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THE MESSENGER VOL.32
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Germanicus February 20181986 Lake Dore Road, Golden Lake, On. KOJ 1XO
Phone 613 625 2433 Cell 613 633 0954 e-mail: [email protected]
from the pastors deskBrothers and Sisters In Christ:
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son." John 3:16. This section of Scripture is the heart and core of our Christian Faith. As we enter the season of Lent we are reminded of this truth. We have celebrated Christmas. We began the new year. Now the celebrations are over. We are back to our everyday lives facing the day to day things that have to be done. We wake up not only to cold mornings but to the day to day drudgery of life. We have jobs to do, bills to pay, meals to cook. We suffer through life with the occasional cold or flu or some catastrophic illness. At times we are overwhelmed with all that needs to be done. It seems that for many people there is no time for God. Oftentimes we are just too busy or worn out to think about these God-things. Maybe we just don't think about God. Then all of the sudden we are faced with a tragedy of one sort or another. We are forced to stop and ask what is life all about. Sooner or later we have to come to terms with the meaning of human life and what it is all about.
The season of Lent gives us the opportunity to stop and reflect on our lives, our God, and our relationship to Him. It gives us a chance to take a few moments each week to take stock of who I am and where I am going. I would strongly encourage you to take an extra hour out of your life to spend time contemplating these things. We will hear who God is and what He has done. We will consider how we got here and what our purpose in life is. We will hear about the devil and his evil works. We will hear how he wants to destroy my relationship with God. Then we will hear about what God has done for us in Jesus and what this means for us. Finally we will look at what our response should be to this good news. The hymnist puts it this way: "Jesus, I will ponder now..." Come and join us.
May God's peace rest on all us,
Pastor Richard Klein
CHURCH FAMILY NEWS…..this years council is as follows. President-Bill Sterling; Vice-president- Dennis Brash; Treasurer-Bill Sterling; Secretary-Brenda Buch; Spiritual Life-Norma Sterling; Evangelism-Susan Buske; Property-Lorenz Kelo; Fellowship-Helen Kelo.
Condolences to….. Norma Sterling and the Bailey Family on the passing of their brother Dwight.The Kutchske family the passing of Normans sister Pearl Brum.ST. JOHN’S IN MISSION…..*Thank you for your donations to the shoe box project. In February, we will be collecting writing pads, notebooks, pens and colouring books.*Throughout the Sundays in Lent, (February 18th to March 25th inclusively) we will be accepting donations of canned and dried food in support of the Eganville Food Bank. Once again, Welland and Lorraine are looking after this outreach. Thank you!*Friends for Life International had a very successful trip to Yasama in the Dominican Republic last fall. Medial and audiological clinics, support for mothers and their children, as well as the distribution of food to those in need were the prime areas of focus. To read the full report and see pictures of the trip, please see the bulletin board at the back of the church.
In my devotions this week, I came upon the following quote by an unknown author. It speaks well to us as a Christian community, whose mission it is, first to follow and then to share Jesus with others.
“God does not call the qualified. Rather, He qualifies those whom He calls, and who then respond positively as well as thankfully.Blessings,SusanIN OUR PRAYERS….. Our Council and those who are willing to offer their time to work for our church;Those who are unaware that they need our prayers and support; Donna Timm (Brians sister); Crystal Rath (Rosemarie Klein's mother); Norman & Joan Hein; Nicole Schroeder; Our Shut-Ins -Myrtle Schroeder, at home; Earl Zohr, Tenniscoe Manor, Pikwakanagan; Cliff Miller, Miramichi Lodge, Pembroke; Anita & Norman Kutschke, Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew; Irene Zohr, Rosebridge Manor, Jasper, ON; Anna Athanas, at home; Bernice Layman, at home; Rev. Lapp & Roberta, Supples Landing, Pembroke.
when you are challenged by illness or other tests in life, let us help you in prayer. It can be very powerful! Call Elaine Mundt @613-625-2539
THANK YOU TO …..our past Council for helping the work of our church flow smoothly.
UPCOMING EVENTS…..We continue to receive invitations from St. Johns Pembroke to various events. Because there are weekly changes, there is a reminder placed in the bulletin, to check the posters at the back of the church.Currently, for the hockey trip, for those interested, require sign-up as soon as possible to secure tickets.Contact –office -613 735 6332, Debbie -613 638 3722 or e-mail:[email protected] NIGHT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018 -- “THE LETTERS” THE EPIC TRUE LIFE STORY OF MOTHER TERESATEMPLES SUGAR BUSH – LANARK, MARCH 22“OPRY GOLD” UPPER CANADA PLAYHOUSE, MORRISBURG, Ont. WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2018
If you enjoy Fellowship, would you be willing to bring snacks and help on the last Sunday of this month? If so see Helen.
For your information:Office hours: - Pastor Klein’s office hours are Mon. to Thurs. 9:00 – 12:00 Exceptions are Holidays and if other appointments interfere.Church-613-625-2433 Cell-613-633-0954 e-mail: [email protected]
Hospital Visits: -Pastor Klein will make hospital calls if he is needed. Please contact him if you are entering the hospital. Being a rural area, he requires you to notify him.Emergencies: - Pastor Klein is available at any time, day or night. If he cannot be contacted, please contact Orval or Marlene Luloff @613-625-1755(Pastoral Advisors). Or church president – Bill Sterling – 613-625-2221
Articles for the bulletin and Messenger send to [email protected] or call Norma @613-625-2221
