When To Weep - The Jesus Experience - Luke 19
Everything is going great! Jesus is finally showing us who he truly is. He came riding into Jerusalem to so many people crying out “Hosanna” and “You are the King of Kings.” All Jesus has to do now is take his rightful place on the throne in Jerusalem and in our hearts. Jesus must feel amazing today, but why is he over there weeping while overlooking Jerusalem?
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From Back to the Front - The Jesus Experience - Luke 18
Jesus says that the man went away justified. But who is this man? What if he did not deserve to be justified? What if he had hurt me or had stolen something from me? What if he was a tax collector, or if he was too young, or blind or too short? Yes, Jesus said he went away justified. Well then if that man went away justified, then perhaps I could as well.
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Holy Week and Easter 2019
Holy Week Services!
Holy Week! 2019
Maundy Thursday
6pm Service, Dinner out afterwards.
Good Friday
Noon Service
7:30pm Service
Easter Sunday!
Sunrise 7AM
Breakfast 8:30 (after the Sunrise service)
Easter Sunday Service 10AM
The Window - The Jesus Experience - Luke 17
The stories we have been reading have left us breathless, and now Jesus is calling for us to live a humble life. But how, Jesus?
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To Change or Not To Change - The Jesus Experience - Luke 16
Have you thought about Kodak in the last 10 years? In the 70s they were one of the largest American companies. However now, they don’t exist. Luke 16 is asking us if we will change, if we will adjust our behavior and actually follow God’s way. But it asks a question at the end. What happens to us if we don’t actually change?
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Grace Member "Jerry Freudenburg " Featured in Lutheran Reporter!
Three-time NBA champion Shaun Livingston remembers his Midwestern Lutheran roots
Three-time NBA champion Shaun Livingston remembers his Midwestern Lutheran roots
““Shaun knew Jerry long before Jerry knew him, hardly surprising given their 18-year age difference. Shaun was a little kid, attending church at Trinity, and Jerry was the head pastor’s son, the young man in the wheelchair.”
In spite of that age difference, a friendship was forged — a friendship that has lasted over 20 years.”
In 2016, Concordia Lutheran School, a Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) K–8 grade school in Peoria, Ill., dedicated a major expansion of its facility, including a new gym, stage with sound system, and storm shelter.
NBA player Shaun Livingston of the Golden State Warriors was at the ceremony. Livingston, who graduated from Concordia in 2000, gave $1 million to the capital campaign to fund the expansion.
Kirk Wessler, a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Peoria and former sports writer and editor for the Peoria Journal Star, relates the details of Livingston’s gift to the school in his 2016 feature story, “Shaun Livingston and the Friendship Worth More than $1 Million.”
““When our son, Jerry, was very sick, Shaun told us how he had been praying for him every day. Then he followed that by insisting that he fly Jerry from Florida to Peoria for the ‘Evening with Shaun Livingston’ [fundraiser for the Concordia Lutheran School capital campaign]. … Shaun’s love and care to my son … has given my son the feeling that he is valued.””
Wessler tells of Livingston’s childhood in Peoria and his grandfather’s desire that he be in church. So even though the family was not Lutheran, Livingston began attending Trinity Lutheran Church in downtown Peoria because it was the closest church within walking distance.
“At Trinity,” writes Wessler, “Shaun would be baptized, with longtime Concordia teachers Tom and Ruth Ruppert standing as his godparents. He would enroll at Concordia for kindergarten, which was taught by Ruth, and years later, in eighth grade, star for a Lutheran Sports Association state championship basketball team coached by Tom.”……………………………
The Picture - The Jesus Experience - Luke 15
Jesus gives us a picture of the kingdom of God here in Luke 15. The picture is of a celebration when the lost have been found. Look at how the woman celebrates when the coin is found, look at how the man celebrates when the sheep is found, and look at how the father celebrates when his lost son is found. But this leaves us with a question: will we join the party or complain on the outside.
Lost Son Video Mentioned
Questions to Go Deeper in your Faith
Describe a time when you lost something very valuable to you. What was it like looking for it, and how did you feel when you found it?
Read Luke 15:11-24 This story describes a very rebellious son who squanders away everything his father has given him. How does the father respond when he returns? Why do you think he responds in that way?
