Grace Notes

Synod Authorized Minister - Arlin Scott

For the week ending June 1, 2025

Grace Notes

Friday Devotional:

Psalm 97

If the psalmist's proclamation is accurate, those who rejoice in the Lord are a rare and lonely lot. Romans 3:10, no doubt quoting Psalm 14:1, reminds us that "there is no one who is righteous, not even one." Ouch.

But with Jesus there is healing and abundant redemption. In his explanation to the third article of the Apostles' Creed, Martin Luther reminds us that we do not achieve or merit righteous because of our own effort. It is the Spirit who creates faith in us as a free and unmerited gift. Those who rejoice in the Lord-every single one of us-are invited to join the song of praise because the Spirit of living Christ makes it possible. Un-ouch. God is good.

There may be "no one who is righteous, not even one" when we depend on our own reason or strength to make it so. But with wounded hands and side, Jesus invites us into the circle of those who praise God's name both night and day. And so we rejoice in the Lord.

How can we thank you, compassionate God? You alone can make things right, and so we rejoice. Amen.

An excerpt from Christ in Our Home

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Event Dates:

Friday, 5/30/2025

Saturday, 5/31/2025

Event Location:

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport

2500 N Hollywood Way, Burbank 91505

The Preschool is hosting our annual Donuts with Dad event on June 5th & 6th to honor students' Dads and other influential men in their lives. This event is partially funded by Thrivent Financial.

Ladies Ensemble:

I would like to schedule our first women's ensemble rehearsal on Sunday, June 1, directly after our morning service (@ 11:30 a.m.) I look forward to rehearsing with you!

If you are still interested....

Let's put together a ladies' ensemble and make a joyful noise. We can have short rehearsals after the 10:30 Sunday services. Please let Jayne Pompey know if you are interested in participating, and I will set a date for our first rehearsal. Let's make a joyful noise unto the Lord!

Red Cross Blood Drive Coming soon....

Schedule your appointment today.

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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.

May Birthdays

✝Health Concerns:

Tom Holden passed away; Noe is recovering from surgery (Donna's nephew); Patty Klein; Gail Tenbus and Tami Cobb; Joanie recovering from a fall; Marge undergoing cancer treatment; Sharon dealing with MS.

✝ Jacob Ludwig joined the Airforce;

✝ All those who do not have shelter from the cold.

✝ Those suffering from colds, flu, & with health issues.

† We are restarting our prayer list each quarter. This helps us to remove prayer concerns that are no longer needed.

If you want to add a name to our prayer list, please contact the church office or

Synod Authorized Minister - Arlin Scott

For any questions:

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

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