The Script March 2014

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March 2014 Pastor Mary s Musings A gal was driving home one night. The weather was rather nasty. The rain was coming down very hard and it was very difficult to see.

All of sudden the car in front of her came to stop. She began wonder what had happened, perhaps the car in front had it a deer or something like that.

Her concern was now turning to anger. Why was this person stopping in the middle of the road and then turning off their lights?

She looked up and there was a man standing in the pouring rain wanting to speak to her. She cracked the window open and asked the man what the problem was.

The man s reply, We re not in the middle of the road, we re in my driveway! We can see that this gal had chosen the wrong leader.

1 March 2014 Pastor Mary s Musings A gal was driving home one night. The weather was rather nasty. The rain was coming down very hard and it was very difficult to see. Seeing tail lights ahead of her she followed the car in front. Not being able to see the car in front, she thought that it seemed to be going the right direction. So she stuck with it. All of sudden the car in front of her came to stop. She began wonder what had happened, perhaps the car in front had it a deer or something like that. She began to feel uncomfortable, thinking that stopping in the middle of the road can lead to an accident. Much to her alarm, the car in front of her turned off their lights. Her concern was now turning to anger. Why was this person stopping in the middle of the road and then turning off their lights? She did not have many kind words for driver of the car in front of her. She was then startled by a knocking on her window. She looked up and there was a man standing in the pouring rain wanting to speak to her. She cracked the window open and asked the man what the problem was. The man replied by stating that that was the question he was going to ask her. She retorted that she was not the one who had stopped in the middle on the road and then turned off the lights. The man s reply, We re not in the middle of the road, we re in my driveway! We can see that this gal had chosen the wrong leader. She had chosen a leader who would not take to where she wanted to go. Many times in life, we too are faced with storms and trials and it can be hard to see that road ahead. It is at this time that we too need to find a leader who can guide us. We need to follow the right leader, and be on the right road. This lent travel the right road, follow Jesus in his wilderness practices, his travel to the cross and to the empty tomb. Join us as we look at our brokenness, the storms in our lives and the life giving salvation that Christ offers in our reconciliation and repair.

2 President s Message So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. John 13:34 I want to write about relationships this month because it is such an important part of our lives. Each day we interact with people; friends, spouses, children, co-workers, our church family. Jesus commanded us to love each other as He loved us. How can we stay in relationship with others and follow Jesus commandment? How do we live God s kingdom with others? A long-term relationship can be successful where all parties have a desire to work for the common good. Commitment is an essential part of a long-term relationship. This is when all parties see the value and benefit of the relationship and are determined to make it work. This is an action step. We must choose our level of commitment each time we encounter the other party of our relationship. Relationships require work and a conscious decision to remain in the relationship and build it up. The level of commitment should progress over time. Authenticity is another key ingredient to successful relationships; honesty and candor on both sides. We speak the truth in love. It is important that we let people know that we appreciate the relationship in a sincere way. If not expressed in a sincere way the relationship will go backward. However, genuinely expressed appreciation will be received joyfully and it will enhance the relationship. Communication is one of the most important aspects of healthy relationships. The people in the relationship should feel free to express themselves as they are and know that they will be heard and understood. The relationship becomes a safe environment to speak freely and share life with each other. In each stage of a relationship, if communication is well managed, it will help convey the other two factors of commitment and authenticity. As Jesus commanded, love is the foundation for all relationships. When we love each other as Jesus first loved us, we can have successful long term, healthy, respectful relationships. Blessings, Janice Phillips

Lenten Worship Series Restored in Christ The season of Lent is a time for us to face together the brokenness of our lives and our world, and then turn that brokenness over to Christ so that we can be

