CareNet walk Pictures and Update
Phil says thanks for the support.
Phil says thanks for the support.
Update At Bottom.
Hey Walk Warriors!
Well, that’s a wrap for our 2021 Walk for Life, and as we watch the funds raised continue to be tabulated, we stand AMAZED at the goodness of God and His people! As I type this, our website, (www.walkforlifetc.com), reflects $94,077 raised which is 116% of our $81k goal. WOW. JUST WOW!!! We estimate that approximately 522 were in attendance on Saturday to enjoy the 24 fun booths, petting zoo, pony rides, live worship, yummy food, and Star Wars Legion!! SO MUCH of that success is owed to YOU, our AMAZING Walk Liaisons!
We are eternally grateful for the time and attention you devoted to serving the Lord and Care Net by helping us bridge the gap between us and the local church and community to promote our 2021 Walk for Life and increase awareness of our mission and ministry. I know I say it often, but it is only because it is TRUE and heartfelt: We could NOT do what we do without YOU!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! Please stay tuned for more updates to the fundraising totals…God is not finished yet!
With Deep Appreciation & Gratitude,
Relax, It's Me: How Jesus Saves Us From Doubt and Despair
For those of us who recognize the disciples’ despair in ourselves, Jesus comes with the same word: “Relax, it’s me. Peace be with you.”
Read the Article Here https://www.1517.org/articles/relax-its-me-how-jesus-saves-us-from-doubt-and-despair
One of the finest sinners who ever lived was Thomas, the doubting one. The risen Jesus breaks in on him and his fellow disciples shaking in their boots, wondering if the religious leaders’ goons would get them like they did their crucified rabbi. Our Lord, on that day and today, has to deal with the first two moves of a sinful heart: doubt and despair.
These guys had spent the past three years with Jesus. They were witnesses to the signs and wonders that John relates in his gospel. They’d seen the signs, but they couldn’t read ‘em very well. Not even Mary Magdalene’s first sermon to them about Christ’s resurrection did them much good. They just couldn’t see it. “Okay, fine; he’s not dead. That’s not going to help us when we have the same folks breathing down our necks who killed him.”
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Read the Article Here https://www.1517.org/articles/relax-its-me-how-jesus-saves-us-from-doubt-and-despair
Family Meals Black Tie & Blue Jeans and Bingo May 1st 2021
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[Sunday] Precious Trials - Rise
Gold, a precious metal, becomes more so when it goes through the refiner's fire. Peter also went through the fire as he denied his own savior. But Jesus restored Peter, giving him the eyes to see how his suffering connected to Jesus'.
Questions for the Week
What is your greatest hope in life? When have you failed to achieve that hope?
Read 1 Peter 1:1-9. What is the hope for you that Peter talks about?
How is the hope of Jesus’ resurrection different from other hopes you have in your life?
Service [above] Sermon releases at 10pm [under]
What Had happened at Grace this week.
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O Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us, Internet Sinners
The practice of confession isn’t universally practiced in the Church, let alone the Internet. “Spare all those who confess their faults”
Read article At https://mbird.com/2021/04/o-lord-have-mercy-upon-us-internet-sinners/
Recently, the Internet has made me aware of an interesting fact about myself: I’m wrong about everything! The books I read, the music I listen to, the type of credit card I use to pay for the aforementioned books and music, even having a credit card — it’s all bad! Wrong! “NO! How dare you consider this!?!” shouts the Internet as I read the two-hundredth review on Amazon for a new bike helmet so I can protect my (ignorant) brain. “Should I even be buying things from Amazon?” I wonder, reading a tweet about the latest controversy surrounding the corporate giant.
If Dr. Suess (another recently controversial person on the Internet) were to write a rhyme about what it’s like to be an Internet user in 2021, it might go something like this:
Your dog, your bike,
Your God, your likes;
You’ve chosen bad
And made me mad!
You were wrong,
You don’t belong!
