Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 22nd, 2024. This week we light all four advent candles. We prepare for the coming of the Lord with Mary’s words of faith and joy in the “Magnificat” or Song of Mary in today’s Gospel reading.

Here are this week’s Readings and Announcements.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Readings-December-22-2024.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Office-Closed.pdf

This week our young people will provide a special Christmas Program. There will only be one worship service this week, beginning at 10:00 AM. There will be a reception following the service in the Fellowship Hall.

Here is the Bulletin for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Joint-Service-12-22-24-Childrens-Christmas-Program.pdf

Here is the link to the video for today’s service.

And we would love to have you join us, either in person or virtually, for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Tuesday, December 24th at 7:00 PM. There will be special music starting at 6:30 PM.

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is the 3rd Sunday in Advent, December 15th, 2024.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Readings-December-15-2024.pdf

For information on upcoming worship opportunities please visit the separate posting.

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1st-Service-12-15-24-3rd-Sunday-of-Advent.pdf

The Bulletin and link to the video for the Second Worship Service:

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2nd-Service-12-15-24.pdf

This week we light the rose-colored Advent candle, representing joy.

What joys do you have? Sometimes we forget to take time to pause and reflect on all the gifts we have been given in this life. This week especially, rejoice!

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is the Second Sunday of Advent, December 8th, 2024.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Readings-Dec.-8-2024.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Soles-4-Santa-2024-1.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1st-Service-12-8-24-2nd-Sunday-of-Advent.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2nd-Service-12-8-24.pdf

During this second week of Advent, we focus on preparing for the coming of the Lord. We hear of John the Baptist, the “voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord”.

As we today prepare for the coming of Christmas by shopping for presents, baking cookies, writing cards, we should take time to reflect on the coming baby, the coming sacrifice. To prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of the Lord.

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Welcome to the new church year! Today we start on our Advent journey on this 1st Sunday of Advent, December 1st, 2024.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Readings-December-1-2024.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Worship-Opportunities-During-Advent-and-Christmas.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Blue-Christmas.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Soles-4-Santa-2024-1.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1st-Service-12-1-24-1st-Sunday-of-Advent.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2nd-Service-12-1-24-First-Sunday-of-Advent.pdf

The theme for the first Sunday of Advent is Hope. Hope for a better world. Hope for a better future. Hope for the promised Savior.

What are you hoping for this Advent season?

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is Christ the King Sunday, November 24th, 2024. We celebrate the Kingship of Christ and his eventual return in glory on this last Sunday in the liturgical year.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Readings-November-24-2024.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Soles-4-Santa-2024-1.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Worship-Opportunities-During-Advent-and-Christmas.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Blue-Christmas.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1st-Service-11-24-24-Christ-the-King.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2nd-Service-11-24-24-Christ-the-King.pdf

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

And a very Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

Today is Sunday, November 17th, 2024. It is 26th Sunday after Pentecost.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Readings-November-17-2024.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GUEST-SPEAKER.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Soles-4-Santa-2024-1.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1st-Service-11-17-24.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2nd-Service-11-17-24.pdf

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is the 25th Sunday after Pentecost, November 10th, 2024.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Readings-Nov.-10-2024.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GUEST-SPEAKER.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Soles-4-Santa-2024-1.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1st-Service-11-10-24.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2nd-Service-11-10-24.pdf

In today’s First Reading and Gospel Lesson, we see two women, at Zarephath (1 Kings 17:8-16) and at the Temple treasury (Mark 12:38-44). Both are widows. Both are poor. Yet both have great faith and give all they have to God.

Compared to these two women, we all have so much. And yet, when all is said and done, do they have more? Only you can answer that question for yourself. Consider it well.

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today we celebrate All Saints Sunday, November 3rd, 2024.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Readings-Nov.-3-2024.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/NexusParkOpen2024-flyer.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Geocaching.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GUEST-SPEAKER.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Soles-4-Santa-2024.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1st-Service-11-3-24-All-Saints-Sunday.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2nd-Service-11-3-24-All-Saints.pdf

On this All Saints Sunday we remember those who have travelled the road of life with us who now rest from their journey. Be they parent, spouse, child, sibling, or friend we think of them today and thank God for their life.

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is Reformation Sunday, October 27th, 2024.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Readings-Oct.-27-2024.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Christmas-Feast-Giveaway.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-Love-Chapel-Holiday-Baskets-Flyer-1.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1st-Service-10-27-24.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2nd-Service-10-27-24.pdf

In honor of Reformation Sunday, here’s a quote from Martin Luther:

“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.”

Have faith in God. Plant your trees.

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!