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2012 Lenten Worship

Colossians 2:9 says, “For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form,” and 1 Peter 1:4 reminds us, “Christ suffered in his body.” This year, during our Lenten midweek worship services we will reflect on our sinful condition, acknowledge our need for a Savior, and in faith, focus on The Body of Christ. We will see how Christ fulfilled God’s Law for us, in His Body, and we will contemplate how Christ suffered, in His Body, in order to bring about the forgiveness and salvation that we so desperately need.

• 2012 Lenten Midweek Worship will be held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., with a light supper at 5:30 p.m.
• February 22: “The Heart of Christ” – Ash Wednesday with Holy Communion. Imposition of ashes will take place from 7:30-8:00 a.m., 11:30-12:00 p.m., and 5:15-6:00 p.m.
• February 29: “The Mouth of Christ”
• March 7: “The Eyes of Christ”
• March 14: “The Ears of Christ”
• March 21: “The Hands of Christ”
• March 28: “The Feet of Christ”
• April 5: “The Blood of Christ” – Maundy Thursday with Holy Communion at 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
• April 6: Good Friday Tre-Ore Service, 12-3 p.m.
  “The Body of Christ” – Good Friday Tenebrae Service, 7 p.m.
• April 8: “The Risen Body of Christ” – Easter Sunrise Service, 6 a.m.
  Easter Communion Services, 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. (Breakfast, 7:00-8:00 a.m.)

Romantic Rendezvous 6.0

The Romantic Rendezvous 6.0 is scheduled for Saturday April 21st and Sunday April 22, 2012 at the Gasthoff Village in Montgomery Indiana. Click here for our poster of the event.

Marriage is the union of two separate and distinct individuals into one holy and sacred relationship. In marriage, a husband and wife are fused together as ‘one-flesh.’ In this ‘sacred fusion’ our Lord joins husband and wife together, not only physically and emotionally, but more importantly, spiritually. At this marriage retreat we will explore how each couple can grow in their ‘spiritual union’ with each other and with Christ, through faithful and frequent use of the means of grace.

March Voters Meeting

On Sunday March 4, 2012, at 12:30 p.m., we will hold a Regular Semi-Annual Voters meeting. The meeting will be preceded by a light lunch at 11:45 a.m. (following the 10:30 service). Childcare will be available.

Witness, Mercy, Life Together Bible Study begins in March

In March we will begin a new Bible Study based on the LCMS’ new threefold emphasis – Witness, Mercy and Life Together.

Where the Holy Trinity is present and received in faith, there cannot but be witness (martyría), mercy (díakonía) and life together (koinōnía). These three reflect God’s very being as Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier, and encompass His holy and gracious will for all in Christ Jesus, namely that all come to believe in and bear witness to Christ, reflect divine compassion, and live together in forgiveness, love and joy in the Church (see The Augsburg Confession 1).
- LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison

This five-session study explores the biblical basis of WITNESS, MERCY, LIFE TOGETHER, the threefold emphasis of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.  Helpful explanations of Greek terms, and references to Bible passages addressing witness, mercy, and life together, are included.

Taste of St. Paul’s

Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 12th, immediately following the 10:30 service. A “Taste of St. Paul’s” is where some of the top chefs of St. Paul’s come together to prepare their favorite recipes and offer samples of their food product. This year’s “A Test of St. Paul’s” is a benefit for Holste’s travel fund. Please contact Jeff Kachanuk at 963-6593. There is always room for more.

Pastor Eckels Installed as Senior Pastor

After serving our congregation as Associate Pastor for over eight years, Pastor Chad Eckels accepted a call to serve as Senior Pastor of St. Paul’s. He was installed on February 5, 2012 by Indiana District, LCMS, President Dr Dan May.

Pastor Eckels graduated from Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska in 1994 and Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri in 1998. He is married to Patty, also a 1994 graduate of Concordia Seward. They have three sons: Jonah, Joshua, and Jacob. Prior to his call to St. Paul’s, he had served as pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Oberlin, Kansas were he was ordained in 1998.