*Commemoration of Blessed Martin Luther*
Dear Saints and Friends of Grace & Trinity,
This Sunday is
*Sexagesima*
*T** The Sunday of the Sower **T*
Isaiah 55:10-13; 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9; Luke 8:4-15 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+55%3A10-13%3B+2+Corinthians+11%3A19-12%3A9%3B+Luke+8%3A4-15&version=ESV>
*Scripture Alone*
*The Sower sows the seed of His Word (Luke 8:4–15). This Word is living and powerful (Heb. 4:9–13) to conceive new life in those who hear it. But the planting of Christ is attacked by the devil, the world, and the flesh. Satan snatches the Word away from hard hearts. The riches and pleasures of this life choke off faith. Shallow and emotional belief withers in time of temptation and trouble. But see how Christ bears this attack for us! Christ’s cross was planted in the hard and rocky soil of Golgotha. A crown of thorns was placed upon His head. Satan and His demons hellishly hounded and devoured Him. Yet, through His dying and rising again, He destroyed these enemies of ours. Jesus is Himself the Seed which fell to the ground and died in order that it might sprout forth to new life and produce much grain. In Him, the weak are strong (2 Cor. 11:19–12:9). He is the Word of the Father which does not return void (Is. 55:10–13) but yields a harvest hundredfold.*
*Sexagesima* (meaning, “about 60 days”)—Grace is passively received. In the collect for this Sunday we pray that God would see that we put not our trust in anything that we do and that He would mercifully defend us by His power. The parable of the sower is read as the Gospel from Luke 8:4-15. The seed of God’s Word is passively received. It transforms bad soil into good and noble hearts. We pray that this would happen also to us and for us.
*Bible Study this Week* is at Grace. We’ll continue our discussion of Christian piety as rooted in the Word of God. This week we’re still in the fourth godly habit: *Confession & Absolution.* Join us at 9:30am at Grace.
*Those Serving* *at Grace & Trinity today…*
*Counter: The Pressnells Counters: Jeanette*
*Greeters: The Pattersons Greeters: The Petersens*
*Ushers: Ron Rooker & Ushers: Cory & Ted*
* Dave Norris Altar Guild: The Browns*
*Altar Guild: The Pattersons *
*Elder: Scott Smith*
*To prepare* your hearts and minds for the Sunday gathering of the faithful, here is the bulletin for Sunday <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/ea5e82ce-cac4-4b7a-f87e-2df62bdec4d4/2022_02_20_Sexagesima.pdf>. Meditate on the readings, pray the prayers, and consider what gifts our Lord has for us this week. Also, here are the news/notes <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/b2241fb2-79e3-29ff-3910-3ebc0bc4d9e0/2_20_22_News_Notes.pdf> and the congregation at prayer <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/903ce4e6-96be-387c-7af3-fb0bc50fa011/2022_2_20_Sexagesima.pdf> .
*Prayer Requests…*
· *None for this week*
*Coming up this week…*
· *Today: **Commemoration of Martin Luther*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *4-5pm *Private Absolution, Trinity
· *Sunday (2/20): **Sexagesima*
o *8am *Divine Service, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Grace
o *11am *Divine Service, Trinity
o *2pm **Misa en Español*, Grace
o *3:30pm *Elders Book Study, Grace
· *Monday – Friday: *
o *No Matins this week*
· *Wednesday*: *Commemoration of St. Polycarp*
o *7pm *Evening Prayer, Trinity
· *Thursday*:
o *7:30pm *Hall of Men, the Ladder
· *Sunday (2/27): **Quinquagesima*
o *8am *Divine Service, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Grace **KFL Presentation on Value them Both*
o *11am *Divine Service, Trinity
o *2pm **Misa en Español*, Grace
*Looking Ahead…*
· *February 21*-*28: Vacation – *The family and I will be out of town. If any pastoral needs arise, please contact Pr. Metzger.
· *March 2*: *Ash Wednesday* – Our Lenten journey of spiritual discipline and catechetical formation begins!
· *March 6*: *Pr.* *Metzger Ordination Anniversary Celebration – *Following the 11am service at Trinity, we will honor Pr. Metzger’s 30 years in the Holy Ministry with a luncheon. Please join us! (His actual anniversary is March 3)
o Also on the 6th at Trinity we’ll have our annual security fire & tornado explanation and drill.
· *March 9*: *Private Absolution & Midweek Lenten Meals Begin* – Every Wednesday during Lent we’ll gather at Trinity for a Vespers service at 7pm. Beforehand, from 5:30-6:45pm we’ll offer a light supper. Also, from 6-6:45pm I’ll hear confession in the Sanctuary.
Many blessings and much joy to you all in Christ our life.
-Pastor
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