Storm Cancellations: If Church needs to be cancelled during the winter months, text notifications will be sent to you if you have signed up to receive them. You can also check the following sources. KICD 1240 AM 107.7 FM Spencer – Live reports and Website KKOJ 1190 AM KRAQ 105.7 FM Jackson – Live reports & Website “Weather Related Announcements” at exploreokoboji.com “Weather Announcements” at myradioworks.net Call an Elder or Church President
This Sundays Readings: March 26th Fifth Sunday in Lent Ezek. 37:1-14 Rom. 8:1-11 John 11:1-45
Lent Midweek 5 Reading: March 29th 7pm at Concordia Genesis 39:19-23
Next Sundays Readings: April 2nd Palm Sunday Isaiah 50:4-9a Phil. 2:5-11 John 12:12-19
Welcome: we welcome the Ehlers family and the Money family here as members of Concordia Lutheran Church. May God bless us all as we work together in his Kingdom.
Welcome: we welcome Larry and Jody Dixon here as members of Concordia Lutheran Church. May God bless us all as we work together in his Kingdom.
Camp Okoboji Summer Jobs: We continue to recruit for Summer Staff positions, either full-time on sight or contracting hours during the busiest times. Any high school juniors, seniors or college age youth are encouraged to inquire about the possibilities. kirk.campokoboji@gmail.com or (515) 408-5790
FOOD BANK DONATIONS: Concordia Guild would like to ask the congregation to help us get 80 items for the FOOD Bank. As of this week we have 36 items. Donation boxes are under the bulletin board in the Narthex. Anything you can do to help will be appreciated! Thank you Concordia LWML
Concordia LWML: Concordia LWML has decided not to meet in January, February, and March. Meetings will resume in the Spring.
Remind Notifications: Remind is a free, safe, and simple messaging tool that helps us share important updates with everyone. To receive messages via text: text @c83311 to 81010. Or to receive messages via email: send an emails to c83311@mail.remind.com . Contact Amanda in the office if you have any questions or need assistance signing up.
Trinity Sunday School: Trinity is in need of Sunday School Teachers, classes are expected to begin September 11th. Please contact Pastor if you are available to volunteer.
CHRISTIAN TV SHOWS: This is the Life and Main Street Living are broadcast on our local affiliates on Sunday mornings. “This is the Life” features remastered episodes of the popular series that was very popular in the 70’s and 80’s. Main Street Living is a Lutheran worship service that features a different area Pastor each week. It features many aspects of worship; with an Invocation, confession and absolution, The Apostles Creed, the week’s Scripture readings, and a sermon. Hymns are sung by area church choir members. It’s a wonderful evangelistic ministry that shares the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ with the unchurched and shut-in. It is also great to utilize on Sundays you are unable to attend worship online at www.mainstreetliving.com March 26 airing– This is the Life – “Holy Land Tour Part 1” – A video tour of locations in Jesus’ earthly ministry, led by SD Pastor Nabil Nour who grew up in Israel. Worship Service – Rev. Neil Wehmas of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, IA, delivers the message, “Make These Bones Live” based on Ezekiel 37:1-14. Additional information is available on the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com
CHRIST FOR YOU this week on KFUO.org: We begin Lent with an Organ Recital and Worship Service on Ash Wednesday (2/22 at 11:00 a.m. CT), study John 9-10 on Sharper Iron’s “The Word Became Flesh” (weekdays at 8:00 a.m. CT), and study 2 Timothy 1-4 on Thy Strong Word (weekdays at 11:00 a.m. CT). Find your favorite programs on demand at kfuo.org or the KFUO Radio app! Find your favorite programs on demand at kfuo.org or wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on social: @KFUOradio on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
LWML Mites: We will now have the LWML Mite can sitting in the back by the offering plate and we welcome all members including Sunday school students to bring your loose change on any Sunday and place in the can. We thank you for all your help.
I-Pad/Digital Organists needed: If you are able, or would be willing to learn how, to run the I-Pad for Sundays we don’t have an organist please contact the church office.
KFUO Radio: Our Worldwide Lutheran Radio Station offers a variety of weekday Christian programming. From 7-9 am “His Time” starts your day with the Word of God. The “Morning Prayer” segment features devotional meditations. From 10-11 am “The Bible Study” focuses on topics with the LCMS witness to the Gospel. From 11-12 am “Faith’n Family” covers various life and family issues. From 2-2:30 pm “Law and Gospel” applies those doctrines to Scripture and God’s plan of salvation in Christ. From 3-5 pm “Issues, Etc”, a Christ-Centered radio talk show. See complete listings and stream live broadcasts at www.kfuoam.org or www.facebook.com/KFUORadio.