FROM THE DESK OF . . .
Sunday, April 21 and Monday, April 22, 2024
Pastor Ernie Green . . .
The Chosen: These weekly studies of our faith and the life of Jesus and His disciples have been the best tool that I have ever experienced in learning about the Christian faith. The actors playing the parts are incredible in their performances, and the actor who plays Jesus is the best that you will ever see. We gather for weekly studies on Sunday at 9:30 AM and again on Wednesday @ 11:00 AM. Don’t stay away from this, you are all welcome and it is life changing.
Earth Day: Tomorrow (Today), Monday, April 22 is the officially designated time for Earth Day. Their entire purpose is to preserve the natural resources of our planet. It is the responsibility of all people to help to save God’s wonderful creation from pollution of all kinds. The focus of our Children’s messages this morning will center on our call to keep our world safe and beautiful. Please do what you can to help. The futures of our children and grandchildren depend on us. Honor God by being kind to what He has given us.
Just a reminder of upcoming Services: In addition to our Sunday and Monday worship services, on Thursday, May 2, we gather at 7:00 PM for a National Day of Prayer service. One week later on Thursday, May 9, The Ascension of our Lord is our reason to worship, also @ 7:00 PM. Please join us for both services.
Confirmation 2024: Affirmation of Faith night (May 3) and Confirmation Sunday (May 5 during the 10:45 service) are drawing closer. Keep on studying.
Roswell Park, continued: I have now completed two weekly chemotherapy infusions, four to go. I’ve now also received four of my thirty radiation treatments, twenty-six remaining. The radiation treatment only lasts about fifteen minutes, it takes twice as long to get to Roswell as it does to receive the radiation. I also meet with the radiation Doctor on Wednesday and my Oncology Doctor on Friday. Friday is a long day, blood work, Dr. visit, Radiation, and chemo. Last week took six hours, without radiation.
In Christian service to you.
Pastor Ernie Green
All are welcome at St. Paul Lutheran – Please allow God’s love to work in and through you to brighten the lives of members and visitors alike.
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LUTHERAN WOMENS’ MISSIONARY LEAGUE (LWML) NEWS:
LWML Spring Gathering on Saturday April 20th, 10:30am at St. Peter Church, North Ridge. Guest speaker, Donna Stevens, Volunteer Coordinator, Niagara Gospel Mission, Niagara Falls. See flyer on bulletin board in The Gathering Place for further information.
The Planet Green Recycle Fundraiser Program continues and again are accepting ALL brands of ink cartridges. You can drop off ALL your empty cartridges in the labeled bin in the Gathering Place.
Mission Project: Convention “Gifts from the Heart Ingathering wish list (new items only): small pocket Kleenex, ChapSticks, handkerchiefs, word search puzzles (regular and large print) and 100-piece puzzles. Donations will be accepted through May and can be placed in the labeled bin in the Gathering Place. See bulletin board or the Spring issue of the LINK for further information.
- For further information on any of the above, you may contact either Bea Hapeman (716 -525-1046) or Marge Stoelting (716-693-7555).
***Mite boxes, Eastern District Newsletter, The LINK etc. can all be found on The Information Center in The Gathering Place.
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Confirmation Class Assignments – Thursday, April 25, 2024
First Year Class –
- Read “The Sacraments” Questions 236 – 238, pages 202-203, and “The Sacrament of Holy Baptism” pages 204 – 216 from Luther’s Small Catechism.
- Read Chapter 28 from The Story, “New Beginnings. “
- Attend Church and complete a Worship Report Form.
- Mentor Question: When Confirmation classes end for the year, how often should the Confirmands attend church?
Second Year Class:
- Read “The Sacraments” Questions 236 – 238, pages 202-203, and “The Sacrament of Holy Baptism” pages 204 – 216 from Luther’s Small Catechism.
- Lesson 36 “The Sacraments; the Nature of Baptism, Lesson 37, “The blessings and Power of Baptism; What Baptism Indicates” from Exploring Luther’s Small Catechism.
- Attend Church and complete a Worship Report Form.
- Mentor Question: When Confirmation classes end for the year, how often should the Confirmands attend church?
- Continue studying questions.