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From Pastor Jay It also created a good moment to explain my role here as pastor. My role as the pastor of this congregation is given to me by the congregation acting as the Body of Christ. Jesus institutes this ministry and gives the responsibility of selecting pastors to His Body, specifically University Lutheran in my case. When the church in San Antonio contacted me about the possibility of being their pastor, I was required to consider it as if the Holy Spirit were asking me to consider it - because He WAS asking me to consider it through His church. However, I declined it. It's important to recognize that I wasn't declining the Holy Spirit (I don't think I would be fit to be a pastor if I did that), I was simply trying to move according to His purposes on my end. It's tricky and messy - and what else would you expect from the Holy Spirit? There were a few things that I felt the Holy Spirit was telling me in this process however, and I would like to share one them with you. God has continued His mildly harassing habit of using the lectionary system (our system of readings for Sundays) to point out what He wants to tell me. Weeks earlier I had decided that this Wednesday I was going to preach from the phrase "I have to do..." and what our "to-do" lists tell us about what God wants to do with us. Just a few days before that sermon God went and reminded me that there is a "to-do" list that He has prepared for me in advance. He has given me specific talents and weaknesses through which He seeks to move this church forward in His grace. My specific set of talents and weaknesses will not always be helpful to this church, and someday, you'll need someone who fits you better. That day will come with tears for me, but also joy in seeing the lack of my usefulness in the breadth of your ability and the uniqueness of your context and circumstances. Yet for now, I think we're still matched and I think God is using this experience to remind us both of what He seeks for us to do together. So this week, especially if you are one of our members, I ask that you pray for us. Let's not waste the Holy Spirit's time by not taking time to reflect on this. Consider what it is that we can do together, and what He may be reminding us of. Jesus has a lot of forgiveness and grace to offer through University Lutheran - how do we fit together in His plan to offer those things? + If you would like more information about how we see the Office of Pastoral Ministry functioning, let me know. I can send you resources. + Are you interested in the Office of Pastoral Ministry or some other kind of church work? + Is there something that you feel we can be doing together while I am here at University Lutheran? In Christ, Pastor Jay Clear
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Important
Calendar Items! March 6-13 - Spring Break Please pray for our students as they travel and rest during Spring Break. March 6th - Baptism of Tatum and Gabe Coker In order to allow for family to travel and celebrate the baptisms of Tatum and Gabe Coker, we will be baptizing on Saturday and giving thanks on Sunday. March 7th
Join us every Wednesday in Lent for "Lent Out Loud", an exploration of what it means to be a Christian through your own words. Even if you can't be with us: Please consider helping us by filling out the phrase "I need to change" anonymously at http://jwinterscom.wufoo.com/forms/i-need-to-change/ Click
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The Bible in A Year
Readings coming up:
LSF
12 South - Spring Service Mini-Retreat
Join us March 19 and 20 (Friday and Saturday) as we travel to Gainesville FL with Lutheran Student Fellowship, Region 12 to hang out with people from the southern part of Region 12 (basically, Florida). Click here for more information on Facebook. Thrivent Seeking Support for New Habitat for Humanity Build Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity helps
individuals achieve greater economic independence through the building
of decent, simple, affordable homes. Building these homes is more than
just boards and blocks. It's sweat and smiles, borne of hard work and
expressions of faith. There are many waysyou can help- and the they're
not all swinging hammers. This is a
wonderful service project-to find out how you can help and or get
involved: call Jeff Ewaldt @ 445.9211
Thank you for your love for Adam! Thank you so much to everyone who donated money for Adam Douthwaite, our seminarian at Concordia Seminary St. Louis. All in all we raised $1166.00. $258 of that was donated through the joint work of the Peer Ministers and LWML putting together the "'Eve'ning for Adam" event. Thank you so much for your hard work! Adam is scheduled to write the message section of this newsletter next week. Lent Out Loud You've started Ash Wednesday with us, now join us for the Lenten midweek services throughout the season of Lent. This year our Lenten series is "Lent Out Loud." Lent Out Loud asks YOU to complete a few simple phrases about your Christian life. This week we are asking you to complete the phrase "I need to change" You can complete it anonymously at http://jwinterscom.wufoo.com/forms/i-need-to-change/ Lent Out Loud for the next few weeks:
LWML Zone Rally at University Lutheran This year's LWML Zone Rally for our zone is being held at University Lutheran on March 20th. If you are a woman who is interested in LWML, please consider attending this event. Veritas Forum at FSU University Lutheran is co-sponsoring the Veritas Forum at Florida State University from March 30-31st. The Veritas Forum seeks to inspire the shapers of tomorrow's culture to connect their hardest questions with the person and story of Jesus Christ. To learn more visit http://veritas.org/fsu Relay for Life Team - University Lutheran University Lutheran is participating in Relay for Life again this year. We relay in memory of Pastor Tom Dohrman and former student and church president Chris Hahn. Please consider joining our team. FAQ:
LCMS Campus Ministry has a new website LCMS Campus Ministry, the umbrella body for organizations such as Lutheran Student Fellowship and International Student Ministries, has a new website. Check it out if you have a chance: http://www.lcmscampusministry.net Thank you, you were noticed I certainly can't thank everyone for everything that happens here at University Lutheran, or ever hope to thank them enough, but I hope I can thank a few of you each week.
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Good Stuff A pastor was leaving his area and was saying farewell to his congregation at the Church doors for the last time. He shook the hand of an elderly lady as she walked out. She said "Your successor won't be as good as you." "Nonsense", said the pastor, in a flattered tone. "No, really", said the old lady, "I've been here under five different ministers, and each new one has been worse than the last." |
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Communion
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Reader Sound System Refreshments If you would like to sign up for any of
these positions this week or in the coming weeks, please email Are you sure you read your Bible this week? Then answer this question: Jesus likens Herod to what animal in
Luke 13?
Forget Your Checkbook
Last Sunday?a.) a chicken b.) a snake c.) a fox d.) an ox See below, under "Social Media" for the answer. Sermon Audio from University
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Send in your offering via University Lutheran's web site. Prayer List (Please consider including the following in your
prayer life this week) Those who deal with medical problems, especially Marian Those who are traveling overseas and fighting for our country, especially Dennis going to Kuwait Those who deal with the aftermath of the Chilean earthquake Those who deal with custody and divorce issues All churches who are seeking to call pastors, especially Concordia Lutheran in San Antonio ...and that our prayers may be joined with the prayers of all God's saints here on earth. Volunteer Needs If you can volunteer for one of these or if you have questions, please indicate that by signing up on the sheet by the kitchen or emailing Pastor Jay
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925 W. Jefferson St.
Tallahassee, FL 32304
850 224 6059
pastor@universitylutheranchurch.org