Today is All Saints Sunday, November 5th, 2023. This Sunday we celebrate the lives of all those who have gone on to their reward in heaven.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Readings-November-5-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Announcements-11-5-23-All-Saints.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Soles-4-Santa-2023.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1st-Service-11-5-23-All-Saints.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2nd-Service-11-5-23-All-Saints.pdf

This week’s Gospel in Matthew includes the Beatitudes, a word meaning blessed from the Latin word “beati”. In these verses, Jesus identifies a group who most would consider unfortunate, and calls them blessed.

I wonder, who would Jesus identify in Beatitudes today?

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is Reformation Sunday and Affirmation of Baptism Sunday for two of our young adults.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Readings-Oct-29th.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Announcements-10-29-23-Reformation.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Love-Chapel-Christmas-Food-Pantry-insert.pdf

The Bulletin, special Affirmation of Baptism insert and link to the video for the First Worship Service.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/1st-Service-10-29-23-Reformation.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LBWAffirmationBaptism-2023-Cassidy-Griffin.pdf

And the Bulletin, special Affirmation of Baptism insert, and link to the video for the Second Worship Service.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2nd-Service-10-29-23-Reformation.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LBWAffirmationBaptism-2023-Ella-East.pdf

Congratulations to Cassidy and Ella!

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Sunday October 22nd, 2023.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Readings-October-22-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Announcements-10-22-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/1st-Service-10-22-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2nd-Service-10-22-23.pdf

In this week’s Gospel lesson Jesus avoided the trap set by the religious leaders of the day who asked whether it was lawful to pay taxes to the Roman emperor, a foreign invader. He responded to their question with one of his own, asking whose head and title were on the coin used to pay the tax. When they responded, “the emperor’s”, Jesus told them, “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s” (Matt 22:21-22).

What do you give to God?

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is Sunday October 15th, the 20th Sunday after Pentecost.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Readings-October-15-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Announcements-10-15-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/1st-Service-10-15-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2nd-Service-10-15-23.pdf

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

It is the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Sunday October 8th.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Readings-October-8-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Announcements-10-8-23.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Garage-Cleaning-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Love-Chapel-Christmas-Food-Pantry-1.pdf

And don’t forget NeighborFest on Saturday, Oct 21st! See the separate posting for details.

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/1st-Service-10-8-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2nd-Service-10-8-23.pdf

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Sunday October 1st.

Here are this week’s Readings and Announcements:

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Readings-October-1-2023-1.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Announcements-10-1-23-1.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Love-Chapel-Christmas-Food-Pantry-1.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Stewardship-Insert-3-1.pdf

Here is the Bulletin and link to the video for the First Worship Service:

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1st-Service-10-1-23-1.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2nd-Service-10-1-23-1.pdf

A big THANK YOU to everyone who supported the Scout Rummage sale on Saturday!

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

There’s a nip in the air and the trees are starting to show their true colors.

Must be time for First Lutheran NeighborFest!

Come one, come all to join us for an afternoon of pumpkin painting, snacks, photos, crafts, and more.

Everyone is welcome!

Today is Sunday, September 24th, 2023, the 17th Sunday after Pentecost.

Here are this week’s Readings and Announcements. Also check out the separate posting for the Scout Rummage Sale coming up on September 30th.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Readings-Sept.-24-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Announcements-9-24-23.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Stewardship-Insert-3.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Love-Chapel-Christmas-Food-Pantry.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1st-Service-9-24-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2nd-Service-9-24-23.pdf

“So the last will be first, and the first will be last” (Matt 20:16), is the last verse in today’s Gospel reading. What a radical concept! What if the first place medal and prizes in today’s marathon here in Columbus went to the last person over the finish line? What if the last place team in baseball or football (or whatever sport you follow) went to the championship? I expect there would be uproar, and a whole set of rules changes.

But Jesus saw the world differently. He saw value in everyone. Even those in last place. Especially those in last place. Do you?

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is Sunday, September 17th, 2023. It is the 16th Sunday after Pentecost.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Readings-September-17-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Announcements-9-17-23.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Stewardship-Insert-2.pdf

Also see the separate posting for the upcoming Scout Rummage Sale being held at First Lutheran on September 30th from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1st-Service-9-17-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2nd-Service-9-17-23.pdf

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

It is the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, September 10th, 2023.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Readings-Sept.-10-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Announcements-9-10-23.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Stewardship-Insert-1.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Love-Chapel-Did-you-know.pdf

Also, check out the information on the upcoming Scout Rummage Sale on its own posting.

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1st-Service-9-10-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2nd-Service-9-10-23.pdf

In today’s Gospel readings, Jesus tells his disciples, “For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them” (Matt 18:20). He’s with us today too. Here. Now. Did you catch his smile in that of an old friend? Did you feel his love in a hug?

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!