The Week of March 8

Greetings from Swedlanda,

Wouldn’t you like to know what that was all about? Mike, the headless chicken served as our example today of what it can be like when we run about aimlessly without a “head”, that is, without Christ. If you would like to read the rest of the message for the day, it is available through the link on the right. The story served to wake people up this morning; everyone was a bit tired after losing an hour to daylight savings time.

The Sunday services of Lent have complimented our Lenten mid-week services on spiritual disciplines. Last Wednesday, the focus was on reflection and humility. You are invited to join us at 7 p.m. Come early for a supper served from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.

The Women of Swedlanda had a Unit meeting this past week. President Gail D. led the meeting and told of the many places our quilts have been sent through Lutheran World Relief. Gail also provided some beautiful Alstroemeria (Peruvian Lilies), which were later placed on the altar for Sunday. Carol T. invited MarKeela to talk about her son Keagan T. and their visits to the Ronald McDonald House.

Have a blessed Lent,

Pastor Stewart

Announcements:

The South Africa Partnership Committee of our conference will meet at noon on Tuesday, March 10 at the Vets Club in Winthrop. All are invited to come!

A Partnership Awareness Event has been scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 9:30 a.m. in conjunction with our Conference Ambassadors In Mission. The meeting will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 32234 431st Ave. Gaylord (5 miles south on #22, 4 miles east on #8). All are encouraged to come and hear the latest about what is happening with our Companion Synod/Conference relationship and to hear plans for Dean Khumalo’s visit in June and the trip to South Africa in 2010.

The journey of Lent continues for 40 days and includes a service each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. until Holy Week. The midweek service will be preceded by a Lenten Supper, 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. This week the Esther Circle is serving. The offerings from our midweek services will be divided equally between Kids Against Hunger and the Library Project in India through Lutheran partners in Global Ministry. A daily Lenten devotional has been provided in mailboxes.

Are you interested in pre-ordering a plant for Easter? If so, there is a sign-up sheet in the entryway with a selection of plants discounted by Carr Flowers in Hutchinson. Orders must be submitted by March 22^nd.