We Pray For
††† Pine Ridge Circuit Visitor Pastor Firminhac and his work of visiting the circuit congregations
††† set our minds on God’s things
††† confess God’s truth
††† the persecuted Church
††† all in authority over us, including our nation’s military personnel, especially Brant S., Nathan T. and Daniel M.;
healthcare workers, especially local; vaccine and an end to the Corona virus pandemic; unborn children in danger of
abortion
††† those in need of God’s healing especially Judy P., Kathleen Eagle (Conrad’s sister), Rev. Vernon Boehlke, and
Jennifer Wittrock, wife of Pastor Wittrock; the recovering, especially Steven S., (Aaron’s father), Wanda K.,
Barbara M., and Sheryl B. and Arnold Conrad (Jim’s brother); those homebound or in group care homes, especially
Lila A., Bonnie H., Wanda K., Kim H., and Gene H.
††† ranchers, farmers and precipitation
††† set our minds on God’s things
††† confess God’s truth
††† the persecuted Church
††† all in authority over us, including our nation’s military personnel, especially Brant S., Nathan T. and Daniel M.;
healthcare workers, especially local; vaccine and an end to the Corona virus pandemic; unborn children in danger of
abortion
††† those in need of God’s healing especially Judy P., Kathleen Eagle (Conrad’s sister), Rev. Vernon Boehlke, and
Jennifer Wittrock, wife of Pastor Wittrock; the recovering, especially Steven S., (Aaron’s father), Wanda K.,
Barbara M., and Sheryl B. and Arnold Conrad (Jim’s brother); those homebound or in group care homes, especially
Lila A., Bonnie H., Wanda K., Kim H., and Gene H.
††† ranchers, farmers and precipitation
† “REJOICE IN HOPE, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” (Romans 12:12) †
Announcements
LENTEN WORSHIP PRACTICES: Throughout the season of Lent we will observe these practices: 1) The Alleluia will be omitted. 2) The Hymn of Praise—Gloria in Excelsis—will be omitted. We will pause for silence in its absence. 3) We will speak both the Introit and Gradual in unison.
GUIDANCE FROM OUR CHURCH COUNCIL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: In the Divine Service and in the rest of our group activities we will continue to maintain physical distancing as instructed by Governor Ricketts--6 feet between individuals except those living in the same household. Thank you for your Christian love shown to each other during these times. Lord, have mercy!
PINE RIDGE CIRCUIT VISITOR PASTOR SCOTT FIRMINHAC of Our Savior, Torrington, WY is making the triennial (every third year) episcope (oversight) visit with Pastor Bertram this weekend. He will be with us for both the Adult Bible Class and the Divine Service and will make brief remarks at the close of each.
LENTEN DAILY DEVOTIONS: The theme for this year’s devotional booklet is “Return to the Lord.” There are 47 daily devotions which run through Easter Sunday. “No matter your sin. No matter your fear. He calls you to return.” Pick up your copy today on the Missions Table in the Fellowship Hall.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: Dennis Brown will speak after the Divine Service about the work of the Lutheran Hour.
LENTEN MIDWEEK VESPER SERVICES continue this Wednesday, March 3 at 7:00PM. The overall theme for these services is “Three Significant Days.” Those days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week. This Wednesday’s theme is “Significant Questions—Tuesday of Holy Week” and the text is Mark 12:28-37. Join together with your fellow Lutherans and our guests as we journey toward the cross of Christ this Wednesday at 7:00PM.
PREPARING FOR NEXT SUNDAY (Mar 7): To prepare for next Sunday’s Divine Service and your hearing of the Word, read through and meditate upon the readings from God’s Word for the Third Sunday in Lent.
Old Testament: Exodus 20:1-7
Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Holy Gospel: John 2:13-22
SIGN THE RECORD OF FELLOWSHIP: If you are a member of a sister congregation of the Missouri Synod, OR if you would like to request a pastoral visitation, please indicate on the form. While exiting the church, please hand the completed sheet to the usher.
*Reminder: Please “quiet” or turn off your cell phone while worshipping with us today. Thanks!
COLLEEN B. of OHD began cleaning our church building last week. Thanks be to God!
INSTALLATION OF PASTOR DAUGHERTY as Associate Pastor of Immanuel, Alliance will be today at 4:00PM with a dinner to follow. The meal will be provided. It will be ham, cheesy potatoes, and cake.
A VERSE FROM THE GOOD BOOK: For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Galatians 5:13-14).
CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING on Wednesday March 10 following Lenten Vespers.
PASTOR BERTRAM will be in Casper at the Lutheran Ministries Center (307-265-9000) attending the Wyoming District Convention Resolutions Committee Friday, March 5 and Saturday March 6.
GUIDANCE FROM OUR CHURCH COUNCIL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: In the Divine Service and in the rest of our group activities we will continue to maintain physical distancing as instructed by Governor Ricketts--6 feet between individuals except those living in the same household. Thank you for your Christian love shown to each other during these times. Lord, have mercy!
PINE RIDGE CIRCUIT VISITOR PASTOR SCOTT FIRMINHAC of Our Savior, Torrington, WY is making the triennial (every third year) episcope (oversight) visit with Pastor Bertram this weekend. He will be with us for both the Adult Bible Class and the Divine Service and will make brief remarks at the close of each.
LENTEN DAILY DEVOTIONS: The theme for this year’s devotional booklet is “Return to the Lord.” There are 47 daily devotions which run through Easter Sunday. “No matter your sin. No matter your fear. He calls you to return.” Pick up your copy today on the Missions Table in the Fellowship Hall.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR: Dennis Brown will speak after the Divine Service about the work of the Lutheran Hour.
LENTEN MIDWEEK VESPER SERVICES continue this Wednesday, March 3 at 7:00PM. The overall theme for these services is “Three Significant Days.” Those days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week. This Wednesday’s theme is “Significant Questions—Tuesday of Holy Week” and the text is Mark 12:28-37. Join together with your fellow Lutherans and our guests as we journey toward the cross of Christ this Wednesday at 7:00PM.
PREPARING FOR NEXT SUNDAY (Mar 7): To prepare for next Sunday’s Divine Service and your hearing of the Word, read through and meditate upon the readings from God’s Word for the Third Sunday in Lent.
Old Testament: Exodus 20:1-7
Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Holy Gospel: John 2:13-22
SIGN THE RECORD OF FELLOWSHIP: If you are a member of a sister congregation of the Missouri Synod, OR if you would like to request a pastoral visitation, please indicate on the form. While exiting the church, please hand the completed sheet to the usher.
*Reminder: Please “quiet” or turn off your cell phone while worshipping with us today. Thanks!
COLLEEN B. of OHD began cleaning our church building last week. Thanks be to God!
INSTALLATION OF PASTOR DAUGHERTY as Associate Pastor of Immanuel, Alliance will be today at 4:00PM with a dinner to follow. The meal will be provided. It will be ham, cheesy potatoes, and cake.
A VERSE FROM THE GOOD BOOK: For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Galatians 5:13-14).
CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING on Wednesday March 10 following Lenten Vespers.
PASTOR BERTRAM will be in Casper at the Lutheran Ministries Center (307-265-9000) attending the Wyoming District Convention Resolutions Committee Friday, March 5 and Saturday March 6.
last week
READ THE BIBLE IN 2021: This past week, ending on February 27, we read Numbers 23 through Deuteronomy 2. There we learned about King Balak, a king from Moab that enlisted the aid of a false prophet named Balaam. One of the things we remember Balaam for is the incident of Peor, which introduced Israel to Baal worship, and provoked God’s anger so that a plague fell on Israel that claimed 24,000 lives. The Lord’s anger diminished after Phinehas took decisive action against an Israelite man that had relations with a temple prostitute. Before leaving the book of Numbers, we saw how the Lord had Israel take retribution against Midian, killing their men, their five kings and the false prophet Balaam. Turning to Deuteronomy we started reading where Moses recaps the past 40 years to the next generation of Israelites as he prepares them for entry into the Promised Land. To help us remember what we read a short quiz has been posted on our website. Jump to Bible Questions
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THE WEEK ENDING MARCH 6, 202128. Deuteronomy 3-4
MARCH 2021 1. Deuteronomy 5-7 2. Deuteronomy 8-10 3. Deuteronomy 11-13 4. Deuteronomy 14-16 5. Deuteronomy 17-20 6. Deuteronomy 21-23 view complete plan |
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THE WEEK ENDING MARCH 13 7. Deuteronomy 24-27
