Weekly E-Messenger
For the week beginning 3/18/2022
Third Sunday in Lent
THE WEEK AT REFORMATION
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Family Church Experience and Scout Sabbath
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Facebook Live Service of the Word
Wednesday: 10 a.m. Morning Eucharist followed by Prayer Ministry
Wednesday: 7 p.m. Evening Prayer and Study on Facebook Live
Mask Policy at Reformation: On Tuesday evening our council voted to move to a mask optional policy for worship services effective with this Sunday’s service (March 13). If there are any questions or concerns, please reach out to our Council President Charlie Brady or Pastor Matt.
Our Lenten Journey: Join us for our Evening Prayer services on Wednesday evenings throughout Lent on Facebook live at 7 p.m. followed by our weekly bible study.
The Lily and Tulip order form for our Easter Altar is at the end of this messenger– Prices will remain the same for 2022!
Sanctuary Floors: Our Sanctuary floor project is looking amazing! Be sure to take a peek and check out the progress. It’s looking really good!!
Pray with the whole church each day at noon!
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WE PRAY FOR:
Jonathon & Crystal and their triplets, Robert Coles, Connie, Nick Cimorelli, Margaret Dix, Jan Erwin, Rosemary Howell, Royce Howell, Jonathan, Michael, Rose, Lisa & family, Trina, Inger LaManna, Dave Matthews, Ann Marie Neikum, Dan Nilsson, Beth Nilsson, Conny Plancey, Jeff Reis, Peter Repak, Myra Reyes, Penny Shermer, Diane Smith, Brian Valentino, Georgie Zweig
Christian Sympathy to the family and friends of Linda Eikner, a dear friend of Barbara Denegar’s whom we’ve been praying for
PRAYER LIST UPDATE: If you have someone in need of prayers, please let us know via either Pastor Matt or the church office and we will be sure to add them to our list above. If you have good news to share on recovery of anyone on our prayer list, please let the office or Pastor Matt know. We’ll gladly share the good news!!
PICTURES
Pajama Day 2022!
These two pictures are from last Sunday – take a peek this Sunday – so much more has been done. Probably 75-80% done!!
40 DAYS OF GIVING DURING LENT
SOCIAL MINISTRY AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Didn’t the kids (and adults too!) look great on Sunday in their pj’s? We have two bins of pajamas for our 40 days of giving drive to supply our clothes closet with new pajamas in all sizes. Can we make it three?? Please consider purchasing a pair or two. Check out those clearance racks at the mall or online – there are amazing deals!!
Lutheran World Relief – Ukraine:
If you would like to support the ELCA and Lutheran World Relief (LWR) as they support the people of Ukraine, there are envelopes in the gathering area for donations. We also have a LWR – Ukraine button added to our donate site on our website. All donations will be sent out to LWR as soon as possible. Lifesaving humanitarian aid is already on its way to Ukraine via LWR and their partners. Our plan is to send out our donation to LWR by the end of the this month.
Scout Sabbath 2022 at Reformation
Our rescheduled Scout Sabbath is this Sunday, 3/20. The Colfer, Valentino, and Nulle families will be participating in our service this Sunday.
CLOTHES CLOSET/FOOD PANTRY UPDATE
The clothes closet is now accepting gently used spring and summer clothing including sneakers and sandals on Mondays and Thursdays from 9-5 weather permitting. The number of people served through the clothes closet has grown to 50-60 each time they are open. If you would like to join the team (even if only once in a while), please reach out to Sue Homza or Barbara Denegar
The food pantry continues to see our numbers rising. This past Tuesday we provided food to 60 families. There are a few items we cannot get from Fulfill right now: juice, pasta (not spaghetti), canned black beans, canned corn and canned peas. If you are out and see any good sales, please consider picking up an item or 2.
ANNA BEATY SCHOLARSHIP
Anna was the Superintendent of our Sunday Church School for 60 years and to honor her memory the Anna Beaty Scholarship was established. This scholarship is for graduating Lutheran (ELCA) high school seniors and current undergraduate college students who have attended the Lutheran Church of the Reformation’s Sunday Church School and who have applied to and eventually will be accepted at an accredited university or college for their undergraduate degree or are currently pursuing a post-secondary education at an accredited university or college for their undergraduate degree. The application is on the next page of this messenger or email the church office at reformationwlb@gmail.com for a copy. DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 15TH
The Anna M. Beaty Scholarship
This scholarship application is for graduating Lutheran (ELCA) high school seniors and current undergraduate college students who have attended the Lutheran Church of the Reformation’s Sunday Church School and who have applied to and eventually will be accepted at an accredited university or college for their undergraduate degree or are currently pursuing a post-secondary education at an accredited university or college for their undergraduate degree.
Name____________________________________________________ Date__________________________
Address__________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone no.______________ cell______________ e-mail address _______________________________
Current school________________________________________________ Year of study________________
Describe your activity in the Sunday Church School as a student/ helper/ teacher: ___________________
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Describe other activities in church: __________________________________________________________
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Describe other activities in the community: ___________________________________________________
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Describe your future vocational plans: _______________________________________________________
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Do you have a college in mind? / Have you applied? / Have you been accepted? _____________________
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Do you have a declared major? ____________________________________________________________
Why is this scholarship important to you? ____________________________________________________
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Easter Lilies
Now through March 31st the St. Martha’s Altar Care will be taking requests for Easter Lilies. Please consider purchasing a Lily, or two, in honor or in memory of a loved one. The lilies will be placed around the altar for Easter Sunday worship and may be taken home after our worship service on Easter morning. Cost: $15.00 each. Donations to the Altar Guild fund, in honor or memory of a loved one, are also gratefully accepted.
Please complete the form below and return it to the office by March 31, 2022
Name: _____________________________
Phone #: Envelope # TOTAL Amount enclosed: _________
I would like ________ Lily(s) at $15.00 each Total Cost of Lilies: _______(704) ~ OR ~
I would like to donate: $ to the Altar Fund (623)
In honor of: _______________________________
In loving memory of: _______________________________________________________________
Tulips for the Easter Season………
Easter Tulips: This year we are again offering colored tulips for Easter. There is no choice of colors; it will be a blend of different colors.
Now through March 31st we will be taking requests for Easter Tulips. Please consider purchasing a pot of tulips, or two, in honor or in memory of a loved one. The tulips will be placed around the altar (with our traditional white lilies) for Easter Sunday worship and may be taken home after our worship service on Easter morning. Cost: $15.00 each. Donations to the Altar Guild fund, in honor or memory of a loved one, are also gratefully accepted.
Please complete the form below and return it to the office by March 31, 2022
Name: _____________________________
Phone #: Envelope # TOTAL Amount enclosed: _________
I would like ________ tulips(s) at $15.00 each Total Cost of tulips: _______(704) ~ OR ~
I would like to donate: $ to the Altar Fund (623)
In honor of: _______________________________
In loving memory of: ______________________________________________________________
For those of you who pre-ordered Daffodils for Easter – the cost is $16.00 each. I sent out an email to everyone I have on my list last week
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