So long, goodbye!
xoxo, Internet Guy
I have read articles telling me it’s wrong to “own” my golden retriever (I should’ve adopted from a shelter) or that the bike I bought actually sucks (I should’ve bought that more expensive, “better” one). I’m a bad person for believing in God. I’m a bad person for not believing the right things about God. Even the choices I didn’t know could be controversial, like what can of beans I buy at the grocery store, was brought to my attention by the Internet as a matter of great social, political, and ethical importance. Choose wrong and I’m bad. But choose right, and … I’m still bad, according to Internet Guy.
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Rise - Hope in the Resurrection
The resurrection of Jesus was an event that surprised the earliest followers of Jesus and forced them to rethink everything they thought they knew about Jesus, themselves, and the world. They believed that the risen Jesus inaugurated God’s new creation, making it possible to become new and different kinds of humans in every aspect of our lives.
The resurrection of Jesus was an event that surprised the earliest followers of Jesus and forced them to rethink everything they thought they knew about Jesus, themselves, and the world. They believed that the risen Jesus inaugurated God’s new creation, making it possible to become new and different kinds of humans in every aspect of our lives.
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[Sunday] Road to Seeing - Rise
They were dejected, “We thought that Jesus was going to take over the world, but the world ended up taking him.” They said to this stranger they met on the road. But who is that Stranger and how can this trip down the road give us eyes to see.
Questions for the Week
Describe a time when you had a conversation with someone and thought they were someone else?
Read Luke 24:13-35. What do you think the two disciples thought was going to happen when Jesus was in Jerusalem? Why do you think they were disappointed?
Why didn’t they recognize Jesus? In what ways have you failed to see Jesus and his way in your life?
How does Jesus restore their “sight”? How does Jesus show you His way today?
Service [above] Sermon releases at 10pm [under]
What Had happened at Grace this week.
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Pat Bachman Memorial
Memorial Live Streamed at 11Am on Saturday April 10th
Live Stream on Saturday April 10th at 11am
from church website/YouTube
https://youtu.be/M1aS-VeLxng
Obituary
Patricia Ann Bachman, 79, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on March 20, 2021.
Patricia was born on October 8, 1941 in Pottstown, PA, to the late James and Ruth Demas. Pat worked for the Kraft Food Company and owned, operated, and taught at her VP ceramics shop. Pat then retired to help her husband run their copy machine business Advanced Office Systems. In 2003 they both retired to Port Saint Lucie, Florida.
Patricia's hobbies included spending time with family, friends, and loved ones. She loved cooking, baking, watching her soaps, painting, sewing, and watching her Dallas Cowboys beat the Eagles. She was a faithful member of Grace Lutheran Church in Port Saint Lucie.
Patricia was preceded in death, by her beloved husband of 32 years, Valentine A. Bachman, grandchildren Cory Scott, George W. Juno, and Ana Hetherington.
She is survived by her children, Robert Scott III, Jeffrey Scott, Gene Detweiler; stepchildren, Ted Bachman, Gil Bachman, Lori Hetherington, Donald Bachman, Valerie Juno; grandchildren, 26; many loving great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service to celebrate Pat's life will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 555 SW Cashmere Blvd., Port Saint Lucie, Florida.
Some have asked about how they can support Grace Lutheran PSL’s Alzheimer’s Day Care.
Info can be found at the grace giving page.
The Doctrine of Grace vs. the Disposition of Grace
Fundie attitudes are notoriously adaptable. The same guy who used to rock the megaphone at youth group is now promoting his ex-vangelical TikTok account in a similarly shrill manner. He had a change of mind but not of heart.
read the rest at https://mbird.com/2021/03/the-doctrine-of-grace-vs-the-disposition-of-grace/
The way you hold a position is oftentimes just as important as the position you hold.
My brother John said that to me recently in reference to what he’d learned from 20 years of public ministry. I’ve heard myself repeating it ever since. And not just as it relates to religion.