Read Luke 15:25-32 How does the older brother respond to the party thrown by the father for the rebellious son? Why does the older brother respond in this way?
Have there been similar times when you have responded like the older brother, when God shows grace to someone you don’t think deserves it?
How does the Father respond to the older brother outside of the party? What is the Father’s response for you when you are acting like the older brother?
Bonus: For an interesting take on the older brother’s perspective, take a look at this video, done by Pastor Michael Ziegler, the speaker of the Lutheran Hour: www.GraceLutheranPSL.com/LostSon
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Just Out Of Reach - The Jesus Experience
The world is filled with struggle, and it leaves us wanting more. We’re struggling to get the things which are just out of our reach. But in this world of struggle, Jesus has us look to the creation, beckoning us to see how God takes care of the small things, how the birds are fed and beautiful and how we loves us even more than them.
Questions to Go Deeper in your Faith
Who or what do you listen to that causes anxiety in your life?
Read Luke 12:13-21. What are some ways you build bigger barns both physically and spiritually?
Where does Jesus say our focus should be?
Read Luke 12:22-34. Jesus uses examples from nature to show how much God cares for you. Consider other examples that show how much God takes care of you.
How do you find comfort in the midst of anxiety? How does Jesus encourage you in those tough, anxious times?
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Lent Services at Grace 2019
Wednesdays at 7pm!
Ash Wednesday Services
11AM -
Outside
No Music
7pm
Full Service
Wednesdays!
Potluck 6pm
Service 7pm
Sundays!
Sundays 10AM
Bible Study 8:45am
Holy Week! 2019
Maundy Thursday
6pm Service, Dinner out afterwards.
Good Friday
Noon Service
7:30pm Service
Easter Sunday!
Sunrise 7AM
Breakfast 8:30 (after the Sunrise service)
Easter Sunday Service 10AM
Hidden in Plain Sight - The Jesus Experience
Lord, when will your kingdom be here on earth? I find myself asking this frequently when I see nothing but sin and distress all around me. However, Jesus wants us to see how we give gifts. He says that we are still sinful and yet we still give good gifts. How much more does God give good things? Just look for them; they may be hidden in plain sight.
Questions to Go Deeper in your Faith
When you pray, what do you typically pray for?
Read Luke 11:1-4. In your own words describe what Jesus wants us to pray for (a Small Catechism might help here ;-) http://catechism.cph.org)?
Read Luke 11:5-13. What are the gifts from God that he eagerly desires to give to you that are often hidden in plain sight?
What are the things that you should persistently ask God for in your life?
How can the Lord’s Prayer be a model to pray for you?
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Lambs Among Wolves - The Jesus Experience
Jesus gathers his followers together and sends out 70 (Or is it 72?) to go bring his kingdom to those who need it. But he says, “You will have struggle, for I am sending you as lambs among wolves.” The world is dangerous; however, he sends his sheep out to bring peace to the house.
Questions to Go Deeper in your Faith
What does being an effective missionary for Christ entail?
Read Luke 10:1-24. How does Jesus describe their missionary calling? How is being a lamb among wolves similar to what Christ has done for us?
When we do work in the kingdom of God, it is common to rejoice in the victories we are gaining. However, Jesus wants us to rejoice in something else. See Luke 10:20 for help. How does your understanding of mission work change with this response of Jesus?
Read Luke 10:25-37. How does Jesus define a neighbor? And who is your neighbor?
The kingdom of God has come near to you. Who can you asct as a person of peace to this week?
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Email Blast Feb 13 2019
New Building Voters Meeting Feb 17th
After Service on Sunday
The meeting will be quick. After we finish the service, we will give instructions for voting, have the vote, and announce the winning vote.
There will be no discussion concerning the vote.
We want this to be a quick meeting. After the vote, refreshments will be served as usual.
If you have questions about the vote, please watch the video of our public discussion, or contact Pastor or Leigh Liagre
New Building Discussion Meeting Video
https://www.gracelutheranpsl.com/news/new-building-alzheimers-daycare
Above is the link to watch the information meeting.
Thursday Morning Scripture (Ruth)
Join us as we read Ruth (and 1+2 Samuel coming next)
Every Thursday at 11am we get together and read a large chunk of scripture and then talk about what we read.
Join us for good discussion and a large look at the scriptures.
