As each of you has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as faithful stewards of God's manifold grace.

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1 Connecting People to Jesus Christ Lutheran Church and School is a 21 st Century mission outpost where people are supported, equipped, and launched into ministry, acting locally and impacting globally. 1 Peter 4:10 Memory Verse Sunday, February 25, 2018 As each of you has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as faithful stewards of God's manifold grace. A Congregation of The Lutheran Church ~ Missouri Synod 760 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, California Church ~ School ~ Fax ~

2 CHRIST WELCOMES YOU! We are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us at Christ Lutheran! Please check us out at for more information on all our ministries, missions and small groups. Need additional attention or direction? Give us a call in the church office and let us know how we can serve you! Small Groups and Bible Studies We offer many Bible studies and small group meetings throughout the week at various times. Contact the church office at , or if you would like more information please Pastor Mike at pastor.gibson@christcm.org. Children, Junior High, High School & Young Adults Children's Ministry Join us today as we learn the story of Queen Esther! All children age 3 (and potty-trained) through 5th grade are invited to Sunday School (9:20-10:20) in room 103 and Kids Church (during 10:30service) in rooms 102 and 103. If you have questions about Children's Ministry, please contact Emily Eltiste at miss.eltiste@christcm.org. Club 56 Our next Club 56 is Monday, March 5, from 6-8pm. We will continue in our exploration of the New Testament as we learn about Jesus' ministry, miracles, and teachings. Contact Emily Eltiste at miss.eltiste@christcm.org for more information about Club 56. Jr. High Youth Join us this Wednesday from 6-8pm as we continue in our series on The Story of the Bible. We'll transition out of the Old Testament and in to the New Testament as we learn the story of Jesus' birth! If you have questions about Jr. High Youth, please contact Emily Eltiste at miss.eltiste@christcm.org. High School Youth Join us tonight from 6-8pm in the youth room for bible study with Dana on The Story and fun games led by our fieldwork student, Adam Dougherty. Contact miss.burkey@christcm.org for more information. Confirmation We meet in the youth room today at 9am for confirmation robe measurements! Our lesson this morning is from 9:20-10:20 am on the 10 Commandments led by our fieldwork student Adam Dougherty. Contact miss.burkey@christcm.org for more information. If you are new to youth groups please register online by completing our medical release and information form at forms.htm. CONTRIBUTION REPORT ~ CHURCH BUDGET ~ 2/18/18 Weekly Worship Weekly Offering Weekly Offering Offering Attendance Received Budget Variance 2/ $ 611 2/ $ 31,435 $ 27,187 $ + 4,859 Budgeted YTD $ 924,358 Offerings YTD $ 887,221 $ - 37,137 4 Those 2 Come Phase 2 Capital Campaign 2/18 Pledged $3,789,526 Rec d To Date $3,713,537 Bal. $ 75,989 Give Now: by scanning the QR code to the right with your wireless device, or through PayPal on our webpage:

