Feb 12, 2006

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST MINISTRY

For the Week Beginning February 12, 2006

TODAY: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
    10:00 a.m. Worship, Holy Communion
        Hedgepeth Baptism
        Youth Bake Sale
        11:15 a.m. Education -Youth
MON: Church Office Closed
WED: 9:30 p.m. Crossways Study
        6:30 p.m. Confirmation
        7:00 p.m. Choir
THUR: 6:30 p.m. Parish Life
SAT: 9:00 a.m. Ladies Bible Study
NEXT SUN ARTICLES ARE DUE
        9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
        10:00 a.m. Worship, Holy Communion

SERVING YOU TODAY
Ushers Barbara and Rallin A.
Lector Rallin A.
Cantor Belen E.
Communion Assistant Jerry P.
Acolyte Eliza C.
Children Church Asst. Cindy C.
Coffee Server Sandy R.
Altar Guild Anita H. and Belen E.
Money Counters Finance Committee
Greeters Andrea Bryan and Carrots W.
Organist Barbara P.
Pastor Bill Metting
Assisting Minister Parma K.

ALTAR FLOWERS
The flowers in the altar area today are placed there to the glory of God by Elwood and Mayelene T. in Celebration of their Wedding Anniversary.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome to worship at New Life in Christ Lutheran Church. It is our hope and prayer that as we share in our worship experience together today that God will touch your life with the power of his redeeming love. Please sign the worship registration pad in the pew so that we may have a record of your attendance with us.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated as part of our worship experience today. You are invited to share in this meal that Christ has prepared for us. To receive communion:
    Come to the altar using the center aisle.
    Pick up your individual glass for communion.
    Come to the altar as space allows.
    Return to your pew using the outside aisles.

Do you ever feel alone? God is ready to welcome you into the fellowship and ministry of New Life in Christ. NLIC is dedicated to making and enriching the lives of disciples of Jesus. If you are interested in becoming a part of our family of faith, please contact Pastor Bill.

The Sign-Up Sheets for Worship Assistants are hanging next to the coffee machine in the fellowship hall. Thanks for signing-up and helping with our worship.

As part of our worship today we celebrate the Holy Baptism of Kristian Wylie Hedgepeth. K. is the son of Kenneth and Leah H. and he was born on January 18th 2006. Serving as sponsors for Kristian are his grandparents Gene and Carolyn C..

An NLIC Butterfly of thanks to the Parish Life committee for preparing the meal that we shared before the Natural Church Development presentation and Survey. An additional butterfly of thanks to all of you who filled out the survey and are helping to chart new ministry opportunities at NLIC.

A Valentine’s Day Prayer

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” –
I CORINTHIANS 13:4-7 NIV

Lord,

Because love is patient…
Help me to be slow to judge, but quick to listen. Hesitant to criticize, but eager to encourage, remembering your endless patience with me.

Because love is kind…
Help my words to be gentle and my actions to be thoughtful. Remind me to smile and to say “Please” and “Thank You” because those little things still mean so much.

Because love does not envy or boast, and it is not proud…
Help me have a heart that is humble and sees the good in others. May I celebrate and appreciate all that I have and all that I am, as well as doing the same for those around me.

Because love is not rude or self-seeking…
Help me to speak words that are easy on the ear and on the heart. When I’m tempted to get wrapped up in my own little world, remind me there’s a great big world out there full of needs and hurts.

Because love is not easily angered and keeps no record of wrongs…
Help me to forgive others as you have forgiven me. When I want to hold onto a grudge, gently help me release it so I can reach out with a hand of love instead.

Because love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth…
Help me stand up for what is right and good. May I defend the defenseless, and help the helpless. Show me how I can make a difference.

Because love always protects and always trusts…
Help me to be a refuge for those around me. When the world outside is harsh and cold, may my heart be a place of acceptance and warmth.

Finally, because love always perseveres…
Help my heart continually beat with love for You and others. Thank you for this day when we celebrate love, and for showing us what that word really means. Amen.