Love Over Words - The Problem of Fear - 1 John 4
Fear Motivates Now, But God Move Us In Love
“MY LORD GOD, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it. Therefore I will trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.”
“Dear Jesus,
We take a step back from our lives and see that, all too often, our actions are motivated not by love, but by fear.
We waste time focused on our anxieties about the future,
we waste thoughts on insecurities, imagining that everything depends on us,
we spend our money out of fear of aging, or fear of not keeping up with our neighbors, fear of not getting what we think we “deserve”.
We listen to the accuser and fear the loss of love from those around us, forgetting that You are all-sufficient. We even fear losing Your love, forgetting Your promise that You will never leave or forsake us.
The enemy wants us to live in a fog of fear – but You cut through that fog with the brilliance of Your love.
Lord, lift us up out of our fears and forgetfulness, and remind us of Your perfect love. Out of that love, motivate us to act.
Replace our anxiety with confidence in the good You have planned for us,
Replace our insecurity with awareness that You are our refuge,
Take the confusion, the doubt, the desire for control that barricades us from You.
Let us take hold of Your abundant mercy with the openness, the trust, of little children before You. We know that children delight in gifts. In simple humility, let us delight in Your love.
May that love give us a spirit of courage as we go through our lives, knowing that we can rely wholly upon You. You are worthy of all trust, and Your love never fails.”
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Today February 19, 2017
1st Worship 8:00 am
Bible Study and Sunday School 9:15 am
2nd Worship 10:30 am
Fellowship Immediately following 2nd worship
Korean Church Worship 1:00 pm
This Week
MOPS Tuesday, 9:00 am
Grace BOD Meeting Tuesday, 5:15 pm
Mahjongg Wednesday, Noon
Bible Study @Perkin’s Restaurant Thursday, 7:30 am
Worship Team Thursday, 10:00 am
Confirmation Class Thursday, 6:00 pm
Korean Church Prayer Meeting Saturday, 6:00 am
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT BIBLE CLASS will begin at 9:15 am. Students from grades 4 through 7 will be together in one class taught by Barbara Ruzicka. We will be using the children’s room. Friends are welcome. And of course, all adults are invited to participate in the Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class.
THE FLOWERS adorning the altar this morning are given to the glory of Jesus, our Savior by Ed & JoAnn Furniss and Barbara Morgan (In memory of Bob Morgan).
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Claren Kerstner, 2/25.
ANNIVERSARIES Ervin & Phyllis Schimkat 2/23 (71).
If we have missed your anniversary or birthday, please drop us a note
in the office or email us at Gracelutheranpsl@gmail.com.
FLOWER CHART
A new flower chart is posted on the bulletin board in the narthex. If you would like to order flowers to adorn the alter for a specific Sunday, please write your name on the appropriate line. The cost per Sunday is $27.00. We thank you for your help.
PRAYER LIST If you have family and/or friends you would like our members to include in our prayers, please submit their names in writing by completing one of the forms in the narthex or send an email to the church office at Grace LutheranPSL@gmail.com and title it Prayer List.
Thank you.
www.GraceLutheranpsl.com
Remember to check out our website and follow us on Facebook. They’re both “works-in-progress”, but the calendar and information on our website is updated constantly.
YOUR COURTS: UP CLOSE: An informative up close look at YOUR COURTS will be presented at the St. Lucie Court House, 218 S 2nd Street, Ft. Pierce FL 34950.
THE BACKPACK PROGRAM is up and running for this school year. Check the bulletin board for items needed, or speak with Carol Coffman or Leigh Liagre.
Love Over Words: Only One - 1 John 3
If you strive to be the only one that matters, then you will be the only one.
