This Sunday:

"Strange Glory"

Matthew 17:1-9

In-person and Live Stream to Facebook and YouTube at 10:30 AM

Hello church,

This Sunday we will look at “The Transfiguration of Jesus” text from Matthew 17: 1-9. This is where Jesus is glorified in the presence of Peter, James, and John. When we think of a worldly glory, I believe we imagine power, riches, and fame. No matter how often they might still fall from grace, Michael Jordan and Tiger woods are still glorified by the world that we live in. And if I am honest, there are times when I covet that kind of glory too. So, what does Jesus’ glory look like and why? I have been captivated by a line from a Dietrich Bonhoeffer sermon where he proclaimed, “It is a strange glory, the glory of this God.” I invite you to join me this Sunday as we wonder about God’s glory – strange as it may be. Join me as we seek to get a glimpse of God’s “Strange Glory”.

As we prepare for Lent, I want to share a couple of Lenten opportunities with you. I want to invite you to join us next Wednesday for Ash Wednesday services. We will have a morning “Service of Ashes” at 8:30 am and an evening Ash Wednesday Service at 7:00 p.m. We will also host a Lent, Lunch, and Learn on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This will begin on February 27^th. Bring a bag lunch and join us as we teach “Back to the Basics” of our Christian faith.

If you have children, just a reminder that Sunday School and Frolic will be meeting during worship this Sunday. The youth will also meet after worship for lunch and BASE Life! We are excited to have these opportunities for learning with our children and youth! And we look forward to seeing you!

Pastor Steve

• Prayers for best medical choices and comfort for Gretchen, Rebecca Kalogeris' cousin, suffers from pulmonary hypertension.
• Prayers for the family of David Bell as they mourn his passing.
• David Cole's dad, Wally, recently passed away. Prayers for comfort for their family.
• Prayers for Amy's Uncle Ronnie, that he stays safe and receives the help he needs.
• Prayers for pain relief and improvement for John Dahlgren as he is experiencing severe back pain.
• Prayers for Theresa Nguyen following a cancer diagnosis.
• Prayers for Miss Brooke's daughter and their family as they navigate her health and treatment.
• Prayers for Carol McNulty, Aurien Preiss' mom, as she continues with therapy.
• Prayers for Bonnie Straley’s brothers, Len and Larry and also his wife, Ann, for healing; and also Daphne and Cassidy for God’s guidance.
• Prayers for comfort and healing for Sharon Dalbke, niece of Ron and Phyllis Ostrand, who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.
• Kent, a friend of Jeff Clarke and Debbie Campouris, is in need of continued prayers as he navigates his diagnosis.
• Dana Engstrom, the preschool director, is battling long COVID. Prayers for complete healing for her.