Grace Notes

Synod Authorized Minister - Arlin Scott

For the week ending February 1, 2026

Grace Notes

Friday Devotional:

Psalm 15

God spins the planets and lights the stars. God lays out a blueprint for galaxies, crafts worlds, and fills these spinning orbs with a variety of wondrous creatures. We are created in God's very image, complete with power, autonomy, and freedom.

Aware of the awesome power and majesty of God, the psalmist declares that nobody is worth standing in God's presence, let alone living in God's residence. His conclusion is that only those who are blameless and righteous-namely, none of us-may approach God.

If our standing with God depended on our ability to elevate ourselves to God's level, we would be disappointed. The Bible, however, tells an unfolding story of a loving, generous God who sets aside magnificent and awesome power and makes a covenant to love us. We were created fragile and fallible, but God has called us good enough.

Who may abide in God's tent and dwell on God's holy hill? The ones God loves. Namely, all of us.

Loving God, help me see beauty in the diversity of your whole creation. Amen.

An excerpt from Christ in Our Home

If you would like a copy of Christ in Our Home

Please contact the church office at 805-983-0612

We are in need of any old newspapers anyone may have. We would appreciate any donations that you can make. Feel free to leave them in the Church office.

Thank you!

All annual reports are due to the Church office by today, January 30, 2026. Our annual meeting will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026, after worship service. Any questions, please contact Jackie at 805-983-0612

View Sunday's Bulletin here

Zoom Meeting

We are happy to announce that our annual

Ash Wednesday tradition of offering ashes throughout the day will happen again this year.

Synod Authorized Minister Arlin Scott will be in front of the church from:

8:30-9:45 am, 12-1 pm, and 4-5:30 pm

ASH WEDNESDAY,

February 18, 2026

Please stop by. You can also bring your children. For those too young to understand,

Arlin will mark their hands with the ashes and say, “Remember that Jesus loves you.”

Ladies Ensemble:

Women's ensemble rehearsal Sunday, directly after our morning service (@ 11:30 a.m.) I look forward to rehearsing with you!

If you are still interested....

We have short rehearsals after the 10:30 Sunday service. Please let Jayne Pompey know if you are interested in participating. She can be reached at 805.983.0612. Let's make a joyful noise unto the Lord!

Quilting and Fellowship

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am

The quilting group "Operation LOVE" at Our Redeemer has been creating quilts for the Lutheran World Relief quilt ministry for many years. About 100 quilts are sent annually to Lutheran World Relief for distribution to those in need around the world.

Operation LOVE meets every Wednesday at 9:00 am in the coffee room. Anyone interested in participating in this ongoing project is encouraged to join the group at any time.

Sewing/quilting experience is not essential since there are many different ways to give assistance as needed.

February Birthdays

† Allison Johnson (Breast cancer); The Lowry family has influenza A; Gail Tenbus is recovering at home; Tim & Jayne Pompey; Jan Ludwig; Darcy Ludwig; The Godwin family is dealing with Larry's Parkinson's disease.

If you want to add a name to our prayer list, don't hesitate to get in touch with the church office or Synod Authorized Minister - Arlin Scott

For any questions:

(805) 983-0612 | secretary@lcoor.org-website: Lcoor.org