[Bible Study] 1 Peter 1b - Zoom to Scripture

How to Stop Making Gospel into Law

Read the full article at https://mbird.com/2021/04/how-to-stop-making-gospel-into-law/

1. God gave the law to creatures, but God is not the law.

The dream of finding Law [that inspires and gives life] imagines the theological project to be equating God and law, … to claim that God’s eternal, objective, righteous essence is none other than a graceful, nonthreatening, ordered, beautiful, eternal law as the thing that unites the complicated contradictory attributes of mercy and justice. […]

The law is taken to be the form of the will or mind of God … and so we mold our god into the shape of our happy life. […]

[Luther] knew that if one tried to describe God’s essence apart from forgiveness, what he got was God = law, which is God naked in majesty without any gospel, and that the end of that quest was death.

2. The law has two “uses,” but used by God. One use fosters and preserves life in the old world, and the other makes a person run from God’s threat/wrath to the mercy of Christ’s promise.

The law is not there to give ears [of faith], but to take them away. It does not give, but removes faith in God’s word. Worse, the law is there to kill sinners wherever it finds them.

3. The law always accuses, in both its uses, which is the essential or constant voice of the law.

The problem Paul had with the law is the same that you and I have: it kills us in whatever form it comes — ceremonial or moral — and we don’t want to die. It does not make us righteous; it condemns.  … God gave the law for this one and only purpose: to threaten us with death, and carry out the death wherever there is sin.

4. Christ alone fulfills the law, and so is the point, the “thing” that law wants, needs, and demands — and which sinners cannot give.

Luther is very precise on this matter. Christ’s crucifixion and ministry do not abolish the law; he fulfills the law. But fulfilling is not the moment the law hands out its prize. Christ’s unexpected fulfillment of the law on the cross has a most dramatic effect on the law, evacuating or emptying it.

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Read the full article at https://mbird.com/2021/04/how-to-stop-making-gospel-into-law/

[Sunday] Groans & Glory - Rise

Questions for the Week

1. What are some things that cause you to groan in life?

2. Read Romans 8:18-30.  What does God do with our groanings?

3. Share a time when God brought restoration or new life in the midst of groanings.

4. Go to God in prayer, and share some of your present groanings. How does knowing Jesus is present with you give you peace in your groanings?

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CareNet walk Pictures and Update

Phil says thanks for the support.
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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

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

Questions for the Week

1. What is your greatest hope in life? When have you failed to achieve that hope?

2. Read 1 Peter 1:1-9.  What is the hope for you that Peter talks about?

3. How is the hope of Jesus’ resurrection different from other hopes you have in your life?

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O Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us, Internet Sinners

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. 

[Bible Study] 1 Peter 1 - Zoom to Scripture

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.

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[Sunday] Road to Seeing - Rise

Questions for the Week

1. Describe a time when you had a conversation with someone and thought they were someone else?

2. 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?

3. Why didn’t they recognize Jesus?  In what ways have you failed to see Jesus and his way in your life?

4. How does Jesus restore their “sight”?  How does Jesus show you His way today?

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Easter 21 photos

Pat Bachman Memorial

Live Stream on Saturday April 10th at 11am
from church website/YouTube
https://youtu.be/M1aS-VeLxng

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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.

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Info can be found at the grace giving page.

The Doctrine of Grace vs. the Disposition of Grace

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/

[Bible Study] John 20-21 - Zoom to Scripture

[Sunday] Easter - All Nations - 21'

Questions for the Week

1. How does the resurrection of Jesus turn the world upside down?

2. Read Acts 10:1-34.   What does Peter realize from his dream with regards to Cornielius, this outsider?  

3. According to Peter, why does God not show favoritism or partiality?

4. How does the resurrection of Jesus change how you view yourself and your neighbors?

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Holy Week At Grace Lutheran PSL 2021

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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

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Good Friday - All Nations - 21'

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Maundy Thursday - All Nations - 21'

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[Sunday] Palm Bracket - All Nations

Questions for the Week

1. How would you describe victory in life?

2. Read John 12: 9-19.  What victory were the chief priests looking for?  What victory were the crowds who cried out “Hosanna” looking for?

3. What misguided things have you asked Jesus to bless in your life, that haven’t come true?

4. Thinking of the cross, how and to whom does Jesus ultimately bring victory?

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---- 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.

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