The Week of February 17

Week of February 17

Today is the Second Sunday of Lent. The passage of the season is about the only indication of spring on the horizon (the word Lent means “spring”). The temperature, which actually rose to thawing, is now diving down to a predicted low near zero and winds have been gusting at 40 mph.

We continue a Lenten series on “Bread for the Journey” and this Wednesday the Relay for Life Team will be providing a meal at 6 p.m.

I reported to the congregation today that Jim A. has returned to his home in Fairfax, where he will be under the care of Redwood Falls Hospice. Your prayers for Jim and Phyllis are appreciated.

Annabelle R. is now at Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center. On Thursday she received a special treat as a group of ladies came to serenade her for Valentines Day.

A few upcoming events are listed below. As usual, today’s sermon is available from the SkyDrive link on the right. God bless you during the coming week.

Pastor Stewart

Samwise (aka "Sam") was not welcome at the Westminster KC Dog Show.

Minnesota Valley Conference Ambassadors In Mission (AIM)

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Immanuel Lutheran Church, 8374 8^th Ave., New Auburn

Phone: 320-864-3561

Program: John Pederson, visitor to Vryheid Circuit, South Africa

Coffee: 9:30 a.m. Program 10:00 a.m.

Program and business meeting followed by noon meal

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

Opportunities for personal enrichment

Congregational Leadership Day, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 1, 2008 at Faith Lutheran, Spicer. The Council has voted to pay the registration fee for any wishing to attend. Ask Eileen Roebke.

MN Valley Conference Assembly, March 9 at First Lutheran, St. Peter. John Ylvisaker will be there; he is a prolific song writer and enjoys both sharing his music and teaching. Swedlanda is encouraged to send 6 delegates, 3 men & 3 women. Others are also invited to attend as guests. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. and the meeting at 2:00 p.m. At 3:30 p.m. John will provide a workshop for musicians, worship leaders, worship committees, etc.