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The Winged Ox

March 2018

S t . L u k e L u t h e r a n C h u r c h

Pastor Mary Ann Siefke

419-308-5871

610-367-9738 x11

[email protected]

Karen Huss 610-326-5832

Director of Music

Valerie Schlegel 610-367-8819

Director of Bell & Cherub

Choirs

Megan Ingram 215-206-8989

Office Administrator

610-367-9738

[email protected]

NEWSLETTER VOLUNTEER

Kathy Billger

Mike Ferraro

Kathy Undercuffler

Contact Info

35 Wilson Avenue P.O. Box 338 Gilbertsville, PA 19525

As Christians and persons of faith we study the Bible to learn about God, our Savior and ourselves. We lean on these sacred, holy, scriptures for guidance and inspiration, growing in faith and love. These holy words light our path through the trials and troubles of life. They are central to our worship and praise as we celebrate and as we lament. As Lutherans we view the Bible as the Holy Spirit inspired Word of God, accessible to all people. We study and interpret scripture together. Our life experiences and points of view enlivening the Word as we discuss and yes, even debate, its meaning and application for all of humanity. One of the ways I study, interpret, and explore the Bible is through writing poetry. Yes, there are countless commentaries, billions of blogs, and an array of online articles. However, poetry affords the writer a new perspective, one deep inside themselves, personal, and vulnerable. One of my favorite passages of scripture is from the book of Hebrews. It’s been on my mind and in my heart for many days. It is read every Good Friday and its message is resilience, hope and unity.

God’s covenant is eternal for all. A law of love, written in hearts and minds. Brokenness, sin, lawless deeds, he bore all.

Have confidence, Jesus is all in all. Enter the sanctuary, nothing binds.

God’s covenant is eternal for all.

The new and living way, his flesh, our call. No greater sacrifice, can the world find.


Come, true hearts of faith, baptism recall. Hold fast, do not waiver, hope will unbind.


Love, good deeds, encouraging one and all. The Day is coming, love only to find.

God’s covenant is eternal for all. Brokenness, sin, lawless deeds, he bore all.

Based on Hebrews 10:16-25

What words of poetry is God writing on your heart and mind this Lenten season?

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Christian Education S T . L U K E L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

Sunday Morning Bible Study Green/Gray Room 8:30-9:15

Come to read the word of God, hear the word of God, and ponder the word of God together. The Lenten Clothing Theme readings for the month of March are:

March 4: Joshua 5:9-12, Psalm 32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Luke 15:11b-32 March 11: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13, Psalm 8, Revelation 21:1-6a, Matthew 25:31-46 March 18: Isaiah 65:1-9, Psalm 22:19-28, Galatians 3:23-29, Luke 8:26-39 March 25: Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, Mark 14:1--15:47

Sunday Morning Adult Forum In the Sanctuary 11:00-12:00

Come to discuss the promises of eternal life, found in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

March 4 Funeral Planning “Worship Service” March 11 Funeral Planning “Scriptures of Hope and Promise” March 18 Funeral Planning “Hymns of Grace”

J.A.M. Jesus and Me J.A.M. Classroom 9:30

All children are welcome! We will read and learn about scripture through fun activities.

We will participate in the Time with Children and receive a blessing and/or commune during worship. March 4 The Ten Commandments March 11 The Light of the World March 18 Serve and Follow

Catechism

Lock-In @ St. James Pottstown

March 2 6:00 p.m.—March 3 10:30 a.m. The Lord’s Prayer: How do we pray?

First Communion Introduction

Introduction First Communion Introduction First Communion Saturday March 24, Palm Sunday OR Saturday May 12 Mother’s Day 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sunday March 25 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. Sunday May 13 Memorial Hall 9:30 a.m. Memorial Hall 9:30 a.m.

Please RSVP with number attending by Sunday, March 18 to [email protected]

Youth Group Let’s prepare for Youth Sunday April 8!