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Today February 12, 2017
- 1st Worship 8:00 am
- Bible Study and Sunday School 9:15 am
- 2nd Worship 10:30 am
- Fellowship Immediately following 2nd worship
- Korean Church Worship 1:00 pm
This Week
- Surviving Spouses Tuesday, 12:30 pm
- Via de Cristo Reunion @ Bocks home Tuesday, 6:30 pm
- Mahjongg Wednesday, Noon
- Bible Study @Perkin’s Restaurant Thursday, 7:30 am
- Worship Team Thursday, 10:00 am
- Brownie Troop Thursday, 6:30 pm
- Korean Church Prayer Meeting Saturday, 6:00 am
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT BIBLE CLASS
will begin at 9:15 am. Students from grades 4 through 7 will be together in one class taught by Barbara Ruzicka. We will be using the children’s room. Friends are welcome. And of course, all adults are invited to participate in the Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class.
THE FLOWERS
adorning the altar this morning are given to the glory of Jesus, our Savior by Matt & Karen Wood and the Hesses.
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Sebastian Sherwood, 12/14; Midge Watts & Susan Schill, 2/18.
FLOWER CHART
A new flower chart is posted on the bulletin board in the narthex. If you would like to order flowers to adorn the alter for a specific Sunday, please write your name on the appropriate line. The cost per Sunday is $27.00. We thank you for your help.
PRAYER LIST For the year 2017 a new Prayer List is started. All of our members will remain but the family and friends portion began the first of the year. If you have family and/or friends you would like our members to include in our prayers, please submit their names in writing by completing one of the forms in the narthex or send an email to the church office at GraceLutheranPSL@gmail.com and title it Prayer List.
Thank you.
www.GraceLutheranpsl.com
Remember to check out our website and follow us on Facebook. They’re both “works-in-progress”, but the calendar and information on our website is updated constantly.
Love over Words - The Lord Abides - 1 John 2
The Messiah’s likeness, that you have received from our Lord, abides in you,
Today February 5, 2017
1st Worship 8:00 am
Bible Study and Sunday School 9:15 am
2nd Worship 10:30 am
Fellowship Immediately following 2nd worship
Korean Church Worship 1:00 pm
This Week
LWML Monday, 1:00 pm
Adopt-a-Mile Tuesday, 8:30 am
MOPS Tuesday, 9:00 am
Surviving Spouses Tuesday, 12:30 pm
Via de Cristo Reunion @ Bocks home Tuesday, 6:30 pm
Wednesday Wednesday, Noon
Bible Study @Perkin’s Restaurant Thursday, 7:30 am
Worship Team Thursday, 10:00 am
Confirmation Class Thursday, 6:00 pm
Casual Game Night Friday, 6:00 pm
Korean Church Prayer Meeting Saturday, 6:00 am
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT BIBLE CLASS
will begin at 9:15 am. Students from grades 4 through 7 will be together in one class taught by Barbara Ruzicka. We will be using the children’s room. Friends are welcome. Decisions on the start of a Confirmation Class will be discussed with Pastor Cris soon. And of course, all adults are invited to participate in the Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class.
THE FLOWERS
adorning the altar this morning are given to the glory of Jesus, our Savior by Roy & Nancy Brewer in honor of their anniversary.
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
John Behrens, 2/7; Joyce Strickler, 2/8; Jenny Brendlinger & Donna Progar, 2/10.
ANNIVERSARIES
Roy & Nancy Brewer, 2/6 (19).
If we have missed your anniversary or birthday, please drop us a note
FLOWER CHART
A new flower chart is posted on the bulletin board in the narthex. If you would like to order flowers to adorn the alter for a specific Sunday, please write your name on the appropriate line. The cost per Sunday is $27.00. We thank you for your help.
in the office or email us at Gracelutheranpsl@gmail.com.
PRAYER LIST
For the year 2017 a new Prayer List is started. All of our members will remain but the family and friends portion began the first of the year. If you have family and/or friends you would like our members to include in our prayers, please submit their names in writing by completing one of the forms in the narthex or send an email to the church office at GraceLutheranPSL@gmail.com and title it Prayer List. Thank you.
