The Gardener - The Day
We have expectations in this life. We know what McDonald’s will taste like, we know it will be hot in the summer, and we know that the dead don’t come back to life. However, listen to the story of the Gardener.
EASTER SERVICES
Join us on Palm Sunday, 3/25 (10 am);
Maundy Thursday, 3/29 (6 pm)
and dinner at a restaurant following the service; Good Friday, 3/30 (noon and 7pm);
Easter, 4/1 (Sunrise, 7 am,
Breakfast immediately following,
Worship Service 10 am).
Today March 18 2018
Sunrise Worship Service 7:00 am
Breakfast Immediately following Sunrise Service
Worship 10:00 am
Korean Church Worship 1:00 pm
AA 7:30 pm
This Week
LWML Monday, 1:00pm
Via de Cristo @ Bocks home Canceled this Week
Bible Study with Pastor Russ Tuesday, 11:00am
Surviving Spouses Tuesday, 12:30pm
Mahjong Wednesday, 12:00noon
Bible Study @Perkin’s Restaurant Thursday, 7:00am
Scripture Narration Thursday, 11:00am
Brownie Troop Thursday, 6:30pm
MOPS--The Divine Comedy Friday, 7:00pm
Korean Church Prayer Meeting Saturday, 6:00am
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What Had happened at Grace this week.
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God at the Feet of Sinners
Christ knew what awaited him. He knew the pain. Yet, he also knew “that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God.
BY JESSICA THOMPSON
"Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God, rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him."
The disciples and Christ have just finished their last meal together. The disciples, of course, didn't know this, but Jesus did. As an act displaying his humility and kindness, he kneels before them. Jesus "who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,”[2] lays aside his outer garments. Presumably, the very same garments that hours later would be stripped off of him and gambled for were the ones that he voluntarily lays aside now to wash his disciples’ feet. Then he takes the towel and ties it around his waist. He pours the water into the basin and begins to wash their feet. He washed the feet of each of the disciples that were there.
Judas, “the one the devil had already put it into the (his) heart to betray him”[3] Christ washes Judas’ feet with the full knowledge of what he was about to do. He stooped and washed this betrayer’s feet.
Peter, “the rooster will not crow till you have denied me three times.”..................
Saddle Up! - The Day
Saddle Up - When the devil has Jesus in the wilderness, he is encouraging Jesus to saddle up, to take charge and make something of himself. So often we want to saddle up and make something of ourselves. However, Jesus said “no” and instead rode through life as a servant.
EASTER SERVICES
Join us on Palm Sunday, 3/25 (10 am);
Maundy Thursday, 3/29 (6 pm)
and dinner at a restaurant following the service; Good Friday, 3/30 (noon and 7pm);
Easter, 4/1 (Sunrise, 7 am,
Breakfast immediately following,
Worship Service 10 am).
Today March 18 2018
Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 8:45 pm
Worship 10:00 am
Fellowship Immediately following worship
Korean Church Worship 1:00 pm
AA 7:30 pm
This Week
Via de Cristo @ Bocks home 3/26, Monday, 6:30 pm
Bible Study with Pastor Russ 3/27, Tuesday, 11:00 am
Bible Study @Perkin’s Restaurant 3/22, Thursday, 7:00 am
Korean Prayer Meeting 3/24, Saturday, 6:00 am
Watch the Latest Photo Video!
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Never Buried Alone
Who you are buried with matters.
“So Elisha died, and they buried him. Now bands of Moabites used to invade the land in the spring of the year. And as a man was being buried, behold, a marauding band was seen and the man was thrown into the grave of Elisha, and as soon as the man touched the bones of Elisha, he revived and stood on his feet.” (2 Kings 13:20-21)
Let’s be honest for a minute. The Bible has some strange stories in it. I’m not talking about just the miraculous nature of many of the stories but rather the seeming randomness of some of them.
This story from 2 Kings 13 is both miraculous and really random. It’s only two verses long and recounts how a dead man was thrown into the grave of a deceased prophet and then came back to life. That’s it. We don’t know his name, his family, what he did after that, or how people responded to his resurrection. We only know he was dead and then he wasn’t. You could read it in 10-seconds and move on, but I suggest that you push pause.
There is a reason why it is there. Like all of the Old Testament, this revival story is pointing to something else–Someone else. And it’s speaking one profound truth.