March 4 6:00 p.m. Dinner & Worship Planning March 11 6:00 p.m. Dinner & Worship Planning March 18 6:00 p.m. Dinner & Worship Planning

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Worship Notes S T . L U K E L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

March 4

Lent 3

“The Best Robe”

9:30 Worship

March 7

“Dreamcoat”

7:30 Holden Evening

Prayer

March 11

Lent 4

“Least of These”

9:30 Worship

March 14

“Purple Cloth”

7:30 Holden Evening

Prayer

March 18

Lent 5

“Clothed With Christ”

7:30 Worship

March 21

“Robed in White”

7:30 Holden Evening

Prayer

March 25

Palm Sunday

“Cloaks & Branches”

9:30 Worship

March 29

Maundy Thursday

“Robe & Towel”

7:30 Stripping of the Altar

March 30

Good Friday

“Crown of Thorns”

7:30 Tennebrae Cross

Worship

March 4 ▪ Lent 3

The psalm sets the tone this day: “Happy are they whose transgressions are forgiven, and whose sin is put away!” Happy are those who have “become the righteousness of God” in the merits of Christ Jesus. Happy are those for whom the forgiveness of God has “rolled away . . . the disgrace” of former times. Happy is the father at the return of his prodigal son. Happy are we that our sins are forgiven for Jesus’ sake. Rejoice!

March 11 ▪ Lent 4

We meditate on endings and beginnings often, knowing that all the world’s time begins and ends in God. We watch and keep vigil for the coming of God’s justice into the world.

March 18 ▪ Lent 5

This Sunday’s texts paint startling pictures of the horrific—the demonic—nature of sin. The church’s repeated celebration of the holy communion counters that tragic reality in a continued showing forth of the death of Jesus “until he comes.” It is a dramatic declaration of “how much God has done for you.”

March 25 ▪ Palm Sunday

The first and second readings and psalm are the same this Sunday every year:

Christ emptying himself of divine power and protection, willingly becoming

vulnerable to those who struck him and put him to death. With Christ we lament

his suffering and all human suffering, but expect God’s final vindication. Mark’s

passion story begins with an unnamed woman anointing his head, perhaps to

proclaim him Messiah, and Jesus saying she has anointed him beforehand for

burial. Mark’s Easter story will begin with women going to anoint Jesus for burial,

only to find that he has been raised, God’s living Anointed One.

March 29 ▪ Maundy Thursday

With nightfall our Lenten observance comes to an end, and we gather with

Christians around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ death and

resurrection. At the heart of the Maundy Thursday liturgy is Jesus’ commandment

to love one another. As Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, we are called to

follow his example as we humbly care for one another, especially the poor and the

unloved. At the Lord’s table we remember Jesus’ sacrifice of his life, even as we

are called to offer ourselves in love for the life of the world.

March 30 ▪ Good Friday

At the heart of the Good Friday liturgy is the passion according to John, which

proclaims Jesus as a triumphant king who reigns from the cross. The ancient title

for this day—the triumph of the cross—reminds us that the church gathers not to

mourn this day but to celebrate Christ’s life-giving passion and to find strength and

hope in the tree of life. In the ancient bidding prayer we offer petitions for all the

world for whom Christ died. Today’s liturgy culminates in the Easter Vigil tomorrow

evening.

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Hymn of the Day S T . L U K E L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

March 3 5-8pm Scout

Charter Night at St. Andrew UMC

March 6 7:00 Troop Committee

Meeting

March 13 7:00 Scout Merit Badges at

NH Lutheran Church

March 16-17 Girl Scout Overnight at St.

Luke Lutheran Church


NH Lutheran Church

March 23-25 Boy Scout Campout


NH Lutheran Church

Scouts Beloved, God’s Chosen

ELW 648

This Lenten Season we have the unique opportunity to ponder clothing…The clothing of queens, priests, dreamers, the sick, the baptized, and the clothing of Jesus Christ. St. Luke’s Community Clothing Rack is a tangible weekly reminder of our mission of “Knowing, Sharing, and Celebrating, Christ,” in our community. Scripture and hymns contain many references to clothing, its power and its meaning. One such hymn is found in Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Beloved, God’s Chosen. The hymn is based on Colossians 3:12-16 and commissioned by First Lutheran Church, Freeport, Illinois. The text of this hymn was written by Susan Palo Cherwein. Cherwein was born in 1953 in Ashtabula, Ohio where she grew up worshipping at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. There she grew to love and enjoy music and poetry. Cherwein began writing poetry in elementary school and continued through her time at Wittenberg University (Springfield, OH). There she studied church music and vocal performance. It was not until 1987 that Cherwein began focusing her talents in music, poetry, and spirituality, into composing hymn texts. She currently resides in Minnesota with her spouse, David and two children.

“O Blessed Spring: Hymns of Susan Palo Cherwien”

12As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 13Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.