3 Lenten Worship Series Restored in Christ The season of Lent is a time for us to face together the brokenness of our lives and our world, and then turn that brokenness over to Christ so that we can be restored by him through the cross. Each service in this stirring series focuses on a certain event in the Lenten story and takes a hard look at a broken element from that particular story. As we understand the brokenness we are led to restoration and ultimately live as new creations in Christ. Plan to join us for the following special services Ash Wednesday March 5 th Broken Hearts -- Restored by Forgiveness Wednesday Evenings: Week Broken Vessel 2. Broken Trust 3. Broken Bread 4. Broken Promises 5. Broken Justice Holy Week: Palm Sunday... Broken Majesty Maundy Thursday Broken Sanctuary Good Friday... Broken Curtain Easter Sunday... Broken Seal Our Sunday Worship will reflect these themes. Adult Forum during Lent (six-week study): Restored in Christ Council Meeting and Executive Meeting Schedule Executive Second Sunday at 12:30-1:30 at Carl s Jr restaurant. Council Meeting Third Mondays at 7:00 pm?did You Know? That as we commune at the altar rail each side is considered a table? Therefore, the first person being served should wait until the last person at the table has been served before getting up and leaving the table.

4 Education Committee As we near the season of Lent, I would like to offer a quick guide to Lent. Shrove Tuesday, also known as "Fat Tuesday," "Mardi Gras," Carnival or pancake Tuesday is the Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday. This year it falls on March 4 th. The word shrove is derived from the English verb shrive, which means to obtain absolution by way of Confession. Thus Shrove Tuesday gets its name from the custom for Christians to be "shriven" before the start of Lent. The names Mardi Gras meaning Fat Tuesday and Carnival meaning farewell to meat refer to the practice of holding a last big fling before the solemnity and fasting associated with lent. Pancakes are associated with the day preceding Lent because they were a way to use up rich foods such as eggs, milk, and sugar, before the fasting season of the 40 days of Lent. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. Ash Wednesday gets its name from the practice of placing ashes in the shape of a cross on the foreheads of believers as a reminder of our mortality, as a sign of repentance, and as a sign that they belong to God. The ashes used are typically gathered from the burning of the palms from the previous year's Palm Sunday Lent is the liturgical season preceding Easter. It is a season of soul-searching and repentance. Some people may engage in the practice of "giving up something for Lent" as a personal act of repentance, some may choose to do something additional during Lent, like acts of charity or some sort of service to the Church or some other personal observance. These are personal choices that are in no way mandated by the Church. Lent is the season where we reflect upon our sinfulness, reflect on our need for repentance, and prepare our hearts for the Resurrection of our Lord. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week and the passion of Christ and is the Sunday prior to Easter. It reflects upon Jesus s triumphant entry into Jerusalem where the multitude spread their garments on the way; and others cut branches from the trees, crying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter. It commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles and initiates the Easter Triduum, the period which commemorates the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ. The Washing of the Feet is a traditional component of the celebration in many Christian churches Good Friday follows Maundy Thursday and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. Many traditions follow the stations of the cross or celebrate a tenebrae service, typically conducted in candlelight and consisting of the crucifixion readings. In many traditions the altar is stripped bare, eternal candles are extinguished, and the cross is covered in black cloth. Holy Saturday is the Saturday prior to Easter and commemorates the day that Jesus Christ's body lay in the tomb. On Holy Saturday the church waits at the tomb in prayer and fasting, meditating on Christ s passion and death, awaiting his Resurrection. There is no Communion or Mass and the altar is left bare. Easter Sunday is the culmination of the Passion of Christ. In Holy Week we remembered Jesus suffering and death and now on Easter we rejoice in Christ s resurrection. The common Easter greeting is Christ is risen! which is answered with He is risen indeed! Alleluia! The solemn mood of Lent is now replaced with joy.

Four cards were sent during January 2 get well, 1 sympathy and 1 thinking of you.