8. Deuteronomy 28-29 9. Deuteronomy 30-31 10. Deuteronomy 32-34 11. Joshua 1-4 12. Joshua 5-8 13. Joshua 9-11 |
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27-28 Pastor Firminhac Episcope (oversight) Visit
Sun. 28 Adult Bible Class 9:00am Sunday School 9:00am Divine Service 10:00am Mon. 1 Pastor’s Day of Rest Tues. 2 Board of Ev. and Stewardship Mtg. 5:10pm Wed. 3 Women’s Bible Study 9:00am LWML/Lutheran Ladies Meeting 10:00am Lenten Vespers 7:00pm Thur. 4 Men’s Bible Study 8:00am 5-6 Pastor at Dist. Convention Resolutions Comm. Mtg. Sun. 7 Adult Bible Class 9:00am Sunday School 9:00am Divine Service w/Holy Communion 10:00am Bibliophiles Study Group 11:15am |
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LIFE QUOTES FEBRUARY 28, 2021
“Christians are to show no partiality whatsoever. My brother in Christ who happens to have more melanin than I have in the paper-thin upper level of our skin—while all the skin below the paper is the same—is not of a different race than I. So-called ‘race’ is not even skin deep! That’s mere upper-skin coloring, not race. Varying levels of mere melanin indicate that we’re all coffee beans—some are blonde roast, some are medium or dark or espresso roast, but we’re all coffee, we’re all colored people.” James M. Kushiner, The Fellowship of St. James – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • lutheransforlife.org
STEWARDSHIP BULLETIN SENTENCES FEB 28, 2021
Lent 2
Mark 8:32 – “And he said this plainly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him.” Anytime we sin we are acting like Peter: thinking we know better than the Lord. But as Jesus says, such acts stem from Satan. So let us repent: let us trust our Lord Jesus and follow Him. For certainly He has earned our trust with His gracious sacrifice for us.
KFUO.ORG AND AM850 FEBRUARY 28, 2021
This week, hear sacred music for Lent on Joy! with Ron Klemm on 3/3 at 1:00 p.m. CT, worship with us in Midweek Lenten Service and organ recital on 3/3 at 11:00 p.m. CT, study Mark 10-11 on Sharper Iron (weekdays at 8:00 a.m. CT), and study Ephesians 4-6 on Thy Strong Word (weekdays at 11:00 a.m. CT). Find your favorite programs on demand at kfuo.org or wherever you get your podcasts. All times CST.
LUTHERAN HOUR FEBRUARY 28, 2021
"Where a Kid Can Be a Kid"
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler. An impossible situation need not be a hopeless one.
(Mark 10).
LUTHERAN HOUR FEBRUARY 7, 2021
"A Place to Belong"
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler
(Mark 11: 1-26)
The Lutheran Hour is broadcast each Sunday at 7:30am on Stereo AM 610 KCSR.
“Christians are to show no partiality whatsoever. My brother in Christ who happens to have more melanin than I have in the paper-thin upper level of our skin—while all the skin below the paper is the same—is not of a different race than I. So-called ‘race’ is not even skin deep! That’s mere upper-skin coloring, not race. Varying levels of mere melanin indicate that we’re all coffee beans—some are blonde roast, some are medium or dark or espresso roast, but we’re all coffee, we’re all colored people.” James M. Kushiner, The Fellowship of St. James – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • lutheransforlife.org
STEWARDSHIP BULLETIN SENTENCES FEB 28, 2021
Lent 2
Mark 8:32 – “And he said this plainly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him.” Anytime we sin we are acting like Peter: thinking we know better than the Lord. But as Jesus says, such acts stem from Satan. So let us repent: let us trust our Lord Jesus and follow Him. For certainly He has earned our trust with His gracious sacrifice for us.
KFUO.ORG AND AM850 FEBRUARY 28, 2021
This week, hear sacred music for Lent on Joy! with Ron Klemm on 3/3 at 1:00 p.m. CT, worship with us in Midweek Lenten Service and organ recital on 3/3 at 11:00 p.m. CT, study Mark 10-11 on Sharper Iron (weekdays at 8:00 a.m. CT), and study Ephesians 4-6 on Thy Strong Word (weekdays at 11:00 a.m. CT). Find your favorite programs on demand at kfuo.org or wherever you get your podcasts. All times CST.
LUTHERAN HOUR FEBRUARY 28, 2021
"Where a Kid Can Be a Kid"
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler. An impossible situation need not be a hopeless one.
(Mark 10).
LUTHERAN HOUR FEBRUARY 7, 2021
"A Place to Belong"
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler
(Mark 11: 1-26)
The Lutheran Hour is broadcast each Sunday at 7:30am on Stereo AM 610 KCSR.