Weekly Newsletter of Memorial Lutheran Church                                 Houston, Texas
Memorial Messenger
12 February 2016
Membership Class Continues Tuesday!
Adult Instruction
Tuesdays 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
9 February 2016 - 10 April 2016
Church Library
 
Why should you come to this class?
1.  To learn more about the basic teachings of the Christian religion.
2. To reaffirm your faith.
3. To join Memorial Lutheran Church as a member.
4. To learn what your children are taught at Memorial Lutheran School.
 
If you are interested in taking this class, please contact  Pastor Murray. Come and join us!
From the Pastor
Reflections on India
My recent visit to India was very productive and opened several doors of opportunity for the propagation of Confessional Lutheranism in Hyderabad and beyond! I taught, preached, and equipped nearly 600 pastors both in Guntur and Hyderabad. I taught several days on the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, particularly on Infant Baptism.  As a result, I was able to Baptize two infants and one adult at Luther center in Hyderabad. It was amazing to see what true Christian doctrine can do in the lives of the people when they were hungry for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Moreover, a small group of Confessional Lutherans received real wine (normally they use grape juice) first time in the Lord's Supper. My sincere thanks to Luther Academy, Memorial, and to our Pastors for giving me an opportunity to save souls in Hyderabad. I am excited about these opportunities and look forward to serve more people in Hyderabad. Thanks be to God!
Sunday's Scripture Readings & Hymns
Hymns: 544, 766, 942, 656, 418, 424, 600
Lenten Service Times
Noon (with lunch following) and 7:00 PM
17 February - Lent 1 Midweek
24 February - Lent 2 Midweek
2 March - Lent 3 Midweek
9 March - Lent 4 Midweek
16 March - Lent 5 Midweek
If you have suggestions about things that you'd like to see in the Memorial Messenger, please let the office staff know. We would love to hear from you.

Sincerely,
Rev. Dr. Scott R. Murray
Senior Pastor
Memorial Lutheran Church and School
In This Issue
Let Us Pray
For France Stenberg asking for strength

For John Hatteberg- to bring him strength and confidence

For Leslie Roch as she finishes treatment

For Diva Pilli as she seeks treatment
 
For Paul Lodholz, asking for strength as he recovers

For Luke George, who is going through therapy for Leukemia
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Eat Your Heart Out!
Our Annual St. Valentine's Fellowship Dinner, sponsoring our Youth will take place TOMORROW, Saturday  13 February from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM . A suggested donation of $ 12.50 per person will be taken at the door. Proceeds benefit MLC youth traveling to Higher Things national youth event and other youth activities. Babysitting will also be provided with donations accepted. RSVP to Dawn Brim at 281 352 7274 or shadlelu@yahoo.com .
Memorial Lutheran Church | smurray@mlchouston.org | http://www.mlchouston.org | http://www.memoriallutheranschool.org
5800 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77057