Ride On, Ride On!
Palm Sunday is upon us, the day Jesus rode upon a donkey on the road leading to the entrance into Jerusalem. The road was lined with people treating Jesus as a king by laying palm branches and even their cloaks on the road before him. The Jews had an appointed psalm to be read each day of the week in the temple. On the first day of the week, Sunday, the psalm read aloud in the temple was Psalm 24. The words of this Psalm were heard on the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on what we call, Palm Sunday. Here are the closing verses of the
psalm:
“Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle! Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory!"
(Ps. 24:7-10).
Imagine having this psalm read as Jesus entered into Jerusalem being treated as a king! Amazing; and yet, this king’s throne would be a cross, his crown would be composed of thorns, his glory would be to die for you and
me. The king of glory did enter into Jerusalem on that Palm Sunday, and he did battle against our sin, against death, and all that would condemn and harm us. He was victorious in battle as he spoke the words, “it is finished.” The tomb could not hold him, death could not keep its grip on him…He is the lamb slain for you and me that we might have forgiveness of our sin, deliverance from death, and life forever with him. May this Palm Sunday be especially full of gospel promises as we consider who Jesus is and all that he has done for us.
Ride on! ride on in majesty!
In lowly pomp ride on to die:
O Christ, thy triumphs now begin
O'er captive death and conquered sin.
Hymn 441 LSB
-Pastor Darrin Sheek
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UPCOMING HOLY WEEK SERVICES: |
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9:00 AM Saturday, April 24th 2021
Christ Lutheran Church
820 W. Imperial Highway, Brea
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Bring your mask, your snack and water, wear comfortable shoes and walk a a block, a mile or not at all. After a welcome and a devotion, you can remain at the church for an activity, or take a walk for up to an hour. The church is a one block walk to Arovista Park, a lovely setting for a short walk, with tables and benches for resting. Cross the street and you are on Brea tracks, an opportunity for a longer walk on a protected trail through the city of Brea. Meet back at the church by 10:30 for closing prayers.
Use your phone or personal device to track you mileage for your mite donation ($$ per mile, for example) or make a donation of your choice directly to mites. An offering basket will be available to help Zone 14 with operating expenses.
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The church often receives extra books and study materials that we would like to pass on to you. Please visit the literature table in the Narthex to see what we have available. Help yourself to anything that sparks your interest! |
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Please Join us this Sunday as we gather for worship. Service times are 8:00am & 10:30am.
We continue to ask that congregants please practice social distancing, wear masks if desired, and be seated 6 ft apart. Hand Sanitizer will be available in the back for everyone to use. We are looking forward to seeing you this Sunday!
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Upcoming Service: Palm Sunday
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Elders
8:00am: John Henderson 10:30am: Steven Sarandis
Readers
8:00am: Matt Cooper 10:30am: Amanda Henderson
Altar Guild
(1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday)
8:00am: Heather Walton 10:30am: Cindy Sheek
Ways you Can Serve:
We are thankful for those who support our Divine Service every Sunday by filling much these needed positions. If you are interested in learning more about these roles, or how you can help during service,
Please Contact Pastor Sheek:
(949) 370-7198
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Sunday Morning Bible Study |
Please join us this Sunday, March 28th at 9:15am for coffee and a time of study.
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The Living Way Bible Study group meets every week through fall. The next study will be Tuesday, March 30th, and will be on The Gospel of Acts at 9:30am. Everyone is Welcome! We will meet in person and continue to practice social distancing. We have plenty of space so everyone can spread out! In the meantime, you are welcome to read ahead to get acquainted with the scriptures.
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Wednesday Night Bible Study
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Wednesday Night Bible Study will resume after the Lenten Season. Instead, please feel free to join us next week for our
Last Soup Supper and Service Tonight.
Supper @ 6pm | Service @ 7pm
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Please check out our church bulletin board for some items needed by our teachers and church staff. Our giving tree is an opportunity for our congregation to support our church, school and preschool. Please choose a blossom and turn it in to either the church or school office with a donation towards your selected item, or feel free to donate the item outright if it's something you already have! Please check back frequently for new items.
