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BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class
9:15 A.M. - A new Adult Class has begun under the instruction of Pastor Wismar. It will meet in the Sanctuary.
Wednesday Morning
10:30 A.M. - Please join us for a chance to prepare for Sunday's worship by studying the Lectionary Readings for the upcoming week. The Bible Study is held in the Fellowship Hall. Please call the church office (985.847.1877) for additional details.
Second Tuesday of each month
9:30 A.M. - JOY Bible Study welcomes ladies for this Bible Study. Hostess and location change each month.
EASTER LILIES
Sponsors for the Easter Lily plants we use on Easter Sunday are now being sought. Joyce Probst is asking that 24 plants be sponsored. The cost per plant is $7.50 and the plant is yours to take home after second service on Easter Sunday.
Forms have been placed on the table in the Narthex and in the literature rack. Please fill-in the form and place it in the offering plate with payment attached. Make checks payable to Lamb of God. Clearly mark either cash or check Easter Lily Fund.
The price is not known at this time and no more than 24 will be needed. If you have questions you can contact Joyce at 985.641.2217.
LENT SOUP SUPPER
Many thanks to Kurtis and Becky Schultz, Dale and Sharon Mahnke, and Kathy Jones for the wonderful Soup Supper last Wednesday.
Additional help is needed for the remaining weeks. Sign-up sheets are posted in the Narthex. This light meal is provided at 6:15 P. M. on Wednesdays preceding Evening Prayer. As you will see, you may prepare all or part of the meal.
Please direct questions to Head Elder Gregg Jones (985.641.1120).
AN INVITATION FROM LHS
The Lutheran High School Music Department will present its annual Sacred Music Concert on March 7 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church starting at 3 pm.
This year’s concert is entitled Lord, This Day We’ve Come to Worship and will feature both the LHS Band and Choir. Joining the high school groups this year will be the Atonement Lutheran School Choir.
Questions? Call Jeff Neuman at Lutheran High School (504) 455-4062 or jneuman@lutheranhighschool.net. Please join us for an afternoon of wonderful music. Hope to see you there!
GRYPHON GALA MARCH 27
Members of Lamb of God are invited to attend the annual Lutheran High School Fund Raiser, Gryphon Gala XXXIII. It is scheduled for Saturday, March 27, 2010, in the Fellowship Hall at Atonement Lutheran Church on Riverside Drive in Metairie.
The event begins at 5:00 P.M. with the opening of the Silent Auction and a Hospitality Hour. Dinner will be served at 6:00 P.M. and be followed by the Verbal Auction at 7:00 P.M.
Dress is Coat and Tie. Tickets are $60.00 each. Please contact the church office for information or Nicole Blackwell Alemann (504.628.7819) to purchase tickets.
GULF DISTRICT LLL CONVENTION
The Lutheran Laymen’s League Annual Convention will be held in Covington, Louisiana, on March 19 and 20, 2010. All men of our congregation are urged to consider attending. Speakers Rich Cohrs and Polly Gragali will be onboard to bring attendees up-to-date on what’s happening in Men’s Ministry adding to this spiritually and personally enriching opportunity through Christian fellowship.
Registration forms have been placed on the table in the Narthex. Costs and details are listed. Take one to look over.
Questions - contact Tom Yarger (985.641.2406) for additional information.
J.O.Y. AUCTION MARCH 17
The annual J.O.Y (Jesus, Others, You) Auction is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2010. It will be held at Lamb of God in the Fellowship Hall. All proceeds benefit charity.
Action begins at 9:00 A.M. To be offered and auctioned in addition to quilts are household items, plants, food, and many other goodies.
In addition to a day filled with fun, there is a delicious salad lunch provided by the ladies of J.O.Y. which is free of charge for all in attendance.
Plan now to participate!
FROM MISSION RECIPIENT BEKA HOUSE
Hello friends!
It has been another incredible month in the mission field. I hope you enjoy this month's story of a recent mission trip to India. (posted on bulletin boards)
As many of you know, each year, we have to decided whether we will stay in the field or return home. After prayerful consideration, I have decided to stay on for a third year. I am excited about the work we are doing and am looking foward to seeing how God will continue to use me.
However, in order to stay, I have to be fully funded for this year and have 25% of next year's amount raised. Please help me to reach this goal by renewing your donations, encouraging your friends and family to support missions, and praying for Taiwan.