LWML
The February meeting is open to our men and ladies! Speaker will be from the Lions Club International, a wonderful community oriented organization of volunteers existing in over 200 countries, with sight, hearing and diabetes awareness programs and disaster relief all over the world. 2017 is the Centennial year of this wonderful organization. All are invited to hear about it at our February 6th meeting, 1 pm. See Cheryl Nolte with any questions.
CASUAL GAME NIGHT
Mark your calendars and gather your friends and neighbors for a fun, family-friendly game night at Grace on Friday, February 10. Join us any time 6:00 or later. We'll have snacks and a wide variety of games provided, but you're welcome to bring your own to share. Contact coliescher@gmail.com for more information.
www.GraceLutheranpsl.com
Remember to check out our website and follow us on Facebook. They’re both “works-in-progress”, but the calendar and information on our website is updated constantly.
Love Over Words - Truthiness in Faith - 1 John 1
truth·i·ness - the quality of seeming or being felt to be true, even if not necessarily true. How can you have a true faith?
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Today January 29, 2017
- 1st Worship 8:00 am
- Bible Study and Sunday School 9:15 am
- 2nd Worship 10:30 am
- Fellowship Immediately following 2nd worship
- Korean Church Worship 1:00 pm
This Week
- Worship Team Tuesday, 10:00 am
- Via de Cristo Reunion @ Bocks home Tuesday, 6:30 pm
- Bible Study @Perkin’s Restaurant Thursday, 7:30 am
- Brownie Troop Thursday, 6:30 pm
- Korean Church Prayer Meeting Saturday, 6:00 am
- Memorial Service for Ron Scheer Saturday, 11:00 am
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT BIBLE CLASS
will begin at 9:15 am. Students from grades 4 through 7 will be together in one class taught by Barbara Ruzicka. We will be using the children’s room. Friends are welcome. Decisions on the start of a Confirmation Class will be discussed with Pastor Cris soon. And of course, all adults are invited to participate in the Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class.
THE FLOWERS
adorning the altar this morning are given to the glory of Jesus, our Savior by Gloria Solack.
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Phil Fredrick, 2/4.
ANNIVERSARIES Anthony & Ivy Choppa, 1/30 (2).
If we have missed your anniversary or birthday, please drop us a note
FLOWER CHART
A new flower chart is posted on the bulletin board in the narthex. If you would like to order flowers to adorn the alter for a specific Sunday, please write your name on the appropriate line. The cost per Sunday is $27.00. We thank you for your help.
in the office or email us at Gracelutheranpsl@gmail.com.
NOTE FROM CINDY LYNCH
Let's put together a worship team that can learn new and old songs and help the congregation to learn them too. The beauty of this idea is that we can do it with just 2 or 3 or with more, if more are willing. Come join us on Tuesday, January 31 at 10:00 am.
Sunday - February 5, 2017
Help support this fundraiser for the Real Life Children’s Ranch by ordering your Super Bowl Subs. Cost is $5.00 each.
6” Turkey with white or yellow cheese – OR - 6” Ham with white or yellow cheese
All subs will come with lettuce and tomato and will be available to pick up at Grace Lutheran Church, 555 SW Cashmere, Port St. Lucie on February 5th between 8am and Noon. Extra subs will be available at the church day of.
To order call Vivian Barto, 810-423-7877. Orders must be placed by today, January 29, 2017.
PRAYER LIST
For the year 2017 a new Prayer List is started. All of our members will remain but the family and friends portion began the first of the year. If you have family and/or friends you would like our members to include in our prayers, please submit their names in writing by completing one of the forms in the narthex or send an email to the church office at GraceLutheranPSL@gmail.com and title it Prayer List. Thank you.
LWML
The February meeting is open to our men and ladies! Speaker will be from the Lions Club International, a wonderful community oriented organization of volunteers existing in over 200 countries, with sight, hearing and diabetes awareness programs and disaster relief all over the world. 2017 is the Centennial year of this wonderful organization. All are invited to hear about it at our February 6th meeting, 1 pm. See Cheryl Nolte with any questions.