3 Thank you for your ongoing prayers for our Rooted Groups. Women s Retreat March 9th-11th, spots available. A deposit of $80.00 can reserve your spot today, with three additional payments of $50.00 in March, April, and May. For more information please contact Kim luvmyhairkim@gmail.com. Today During Equipping Hour: 9:20-10:20am Sunday School - In Room 103. Update & Prayer Requests Please keep leaders and participants in prayer this week as all groups will gather together Sunday afternoon, 4-6PM for a lesson and discussion on being generous people. The Gospel of Luke - Led by Pastor Joseph Strubbe in the Library. Loving God with Your Mind - Led by Larry Vescera in Room 114. Sermon-based Bible Study - Led by Chris Bellew/Matt Williams in Room 112. What s Happening? LWML Easter Basket Project - It s time again for our annual project to benefit the local women s shelter and Lutheran Social Services. We are asking for your help by bringing Easter basket items for mothers and children to church. See the credenzas in the church lobby/narthex for more information and a list of ideas. Join the Honduras Mission Team Our next meeting is on March 11th at 12:30pm here on campus. All are welcome to come and gather information and/or sign up to go. For questions, please Terry Walls at terryllann@aol.com. Save the Date April 5:30pm - 9th Annual Knights Gala Fundraiser to benefit the Scholarship Fund and STEAM Program. Sock Hop/Homecoming theme on Christ Lutheran campus. Gala questions? Want to get involved & volunteer? Contact Danielle Owens (949) or gala@christcm.org. Red Cross Blood Drive Results - Thank you all for all your help. We had a wonderful turn out even with 17 people canceling. We collected 37 units of blood. 5 more units then last year! Girl Scout Cookies, March 4th - Troop 2191 will be selling cookies on the plaza next Sunday, March 4th, after each service! Pastor Mike Gibson's New Blog "23" AND OTHER STORIES OF FAITH - The blog is a collection of Pastor Mike's writings, real stories, and faith lessons that he has experienced, learned, and heard over the years. Keep checking back as the stories unfold a post at a time. Sign up to follow the blog and you'll receive a notification each time there is a new post. stories-of-faith.blog.

4 Stewards of God s Grace The end of all things is at hand; therefore, be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. (1 Peter 4: 7-11) To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. (2 Peter 1: 1-2) I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. (John 15:5) FAITHFUL STEWARDS OF GOD S GRACE 1. Are self-controlled and sober-minded 2. Pray The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry and saves them. (Psalm 145:18-19) Let us then approach God s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Hebrews 4:16) 3. Love 4. Serve And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work. (2 Corinthians 9:8) With great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on all of them. (Acts 4:33) Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. (Colossians 3:23-24) Scan the QR code or simply download the YouVersion app on your phone. Select the More option, then select Events and search Christ Lutheran Costa Mesa to follow the service in worship electronically.

5 Sermon-Based Bible Study Share Spend a few minutes chitchatting about the sermon and getting caught up in one another s lives. Study: Read 1 Peter 4: What is the meaning of verse 1. What are we told to do in verse 1? Why? 2. What are we expected to do since He has suffered (just look in verse 1)? 3. How does God use difficult times in our present or future Christian lives (1 Peter 4:2)? 4. How might the lack of suffering affect our church? 5. How does Peter describe the ways of the Gentiles (literally 'nations') How true is this? 6. Have any of you shared the experience noted in verse 4? 7. What reason do we have not to join them (5)? 8. Verse 4:6 is links up to verse 3:18. How does this relate to the materialists who view this life as the only life that exists? 9. What is fast approaching (7)? How should this affect our lives? 10. What does it mean to be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers? 11. What I the command given in 1 Peter 4:8? Why is this important (also see the same verse)? Why do you think Peter says "above all' in verse 8? 12. Describe the three spiritual ways of serving mentioned (9,11). What special advice does Peter give with each one of them? 13. What is the general principle that we need to keep in mind as we use our spiritual gift (10)? Support With self-control and a sober mind, pray with and for one another.

