their twin four-year-old grandsons’ birthday party.

+Korla S. celebrates the new floral decorations in the sanctuary.

+Korla S. thanks God for Kraig S.’ successful surgery last week. They were so impressed that his surgeon prayed for Kraig before his procedure.

+Korla S. thanks God for her cousin Jessica’s recovery after having a new heart and lung transplant surgery.

+The congregation is thankful for Kraig S.’ service as Scripture reader and Bob S.’ service as usher this morning.

+The congregation is thankful for the music ministry of our beloved pianist/organist, Renae H.!

Concerns:

+Praying for Pat R.’s husband Craig who is in the hospital, dealing with medical treatments. Also, praying for Pat to have the strength to provide Craig the support he needs.

+Praying for the family and friends of Pauline Perleberg who died February 11.

+Praying for family and friends of Lydia Mittag who died February 12. A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 19, at 2:00 p.m. at Bayview Funeral Home in Albert Lea. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and for an hour prior to the service.

+Praying for the family and friends of Arlynn Anderson who died February 13. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Myrtle. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the church. 

+Praying for the family and friends of Arletta Woods who died January 27. Shelley G. is her daughter. Her funeral service is scheduled for this Saturday, February 21 at the First Lutheran Church in Glenville. Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m. Service begins at 11:00 a.m. Renae H. will serve as pianist.