Grace Notes

Synod Authorized Minister - Arlin Scott

For the week ending January 11, 2026

Grace Notes

Friday Devotional:

Psalm 29

If you like hymns that hold nothing back, then Psalm 29 is for you. The "voice of the Lord" thunders forth seven times. All creation quakes. The voice of the Lord disrupts everything. Compared to lowly gods, like Baal, the nature god of the Canaanites, the Lord sits enthroned over all. Ascribe to God, then, the glory of his name.

What small gods do we worship? Wealth, knowledge, fame, power, ease, security, control? Commenting on the first commandment in his Large Catechism (1, 1-29), Martin Luther diagnoses our human condition. A "god" is anything in which we place trust, he says. Mammon reigns.

We don't have to dress up and go to a church to have a god, but merely claiming we are spiritual but not religious is a weak foundation. In what or whom have you placed your trust?

In the end, I have two certainties as I walk by faith: There is a God, and I'm not God. What a relief! Time for some doxologies.

Most high God, I lift my voice and sing of your glory. Amen.

An excerpt from Christ in Our Home

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Thank you!

All annual reports are due to the Chruch office by 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

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Zoom Meeting

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.

January Birthdays

† Gail Tenbus is recovering at home; Tim Pompey is recovering from a fall; Jayne Pompey; Jan Ludwig; Darcy Ludwig; The Godwin family 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