CASUAL GAME NIGHT
Mark your calendars and gather your friends and neighbors for a fun, family-friendly game night at Grace on Friday, February 10. Join us any time 6:00 or later. We'll have snacks and a wide variety of games provided, but you're welcome to bring your own to share. Contact coliescher@gmail.com for more information.
www.GraceLutheranpsl.com
Remember to check out our website and follow us on Facebook. They’re both “works-in-progress”, but the calendar and information on our website is updated constantly.
Fresh - Here Is Our Opportunity
Here is our opportunity to take power says the servants of David, yet david with our Lord says this is our opportunity to serve.
Today January 22, 2017
1st Worship 8:00 am
Bible Study and Sunday School 9:15 am
2nd Worship 10:30 am
Fellowship Immediately following 2nd worship
Korean Church Worship 1:00 pm
This Week
Via de Cristo Reunion @ Bocks home Tuesday, 6:30 pm
Mahjongg Wednesday, 12:00 noon
Bible Study @Perkin’s Restaurant Thursday, 7:30 am
Korean Church Prayer Meeting Saturday, 6:00 am
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT BIBLE CLASS
will begin at 9:15 pm. Students from grades 4 through 7 will be together in one class taught by Barbara Ruzicka. We will be using the children’s room. Friends are welcome. Decisions on the start of a Confirmation Class will be discussed with Pastor Cris soon. And of course, all adults are invited to participate in the Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class.
THE FLOWERS
adorning the altar this morning are given to the glory of Jesus, our Savior by Lois Danzo.
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Joan Lemke, 1/26; Gloria Solack, ½.
ANNIVERSARIES
Richard & Catherine Stephens, 1/28 (61).
If we have missed your anniversary or birthday, please drop us a note
in the office or email us at Gracelutheranpsl@gmail.com.
FLOWER CHART
A new flower chart is posted on the bulletin board in the narthex. If you would like to order flowers to adorn the alter for a specific Sunday, please write your name on the appropriate line. The cost per Sunday is $27.00. We thank you for your help.
MOPS ARE BACK AND ARE LOOKING FOR MOPPETS
We need people to help with the children the first and third Tuesday of each month from 9:00 to 11:00 am. If you are interested or know anyone who might be interested, please contact Bonnie Hawthorne at 561/906-7867.
THE BACKPACK PROGRAM
Backpack is up and running for this school year. Check the bulletin board for items needed, or speak with Carol Coffman or Leigh Liagre.
PRAYER LIST
For the year 2017 a new Prayer List is started. All of our members will remain but the family and friends portion began the first of the year. If you have family and/or friends you would like our members to include in our prayers, please submit their names in writing by completing one of the forms in the narthex or send an email to the church office at GraceLutheranPSL@gmail.com and title it Prayer List. Thank you.
A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR RON ENGEL…
FAMILY MEALS
Black Tie Bingo Event
January 28 from 6 to 10 PM
Pelican Yacht Club in Fort Pierce
Cost is $60.00 per person
It is a fund raiser
Included in the evening is
passed appetizers
plated dinner
cash bar
live music
dancing
silent auction
3 bingo games for cash prizes worth over $500
Tickets can also be purchased on the website
www.GraceLutheranpsl.com
Remember to check out our website and follow us on Facebook. They’re both “works-in-progress”, but the calendar and information on our website is updated constantly.
FRESH- Shamefully Fresh
Jesus should not be here; He should not be hanging out with this woman who is divorced, alone, and a Samaritan. Nothing good could come from this, and yet everyone is refreshed.
Announcements
This Week
MOPS Tuesday, 9:00 am
Grace BOD Tuesday, 5:15 pm
Heatherwood HOA Tuesday, 7:00 pm
Mahjongg Wednesday, 12:00 noon
Bible Study @Perkin’s Restaurant Thursday, 7:30 am
Korean Church Prayer Meeting Saturday, 6:00 am
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT BIBLE CLASS will begin at 9:15 pm. Students from grades 4 through 7 will be together in one class taught by Barbara Ruzicka. We will be using the children’s room. Friends are welcome. Decisions on the start of a Confirmation Class will be discussed with Pastor Cris soon. And of course, all adults are invited to participate in the Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class.