Also, if your church would be interested in hosting me this summer for a missions presentation, dinner or dessert night, please let me know. I will be in the States for the month of July.
Rebekah House
CELA, Taiwan
"Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel" Ephesians 6:19
CHRISTIANS, PUMP UP THE IRON...
because in March it is time to renew our congregation’s blood replacement quota. Remember, when we meet our quota, our entire congregation qualifies for blood replacement assistance.
You can give the Gift of Life two ways. First, Gwen Traina has secured a mobile unit which will be at Lamb of God on Friday, March 19, between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. Also, you can donate offsite at the Blood Center behind Copeland’s (or any convenient Blood Center). In all cases, please use our congregation number when making a donation. That number is 579.
As was noted before, the iron you need is the iron you get through your diet which builds red cells and prevents anemia. A handout with food high in iron and other info is in the Narthex. Start now to build that count. We have had many rejections in the past due to low iron.
PLEASE NOTE: This date is also the date of the New Member Welcome Fish Fry and Game Night. Let’s make this a day of fellowship and service!
Contact Gwen Traina (985.641.3077) or Tricia Remond (985.639.9178) for additional information.
VOLUNTEERS FOR YOUTH GATHERING NEEDED
The 2010 National LCMS Youth Gathering will be held July 17-21, 2010 in New Orleans, and your help is needed to help assure its success. Many volunteers are needed by both the convention co-ordinators and the Southern District.
Points of contact for convention volunteers are Rochelle Kurucar (rochellkurucar@yahoo.com) and Judy Roth (judyroth@ymail.com). Contact Kathy Wendling (krlw33@hotmail.com) to volunteer specifically with the Southern District.
OWNERS SOUGHT
Lost and Found is located in the church office. Still hanging around are a ladies sweater, sun glasses, reading glasses, and a child’s toy. Please claim these belongings before spring cleaning begins.
NEW MEMBER WELCOME, FISH FRY AND GAME NIGHT
Save the date!! Friday, March 19, 2010, is the date of the next LOG Fish Fry. We will also recognize and welcome new members and we have planned a Game Night (ping pong, bingo, etc.) with prizes for fellowship. There will also be an activity or two specifically designed for the littler ones - perhaps a movie.
The Fellowship Committee has already begun the planning. Let Dan or Mary Landry know how you can help. We will begin dinner around 5:30 P.M. and wrap-up when we must. Help will be needed throughout the afternoon and evening.
This is not pot luck. Dinner and dessert will be $5.00 with tea and coffee included. New Members are our guests. Canned soft drinks will be available for purchase. Take-out will be offered. Plan to join us!
Concordia University of Nebraska’s
internationally acclaimed A Cappella 70-member Choir’s Tour itinerary:
Mon., March 15th 2:30PM Assembly
Salem Lutheran School
418 4th St., Gretna, LA
7PM Concert
First English Lutheran Church
3701 Cleary Ave., Metairie, LA
Tues., March 16th
Lutheran High School
8:00AM Assembly
3864 17th St., Metairie, LA
All concerts are free and open to the public.
FROM GENE MENZEL AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE
I encourage you to take the opportunity to Participate in the celebration of National Lutheran Schools Week -- set for March 7-13, 2010. This year's theme is built around "Securing Each Child's Future -- For a Life of Service" based on 1 Corinthians 12:5. We do not take lightly the work of Lutheran schools and we know that not every congregation can have a Lutheran school but each congregation can be a connecting network with a Lutheran school I pray that your congregation will take time to lift up the ministry of Lutheran schools next week. The week selected for National Lutheran Schools Week is March 7-13 but each congregation/school can choose a week that best fits their local calendar. Your congregation has the opportunity to be involved by:
including prayers as part of your worship service(s) the weekend of either March 7 or March 14
sending a note to the principal/director of a school/preschool in your circuit to encourage them in their mission and ministry
providing a monetary contribution for the support of the school ministry
providing something special for the faculty (doughnuts, lunch treat, etc.)
being creative about how to uplift the teachers and administrator/director by letting them know that you appreciate their service and ministry!
The (facility) registered with the LCMS in our District is Good Shepherd Lutheran Pre-School (Biloxi) Rava Coyle - Director ( GSLPS1956@aol.com). (There are also) plans for Bethany Lutheran - Slidell to open an Opens Arm Child Development Center for the 2010-2011 school year.
