Today is the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost. Happy Father’s Day!

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Readings-June-19-2022.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Announcements-6-19-22.pdf

A few special announcements on outreach and fellowship opportunities. Also, be sure and check out the separate posting on the “Undies for Everyone” campaign.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Shepherding-announcement.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FLOtilla-2022.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-Scouts-Rummage-Sale-1.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1st-Service-6-19-22.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2nd-Service-6-19-22.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2nd-Service-Music-6-19-22.pdf

In this week’s Gospel lesson, we hear the story of the man possessed by demons who is healed by Jesus. And yet the people who lived in that region were frightened by what had happened and asked Jesus to leave. In fact the words used were “they were seized with great fear”. While the text doesn’t specify what, exactly, they were frightened by, we can easily image a few possibilities. Loss of income? Check. The unknown? Check. Having to change our comfortable little lives? Yup, been there too. Their reaction to the miracle that had just been done was all too predictable. And all too human.

But notice too the reaction of the man who had been healed. He first asked to go with Jesus. And when told that wasn’t possible, he went home as asked and proclaimed how much had been done for him throughout the city. Doesn’t sound like he was frightened.

Funny thing is, the closer you get to Jesus, the less frightened you become.

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today we celebrate the wonder and power of the Holy Trinity.

Here are today’s Readings.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Readings-June-12-2022.pdf

And the Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Announcements-6-12-22.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Undies…Flyer-2022-2.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-Scouts-Rummage-Sale-1.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1st-Service-6-12-22-Trinity-Sunday.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2nd-Service-6-12-22.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2nd-Service-Music-6-12-22.pdf

Three in One. One in Three. All for Love.

Today is the day of Pentecost! Come, Holy Spirit!

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week, including special announcements about upcoming opportunities for community outreach.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Readings-June-5-2022.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Announcements-6-5-22.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-Scouts-Rummage-Sale.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Undies…Flyer-2022-1.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1st-Service-6-5-22-Pentecost.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2nd-Service-6-5-22.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2nd-Service-Music-6-5-22.pdf

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is the Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 29th.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Readings-May-29-2022.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Announcements-5-29-22.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LOMIK-Summer-Camp.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Touch-a-Truck.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1st-Service-5-29-22.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2nd-Service-5-29-22.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2nd-Service-Music-5-29-22.pdf

As we come to the end of the season of Easter and head towards Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit, we ponder again the wonder of Christ’s sacrifice for us and the love that still defies logic. In times of pain, of grief, we turn again to that love.

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 22nd.

Congratulations to our graduates Sarah, Alyssa, Zach, and Dustin!

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Readings-May-22-2022.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Announcements-5-22-22.pdf

The Bulletin and special Order for Baptism for the First Worship Service.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1st-Service-5-22-22.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LBWHolyBaptism-Cameron-James-Hutson.pdf

And the link the the video for the First Worship Service.

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2nd-Service-5-22-22.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2nd-Service-Music-5-22-22.pdf

In this week’s Gospel reading, Jesus prepares to finish his ministry on earth, telling his followers of the coming of the Advocate, the Holy Spirit and saying “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you…Do not let your heart be troubled, and do not let them be afraid” (John 14:27). The world gives us much to fear these days. God, through Christ, offers lasting Peace.

Go in that Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is the 5th Sunday of Easter.

Here are this week’s Readings and Announcements.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Readings-May-15-2022.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Announcements-5-15-22.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Meet-me-at-Upland-Pump-House-2.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1st-Service-5-15-22.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2nd-Service-5-15-22.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2nd-Service-Music-May-15-2022.pdf

In this week’s Gospel verses from the book of John, Jesus gives us a new commandment. “Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” (John13:34). Jesus loves us in spite of our faults, our mistakes, our sins. We should, we must, do the same with one another. Love Boldly!

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Happy Mother’s Day! Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter.

Here are this week’s Readings and Announcements.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Readings-May-8-2022.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Announcements-5-8-22.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Meet-me-at-Upland-Pump-House-1.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Spring-Cleanup-Announcement.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1st-Service-5-8-22.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2nd-Service-5-8-22.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2nd-Service-Music-5-8-22.pdf

This week’s psalm is a familiar one, Psalm 23, “The Lord is my Shepherd”. It’s brought comfort and hope to so many people throughout the ages. Read it again if you feel lonely. Read it again if you feel overwhelmed. Read it again if you are joy filled. Whatever you are feeling, wherever you are in your life’s journey, it applies. Read it again.

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is the 3rd Sunday of Easter on the liturgical calendar.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Readings-May-1-2022.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Announcements-5-1-22.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1st-Service-5-1-22.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2nd-Service-5-1-22.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2nd-Service-Music-May-1-2022.pdf

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is the Second Sunday of Easter, April 24th.

Here are today’s Readings.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Readings-April-24-2022.pdf

Today’s Announcements, including some special opportunities on Summer Camp and a Social Gathering at Upland.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Announcements-4-24-22.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Summer-Camp-Opportunities.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Meet-me-at-Upland-Pump-House.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1st-Service-4-24-22.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2nd-Service-4-24-22.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2nd-Service-Music-4-24-22.pdf

In this week’s Gospel we hear again the story of Thomas. He’s sometimes called “doubting Thomas”, but I suspect he was more of a “realist Thomas”. After all, Jesus had been crucified. He was dead.

And yet, when confronted with the Risen Lord, Thomas proclaimed “My Lord and My God!”. With God, anything can happen. Even realists like Thomas know that.

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!