5 The Script Service Committee Highlights World Hunger boxes and other material will be shared February 9 and gathered on November 16. The 1% of our January income for local benevolence was $120 and directed to Meals on Wheels. Homemade snacks will be delivered to the Juvenile Hall February 12. Four cards were sent during January 2 get well, 1 sympathy and 1 thinking of you. During January, eight visits were made by our Lay Visitation and Communion Team to members who are homebound and in care facilities. Health Ministries Medical Equipment Closet: As of February 4 all cleaning was current and Inventory and Guidelines studies are underway. Our Social Worker, Susana Contreras was thanked for her presentation and expression of thanks to our members for support and generosity. Agenda items for our March 4 meeting include discussion on our Christmas Child Project and Lenten activities. The Youth Group went bowling in February and had a great time; 10 youth attended the event. During March a service project is being planned, in addition to assisting at Sunday worship service on March 30th, which is the fifth Sunday. Please watch for announcements in the Sunday bulletin and s from the Stoffregens or me. If you have a child in 7 th to 12 th grade and have not received an from me (rsmata@sbcglobal.net) please me so you can be added to the group. Stephanie Mata Turn your clocks ahead before you go to sleep on Saturday night, March 8, so you will wake up to the correct time. Don't forget to change the clock on your stove, microwave and in your car. However, most smartphones, cable boxes and computers will turn ahead one hour automatically. While you are setting the time on your clocks an hour ahead, it's also a great time to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

Pretty As a Picture Stewardship Committee Romans 12:1 I

mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living

spiritual worship. Stewardship is many things.

by revelation and tried to communicate to the Christians

We give of our time even when we are dog tired.

whether it is the gift of music, mathematics,

We give of our treasure by tithing even though we would

The Shutter Bugs Mike and Lurae Bailey (530) 662-4415

6 Pretty As a Picture Stewardship Committee Romans 12:1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Stewardship is many things. But at its core, stewardship reminds us of what Paul knew by revelation and tried to communicate to the Christians in Rome: Giving is a sacrificial act of worship. We give of our time even when we are dog tired. We give with our talent - the talent God gave us - whether it is the gift of music, mathematics, administration, or a sympathetic ear. We give of our treasure by tithing even though we would really like to drive a nicer vehicle. The Shutter Bugs Mike and Lurae Bailey (530) NOTE: All members are encouraged to participate in this endeavor. We do all of this because we love the Lord and in giving we honor Him. Sacrifices like these on our part are part of our ongoing worship. May the peace of the Lord be with you, Jeff Walton Stewardship co-chair

Foundation Committee Report Second Mile Giving for March

ministries located within the Sierra Pacific Synod of the

at UC Davis, Jocelyn Jurkovich-Hughes, Campus Pastor

Ministry Greg Schaefer, Campus Pastor Lutheran Campus

Chapel of Berkeley: Lutheran & Episcopal Campus Ministry

Campus Ministry at UC Santa Cruz Inese Dahl, Campus

Campus Pastor Expanding minds, deepening faith and

7 Foundation Committee Report Second Mile Giving for March CAMPUS MINISTRY The Lutheran Episcopalian campus ministries located within the Sierra Pacific Synod of the ELCA are: The Belfry: Lutheran Episcopal Campus Ministry at UC Davis, Jocelyn Jurkovich-Hughes, Campus Pastor University Church at Stanford Episcopal Lutheran Campus Ministry Greg Schaefer, Campus Pastor Lutheran Campus Ministry of Fresno Don Romsa, Campus Pastor University Chapel of Berkeley: Lutheran & Episcopal Campus Ministry at Cal Jeff Johnson, Lutheran Campus Pastor Lutheran Campus Ministry at UC Santa Cruz Inese Dahl, Campus Minister Sacramento Area Campus Ministry Mike Walton, Campus Pastor Expanding minds, deepening faith and inspiring service -thank you for your partnership in this dynamic and creative ministry to which God has called us!

Worship & MusicCommittee Meeting We discussed the Advent and Christmas Season at length mentioning how we thought things went. What went well and what we can improve on.

