This past Wednesday (February 17) we entered the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday. The forty days of Lent are patterned after the forty days our Lord spent in the wilderness suffering temptations by Satan. The book of Hebrews reminds us, when speaking about Jesus our High Priest, "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-- yet was without sin." (Hebrews 4:15) Imagine the worst temptation you have ever faced - Jesus has faced that for you! At every turn where you or I were tempted to give in....Jesus never did. And as we live in relationship with Jesus, as His Spirit works in us through His Word and Sacraments, we have the victory. We'll talk more about this on Sunday in worship.
School Ministry Related Items
- School Open House - this coming Sunday, February 21, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Invite your friends and coworkers to discover more about the ministry of Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran School
- Staff Ministry Anniversary Recognition - As part of our worship services on March 7 - and at a special coffee hour at 10:00 a.m. that Sunday - we will recognize the following staff members as they celebrate anniversary celebrations in the ministry: Peggy Zilz (5 years), Terri Hobbs (10 Years), Ann Fichtner (15 Years), Pam Brune (20 Years), Dan Gottschalk (20 Years) and Amy Loppnow (20 Years). Please join us in praising God for these treasured gifts of God to the ministry of SBL.
Olympic Gold Value
As I finish this short "Cyber Saints" I just saw Evan Lysacek win Olympic gold for men's figure skating and the thought struck me about how much training goes into the preparation and the commitment it takes to win Olympic gold. And yet that commitment and dedication can't even come close to the dedication and commitment our Savior, Jesus Christ has toward us. He promises to never leave or forsake us - and that is a promise that is guaranteed!
God bless you as you live in His love for you - and I'll see you in His house this Sunday and Wednesday.