Once again we approach the stable where the newborn infant Savior sleeps in a lowly manger. We add our praises to those of the Angels and the Shepherds and the Wise Men.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Christmas-Eve-2020.pdf
The video will be available starting at 7 pm on Christmas Eve.
Merry Christmas, everyone!
Today is Sunday, Dec. 20th, the 4th Sunday of Advent.
Here are the Readings for this week along with the Announcements.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Readings-12-20-20.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Announcements-12-20-20.pdf
And here is the bulletin for the First worship service, along with the link to the video.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/1st-Service-12-20-20.pdf
For the Second worship service, the bulletin, words to the music, and link to the video of the service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2nd-Service-12-20-20.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2nd-Service-Music-12-20-20.pdf
The words of the angel Gabriel to Mary ring true today just as they did so long ago, “For nothing will be impossible with God.” As we look forward with hope to the end of this pandemic, to being able one day soon to gather together with friends and family, we hold fast to those words.
For now, stay safe, stay healthy.
Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
It’s Sunday, December 13th, the 3rd Sunday in Advent.
Here are the readings and announcements for this week.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Readings-December-13th-2020.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Announcements-12-13-20.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Additional-Announcements.pdf
The bulletin and video link for the First worship service:
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/1st-Service-12-13-20.pdf
And the bulletin, words to music, and video link for the Second service:
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2nd-Service-12-13-20.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2nd-Service-Music-12-13-20.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCR7GIUoSPA
On this 3rd Sunday in Advent we hear the words of John the Baptist telling those who asked who he was, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord'”.
This week find a quiet place in your life and listen for the voice of the Lord. Listen for His words of Love. Of Peace. Of Comfort. Of Hope.
Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
This is Sunday December 6th, the second Sunday in Advent.
Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Readings-December-6-2020.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Announcements-12-6-20.pdf
Here is the bulletin and link to the video for the first worship service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/1st-Service-12-6-20.pdf
And here is the bulletin, words to the music, and link to the video for the second worship service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2nd-Service-12-6-20.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2nd-Service-Music-12-6-20.pdf
In this week’s readings we hear again the story of John the Baptist, preparing the way for the coming of Jesus. As we continue through our Advent journey, we look for ways to help others through a phone call, a food donation, even a family Zoom meeting. We live in strange times. But the never ending love of our Lord is surpassing strange and exceedingly wonderful.
Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
It is Sunday, Nov. 29th, the first Sunday in Advent.
Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Readings-November-29-2020.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Announcements-11-29-20.pdf
The bulletin and link to the video for the First Worship Service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/1st-Service-11-29-20-1st-Sunday-of-Advent.pdf
And the bulletin, words to the music, and link to the video for the Second Worship Service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2nd-Service-11-29-20.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2nd-Service-music-11-29-20.pdf
As we begin this year’s Advent journey, we remember the words of St. Paul in today’s second reading 1 Cor. 1:4, “I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus.”
We give thanks to all those caring for the sick and caring for those in need. God bless you all.
Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Today is Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday on the liturgical calendar. We celebrate Christ’s kingdom on heaven and on earth, as he reigns in our hearts and minds.
The readings and announcements for this week are here:
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Readings-November-22-2020.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Announcements-11-22-20.pdf
The bulletin and link to the video of the First Service are here:
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/1st-Service-11-22-20.pdf
Unfortunately, there will be no video of the Second Service this week. Hopefully that will be available again next week.
As we gather this week for Thanksgiving, either in person or virtually, please take a moment to give thanks for all the blessings in your life. Sometimes, like in these trying times, they are harder to see clearly. But they are there.
Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
As we approach the end of another church year and calendar year, we look ahead to the promise of better times, of new beginnings, of eternal life in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Here are the Readings and Announcements for this Sunday, November 15th, the 24th Sunday after Pentecost.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Readings-November-15-2020.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Announcements-11-15-20.pdf
And here is the bulletin and link to the video for this week’s Service:
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/1st-Service-11-15-20.pdf
Unfortunately there will be no live streaming of our Second worship service for the next two weeks. We look forward to being able to bring our Praise Service back to you at that time.
We pray for all those battling the Covid virus, all those supporting the sick, all those mourning the loss of friends and family members, and all medical personnel and those on the front lines of the fight.
Go in Peace. Serve the Lord!
Thanks be to God!
Today is Sunday, Nov. 8th, the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost.
Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Readings-November-8-2020.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Announcements-11-8-20.pdf
This week’s First Service bulletin and link to the video of the service:
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/1st-Service-11-8-20.pdf
And this week’s Second Service bulletin, words to music, and link to the video of the service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2nd-Service-11-8-20.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2nd-Service-Music-11-8-20.pdf
Even in these dark days there are sources of light. Be one of those lights to someone in your world this week. Keep hope alive. Keep your lamps trimmed and burning.
Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Today is All Saint’s Day, when we remember all those we have lost this year on this earthly journey. We find comfort in knowing that our Heavenly Father knows our pain and holds us tight in His Love.
Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Readings-November-1-2020.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Announcements-11-1-20.pdf
For First Service, the bulletin and link to the video
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/1st-Service-11-1-20-All-Saints.pdf
And for Second Service, the bulletin, words to the music, and link to the video.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2nd-Service-11-1-20.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/nov-1-2020-2nd-service-music.pdf
Hello Everyone, it is Sunday, October 25th, Reformation Sunday.
On October 31st, 1517 Martin Luther lit the spark which became the Protestant Reformation. We are the keepers of that flame in the world, passed down from generation to generation. We stand for freedom of thought, of speech, of religion. We raise the torch to light the darkened corners of this world and bring God’s love and peace to those who need it most. We are re-formed everyday by and through the Holy Spirit.
Here are this week’s Readings and Announcements.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Readings-October-25-2020.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Announcements-10-25-20.pdf
Here is the bulletin for the First Service and the video of the Service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/1st-Service-10-25-20-Reformation.pdf
And here is the bulletin, words to the music, and the video of the Second Service.
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2nd-Service-10-25-20.pdf
https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/October-25-2020-Music.pdf
This week, bring the light of God’s love to someone in your life. Find a way to brighten the world a little.
Go in Peace. Serve the Lord!
Thanks be to God!