Synod Authorized Minister - Arlin Scott

For the week ending April 13, 2025

Grace Notes

Friday Devotional:

Psalm 31:9-16



A terrible loneliness settled over my father as he lay dying. It broke my heart, and I ached for him to know that he was not alone. Holding his hand, I prayed with him, inviting him to imagine an overwhelming love hovering over his bed, a shimmering presence whispering, "I will never leave you, for you are mine." I wanted his heart to rest in the Great Love from whom we come, the Love to whom we go.

Dad was... and is ... what we all are, Love's own children. Created by the God who is Love, we are fashioned to share loving unity with God, safe and home in the arms of an immense mercy.

Our nature is never clearer than when we are sick, afraid, alone, or in pain, and the light of love seems lost in the darkness. In the depth of need, we crave the Love who made us. In his suffering, Jesus, too, cried out in desolation, desperately wanting to feel the light of God's presence, the tenderness of the love Dad and I shared, hand in hand.


Speak gently in my heart, O Lord, lest I forget that I am your beloved, now and forever. Amen.


An excerpt from Christ in Our Home

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Those who would like to give a Lily to decorate our Sanctuary in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone, may do so by offering $10.00 to the church. 

The Altar Guild Team will purchase the lilies to be placed in the Sanctuary for Easter. Gifts should be received by Wednesday, April 16, 2025. You may pick up your lily after Easter Worship. Forms are located in the Narthex.


Please bring something to share for our continental breakfast.

April Birthdays

✝Health Concerns:

Patty Klein; Gail Tenbus and Tami Cobb; Joanie recovering from a fall; Marge undergoing cancer treatment; Sharon dealing with MS.

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

✝ Those suffering from colds & flu, dealing 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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