Synod Authorized Minister - Arlin Scott

For the week ending April 6, 2025

Grace Notes

Friday Devotional:

Psalm 126



My friend Pastor Timothy knows something about watering seeds of hope with tears of pain. He was months away from a PhD in theology when government persecution threatened his life. He left his wife and young children, knowing his presence put them in danger, and came to the US to seek asylum.

He knew only one person in the US, and their hospitality soon wore thin. He was at the point of despair, struggling to make a new life, when he came to live at the safe house at the refugee ministry I work with. Supportive community and God's grace gave him the strength to go on.

He's been waiting over two years for an answer in his immigration case, and each day is agonizing. He longs to be with his family and to be able to plan for their future together. In the meantime, he offers his many gifts to our community. He puts his life in God's hands, awaiting the day when, he trusts, the seeds he watered with bitter tears will bear a harvest of joy.


God, whatever my circumstances, make me brave enough to sow a seed of hope. Through Jesus, 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.


See’s Candies Spring Fundraiser

will be available online only.



Last day to order, shop closes today

Friday, April 4, 2025.


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No waiting in line for your Easter candy!


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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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