Colossians 3:12-16

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Council Highlights S T . L U K E L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

March 1

6:30 Executive Committee

March 5

7:00 Finance Committee

March 6

6:30 Property Committee

7:00 Worship and Music

Committee

March 8

6:45 Congregation Council

March 12

7:30 St. Luke Knolls

March 25

11:00 Easter Worship

Leaders Meeting

March 27

8:00 Christian Education

Meetings

Congregation Council Highlights

February 8, 2018

A letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement from Dale Shaner was

shared. After 18 years as our sexton/custodian, Dale has chosen to “really

retire.” Dale’s resignation was accepted with sincere appreciation for all

he has done, and with best wishes for a well deserved retirement.

Pastor Mary Ann’s report contained numerous items about pastoral acts,

pastoral care, committee meetings attended and notes on Worship and

Music and Christian Education were included. The theme of clothing will

be used during Lent.

The Treasurer’s Report was presented by Scott Moyer. The month of

January started with a checkbook balance of $3,518.66. Income in

January was the best ever, with total income of $16,563.00. Expenses in

January were $13,609.22, leaving with a month end balance of $2,953.78,

and an end of month checkbook balance of $6,221.44.

There was follow-up discussion on the annual congregational meeting, the

Safe Place meeting, and the Congregation Council Retreat.

David Girton agreed to complete the two year term on council created by

Amanda Smoyer’s resignation. Welcome, David!

The Audit Committee was elected: Mike Burkhart, Mike Shalaway, and

Dusty Rhoads are on the committee. Thank you to these gentlemen for

their work on this annual and important task!

The sexton’s job description will be reviewed and changed, if necessary,

as we look to the process of interviews and hiring a sexton.

Pam Ferraro is drafting information about the Community Clothing Rack to

distribute to Multi-service, Salvation Army, and the Red Cross. Thank you,

Pam!

The next meeting of Congregation Council will be held March 8, 2018, at 6:45,

p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Kathy Billger

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Endowment S T . L U K E L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

3/2 6:30 Friday AA

3/4 6:00 Youth Group

Dinner

3/6 6:30 Cherub Choir

3/7 6:00 Soup Supper

6:30 Handbells

8:30 Adult Choir

3/9 6:30 Friday AA


Dinner

3/12 Winged-Ox

Deadline



6:30 Handbells

8:30 Adult Choir

3/16 6:30 Friday AA


Dinner


3/21 8:00 Senior

Breakfast

6:00 Soup Supper

6:30 Handbells

8:30 Adult Choir

3/23 6:30 Friday AA



6:30 Handbells

8:30 Adult Choir

3/31 9:00 Easter Egg

Hunt

Deadline for

Endowment

Applications

Calendar Endowment Fund News

Grant Proposals Invited

At the annual meeting of the congregation in January of 2018, the Endowment Committee announced that $4,500.00 is being made available for qualifying grants for the calendar year 2018. The Fund is permitted to make grant distributions that fall within the categories as outlined in the by-laws. The various categories of mission and ministry are shown below, as well as the allocation of dollars to each.

(a.) Minimum of 20% for outreach, into the local community or Synod

$900.00. (b.) Minimum of 20% for ELCA church wide mission or ministries

$900.00. (c.) Minimum of 20% for this congregation for extraordinary

programs, capital improvement or other ministries $900.00. (d.) Remaining 40% distributed through any of the above categories

$1,800.

We are asking for the help of the congregation in identifying needs that fall within the parameters of the Fund. Applications are available from Megan Ingram in the Church Office. All completed applications should be returned directly to Megan. Deadline for submission is March 31,2018. In the event that a person’s proposal, if successful, would have some impact/involvement on a committee or group within the congregation, it is expected that such conversation has occurred. This is especially important in the follow up stages of an awarded grant. In all cases, it is intended that grant payments will be made within the year in which the grant was awarded. The Endowment Committee will review all grant proposals at its April meeting. Obviously disbursements will always be influenced by the number of requests, the appropriateness of such requests and available funds. Results will be announced in a timely manner.

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Spring Announcements S T . L U K E L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

Lenten Soup Suppers

Lenten Soup Suppers began on Wednesday February 14, 2018 and continue through the Lenten Season. A sign up board has been placed in the narthex. Please sign up for the week you would like to supply soup or see me about giving a donation toward bread, drink and crackers.

