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1 The Prairie Land Lutheran Parish Messenger April 2017 Friends in Christ: This Lent, as we remember the 500 th anniversary of the beginning of the Lutheran Reformation, we are spending some time with Martin Luther s Small Catechism. If you ve been a Lutheran for a while you may know that Luther wrote this little book to teach the very basics of the faith: the Ten Commandments, the Apostles Creed, the Lord s Prayer, the sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy Communion. These are the subjects we cover in Confirmation classes. Parents promise to teach these things when their children are baptized. But did you know there is more in the Small Catechism than that? It s easy to forget the other parts, because we don t talk about them as much. In addition to a section on confession (which kind of goes with the section on baptism), Luther also includes a template for praying at the beginning and end of each day, and before and after meals. He wrote these prayers so that families of all sizes could use them at home. (He usually recommends saying the Lord s Prayer and Apostles Creed at the same time, and making the sign of the cross.) In case you want to use them for your home devotions, here are the morning and evening prayers: Martin Luther s Morning Prayer I give thanks to you, heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ your dear Son, that you have protected me through the night from all harm and danger. I ask that you would also protect me today from sin and all evil, so that my life and actions may please you. Into your hands I commend myself: my body, my soul, and all that is mine. Let your holy angel be with me, so that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen. Martin Luther s Evening Prayer I give thanks to you, heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ your dear Son, that you have graciously protected me today. I ask you to forgive me all my sins, where I have done wrong, and graciously to protect me tonight. Into your hands I commend myself: my body, my soul, and all that is mine. Let your holy angel be with me, so that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen. The meal prayers are a little more complicated (there is an introduction to each that I am omitting), and there s one for both before and after the meal! Table Blessing Lord God, heavenly Father, bless us and these your gifts, which we receive from your bountiful goodness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Thanksgiving (after a meal) We give thanks to you, Lord God our Father, through Jesus Christ our Lord, for all your benefits, you who live and reign forever. Amen. If you try these prayers in your home, I d love to hear what you think of them, and how it goes! Oh, and remember: Easter is coming! Pastor Sarah

2 The Prairie Land Lutheran Parish Messenger Worship Schedule for April 9:00a.m. Worship at LaSalle - April 2 and 30 Vital Statistics Lake Hanska Feb 19th at LaSalle $ Feb 26th 34 $ March 1st Ash Wed 35 March 5th at LaSalle $ March 12th 24 $ La Salle Feb 19th 34 $ Feb 26th at Lake Hanska March 5th 30 $ March 8th Lenten Worship 45 March 12th at Lake Hanska 9:00a.m Worship at Lake Hanska - April 9 and 23 9:15a.m. Sunday School at Zion 10:20a.m. Sunday School at Lake Hanska Lenten Services Wednesday April 5th at Zion - 6:00p.m. Supper 7:00p.m. Worship Maundy Thursday - Thursday April 13th 7:00p.m. at Lake Hanska Good Friday - Friday April 14th 7:00p.m. at LaSalle Zion Feb 19th 42 $2, Feb 26th 53 $1, March 5th 51 $1, March 12th 33 $ March 15th Lenten Worship 38 Easter Morning Worship Sunday April 16, :00a.m. Worship at LaSalle 9:00a.m.Worship at Lake Hanska For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. John 3:16

3 Prairie Land Lutheran Parish Women of the ELCA LaSalle W-ELCA Altar Guild: Kathy Christenson and Bonnie Viland LaSalle W-ELCA General meeting after Bible Study on the 20th Lake Hanska W-ELCA Altar Guild: Sue Stoesz, Lanna Raatz and Deb Koch Wednesday April 6th - 9:30a.m. quilting, meeting at 12:30p.m. Zion W-ELCA Altar Guild: Karen Peterson Communion: Sonja Smesmo and Brenda Thormodson Flowers: Dorcas (No flowers during lent) Sewing to be announced. LMH Spring Festival at Trinity Lutheran in Madelia April 11, 10:30a.m. - 1p.m. Women of the ELCA Spring Gathering Begin each day with a great heart! Watonwan River Conference April 8, 2017 Trinity Lutheran in Truman, MN Registration and Coffee - 8:30a.m. Gathering begins at 9:00a.m. Cost - $7.00 per attendee for lunch Presentation: PV for Phebe One half of the offering will go to the Synod; one-half to PV for Phebe

4 LOOKING AHEAD Join us at Mighty Fortress Vacation Bible School June 12-16, a.m. -12p.m. at Zion Lutheran in Hanska Hear ye! Hear ye! Welcome to Mighty Fortress, where kids learn that God is their refuge and strength. Friends may fail them. They may not ace their test or make the team, but God promises to be their rock and their salvation their fortress and sure defense. So raise your banner! In Jesus, the victory is won! At Mighty Fortress, kids learn about Jesus, our Savior King, who conquers our fears and is our sure defense. We learn that in Jesus, the victory is won, and because the victory is won, every day is a day to celebrate! So come celebrate with us!! We will sing and pray, eat snacks and make crafts, play games, see old friends and make new ones, all to celebrate! Register your child online at or pick up a paper registration at your nearest Prairie Land Lutheran Parish church and send to P.O. Box 65, Hanska, MN Volunteer opportunities are available! Volunteers can also register online at the address listed above. Questions? Please contact Sarah at (507) or slomo@live.com Easter Lillies at Lake Hanska If anyone would like to order a Easter Lilly for Easter Sunday at Lake Hanska please call Suzanne Stoesz at LaSalle Volunteer Fire Department Pancake Breakfast Sunday April 2nd - 8:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. at the Village Inn Cost: $8.00 per person Tickets sold at the Door! Give Blood Blood Drive Hanska Community Center Wednesday April 26, :00-6:00p.m. Call Deanna at to make an appointment. Food For Kidz We will be packing food! April 2, 2016 at 1:00p.m. At Larry Stoesz s Truck Shop in Hanska The Red Shed on Washington Ave. Spread the Word!

5 Prairie Land Lutheran Parish Non Profit Organization PO Box 65 Permit 7 Hanska, MN Hanska, MN Address Service Requested Address Service Requested Worship Schedule for April 9:00a.m. Worship at LaSalle - April 2 and 30 9:00a.m Worship at Lake Hanska - April 9 and 23 Prairie Land Lutheran Parish Parsonage Office 213 Summit Avenue PO Box 65 Hanska, MN Phone: :15a.m. Sunday School at Zion 10:20a.m. Sunday School at Lake Hanska ********************************************** Easter Morning Worship Sunday April 16, :00a.m. Worship at LaSalle 9:00a.m.Worship at Lake Hanska