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!

It is the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Sunday September 3rd, 2023.

Here are the Readings and a veritable explosion of Announcements for this week (Linda has been busy).

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Readings-Sept.-3-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Announcements-9-3-23.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-Undies-Thank-you-for-Bulletin.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-Scout-Rummage-Sale-request-for-donations-flyer.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-Scout-Rummage-Sale-flyer.pdf

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

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1st-Service-9-3-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2nd-Service-9-3-23.pdf

In Romans 12:21 Paul writes “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good”. Evil really doesn’t understand good. Evil thinks good is weak, spineless. But good has the ultimate superhero on its side, the Triune God. And with God, all things are possible.

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

It is Sunday, August 27th, 2023, the 13th Sunday after Pentecost.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Readings-Aug-27th.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Announcements-8-27-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1st-Service-8-27-23.pdf

First Worship Service.

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2nd-Service-8-27-23.pdf

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is Sunday, August 20th, 2023, the 12th Sunday after Pentecost.

The Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Readings-August-20-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Announcements-8-20-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1st-Service-8-20-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2nd-Service-8-20-23.pdf

“For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” (Rom 11:29)

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is Sunday, August 13th, the 11th Sunday after Pentecost.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Readings-August-13-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Announcements-8-13-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1st-Service-8-13-23.pdf

First Worship Service

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2nd-Service-8-13-23.pdf

In this week’s Gospel we hear the story of Peter trying to walk on the water. He was successful for a few steps, then got frightened by the reality of what was around him and started to sink. But Jesus reached out his hand and saved him.

Are you in over your head with anything? Do you feel like you’re sinking? Jesus is there for you too.

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Today is August 6th, 2023, the 10th Sunday after Pentecost.

Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Readings-August-6-2023.pdf

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Announcements-8-6-23.pdf

Here is the Bulletin and link to the video for the First Worship Service (it may be showing the incorrect date).

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1st-Service-8-6-23.pdf

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

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2nd-Service-8-6-23.pdf

With the new school year starting in Columbus and the surrounding area, we pray for all students, teachers, aides, bus drivers, school staff, and everyone working to educate our next generation. We pray for a safe and productive school year for all.

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

It is the 9th Sunday after Pentecost, July 30th, 2023

Here are this week’s Readings.

https://flccolumbus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Reading-for-July-30th.pdf

Here is the link to the video for the FIrst Worship Service.

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

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!