MENS CLUB TO MEET MARCH 11
The RAMS will meet at 6:30 P.M. on Thursday, March 11, 2010, in the Fellowship Hall. All men of our congregation aged 18 and older are urged to participate. Contact Tom Yarger (985.641.2406) for information.
LENTEN DEVOTIONALS
The Elders have made available for your daily devotions during Lent a publication entitled The Sign of Jonah. These devotionals have been placed on the table in the Narthex and in the literature rack. Please take a copy.
CHOIR REHEARSAL HAS RESUMED
The Choir has resumed practices on Wednesdays. For the Lenten season, rehearsals are held following the Evening Prayer, beginning usually at 8:00 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall.
Choir director Becky Schultz invites all who are high school age and older to participate. Please consider joining us for this uplifting time singing praises to our Lord. You can contact Becky (985.781.8778) for additional information.
COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 22
The regular monthly meeting of the Lamb of God Council will be held, Monday, March 22, 2010. It will begin at 7:00 P.M. and be held in the Fellowship Hall.
All members of the Lamb of God Leadership Team are urged to attend. ALL Congregation members are welcome to attend.
Council members, please remember to forward your reports to Jeff Peters on or before Friday, February 19 for duplicating and posting in your mailslot on Sunday.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CENSUS
The Sunday School Staff needs your help.
Records for our Sunday School aged children need updating. For this purpose the Lamb of God Student Information Form has been placed on the table in the Narthex. Please complete one for each child who attends regularly as well as those who do not. If you know of a child who should be in Sunday School but is not, please fill out a form for that child.
When complete, these forms can be handed to the Usher as you leave or returned to the Sunday School Staff.
Thank you very much for your help.
SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING BEING COLLECTED
Children attending Sunday School are being given the opportunity to learn and to grow their Christian faith through the weekly giving of an offering which will be collected and used by the Sunday School Staff for evangelism or outreach programs.
Please help your child(ren) understand the importance of this act by supporting their participation in all ways possible.
FOOD MINISTRY DONATIONS REQUESTED
Beginning February 7 and continuing the first Sunday of every month thereafter, Lamb of God will accept donations of food to be given to the food ministry of Lutheran Church of the Pines. A container will be placed in the Narthex for your donations.
The very successful partnership with this congregation at Thanksgiving and Christmas encourages us to continue assisting with their very active ministry.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT LAMB OF GOD
As the new Council takes office, it is time to urge everyone to make or renew a commitment to volunteer to help with one of the ministries at Lamb of God.
All skill levels, ages, availability, and both genders are needed! Some of the help is needed on an event-by-event basis and some opportunities are on-going. Contact the chairperson of the committee which most interests you. You will be glad you did.
HAITIAN RELIEF
The Haitian Relief effort continues. If you can help, contact LCMS World Relief at 1.888.930.4438, ext. 1672 (www.lcms.org) or Lutheran Church Charities at 1.800.455.6466 (www.lutheranchurchcharities.org). Copies of the e-mails are posted on the bulletin boards in the Narthex.
THRIVENT COMMITS TO HELP HAITI
Do you want to maximize your donation to the Haiti Relief effort? Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has committed to contribute $1 (up to $1 million) for every $2 member donation made to Lutheran World Relief, ELCA Disaster Response, LCMS World Relief/Human Care, and WELS Committee on Relief. To qualify, donations must be made through Thrivent.com/helpinghaiti. Flyers explaining this program have been placed on the table in the Narthex with additional information bulletin boards.
REMINDER FROM THE ELDERS
Everyone’s cooperation is needed to establish the appropriate atmosphere for our Worship Service.
Listen for the pre-service music. When you hear it, stop visiting and talking, take your seat, and use the time preceding the Worship Service for contemplation and prayer.
Also, please make an effort to be punctual. These good practices will benefit all.
LENT SOUP SUPPER SIGN-UP SHEETS POSTED
You can find on the bulletin boards in the Narthex the sign-up sheets for Lent Soup Suppers. This light meal is provided at 6:15 P. M. on Wednesdays preceding Evening Prayer. As you will see, you may prepare all or part of the meal.
Please direct questions to Head Elder Gregg Jones (985.641.1120).
YEAR END STATEMENTS READY
Your year end statements which report contributions made to Lamb of God in 2009 have been mailed. If you did not receive yours, please contact the church office.
DO YOU CARE?