MOPS-Care Net
In our meeting the end of February, our mommies donated and put together over 50 "mommy care bags" for the mothers Care Net serves. We also had a representative from Care Net come and speak to our group. Thanks also to Thrivent Financial!
Strength of Tin Foil - The Day
Strength of Tin Foil - Coke cans not only look but are strong. In their unopened state they are engineered to hold tons a weight in shipping. However an empty can looks the same but can be crushed with small pressure. Amos is showing us that if we want to look as powerful as the babylons of the world, we can be crushed like an empty can. However, the Lord’s Kingdom does not give off the appearance of strength but love.
Today March 18 2018
Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 8:45 pm
Worship 10:00 am
Grace Quarterly Voter’s Meeting Immediately following the service
Fellowship Immediately following meeting
Korean Church Worship 1:00 pm
Women’s Community Bible Study 4:00 pm
AA 7:30 pm
This Week
Via de Cristo @ Bocks home 3/19, Monday, 6:30 pm
Bible Study with Pastor Russ 3/20, Tuesday, 11:00 am
Heatherwood HOA 3/20, Tuesday, 7:00 pm
Mahjong 3/21, Wednesday, 12:00 noon
Pot Luck Meal 3/21, Wednesday, 6:00 pm
Midweek Worship Service 3/21, Wednesday, 7:00 pm
Bible Study @Perkin’s Restaurant 3/22, Thursday, 7:00 am
Scripture Narration 3/22, Thursday, 11:00 am
CARENET WALK 3/24, Saturday, ALL DAY
Korean Prayer Meeting 3/24, Saturday, 6:00 am
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What Had happened at Grace this week.
Email 3-17-18
See the latest of what is going on.
Family Meals Donations.
This is the last sunday to donate to Family Meals.
Please bring Non perishable food items.
Grace Hello
New Member Class
April 14 and 28th from 10am to 1ish.
New Member sunday will be April 29th.
Wednesdays In Lent!
7 pm Service and PotLuck dinner at 6pm
Holy Week at Grace
Maundy Thursday
6pm Service, Dinner out afterworlds.
Good Friday
Noon Service
7pm Service
Easter Sunday!
Sunrise 7AM
Breakfast 8:30 (after the Sunrise service)
Easter Sunday Service 10AM
Easter Clean Up!
8:30AM Saturday the 31st.
We will be cleaning outdoor chapel and the general grounds.
Listen to the Scriptures
Thursdays 11 am
We are working through the Gospel of Mark. Join us, I have a feeling you will like it.
Article to Workout Your Faith
How Christians Us Fear to Fire God:
When you get down to the nitty-gritty of it, all fear boils down to one thing: future telling.
https://relevantmagazine.com/god/how-christians-use-fear-fire-god
Sermon From Sunday
The Day
Chasing After Egyptian Horses
Chasing after Egyptian Horses - It is a well known fact to the people of God that they ought not to go back to Egypt. Do not chase after the things of Egypt. Do not do the things of Egypt. However, we see the king of Israel marrying an Egyptian wife and chasing after Egyptian horses and having slave labor build the temple. God’s people are looking at the Day of the Lord square in the eye.
Watch it today!
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/the-day4
Read Scripture 2018
Read the Bible in 2018
Get ready! We have a plan to read the scriptures through next year. This plan will include videos to help explain what is going on as you read through the scripture.
The finishing touches are currently being made to the plan now, but if you would like to get started, go to www.gracelutheranpsl.com/read2018
See you Sunday!
How Christians Use Fear to Fire God
When you get down to the nitty-gritty of it, all fear boils down to one thing: future telling.
It goes like this: Maybe a possible scenario pops in our mind, we are faced with a decision to make, or maybe our brains are reacting to a small occurrence in our day but either way, we allow the future to fearfully unravel in our minds.
In the future, all hell breaks loose. The bad thing that popped into our mind now unfolds in gruesome detail (and we definitely believe it is actually going to happen). All the fearful possibilities that surround the decisions we have to make are now unfurling in our brains as if they are the sole definers of our choices. That wayward look we got from our boss, that “non-like” we got on our Instagram feed or that small weird mark we found on our child are all now pointing us to ultimate demise.
Chasing After Egyptian Horses - The Day
Chasing after Egyptian Horses - It is a well known fact to the people of God that they ought not to go back to Egypt. Do not chase after the things of Egypt. Do not do the things of Egypt. However, we see the king of Israel marrying an Egyptian wife and chasing after Egyptian horses and having slave labor build the temple. God’s people are looking at the Day of the Lord square in the eye.