Thank you for your support! Betty Musser Parish Life

Easter Egg Hunt The annual Easter egg hunt will be held Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 11:00am. This event will be held rain or shine. Bring a basket or bag to collect all of your eggs. Donations of hard cooked or candy filled eggs would be greatly appreciated. We ask that you bring them to Memorial Hall between 9:00 and 10:00 am.

Thanks!!

Planning for Youth Sunday Youth Sunday will be celebrated on April 8,2018

Every Sunday in March the youth will be gathering for dinner to plan their youth led service.

Easter Breakfast Easter breakfast is hosted by the St. Luke Lutheran Church Softball Team.

The menu this year is: Eggs (cooked to order)

Baked Ham Assorted Cold Cereals

Bagels and Toast Juice, Milk, Coffee and Tea

We will have a free-will offering to cover the cost of the food. Please remember the cost of an adult breakfast is $4.50. Any money remaining after paying for the food will be used to purchase softball equipment (balls, bats, Etc.). Reservations are recommended. Don’t miss out on the best breakfast in town, reserve your seat early! Please fill out a Reservation form and return to Dave Durante, the church office or place in the offering plate. Reservation forms are located in the weekly bulletins and in the church library.

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Spring Announcements S T . L U K E L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

St. Luke Softball

Softball season is just around the corner and we are looking for players age 14 and up. Speak to Dave Durante (610-970-8677) if you would like to join this fun team. I

n addition, we will again be sponsoring the annual Easter breakfast and are looking for folks to help cook, serve and clean up.

If you are willing to help in some way, please give Dave a call.

Collecting Old Suitcases

Did you get new luggage for Christmas? Perhaps you have an old suitcase in the attic. During the month of March, Social Ministry is collecting any size luggage for Women in Crisis.

This is an organization that assists victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse

and their dependent children. Emergency housing and counseling are provided.

When a woman leaves the shelter, she needs a suitcase to hold her belongings. Please put it in the library for delivery in April.

Rock Painting Party

March 10, 2018 11:00 am in Memorial Hall

Come one, come all; all are welcome! Rock painting is fun, relaxing, exciting.

All materials will be provided, snacks and drinks too. We are only asking for a donation towards materials. Your rocks can be as simple as words of praise, or have much more artistic patterns. The choice is yours,

there are no right or wrong rocks. Examples will be provided if you need ideas. You can paint as many as you want, but we request to keep one to be

added to our “Kindness Rocks Box” in the Church narthex. Any questions please contact Kim Spiece at [email protected] or her cell 610-451-1249.

Kids are encouraged too, but a parent must stay with children.

Scout Hoagie Fundraiser

The Cub Scouts are selling coupons to raise money to offset the cost of Scouting. These coupons are good for one shorti hoagie from WAWA.

The coupons never expire, are good at any WAWA, and help the Scouting program. Coupons are $5 each and will be delivered the week of April 2, 2018.

Deadline to order coupons is March 21, 2018. There is a sign up sheet outside Pastor Mary Ann’s office,

all money should be given to Pastor Mary Ann.

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Thrivent Projects S T . L U K E L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

St. Luke Thrivent Action Teams

Ron Ball had the idea to designate his $250.00 Thrivent Action Team project to hunger. Part

One: We got a list of the most needed items from Olivia, the food pantry coordinator at Multi Service.

Pancake mix and syrup, oatmeal, low sodium items, and apple juice were some requested items. The

most wanted item was laundry detergent. The small bottles of detergent were needed for her elderly

and single clients. Everything was delivered to Boyertown Multi Service Food Pantry. There is a poster

with pictures and a long cash resister tape on the glass wall of the sanctuary. Part Two: The youth held

their annual Souper Bowl Drive. $270.95 was donated to the ELCA World Hunger Synod Challenge. A

total of just over $520.00 was raised for hunger.

St. Luke has several teams who deliver Meals on Wheels to shut ins. In February we

completed a “Winter Surprise” for all the clients. The second Thrivent Action Team grant was used to

purchase kitchen towels and dish detergents. The dish detergent was wrapped in a colorful kitchen

towel and delivered with a greeting from our church.

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Easter Flowers S T . L U K E L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

Easter Flowers 2018 will be provided by

Levengood’s Flowers, Inc.

7636 Boyertown Pike

Douglassville, PA 19518

Orders may be placed in the offering, church office mailbox,

or given directly to Megan Ingram.