Then the CARE Ministry Committee needs you. We are looking to add members to the committee to help meet the needs of our congregational members. We are in need of people to help provide food and/or help set up and tear down for funeral gatherings. If you are one of our many members who have helped the committee in the past, please know that we thank you and really appreciate your help. We hope you will officially sign up for the committee so we will know that you want to continue to help us. If you haven’t helped in the past, maybe no one has asked you…we are asking you now. If you would like to help, please sign-up on the sheet posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. If you have questions, please contact Tricia Remond at careministry_log@bellsouth.net or (985-639-9178).
NEW ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Join us for Jesus and His Times taught by Pastor Wismar. This Bible Study features an in-depth look at what Pastor Wismar learned and saw while studyi
PLEASE NOTE:
We now have a Sunday School Class for preschoolers and kindergartners. Leader Mary Landry tailors the week’s lesson to the very young child with special activities and stories "just for them." If you have a child or grandchild who aged 3, 4, or 5, please consider bringing him/her on Sundays.
NEEDED: STUDENTS
Our Sunday School is fully staffed and the leaders are eagerly awaiting their students. Members and friends - all are welcome. Please encourage participation.
Thanks to those who have agreed to accept this awesome responsibility.
Pre-K and Kindergarten: Mary Landry
Junior High: Walter Organ
Senior High: Irene Organ
Bible Story Rotation: Leif and Evie Wismar
Craft Rotation: Erin Radle
Music Rotation: Becky Schultz
Volunteer helpers are also needed. If you cannot totally commit to a class but can help on a Sunday or two, contact Brietta Blevins (985.649.6304) or anyone listed above.
SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP
Treats - The Morning Fellowship Sign-up Sheet is posted in the foyer. Participation is always needed. Treats, whether home made or store bought are welcome. And, if you are scheduled, remember to call Dan or Mary Landry (985.649.6572) if you cannot help. Coffee - Volunteers are needed to prepare the coffee. This can be done anytime prior to church on Sunday morning. Please contact the Landrys (985.649.6572) if you have questions or you are interested in helping.
RECYCLE BIN BENEFITS YOUTH
Revenue generated through the newspaper recycle program is dedicated to the Senior and Junior Youth Funds. This money helps defray some of the expenses of participation in various activities. You can help the Youth Programs by saving and depositing old newspapers in the bin.
VIAL OF LIFE
Our Care Ministry Committee is working with Fire Protection District No. 1 to distribute Vials of Life. These are small plastic bottles which are to be filled with a written medical history (form supplied) for each member of the household. The vial is then stored in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator and a fridge magnet (which is also included) should be displayed to indicate that the vial is in the freezer. Emergency response personnel are trained to look for the vial which will help them treat the patient properly.
Gwen Traina has a supply of these vials. Ask her for one or contact her at 985.641.3077.
BLOOD DONATIONS FOR DANIEL MOLINARY REQUESTED
Please don’t forget. Donations of blood and platelets are being requested by the Molinary Family for son Daniel.
Donations must be made through the Blood Center. There are several locations. Please see the notice on the board in the Narthex for additional information.
WINN DIXIE COMMUNITY PALS
Lamb of God participates in the Community Pals program which is a partnership between Winn Dixie and not-for-profit community groups. Groups earn cash donations from Winn Dixie based on purchases made using a Reward Card which has been encoded with the organization’s identifying number.
If you have a coded Reward Card, please remember to use it each time you shop. If you need the instructions and code for participating in the program for Lamb of God, contact the church office.
CONGREGATION HELP AVAILABLE BUT INFORMATION NEEDED
Pastor Wismar, the Elders and our Care Committee need your help.
Pastor and the Elders are a great resource for spiritual support and counsel. They stand ready to visit with members and friends who are ill, shut-in, have been hospitalized, or would otherwise benefit from a visit, but they need to know who these members are.
Our Care Committee is also in need of information about those who would benefit from a card, telephone call, or perhaps a meal.
Contact Pastor, an Elder or the church office if you would like to avail yourself of these services or if you know of a member in need.
BECAUSE YOU ASKED
Please note that the Church Office is staffed from 9:00 A.M. until 1 P.M. weekdays. Messages received after 1:00 P.M. will be returned the next work day.
LIBRARY ITEMS AVAILABLE
The tall bookcase on the right in the Fellowship Hall is packed with resource materials which are useful in your daily life. There are books, prayer aids,, cd’s and much more. Please feel free to help yourself.
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