Today’s Prayer

But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit. —Jeremiah 17:7,8 (NIV)

Dear heavenly Father, always be my confidence, keeping my faith firmly rooted in Jesus Christ and renewed by the Holy Spirit.  As a tree planted beside water does well in heat and in drought, so may I stand firm when adversity overcomes me.  Help me to dig deep into your word so I can hold my ground.  Fill me with the correct words to use when being tested.  Allow others to see you through my words and actions.  For all the trials that I will find myself facing, keep me anchored in Jesus and do not let me be shaken. Amen.

 

Food For Life Cooking class

WinGS will be hosting a Food For Life Cooking class this week, Thursday, February 21 starting at 6:30 pm. At this class, we will be making a plant-based meal, received plant-based nutrition information, how to action steps and support to make healthy meals at home. All ladies of the congregation are welcome to come! Please sign up in the narthex today so that we have an estimate of the amount of food that we will need.

 

Shoreland Lutheran HS Sunday

Shoreland Lutheran High School’s Festival Choir will be singing during worship next Sunday, February 24. SLHS exists to educate, equip, and encourage students for lives of Christian service.   There will also be a freewill offering that Sunday to support Shoreland’s ministry.

 

Fellowship NEXT Sunday

With Shoreland Festival Choir here next Sunday, we are looking for all hands on deck for fellowship.  If you don’t typically bring food to share, please consider bringing something (homemade or purchased) next Sunday. 

 

Three Words of Truth

The church season of Lent begins on Wednesday, March 6 with Ash Wednesday.  Midweek Lenten worship services will be held on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm during the six weeks of Lent.  Each week’s service will reflect on  “Three Words of Truth.”  Ash Wednesday will also include the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.  Pastor Pufahl from Christ, Big Bend, and Pastor Kujath from St. Paul’s, East Troy, will be preaching here again as part of a rotation.

 

Midweek Fellowship Meal

A free, fellowship dinner will be held each week before the midweek Lenten worship beginning at 5:30 pm.  Senior Moments is hosting a potluck on Wednesday, March 6.  A sign-up sheet is in the narthex.

 

Easter for Kids

To help teach the truths of Jesus' resurrection and to reach out to our community, we will host Easter for Kids the morning of Saturday, April 13. Children ages 3-10 are welcome. Information on registration and volunteer opportunities will come in the future.

 

Children’s Choir

Children’s Choir is an opportunity for kids in 1st-8th grade to enjoy singing with others and beautify our worship.  Rehearsals will be held on Sundays, March 10, 17, and 24 from 8:15-8:45 am.  The choir will sing during the midweek Lenten worship on Wednesday, March 27.  More voices are welcome!  Contact Janeen Roska for more information.

 

Projector Replacement

The current projector is approaching the end of its useful life.  We are looking for a group of people who are interested in researching different display technology options.  If you are interested, please contact Jeff Roska at jeffroska@gmail.com or 414-745-4759.

 

March Newsletter

Please submit items for the March newsletter by next Sunday, February 24.

 

Scrip Order

You can raise funds for our Tuition Assistance Fund through your regular shopping—gas, groceries, and more.   Scrip is a program where you buy gift cards, and a percentage of the gift cards is donated to Living Water.  Those funds are added to our Tuition Assistance Fund. Order forms are available in the narthex.  Orders are due Sunday, March 3.

 

Secretary Office Hours

Janeen Roska will be out of town February 20-24.  Bulletin announcements can still be submitted via email to church@livingwaterlutheran.com until Thursday, February 23.  She will be in the church office on Wednesday, February 27 from 3:30-6:30 pm and Friday, March 1 from 2:00-4:00 pm.

 

Counting Committee

Another volunteer or two is needed for the Counting Committee.  The Counting Committee meets immediately following Sunday’s worship to prepare the offerings for the bank deposit.  If  you are interested, please contact Craig Scherbarth.

 

AROUND THE WELS

Save & Change Lives!

God can save lives through you at WELS Lutherans for Life! Our organization is seeking volunteers to help in our pregnancy clinic! Through this opportunity, you can make a difference for families in your community! Those interested can attend our New Volunteer Training on March 2nd from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. This training will provide you with the resources you need to be successful. During the day, you will learn more about connecting with clients, our pregnancy services, including the fathers, and using your unique gifts to serve! If you would like to come, please RSVP to contact@alife2.com by February 27th. Lunch will be provided. We hope to see you there!