Please place your order and payment in an envelope marked “Easter Flowers.”

All checks should be made payable to St. Luke Lutheran Church.

The deadline for orders is March 18, 2018.

Orders will be accepted for Lilies, Tulips, Daffodils, Azaleas and Mums. Flowers will be available following the Easter worship services.

Lilies $8.25

4 or more blooms

Daffodils $7.50

6 inch pot

Tulips $8.00

5 and 6 blooms

Mums $8.00

7 inch pot

Azaleas $14.00

Pink and Red Only

Order forms will be available in the weekly worship bulletin.

Order forms are also located in the church library.

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Community Clothing Rack S T . L U K E L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

March 7

1-4pm Open for Donation

March 8

6-8pm Open for Distribution

March 14


March 21


March 28


CCR

The Community Clothing Rack at St. Luke provides clothing at no cost to those in need.

We serve those in the tri county area including Berks, Chester, and Montgomery counties.

Clean, seasonal clothing will be accepted on donation dates only.

The clothing rack supplies clothing for

Women

Men

Children

Babies

Winter hats, coats, gloves and boots.

Monetary contributions to help with operating costs are gratefully appreciated.

In case of an emergency between opening dates, please call Boyertown Area Multi-Service at 610-367-6957.

During inclement weather, we will close when the Boyertown Area School District closes.

The Clothing Rack is open Wednesdays from 1-4pm.

March Wednesday 7

th Open for Donation

14th

21st 28

th Open for Distribution

Thursday 8th 6-8pm Open for Distribution

April

Wednesday 4th Open for Donation

11th

18th 25

th Open for Distribution


May Wednesday 2

nd Open for Donation

9th

16th 23

rd Open for Distribution


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#Keysstrong: Conch-ering Irma S T . L U K E L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

A Fishing Story And A Heartfelt Tale By Bob Ballantyne

The art of fly fishing has its variants, and fresh water action in the American northwest is quite different from that of the salt in the lower Florida Keys. Those of you who have followed my writings over the years—now much rarer in production—know I have done both and reported and produced slide shows on them. In both activities however, there has always been another side of the story, one I seldom reported. That is an interest in the history of those areas. In the early years in Yellowstone Country, touring the famed National Park took up a good bit of the time on each visit. That is also true of the tourist attractions of Key West and the lower Keys. In both cases, however, as the years passed—30 in Yellowstone and 16 in the Keys—local friendships developed and the interest in local histories blossomed. For Yellowstone it was that of the early Native American culture and the fur trappers’ era. For the Keys it was more diverse. That history, too, had a Native American story. But it also had a pirate age that gave way to a ship salvaging era, the latter of which made Key West the richest city in Florida. When the lighthouses came along and the sailing ships stopped crashing on the big offshore coral reef—the 4th largest in the world—that economy crashed. A series of economic booms followed. They included the ups and downs in the military population (mostly navy) and a sequence of sponging, turtle harvesting, cigar manufacturing, and shrimping industries. The depression era of 1929-1935 brought the final major economic change when the U.S. Government came there and helped promote tourism. It was into this history, starting back in 2002, that vacation and fishing traditions started with many family members and some friends. As the years passed, in addition to an interest in the history of the Keys, an appreciation for the uniqueness of island life developed, as did some friendships. It was with a bit of sadness, then, that during this past January’s trip we observed some of the lingering destruction left behind by Hurricane Irma. But, on the other side of the coin, we also saw the work of the Conchs—as the locals call themselves—in bringing the Keys back to life. Much of the work was done by volunteers, the citizens themselves. What we observed was inspirational, and my son Scott and I have produced a new illustrated program. We are calling it “#Keysstrong: Conch-ering Irma.” It will be presented on Saturday night, March 17th at 7 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church on Wilson Ave. in Gilbertsville, PA.

Please join us! This program is being presented by St. Luke’s own Bob Ballantyne, and his son, Scott, at St. Luke on March 17, 2018, at 7:00, p.m. We’ll meet in the sanctuary, followed by a time of fellowship in Memorial Hall, with wonderful refreshments by Nancy Ballantyne. Sponsored by the St. Luke FUNdraising Team, there is no admission, but a free will offering will be collected. We’re looking forward to this program! Please contact the church office to let us know how many we should plan on seeing!

