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From Pastor Jay I guess it's easier to have Lent in the midwest where the weather is still miserable. The word "Lent" however, is derived from the Old English "lencten" which alluded to the lengthening of days that we have in Lent. During this season of Spring, we watch the days "lent" or lengthen longer and longer. We begin to see the sun earlier and see it go down later. As Lent goes longer, we see more of the sun. Similarly, in the church's celebration of the lengthening of days, as the days get longer we see more and more of the Son. We see more and more of what He was brought to this earth in order to do. I'll tell you a secret. I actually really like Lent. It's not because I'm against alleluias or because I like my music dreary - it's because of the content, it's because of the discipline, and it's because I know that in this season we gradually get to see more and more of the Son. I like how this season ends with Easter, the biggest of our Christian celebrations. I like how its discipline lengthens my days and makes me consider Christ more often. It's good to be in Lent, to see the lengthening of days and to see more of the Son, even on beautiful days in Florida. + How do your Lent preparations "lengthen" how much you think about Christ? + Do you see more of the Son during Lent or some other season of the church? + As these days grow longer and longer, do you feel like you have more time? What are you doing with that time? In Christ, Pastor Jay Clear
Your Calendars! New and
Important
Calendar Items! February 27 - An "Eve"ning for Adam On February 27th at 7pm, the Peer Ministers of University Lutheran invite you to "An 'Eve'ning for Adam", a fundraising dinner for Adam Douthwaite - University Lutheran's Semi(nole)narian. We will be providing a meal planned by Chef Adam Tiffany, and we ask that you come and donate what you would to a normal evening out. Enjoy some great food and have your evening go to a good cause. February 28 - Worship at University Lutheran
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 have more to do" anonymously at http://jwinterscom.wufoo.com/forms/i-have-more-to-do/ March 6-13 - Spring Break Spring Break is coming. Click
Here for the full University Lutheran calendar
The Bible in A Year
Readings coming up:
Can
you.....?
Can you follow simple directions? Do you like telling people where to go and how to get there? Is it a joy for you to hand out bulletins? Can you arrive to church 15 whole minutes before church starts on a Sunday --- if so, we need you to be an usher. Please email pastor@universitylutheranchurch.org to sign up. Can you handle fire responsibly? Can you light floating candles without dunking them? ----if so, we need you to be an acolyte this Sunday. Please email pastor@universitylutheranchurch.org to sign up. Thrivent Presents about Funding and Habitat You are invited to Local Thrivent Chapter meeting to hear about the changes made in allocating funds to churches and Lutheran institutions AND our upcoming Thrivent Builds Habitat House. Your first opportunity to vote on where your benefit dollars go is in April. Show Adam, our Semi(nole)narian, some love in February! Adam Douthwaite, a former student and Peer Minister from University Lutheran, is currently attending classes at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis in order to become a pastor. We are hosting a seminarian funding drive for Adam throughout the month of February, beginning with a free-will donation on the 14th. Help produce the first Seminole Seminarian in a long long time! Show Adam some love! 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 have more to do..." You can complete it anonymously at http://jwinterscom.wufoo.com/forms/i-have-more-to-do/ Lent Out Loud for the next few weeks:
Help Sweep Tallahassee Clean with University Lutheran On February 28th from 8am to 11am, University Lutheran will be participating with Clean Sweep Tallahassee to pick up debris, plant trees, shrubs, and flowers, and remove graffiti. Sign up at University Lutheran by the kitchen. 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. 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 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.
Send a Card Consider sending a
card or celebrating with the following people in some way this week:
Good Stuff Pastor Meyer waited in line to fill his car with gas just before a long holiday weekend. There were many cars ahead of him in the service station. Finally, he saw a member and got out to chat.The member remarked, "it seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip." The minister smiled, "I know what you mean. It's the same in my business." |
University
Organist
Communion
Assistant Acolyte
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: The devil tempted Jesus with how many
temptations in Luke 4?
Forget Your Checkbook
Last Sunday?a.) Two b.) Four c.) Seven d.) Three See below, under "Social Media" for the answer. Sermon Audio from University
Lutheran
Send in your offering via University Lutheran's web site. Prayer List (Please consider including the following in your
prayer life this week) The families and friends of Herman and Bill who passed away Madison, Charlotte, and Linda who have had eye surgery this week Cameron who is waiting for a heart transplant Pastor Jay as he considers a possible call to San Antonio TX Continued prayers for those who battle with divorce and custody issues Prayers for our seminarian, Adam Douthwaite, that he might fulfill his vocation and become a pastor Thanksgiving for all those who give of their time and effort here at University Lutheran ...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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"A Jesus-Centered Community of Scripture, Faith, and Grace"
925 W. Jefferson St.
Tallahassee, FL 32304
850 224 6059
pastor@universitylutheranchurch.org