Lenten Vespers Services
We will have Vespers services on Wednesdays during Lent, March 13, 20 and 27 at 7:00 p.m. Please join us in person or online.
Tuesday Devotions on Facebook
Have you checked out Pastor William's weekly Lenten devotions on Facebook? We have talked about Mardis Gras, performance art, social media, and diamonds so far. Please join us on Tuesdays for 15 -20 minutes to listen to how God's Word can apply to us today.
HUNGER WALK
Thank you to everyone who donated to Hunger Walk! We were joined by several thousand of our closest friends in Atlanta to support Inspiritus and the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Hope to see you next year!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Congregational Meeting March 17. We will be having a congregational meeting on March 17 immediately following Sunday services to elect our call committee. Please join us for this important vote!
- Cleanup Day March 23. We are going to have a spring cleanup on Saturday, March 23 at 10 a.m. Bring garden tools, gloves, and elbow grease.
- Easter Egg Hunt March 30. Invite your friends, children, grandchildren, neighbors and niblings to our Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at 11:00. Pick up some eggs to fill from the narthex - instructions are included- and sign up to help! This is always a great time, please join us!
- Easter Breakfast March 31. We will have a potluck breakfast at 9:30 and Divine Service at 11:00 a.m.
The Gathering will meet on Friday, March 22 at 11:00 a.m. at Barbara Little's house. St. Luke Guys will meet Friday, March 22 at 11:30 a.m., at Golden Corral on Jonesboro Road in McDonough.
Commemorations this week:
March 17 Patrick, bishop, missionary to Ireland, died 461
A native of Britain, Patrick was kidnapped by pirates at age sixteen and sold into slavery in Ireland. After a few years, he escaped, returned home, and entered the ministry. Returning to Ireland, he successfully served as a bishop and missionary there.
A native of Britain, Patrick was kidnapped by pirates at age sixteen and sold into slavery in Ireland. After a few years, he escaped, returned home, and entered the ministry. Returning to Ireland, he successfully served as a bishop and missionary there.
March 19 Joseph, Guardian of Jesus
Though the Bible tells us little about the husband of Jesus' mother Mary, we know that he was a carpenter or builder by trade. He is also shown as being devoted both to God and to Mary and Jesus. It is assumed that he died before Jesus became an adult.
Though the Bible tells us little about the husband of Jesus' mother Mary, we know that he was a carpenter or builder by trade. He is also shown as being devoted both to God and to Mary and Jesus. It is assumed that he died before Jesus became an adult.
Worship This Week
March 17, 2024
Fifth Sunday of Lent
O God, with steadfast love you draw us to yourself, and in mercy you receive our prayers. Strengthen us to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit, that through life and death we may live in your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Amen.
Readings and Psalm
Jeremiah 31:31-34
A new covenant written on the heart
A new covenant written on the heart
Psalm 51:1-12
Create in me a clean heart, O God. (Ps. 51:10)
Create in me a clean heart, O God. (Ps. 51:10)
Psalm 119:9-16 (alternate)
I treasure your promise in my heart. (Ps. 119:11)
I treasure your promise in my heart. (Ps. 119:11)
Hebrews 5:5-10
Through suffering Christ becomes the source of salvation
Through suffering Christ becomes the source of salvation
John 12:20-33
The grain of wheat dying in the earth
The grain of wheat dying in the earth
