Today is the Third Sunday in Lent, March 8th, 2025.

It’s also the beginning of Daylight Savings time, so spring forward!

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Readings-March-8-2026-1.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lector-Readings-March-8-2026.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Upcoming-Spring-Youth-Family-Activities.pdf

The Bulletin and link to the video for the First Worship Service.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1st-Service-March-8-2026-Third-Sunday-in-Lent.pdf

And the Bulletin and link to the video for the Second Worship Service.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2nd-Service-March-8-26-Third-Sunday-in-Lent.pdf

Indiana – where you can see all 4 seasons in one day. The weather at this time of year can get pretty weird. Snow one day, rain downpours the next, followed by balmy temperatures the next. With the flooding we’re currently experiencing, be safe out there. Take care of your neighbors too.

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

A service to honor the life of Ray Keller will take place at First Lutheran Church on Monday, March 2nd. Friends are invited for visitation from 10:00 am to 12 noon, with the service starting at 12 noon. A link to the video of the service is below.

Ray’s committal service will follow his celebration of life service and will be held at Garland Brook Cemetery. A light luncheon will then be held at First Lutheran Church in the Fellowship Hall.

Thank you to all of you for helping us honor Ray’s life!

Today is the Second Sunday in Lent, March 1st, 2026.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Readings-March-1-2026.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Upcoming-Spring-Youth-Family-Activities.pdf

The Bulletin and link to the video for the First Worship Service.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1st-Service-March-1-2026-Second-Sunday-in-Lent.pdf

And the Bulletin and link to the video for the Second Worship Service.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2nd-Service-March-1-26-Second-Sunday-in-Lent.pdf

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is February 22nd, the first Sunday in Lent.

Here are the Readings for this week. There are no separate announcements this week, but remember we are having mid-week Lenten services every Wednesday at 7:00 PM.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Readings-Feb.-22-2026.pdf

Here are the Bulletin and link to the video for the First Worship Service.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1st-Service-February-22-2026-First-Sunday-in-Lent.pdf

And the Bulletin and link to the video for the Second Worship Service.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2nd-Service-2-22-26-First-Sunday-in-Lent.pdf

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is Transfiguration Sunday, February 15th, 2026.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Readings-Feb.-15-2026.docx.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Spring-2026-Youth-Family-Activities-1.pdf

The Bulletin and link to the video for the First Worship Service.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1st-Service-February-15-2026-Transfiguration-or-Our-Lord.pdf

And the Bulletin and link to the video for the Second Worship Service.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2nd-Service-2-15-26-Transfiguration-of-Our-Lord.pdf

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is the 5th Sunday after Epiphany, February 8th, 2026. It is also Scout Sunday.

This week we will have a combined worship service with several members of Scout Troop 557 and 1557 participating in the service. The service will begin at 10:00 AM. The Scouts will also be serving breakfast before the service starting at 9:00 AM.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Readings-Feb.-8-2026.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/First-Reading-Feb.-8-2026.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Spring-2026-Youth-Family-Activities-1.pdf

The Bulletin and link to the video for this week’s single worship service.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1st-Service-February-8-2026-Fifth-Sunday-after-Epiphany.pdf

In today’s gospel lesson, the writer proclaims “You are the light of the world…let your light shine before others so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” (Mt. 5:14,16)

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

SHINE ON!

Today is the 4th Sunday after Epiphany, February 1st, 2026.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Readings-Feb-1-2026.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Adult-Dinner-2026-1.pdf

The Bulletin and link to the video for the First Worship Service.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1st-Service-February-1-2026-Fourth-Sunday-after-Epiphany.pdf

And the Bulletin and link to the video for the Second Worship Service.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2nd-Service-2-1-26-Fourth-Sunday-after-Epiphany.pdf

With winter weather still upon us, stay safe and warm and take care of your family, friends, and neighbors as well.

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Due to the ongoing extreme weather conditions, both Scouts and SonRise Bible Study are cancelled for Monday, January 26th.

Stay Safe. Stay Warm.

Today is the Third Sunday after Epiphany, January 25th, 2026.

Due to the extreme weather conditions, all in person services today have been cancelled. Here is the link to the YouTube video of the Gospel Reading and Sermon.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Readings-Jan.-25-2026.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Spring-2026-Youth-Family-Activities.pdf

The Bulletin for the First Worship Service.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1st-Service-January-25-2026-Third-Sunday-after-Epiphany.pdf

And the Bulletin for the Second Worship Service.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2nd-Service-1-25-26-Third-Sunday-after-Epiphany.pdf

With temperatures already below freezing and the winter storm rolling in this weekend, stay safe everyone. And help your neighbors and furry friends stay safe and warm as well.

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

The 2026 Annual Meeting is being held on January 18th, immediately following the First Worship Service. The Meeting should start about 9:45 AM in the sanctuary.

Links to the 2025 Annual Report of the Congregation and the proposed 2026 budget are below.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025-Annual-Report-of-the-Congregation.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FLC-2026-BUDGET-2026-01-13.pdf