It is the 5th Sunday in Lent, March 26th, 2023.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Readings-March-26-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Announcements-3-26-23.pdf

And some background information on our interim pastor, Rev. Marjorie McDaniel.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Rev.-Marjorie-McDaniel-bio-6.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1st-Service-3-26-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2nd-Service-3-26-23.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/March-26-2023-Music.pdf

As we come closer to the end of our Lenten journey, we hear the story of Jesus, Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, and of Jesus bringing Lazarus back from death. It is a story of love, of faith, of power that is stronger than death. Now, we move forward toward Jerusalem, toward Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and the Cross, and ultimately to Easter and the promise of life that it holds for all of us.

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

It is Sunday, March 19th the 4th Sunday in Lent.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Readings-March-19-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Announcements-3-19-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1st-Service-3-19-23.pdf

PLEASE NOTE: THE THOUGHTS AND IDEAS EXPRESSED IN TODAY’S SERMONS ARE NOT THE VIEWS HELD BY MANY IN THIS CONGREGATION.

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2nd-Service-3-19-23.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/March-19-2023-Music.pdf

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is the 3rd Sunday in Lent, March 12th, 2023.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Readings-3-12-23.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Announcements-3-12-23.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ice-skating-ad.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-Run-for-the-Buns.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1st-Service-3-12-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2nd-Service-3-12-23.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2nd-Service-Music-3-12-23.pdf

In today’s Gospel, Jesus talks to a Samaritan woman, revealing to her that he is the long-awaited Messiah.

A Samaritan?! A woman?! Jews in general, much less a Jewish rabbi, did not speak with Samaritans, especially Samaritan women.

Have you ever thought you’re not worthy of God’s notice, God’s love? Have you ever thought you needed to earn a place in God’s good graces?

Think again.

Just as Jesus saw and cared about the Samaritan women, he sees us and cares about each one of us.

Wondrous Love, indeed!

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is Sunday, March 5th, 2023 the 2nd Sunday in Lent.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week, including information about the upcoming “Run for the Buns” event.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Readings-March-5-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Announcements-3-5-23.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-Run-for-the-Buns.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1st-Service-3-5-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2nd-Service-3-5-23.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2nd-Service-Music-3-5-23.pdf

In this week’s Gospel reading we have the verse that show up on signs during football games, John 3:16. It is a wonderful verse, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that everyone who believes in him may not perish but have everlasting life.” It’s interesting, though, that this week’s reading includes the next verse too, “Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

God loves us. He cares about us. As a friend, Jimmy, says, there is nothing we can do, or not do, that will make God stop loving us.

We aren’t being condemned. We’re being saved. There’s a big difference.

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is Sunday, February 26th, the first Sunday in Lent.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Readings-February-26-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Announcements-2-19-23-1.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1st-Service-2-26-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2nd-Service-2-26-23-1.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/February-26-2023-Music.pdf

As we start our Lenten journey this year, we look to this week’s Gospel lesson of Christ’s 40 days and 40 nights in the wilderness. He knew suffering in his life. He knew hunger. He knew temptation. He knows our greatest weaknesses, and he is here to help us through push through them.

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is the Sunday of the Transfiguration of our Lord. Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Readings-2-19-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Announcements-2-19-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1st-Service-2-19-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2nd-Service-2-19-23.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/February-19-2023-Music.pdf

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today we have the special privilege of celebrating both the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany and Scout Sunday. Please see the insert below for information on the history and purpose of Scout Sunday.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Scout-Sunday-insert.pdf

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Readings-Feb.-12-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Announcements-2-12-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1st-Service-2-12-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2nd-Service-2-12-23.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/February-12-2023-Music.pdf

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is the 5th Sunday after Epiphany.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Readings-February-5-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Announcements-2-5-23.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Cocoa-Kisses-and-Canvas-Announcement.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Care-Concern-Insert-2.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1st-Service-2-5-23.pdf

The Bulletin, words to Music, and the link to the video for the Second Worship Service

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2nd-Service-2-5-23.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/January-29-2023-Music-1.pdf

“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.” These words from today’s Gospel reading are used in our Baptismal service. We are all children of the light. Shine on!

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is Sunday, January 29th, the 4th Sunday after Epiphany.

Here are this week’s Readings and Announcements.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Readings-January-29-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Announcements-1-29-23.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Care-Concern-Insert-2.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Cocoa-Kisses-and-Canvas-Announcement.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1st-Service-1-29-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2nd-Service-1-29-23.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/January-29-2023-Music.pdf

In today’s Gospel lesson we hear what have come to be known as the Beatitudes. Each of us is Blessed. Each of us is a precious and beloved child of God. We are each, in our own way, a living embodiment of the Beatitudes.

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!