His words reminded me of a hot July day ten years ago, sitting in stand-still traffic outside New York City and watching in amazement as a church van a few lanes over decided to “redeem the time” by getting out a megaphone and reciting scripture to the rest of us. As you might imagine, there were no sudden conversions or hallelujahs; people were annoyed and, this being New York, they made their feelings known in a colorful way.
read the rest at https://mbird.com/2021/03/the-doctrine-of-grace-vs-the-disposition-of-grace/
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[Sunday] Easter - All Nations - 21'
Christ is Risen! Peter falls asleep and sees a vision where Jesus declares all food clean. Yea! Pulled Pork for everyone. Living in the resurrection Glory! But as Peter answers the door he realizes that it was never about the food.
Questions for the Week
How does the resurrection of Jesus turn the world upside down?
Read Acts 10:1-34. What does Peter realize from his dream with regards to Cornielius, this outsider?
According to Peter, why does God not show favoritism or partiality?
How does the resurrection of Jesus change how you view yourself and your neighbors?
Service [above] Sermon releases at 10pm [under]
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Holy Week At Grace Lutheran PSL 2021
Easter 6:45 & 8:30 & 10:15
3/28 - Palm Sunday: 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM
4/1 - Maundy Thursday: 7:00 PM with Communion
4/2 - Good Friday: 12:00 (Noon) and 7:00 PM Stream at noon
4/4 -Easter Sunday: 6:45 AM (outside), 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM (10:15 AM will be livestreamed)
Easter Breakfast Fellowship: starts after Sunrise Service (7:45 ish) and will end at 10:15 AM
Worship Links
Good Friday - All Nations - 21'
We Walk through the Passion of Jesus the Christ as he is raised in his glory
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Maundy Thursday - All Nations - 21'
John 12:46 I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.
What Had happened at Grace this week.
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[Sunday] Palm Bracket - All Nations
He raised Lazarus from the dead? I think this is the Messiah. Do you think he is the one who will finally kick out the Romans from the holy city? If he can raise the dead, then he can do anything I think he should do. I am expecting a miracle.
Questions for the Week
How would you describe victory in life?
Read John 12: 9-19. What victory were the chief priests looking for? What victory were the crowds who cried out “Hosanna” looking for?
What misguided things have you asked Jesus to bless in your life, that haven’t come true?
Thinking of the cross, how and to whom does Jesus ultimately bring victory?
Service [above] Sermon releases at 10pm [under]
---- THIS WEEK AT GRACE - Today March 28 2021 - Palm Sunday
Worship Service 8:30 AM
Second Worship Service and
video service www.gracelutheranpsl.com 10:15 AM
Zoom into Fellowship 12:00 - noon
Korean Church Worship 1:00 PM
AA 7:30 PM
Rest of the week March 29 - April 3, 2021
Olivet School Tuesday, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Individual - Small Group Communion Wednesday, 11AM - Noon
Maundy Thursday Service w/ Communion Thursday, 7:00 PM
Good Friday Service Friday, Noon & 7:00 PM
Korean Church Prayer Gathering Saturday, 6 AM
For complete calendar information, go to www.gracelutheranpsl.com/calendar
HOLY WEEK! (This week) MARCH 28 THROUGH APRIL 4, 2021
4/1 - Maundy Thursday: 7:00 PM with Communion
4/2 - Good Friday: 12:00 (Noon) and 7:00 PM
4/4 -Easter Sunday: 6:45 AM (outside), 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM (10:15 AM will be livestreamed)
Easter Breakfast Fellowship: starts after Sunrise Service (7:45 ish) and will end at 10:15 AM
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK: None listed for this week
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK: Jim & Linda Doran - 3/30 (53 yrs) and
Dave & Judy Smith - 4/2 (55 yrs)
THE FLOWERS ADORNING THE ALTAR are given to the glory of God by members of Grace Lutheran Church and the Korean congregation.
CARENET “ WALK FOR LIFE” Date: April 17, 2021 at 9:00 am, Place: Mid Florida Civic Center.