Today March 11 2018
Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 8:45 pm
Worship 10:00 am
Fellowship Immediately following the service
Korean Church Worship 1:00 pm
Women’s Community Bible Study 4:00 pm
AA 7:30 pm
This Week
Via de Cristo @ Bocks home 3/12, Monday, 6:30 pm
Adopt-a-Mile (off site) 3/13, Tuesday, 9:30 am
Surviving Spouses 3/13, Tuesday, 12:30 pm
Grace BOD 3/13, Tuesday, 5:15 pm
Mahjong 3/14, Wednesday, 12:00 noon
Pot Luck Meal 3/14, Wednesday, 6:00 pm
Midweek Worship Service 3/14, Wednesday, 7:00 pm
Bible Study @Perkin’s Restaurant 3/15, Thursday, 7:00 am
Scripture Narration 3/15, Thursday, 11:00 am
Brownie Troop 3/15, Thursday, 6:30 pm
Korean Prayer Meeting 3/17, Saturday, 6:00 am
Watch the Latest Photo Video!
What Had happened at Grace this week.
The Resurrection is Not Greater than the Cross:
The power of God is most known in His apparent weakness, the victory of God in His apparent failure, the salvation of God, for us, in this apparent destruction of God, by us.
We all look forward to Lent’s conclusion and the celebration of Resurrection Sunday. This is the Sunday of victory and joy as the Church enters into the reality that Christ has defeated death and hell, declared victory over such enemies and set history on its final course of consummation. But there is a danger that the joy of Easter will shine with such brightness that it will outshine the cross.
The cross and resurrection are not two independent events. They are forever connected, while distinct, as two sides of a coin can be called, “heads” and “tails” but remain a unified treasure. But there is a danger forever threatening the cross and its power. That danger has traditionally been called a Theology of Glory. The main premise of this false theology is that the cross is a necessary evil. In this view the cross is something we pass on through in order to get to the real point: the resurrection. This view is deeply dangerous because it makes the cross a means to a greater end instead of the end itself. Jesus says, “It is finished” on the cross, not, “Stage one complete, onto stage two”. The Theology of Glory is dangerous in a practical way too because it robs the cross of its power and therefore robs us of our joy and hope.......................
The Divine Momedy
Tickets on sale now! Moms of all ages and stages. Grab a friend for an evening of comedy, music, appetizers, & surprise guests! Don't miss out on this fun ladies night out!
I Remember the Day - The Day
Egypt has become Babylon, but I remember the day when God passed over us and conquered our enemies. I remember the day when all my friends came over for my birthday. I remember all the days with family and friends were celebrated and had a great meal.
Today March 4 2018
Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 8:45 pm
Worship 10:00 am
Fellowship Immediately following the service
Korean Church Worship 1:00 pm
Women’s Community Bible Study 4:00 pm
AA 7:30 pm
This Week
LWML 3/5, Monday, 1:00 pm
Via de Cristo @ Bocks home 3/5, Monday, 6:30 pm
Surviving Spouses 3/6, Tuesday, 12:30 pm
Mahjong 3/7, Wednesday, 12:00 noon
Pot Luck Meal 3/7, Wednesday, 6:00 pm
Midweek Worship Service 3/7, Wednesday, 7:00 pm
Bible Study @Perkin’s Restaurant 3/8, Thursday, 7:00 am
Scripture Narration 3/8, Thursday, 11:00 am
Foster Grandparents 3/9, Friday, 10:00 am
Game Night 3/9, Friday, 6:00 pm
Korean Prayer Meeting 3/10, Saturday, 6:00 am
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What Had happened at Grace this week.
Secure In His Righteousness
The cross is one of our most important symbols to remind us that God came down, dwelled with us, died for us, because he loved us, and wanted to save us.
Allow me to paint a picture for you:
I knew a man in my old neighborhood. He was an old leathery-faced balding biker with facial tattoos. He was the kind of guy that when you saw him, and his scowl heading in your direction, you thought about crossing the street, just in case. I met him at my old church’s neighborhood food pantry. Once you got to know him, you found out his wasn’t that bad. He was headstrong and had a temper sometimes, but he could also be quite sweet in some ways. He was also drunk or high around us too many of those times to count.
Including on Sundays.