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Holy Week S T . L U K E L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

Preparing for Easter By Ruth Nice

The last day of Lent begins with Palm Sunday, and ends with Holy

Saturday. This time period is also known as HOLY WEEK. Holy week begins with

Palm Sunday, remembering Jesus triumphal entry to Jerusalem with the waving of

palms and shouts of “Hosanna, Blessed is He that comes”. In Christian churches

today, people are given palm branches to carry and raise as they sing festive

hymns praising Jesus, and remembering His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Little

crosses are woven out of the palms to symbolize the crucifixion. In some Eastern European churches,

pussy willow are used instead of palms.

Thursday of Holy Week is called “MAUNDY” Thursday. The word MAUNDY comes from the

Latin MANDATUM NOVUM which means new commandment. During the Passover meal, Jesus told his

disciples, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another.” Jesus gave His disciples an

example of this love by washing the feet of the disciples. Jesus took on the role of a servant by doing the

washing of feet. This task was assigned to the lowest servant of a household. Some churches still practice

the washing of feet as part of Holy Thursday services.

Holy Communion is celebrated on Maundy Thursday. This is the night when Christ celebrated

the Last Supper with His disciples. On this night Jesus took the bread, blessed it, and gave it to His disciples

saying, “this is my body broken for you.” He took the cup, blessed it, and gave it to His disciples saying “This

cup is my blood shed for you.” Jesus commanded the disciples to do this Supper in remembrance of Him.

Stripping the alter follows the communion service. Everything is removed from the alter and chancel in a

solemn fashion, usually while the lights are dimmed in the church. The bare altar represents the Body of

Christ as He was stripped of His garments.

Good Friday, the day when Jesus was crucified. Why “GOOD FRIDAY?” In the early church this

day was known as Holy Friday. It is not known when this day became GOOD FRIDAY. However, since

Christ accomplished our salvation through His death, it is indeed GOOD.

Many churches remember this day with a TENEBRAE Service. TENEBRAE means darkness. This

TENEBRAE is accomplished through the readings depicting the Crucifixion and the dimming of the lights as

the service progresses to total darkness. This represents the death of Christ.

EASTER, the word has a common origin from OSTARA, EASTUR or OSTAR. Easter is the

celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus. The date of Easter is movable and not a set date as is

Christmas. The early church fathers thought that Easter should be celebrated on a Sunday. Sunday is three

days after the Crucifixion when the Resurrection happened. Easter is closely linked to the date of Passover.

Easter is celebrated the first Sunday after the first full moon following the March equinox. The beginning of

Passover is celebrated on the fourteenth day of Nisan, which is about a week before the full moon of Spring.

Jesus died during the time of the Passover. He is the pascal lamb, symbolizing the lamb that is slaughtered

for the Passover meal. Easter Sunday, the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus, is the fulfillment of the

promise of Salvation.

Easter candy. The day of Resurrection was thought of as our entry into Paradise. In the Old

Testament accounts, when you enter Paradise, you receive milk and honey and other festive foods. The

candy we receive on Easter is a modern interpretation of milk and honey

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Lenten Clothing S T . L U K E L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. Mark 9:3

Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover them, and not to hide yourself from your own kin? Isaiah 58:7

Then suddenly a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his cloak, for she said to herself, "If I only touch his cloak, I will be made well." Matthew 9:20-21.

As he taught, he said, "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces Mark 12:38

On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace, opposite the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne inside the palace opposite the entrance to the palace. Esther 5:1

But the father said to his slaves, 'Quickly, bring out a robe--the best one--and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Luke 15:22

Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his children, because he was the son of his old age; and he had made him a long robe with sleeves. So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the long robe with sleeves that he wore; Genesis 27:3, 23

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Lenten Clothing S T . L U K E L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.' Matthew 25:36

A certain woman named Lydia, a worshiper of God, was listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul. Acts 16:14

As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Galatians 3:27

After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from?" Revelation 7:9-13

And they clothed him in a purple cloak; and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they put it on him. Mark 15:17

This is how you shall eat it: your loins girded, your sandals on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and you shall eat it hurriedly. It is the passover of the Lord. Exodus 12:11

When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his clothes and divided them into four parts, one for each soldier. They also took his tunic; now the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece from the top. So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill what the scripture says, “They divided my clothes among themselves, and for my clothing they cast lots.” John

Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. John 20:6-7

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