THE FLOWERS adorning the altar this morning are given to the glory of Jesus, our Savior by Nancy Brewer.
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Jill Wallen, 1/20.
ANNIVERSARIES No anniversaries listed this week.
If we have missed your anniversary or birthday, please drop us a note in the office or email us at Gracelutheranpsl@gmail.com.
FLOWER CHART
A new flower chart is posted on the bulletin board in the narthex. If you would like to order flowers to adorn the alter for a specific Sunday, please write your name on the appropriate line. The cost per Sunday is $27.00. We thank you for your help.
MOPS ARE BACK AND ARE LOOKING FOR MOPPETS We need people to help with the children the first and third Tuesday of each month from 9:00 to 11:00 am. If you are interested or know anyone who might be interested, please contact Bonnie Hawthorne at 561/906-7867.
THE BACKPACK PROGRAM Backpack is up and running for this school year. Check the bulletin board for items needed, or speak with Carol Coffman or Leigh Liagre.
Fresh - Baptism, Fresh Every Day
Made fresh every day
Sunday Worship Schedule Change
Beginning Today, January 8th, 2017
1st Worship Service—8:00 am
Sunday School and Bible Study—9:15 am
2nd Worship Service—10:30 am
Fellowship—Immediately follows 2nd Worship Service
Today January 8, 2017
- 1st Worship 8:00 am
- Bible Study and Sunday School 9:15 am
- 2nd Worship 10:30 am
- Fellowship Immediately following 2nd service
- Korean Church Worship 1:00 pm
This Week
- Via de Cristo Reunion @ Bock’s home Monday, 6:30 pm
- Adopt-a-Mile (Off site) Tuesday, 9:30 am
- Surviving Spouses Tuesday.12:30 pm
- Grace BOD Tuesday, 5:15 pm
- Mahjongg Wednesday, 12:00 noon
- Bible Study @Perkin’s Restaurant Thursday, 7:30 am
- Korean Church Prayer Meeting Saturday, 6:00 am
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT BIBLE CLASS
Will resume today, January 8, 2017 at 9:15 pm.
Students from grades 4 through 7 will be together in one class taught by Barbara Ruzicka. We will be using the children’s room. Friends are welcome. Decisions on the start of a Confirmation Class will be discussed with Pastor Cris soon. And of course, all adults are invited to participate in the Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class.
THE FLOWERS
adorning the altar this morning are given to the glory of Jesus, our Savior.
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
- Sherri Blizzard & Judy Fredrick, 1/8;
- Doris Vollman, 1/13;
- Patti Williams, 1/14.
Flower Chart
A new flower chart is posted on the bulletin board in the narthex. If you would like to order flowers to adorn the alter for a specific Sunday, please write your name on the appropriate line. The cost per Sunday is $27.00. We thank you for your help.
MOPS ARE BACK AND ARE LOOKING FOR MOPPETS
We need people to help with the children the first and third Tuesday of each month from 9:00 to 11:00 am. If you are interested or know anyone who might be interested, please contact Bonnie Hawthorne at 561/906-7867.
THE BACKPACK PROGRAM
Backpack is up and running for this school year. Check the bulletin board for items needed, or speak with Carol Coffman or Leigh Liagre.
Family Life - Christmas - True and Better
Jesus is the true and better savior, and he connects himself to us and makes our lives true and better.
Merry Christmas
Family Life - Fear and the Open Door.
The Messenger of the Lord tells us to not fear and leave the door open
Family Life - His Name is John
We lead with Expectations, But God Leads with Grace
A Sermon about this new baby John, showing us "the Lord is Gracious."
God created the Sun, Moon, and Stars on Day 4 to bring order. But the sun went dark as the Creator took our chaos. You don't have to fix your life in the dark; the Lamb is your light.