Eventually, on occasion, he would come to church, sit way in the back and listen to the worship. If you glanced his way, you’d be surprised to see this old biker guy with tears in his eyes. He’d always leave at the end of worship, that was enough church for him, but not before leaving a couple of dollars on the pastor’s chair up front. I don’t think he was trying to buy his way into heaven. I do think for a guy that had so many struggles and temptations to overcome, it was the best he could muster as an outward expression repentance and worship. He didn’t get it like so many of us armchair theologians do. But I believe he still got it in a raw, unpolished way. He passed away a few years ago, never seeming to gain a true and continuous earthly victory over all his issues, but I do believe he rests with the Lord today, finally free of the curse of all his struggles with sin.....
Shut Out
Jesus’ call is to those behind that church door, and it is now personal. It is to anyone who hears his voice and opens the door.
“‘Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.’” -Revelation 3:20
For many years, I read this as a “salvation” verse. Jesus is knocking on the door of the hearts of the unsaved, asking to come in. To me, it represented individual free will regarding the choice each must make as to whether or not to answer Jesus’ knock which was accompanied by his promise of what he will do for the one who does choose to open the door. It was a picture of Jesus respectfully waiting for an invitation to save us. Then, I read the context.
This verse comes at the end of Jesus’ personal messages to seven specific churches, as conveyed to and related by the Apostle John. In Revelation 1:13, John sees Jesus “in the midst” of these churches. These words, “in the midst”, are the same words used in Matthew 18:20 where Jesus promised that, “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” These messages were given by Jesus to different groups of those who were gathered in his name.
The church in Laodicea is the last church of the seven to whom Jesus spoke. He begins by identifying himself to them as the Amen and the faithful and true witness, emphasizing that what he was about to say regarding them was trustworthy, and intimating that they would likely disagree. Then, in verse 15, he launches into what could be called a diagnosis:
“‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked.’”
This church, gathered in Jesus’ name, held one picture of who they were while Jesus himself held quite another. They were supremely satisfied with themselves. They were fat and happy with what they thought they had achieved. Jesus quotes them as saying, “I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing.” Take note of all of those I’s! Their focus was on their own accomplishments and they were completely unaware of anything they lacked. The Laodicean Church was neither coldly against Christ nor were they burning with passion for him. They simply felt no need of him at all, and because of that he warns them that he will spit them out of his mouth.
My Name is Stumbling Block- The Day
Egypt has become Babylon because they are refusing to acknowledge Yahweh as the one true God. Egypt has redefined good and evil so that murdering children and enslaving immigrants is seen as good. We see their cities of “brick and mortar’ are built on the blood of the innocent.
Today February 18 2018
Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 8:45 pm
Worship 10:00 am
Fellowship Immediately following the service
Korean Church Worship 1:00 pm
Women’s Community Bible Study 4:00 pm
AA 7:30 pm
This Week
Via de Cristo @ Bocks home 2/19, Monday, 6:30 pm
Heatherwood HOA 2/20, Tuesday, 7:00 pm
Mahjong 2/21, Wednesday, Noon
Pot Luck Meal 2/21, Wednesday, 6:00 pm
Midweek Worship Service 2/21, Wednesday, 7:00 pm
Bible Study @Perkin’s Restaurant 2/22, Thursday, 7:00 am
Scripture Narration 2/22, Thursday, 11:00 am
Korean Prayer Meeting 2/24, Saturday, 6:00 am
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What Had happened at Grace this week.
Make a Name - The Day
There's a problem; it is seen all through the first 11 chapters of Genesis. Sin is everywhere, and everyone is defining right and wrong for themselves. We see this at the tower of Babylon with people trying to make a name for themselves.
Today February 18 2018
Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 8:45 pm
Worship 10:00 am
Fellowship Immediately following the service
Korean Church Worship 1:00 pm
Women’s Community Bible Study 4:00 pm
AA 7:30 pm
This Week
Via de Cristo @ Bocks home 2/19, Monday, 6:30 pm
Heatherwood HOA 2/20, Tuesday, 7:00 pm
Mahjong 2/21, Wednesday, Noon
Pot Luck Meal 2/21, Wednesday, 6:00 pm
Midweek Worship Service 2/21, Wednesday, 7:00 pm
Bible Study @Perkin’s Restaurant 2/22, Thursday, 7:00 am
Scripture Narration 2/22, Thursday, 11:00 am
Korean Prayer Meeting 2/24, Saturday, 6:00 am
Watch the Latest Photo Video!
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Thursday, September 4 at 5:45 PM at St Lucie Draft House- 6630 Federal Hwy, Port St Lucie