6 Prayers of the Congregation Please contact the church office at if you would like someone added to the Prayer List. Kobon Ministry: We thank the Lord for the 98 boys and girls who graduated from the Kobon and Minimib Living Word Schools in the Kaironk Valley at the end of 2017 from Furban (16), Salemp (12), Ainong Minimib (14), Dusin (16), Yhal (14), Wowo (11), and Aulana (15). Please pray for the new students coming into these schools, and for those graduates who are continuing into the government schools at Ainong and Dusin. This week please pray the Haruai Living Word School at Dangu, for teacher Samuel Thomas, and for all the students. - Reverend John and Maila Davies, Lutheran Bible Translators, Papua New Guinea Pray for Our Country, Our State, Our Leaders, Our Military: Evan Edison, Colin McFerran, Brandon McKnight, Greg Meline, Edward Miettinen, Parker Oest, Clint Sloan, Adam Spies and all members of the Military and their families PERSONAL Angel Donna Barnard Gary Barnard Dakota Becker Brian Janet Brock Julia Brock Capitelli Family Clark Family Shannon Crogan John Davis & Family Josh Freeman Joan Hoffman Kristina Kittle Kailey Martin Raul Reyes Family Robert Parrish Perry Family Sabini Family John Paul Saraga Shirley Smith Vicky Family of Jeff Malone Mission India Church Planters - Yunis, Yakub, Jaswinder, Earic Adult Literacy Project - Sonia (project manager) - 5 teachers and 150 students Children s Bible Clubs - 11 leaders children And the people of Punjab Kuwaa Mission Stan Olsen's full report from his work trip to Liberia is on the credenza in the narthex. Please take one & see how God is working in the Kuwaa jungle villages! PTL! Thank you too for your support. ILLNESS Brentt Allen Alix Louie Arguijo Art Rusty Ballard Teri Bauer Ashley Bauer Curtis Becker Willa Becker Nancy Bellinger Amy Bolks Terry Brennan Diana Boyer Barbara Briscoe Kathleen Brembile Casey Family Joel Chantry Laura Chermak & family Kerry Crook Colin Cunningham John Davis Samantha Diaz Marlena Dunn Pat English Barbara Eton Emma Davis Family Dawn Marie Favata Geoff Forgie Daniel Fowlie Patrick Frericks Deborah Garvey Waynella Gonzalez Jim Gorsline Sr. Steve Grace Dan Groyl JoAnn Guetzkow Emily Hiller Robert Hiller Linda Jenkins Rosalie Jensen John & Margret Loretta Kazmar Renee Kiemer Joseph Kocik Scott Kocik Betty Kovach Julie Koonce Ellen LaBonte Wanda Laker Skip Lovern Tom Ludtke Elizabeth Lauster Courtney Marshall Richard (Rick) Martin Carolyn Moersch Jennifer Marx Carmella Mazella Pam McPhee David Moeschler Catherin Morgan Connor Nemcek Jack Northat Arlene Norcutt Krystal Norcutt Trevor Olson Jan Osborne Bella Peek Elizabeth Piecy The Christ Lutheran Staff Lead Pastor ~ Associate Pastor ~ School Principal ~ Preschool Director ~ Parish Administrator ~ Director Of Children and Youth Ministry ~ Director of Local Mission/High School Youth ~ Music & Worship ~ Church Exec./Communications ~ Deployed Pastor, Montclair, CA ~ Pastor Emeritus ~ Deployed Missionary ~ Mike Gibson Glenn Shelton Caleb McFerran Kristie Flohra Karen Culp Emily Eltiste Dana Burkey Chris Peterson April Florio Lance Irey Joseph Strubbe John Davies Sandy Putman Mr. Rico Denise Robb Jitica Rollova Betsy Ruesler Salvador Judy Schroeder Marty Shubin Chris Smith Karen Smith Ryno Stein Bob Strouse Delores Terry Lucy Valenzuela Vivian Vehrs Marlene Weisheit Gertie Wiechmann Bill Wolitarsky If you wish to add someone to the prayer list please submit a form or April at ms.florio@christcm.org - pastor.gibson@christcm.org - pastor.shelton@christcm.org - mr.mcferran@christcm.org - mrs.flohra@christcm.org - mrs.culp@christcm.org - miss.eltiste@christcm.org - miss.burkey@christcm.org - mr.peterson@christcm.org - ms.florio@christcm.org - pastor.irey@christcm.org - josephstrubbe@yahoo.com - Papua New Guinea Worship Schedule 8:00 AM Traditional Worship 9:20 AM Equipping Hour 10:30 AM Contemporary Worship and Kids Church Altar Flowers The flowers that grace the altar today are given to the glory of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by Linda Hahn in honor of her mother Anita Clontz s birthday.