Those desiring to walk and get pledges and win prizes -pick up your “Pledge sheet” near the front door in Fellowship Hall. Just sign up with name, email, phone number and amount of pledge, plus how you plan to pay (check, cash, bill me later).
For more information or to contribute cash contact Phil or Judy Fredrich 772-237-2626.
LWML LADIES Will be meeting next week, Monday, April 5th at 1PM. Bring a friend and share the love, fun and fellowship! Please pick up a copy of the Bible Study for the meeting it is on the table by the exit door.
PLEASE CALL PEOPLE: The COVID quarantines began a year ago and many of our members have health conditions which have kept them isolated at home. So that we all don’t descend into madness, let’s call and talk to each other regularly as well as sending cards or notes through the mail. Phone and address directories are available for your convenience on the counter by the office door.
COMMUNION ON WEDNESDAY: If you, or someone you know, would like to celebrate Holy Communion but prefer a small group or unable to attend Sunday service, Pastor Cris has set aside Wednesday’s to celebrate the meal in small/family groups. Please come by on Wednesday at: 11:00, 11:20, 11:40 or 12:00 (noon) and partake of this wonderful meal.
BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL! Pastor Cris is conducting a Bible Study on Thursday’s at 11 AM and you are welcome to attend in person! Seating is with social distancing along with wearing a mask. The Bible Study is also “live streamed” through ZOOM as well for you to participate from home. (www.GracelutheranPSL.com) Also, recorded for your future viewing if you would like.
SEE YOUR GRACE FAMILY ON ZOOM: Coli, along with Pastor, will be hosting Zoom to Coffee at NOON, TODAY, for those who would like to join in fellowship “virtually” to see and chat with Grace members and friends. All are welcome! www.GraceLutheranPSL.com
GIVING: We are here to provide “Grace and Peace in this Chaotic and Lonely Time” to those in our church and community. Thank you for your past and continual prayers and financial support to Grace and your community. We have added Paypal for online donations. If you would like to give through Paypal, please go to: www.GraceLutheranPSL.com and click the “GIVE” button on the upper right side of the page.
What Had happened at Grace this week.
[Bible Study] Mark Chapter15+16 - Zoom to Scripture
[Bible Study] Mark Chapter 15+16 today
A Short Theology of Busted Brackets
We depend on absolute, universally comprehensive schemes for a sense of order in life. But the NCAA Tournament makes a mockery of all of that. Our brackets are metaphors for the plans we make.
Read it all here at https://mbird.com/2021/03/a-short-theology-of-busted-brackets/
If the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results, March Madness is a tradition that lives up to its name. Every year, we try to determine the fate of 68 college basketball teams. Despite the odds (1 in 120.2 billion), we daydream of being the first person in history to fill out a perfect bracket. We guess the rise and fall of underdogs and the success of our hometown teams based on a lucky feeling. By the end of the first day of the tournament, our brackets are shadows of their former selves. Like the year before, we are reminded that there are powers at work that are far beyond our control. By the time the next year rolls around, however, we do it all over again in the hopes that the outcome will somehow be different.
There is something irresistible about the NCAA tournament. More brackets were filled out than votes cast for either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump in 2016. Part of the reason why the tournament is so inviting is because there are no prerequisites. One need not be a super-fan to participate. All it takes is five dollars for the office pool buy-in. Part of what makes the tournament so inviting is the single-elimination factor, so even the heavy favorites can fall unexpectedly. When chaos reigns, it’s really anyone’s guess as to who will win it all. The stats nerd and the coin-flipper have equal footing.
Read it all here at https://mbird.com/2021/03/a-short-theology-of-busted-brackets/
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[Wednesday] Pilate’s Judgment Hall - Places of the Passion - 5
5th Wednesday in lent 2021: Pilate’s Judgment Hall
What Had happened at Grace this week.
The angel’s specific message to tell the disciples and Peter reveals that Jesus is the Lord who refuses to let your failures cancel His promises.