Here are some items we are in need of so far:
General:
Easter Candy to fill Easter Eggs
Postage Stamps
Lysol Wipes
Donuts & Coffee Fund
Preschool:
Child-Size Face Masks
Non-perishable Snacks and Small Waters
Grade School:
2 Refrigerators for the Gym Kitchen (Used is fine!)
New Office Chair for Ms. Steinert
Staples Gift Cards
Field Trip Fund
STEM Lab Equipment
Tuition Help
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We are once again live streaming our 8:00 am service to our YouTube Channel. You can find a link to our services and other videos on our channel. Please Subscribe to our channel using the YouTube icon below, and click the 'Notifications Bell' to ensure you are alerted every time we post a new video. Thank You!
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We thank God that our congregation remains healthy and so far, free from the Covid-19 Virus! We pray for everyone’s continued health and strength as we move forward!
- For all those separated from their families, friends, church family, and work during this health crisis, and for those suffering from Covid -19 across the globe.
- For all those unemployed or under-employed, that their daily needs be met.
- For our staff, teachers, students, and families at Prince of Peace, that our Lord would sustain them all through these days as we strive to continue and support the mission of our church and school.
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Pray for continued student enrollment at Prince of Peace School and Preschool and outreach efforts into the community.
- Members at Prince of Peace to grow in faith and love for one another, willing to give of our gifts and talents within the congregation, serving and sharing Christ with our neighbors, family, and friends.
- Tony and Donna Beltran – Prayers for their family members recovering from Covid
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Tom Olmos – Prayers for recovery from ongoing illness.
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Linda Olmos - Prayers for strength and peace during a difficult time
- For Pastor Trevor- Diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer
- For Stephen Ramsay, diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- For Albert Ojeda Jr, diagnosed with heart failure
- Prayers for Matt Cooper and family: God’s gracious love and care for them all
If you would like to add a prayer request to this list, feel free to reply to this email or contact the church.
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Let us pray for our Members of The Week: |
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Carol, Roger and Pam Burtner & Mason Carr
Let us give thanks and pray for Carol, Roger, Pam and Mason for the following:
Prayers for Mason:
- May our Lord guide Mason into a vocation where he may use his talents in service to others.
- May Mason continue to grow in faith as a man of God and be used by our Lord in the lives of others.
Prayers for The Burtners:
- May our Lord continue to grant the Burtner's strength and health in body and in soul.
- May God continue to use as a blessing in the lives of others. We give thanks for their many years of faithful service and pray for many more.
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✯✯ BLAST FROM THE PAST ✯✯
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Early 1960s: Children's Program |
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Here we have 2 snapshots from a Children's Presentation in the early 1960s. If you recognize any of your grandparents or other family members, please let us know! |
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Have any vintage POP photos or Memorabilia? Please bring them by the Church office so we can share it to our 'Blast from The Past' section and add a copy to our church archives! |
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Pastor Sheek And Our Elders |
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Pastor Sheek and our Board of Elders continue to pray for you and are here to support you during these trying times. Pastor Sheek is available any time and can be reached via email or his cell for continuing support.
Email: PastorSheek@gmail.com
Cell #: (949) 370-7198
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Our Board of Elders have been reaching out and are hard at work to keep our flock in contact during this transitional time of distancing.
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We have been working hard to update our member contact information. We now have our printed Church Directories, which you can pick up either in your designated mail box or at the church office.
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Our goal is to send out a new “News and Updates” email to all of our members every week. This email highlights important upcoming events for both the church and school. You can even check out the scripture readings for upcoming Sunday Services ahead of time! Please be sure to check your emails every week.
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PRINCE OF PEACE NEEDS YOUR HELP TOO!
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During this time of uncertainty, your continuing support is as important as ever! There are several options for you to give this month to help our church succeed and grow in the challenging times ahead. Please consider pledging a donation on our secure donation page which can be found on our website or simply by clicking the Donate Now button below. You can also mail a check or drop off a donation to the church office at :
1421 W Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92802
Church Office Hours:
Monday -Thursday
9:00am -2:00pm
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