8 Worship & MusicCommittee Meeting We discussed the Advent and Christmas Season at length mentioning how we thought things went. What went well and what we can improve on. All notes will be looked at in September when we start planning for the 2014 Advent/ Christmas Season. March 7 12 Noon Christian Church 509 College Street March 14 United Methodist Church 2nd & North Streets March 21 Presbyterian Church 1324 Columbia Drive March 28 St. Luke s Episcopal Church 515 Second Street April 4 April 11 April 18 American Lutheran Church 1114 College Street Holy Rosary Center 503 California Street St. John s Church of Christ 434 Cleveland Street We talked about all the Lenten dates coming up including Palm Sunday Holy Week and Easter Sunday. The time to remember is 6:45!!! That is when all the evening services will begin!! Ash Wednesday March 5 th 6:45p.m. Each Lenten soup supper will be at 6:15 with the service beginning at 6:45. Maundy Thursday April 17 th will begin at 6:45. Good Friday April 18 th will begin at 6:45. Please sign up in the fellowship hall to be a greeter, reader, usher, communion assistant and acolyte. During our Wednesday Lent Services we will rely on those present to fill the usher/acolyte positions for candles and offering. There will be no formal sign ups. Thank you, Lori Jarvey Committee chair

9 PRAYER CHAIN Our Shut-Ins: In the Military: Our Sister Parish: All People SISTER PARISH SPONSORS

10 Choir Rehearsal and Singing Dates REHEARSALS: Thursday February 20 7:15-8:30 Thursday February 27 7:15-8:30 Wednesday March 5 7:45-9:00 Wednesday March 12 7:30-9:00 Wednesday March 19 NO REHEARSAL Wednesday March 26 7:30-9:00 Wednesday April 2 7:30-9:00 Wednesday April 9 7:30-9:00 Wednesday April 16 Wednesday April 23 NO REHEARSAL 7:00-8:30 (NOTE TIME CHANGE) SINGING DATES: Sunday March 2 Precious Lord Take My Hand Wednesday March 5 (6:15) Take My Life Lord Sunday March 23 (10:10) We Remember You Sunday April 13 (10:00) Prepare The Way Thursday April 17 (6:15) Communion Song Friday April 18 ( (6:15) O Lord Most Holy Sunday April 20 (10:00) Alleluia Christ is Risen Rejoice He Is Alive

11 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 5-7am IDD 7:30am Men s 2 9:00 Sun School 9:15 Adult Forum 10:30 Worship 1:45pm IDD 3 6:30 Scouts 4 12:30 Service Committee 5 ASH WED 6:45 Lenten Svc 7:45 Choir 6 12:15 W&M 6-8 Girl Scouts 6-9 IDD (Lydia Room) 7 Noon Lenten Christian Church 6 9pm IDD 8 5-7am IDD 7:30am Men s Corkwood 9 TIME CHANGES 9:00 Sun School 9:15 Adult Forum 10:30 Worship 12:30 Exec Carl s Jr 1:45pm IDD :15 Soup Supper 6:45 Lenten Svc 7:30 Choir IDD in Lydia Room 14 Noon Lenten Methodist Church 6 9pm IDD am IDD 7:30am Men s Corkwood 16 9:00 Sun Sch 9:15 Adult Forum 10:30 Worship & Scout badge ceremony 11:30 3rd Sunday Luncheon 1:45pm IDD 23 9:00 Sun School 9:15 Adult Forum 10:30 Worship 1:45pm IDD 30 9:00 Sun School 9:15 Adult Forum 10:30 Worship 1:45 IDD 17 7:00 Council 18 6:30pm Cub Scout Comm (PH) 19 6:15 Soup Supper 6:45 Lenten Svc 7:30 Choir :15 Soup Supper 6:45 Lenten Svc 7:30 Choir IDD in Lydia Room IDD in Lydia Room 7:00 Scouts (PH) 21 Noon Lenten Presbyterian Church 6 9pm IDD 28 Noon Lenten St. Luke s Church 6 9pm IDD am IDD 7:30am Men s Corkwood am IDD 7:30am Men s Corkwood

12 A American Lutheran Church College Street, Woodland CA Our Mission Statement We are Called Gathered Equipped and Sent The Script

A Journey Through LENT to EASTER

A Journey Through LENT to EASTER 2019 ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 500 LAKE AVENUE BAY HEAD, NEW JERSEY 2 A Journey Through LENT to EASTER Do you need some new direction or a new focus? Whenever it is that