Call Committee: The Call Committee interviewed two pastors this week. We will be sharing information at a Congregational Meeting this Sunday, February 26 immediately after worship. Your questions, feedback, suggestions, and especially your prayers are welcome and encouraged! Check our website or for other information.

“Standing at the Cross” – Lenten Season Worship Series: As a Lenten lead-in to the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, the “Standing at the Cross” series will focus on portions of sermons Martin Luther preached during Lent, Holy Week and Easter in the parishes where he served. As we stand with Luther at the foot of the cross each week, we contemplate the ways in which we stand firm in the faith as followers of Christ during this holy season.

Ash Wednesday Service, March 1, 7:00 p.m. – Standing in the Word: When Jesus was tempted by the devil, the Savior responded: “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Jesus, the Word made flesh, is the Bread of life, and by faith we are nourished in his Word and in his holy Supper. Jesus satisfies us as no earthly food can!

Liturgy during Worship: Starting March 5, the first Sunday in Lent, we will be following a different order of service at least through Easter. We will be using Divine Service Setting One, which begins on page 151 in our hymnals. Pastor McDaniels and possibly our other guest pastors will be chanting parts of the service. Many of you are familiar with this setting, but because it will be Lent, a few of the responses aren’t used for much of the year. Please be patient as we learn this new setting together. Constructive feedback is always welcome.

Worship Leaders: Pastor James McDaniels Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, and Lent Mid-week services; Pastor Greg Williamson on Mar. 19, Pastor Larry Lineberger on Mar. 26.