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We’re Not In Kansas Anymore - The Jesus Experience
Jesus asks the disciples “Who do people say I am?” They get it right and say he is the messiah. Jesus then goes to the top of the mountain, becoming bright and shiny. We’re not in Kansas anymore - this is literally a mountain-top experience. But when there are mountains, there are also valleys, with crosses, death, and suffering. We’re not in Kansas anymore.
DON’T FORGET THE BACKPACK PROGRAM
A list of needed items is posted on the bulletin board in the narthex, and a collection box is in the narthex. Cash donations earmarked “Backpack” may be placed in the offering plate as well. For more information, contact Leigh Liagre.
MOPS Helpers
Our Mothers of Preschoolers need more volunteers to help watch the little ones.
They meet at Grace on Wednesday mornings twice a month.
Get in touch with Pastor, Midge, or Judy if you are interested.
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We're Not in Kansas Anymore - The Jesus Experience
Jesus asks the disciples “Who do people say I am?” They get it right and say he is the messiah. Jesus then goes to the top of the mountain, becoming bright and shiny. We’re not in Kansas anymore - this is literally a mountain-top experience. But when there are mountains, there are also valleys, with crosses, death, and suffering. We’re not in Kansas anymore.
Questions to Go Deeper in your Faith
What are some of the peaks and the valleys of your life? What was it like being on that peak? What was it like being in that valley?
Read Luke 9:18-22. Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ, Messiah or Savior. What do you think Peter thought Jesus was going to do as the Christ? How are your expectations of Jesus similar to Peter’s?
How does Jesus respond to Peter? What does Jesus tell us about what the Messiah actually will do? How is this different than your expectations of Jesus in your life?
Read Luke 9:46-48. Like the disciples we often want to be great. How does Jesus define the greatest?
Read all of Luke 9. Identify the peaks and the valleys that Jesus leads the disciples through.
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Info Meeting Video- Feb 6th - New Building Alzheimer's Daycare
4pm and 7pm
Come on Feb 6th
at 4pm and 7pm
You Have Enough - The Jesus Experience
Jesus sends out his disciples with enough to bring good news. Five thousand people have been listening to Jesus in the wilderness. They are getting hungry, and there are only 5 loaves and 2 fish. But Jesus says it is enough. We often feel like we don’t have enough, that we will be so much better if we just had more. However, Jesus says you have enough.
Questions to Go Deeper in your Faith
What are some things that you trust in for security in your life? Be honest with yourself here.
Read Luke 9:1-6. What does Jesus instruct his disciples to take with them as they go out on their missionary journey? Why do you think he gives these instructions?
Read Luke 9:10-17. The disciples have just returned from doing great things with limited resources (see 9:1-6). Yet now that they are with Jesus, what is their critique when Jesus asks them to feed the 5,000?
The disciples still have trouble trusting that Jesus gives us enough. When have there been times that you’ve had trouble trusting Jesus? What bread does Jesus give us to sustain us in those tough times?
Read Philippians 4:10-14. What is the Christian secret for being content?
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How's Your Soil - The Jesus Experience
Chapter Eight of Luke talks about soil. The great sower throws seed down, and it falls on different kinds to soil. In bad soil the seed withers and dies, but in the good soil the fruit rises up from the ground. This parable leaves an important question, “What if I’m not good soil?”
Questions to Go Deeper in your Faith
Describe your gardening experiences. Do you have a green thumb or a black thumb? What makes gardening easy or difficult for you?
Read Luke 8:4-15. Jesus describes 4 different types of soil.
Which type of soil is most troubling to you?
Which type of soil describes you most now?
What causes the seed to grow, (literally and how we can better understand the parable)?
Read Luke 8:26-39. As we read the stories around the parable of the sower, we see Jesus takes people in bad soil, tills it up, and makes it good, so that they can grow.
What was the bad soil here in this story of the man with the demon?
How does Jesus turn bad soil into good for him?
Jesus turns our bad soil into good by his Spirit.
Read the other stories from Luke 8 (Calming the Storm, Healing the Bleeding Woman and Raising the Daughter)
Can you identify the bad soil and how Jesus turns it to good?
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Thursday, September 4 at 5:45 PM at St Lucie Draft House- 6630 Federal Hwy, Port St Lucie