february 21, 2021 | 11 am
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First Sunday in Lent
February 21, 2021 | 11 AM
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As a community in the model of Christ, we warmly welcome all who have come seeking God in worship at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church. We welcome people of every race, gender, ethnic background, social status, physical ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together in our diversity and as a Reconciling in Christ congregation, we seek to embrace the love of God offered to us in Jesus Christ. We gather to experience the presence of God in Word and Sacrament and to give praise to God who loves us unconditionally.
Welcome! It is a joy to worship together! ONLINE: Our Redeemer's live streams worship online using Zoom and Facebook Live. Please join us at 11am on upcoming Sundays. Here's how:
• By phone: call 1-206-337-9723. Then enter this number when prompted: 822 691 346. This method will let you listen in, but not view the service.
• By Facebook Live: Go to www.facebook.com/ourredeemers. You don’t have to have a facebook account – it’s a public channel.
• By Zoom:
Download the Zoom app to your computer, tablet, or cell phone. It’s free!
Click this link: https://zoom.us/j/822691346. The link works from 10:45am – 12:15pm every Sunday.
BULLETINS: The bulletin for Sunday and any special services is available on our website for download: www.ourredeemers.net/virtual-worship. You can print it at home, or follow the pdf document on-screen. Prayers of the People: Following the Hymn of the Day, the Assisting Minister will lead us in praying for the church, the world, and all those in need. To have your prayer requests, concerns or praises included, please post them in the chat window on Facebook or Zoom and the Welcome Minister will confidentially pass them on to the Assisting Minister.
OUR MISSION:
In the model of Christ and for the life of the world, we are an inclusive, devoted, caring and spiritual community that accepts challenges, takes risks and grows.
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Welcome!
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PRELUDE "Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley" - arr. by Jack Schrader"
WELCOME
GATHER
Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God,who looks upon us in compassion,forgives our sin,and heals our lives.Amen.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Have mercy, O God,against you, you alone,we have sinned.In your compassion,cleanse us from our sinand take away our guilt.Create in us a new heartand give us a steadfast spirit.Do not cast us away,but fill us with your Holy Spiritand restore your joy within us.Amen.
As tender as parent to child,so deep is God’s compassion for you.As high as heaven is above earth,so vast is God’s love for you.As far as east is from west,so far God removes your sin from you,renewing your life through Jesus Christ.Blessed be God who crowns uswith mercy and love.Blessed be God forever.
CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION
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*GREETING
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.And also with you.
*OPENING HYMN "Bless Now, O God, the Journey"
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KYRIE
*PRAYER OF THE DAY
Let us pray: Holy God, you drive us into the desertto face our truth.Give us clarity to know what is right,and courage to reject what is expedient;so we may abandon the false innocence of failing to choose at all,but follow the purposes and way of Jesus,Amen.
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WORD
*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
*FIRST READING Genesis 9:8-17
Listen for the word of God. Our ears and hearts are open.
8God said to Noah and to his sons with him, 9“As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you, 10and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the domestic animals, and every animal of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark. 11I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” 12God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: 13I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. 14When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, 15I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. 16When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” 17God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth.”
For the word of God in scripture, for the word of God among us, for the word of God within us, Thanks be to God.
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THE GOSPEL Mark 1:9-15
The holy Gospel according to Mark, chapter 1. Glory to you, O Lord.
9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”
12And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.
14Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
KID'S MESSAGE Iliana & Pastor Gretchen
SERMON Pastor Kathy Hawks
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SONG OF THE DAY "When We Are Tested" (tune: "Be Thou My Vision")
When we are tested and wrestle alone,famished for bread when the world offers stone,nourish us, God, by your word and your way,food that sustains us by night and by day.
When in the desert we cry for relief,pleading for paths marked by certain belief,lift us to love you beyond sign and test,trusting your presence, our only true rest.
When we are tempted to barter our souls,trading the truth for the pow’r to control,teach us to worship and praise only you,seeking your will in the work that we do.
When we have struggled and searched through the night,sorting and sifting the wrong from the right,Savior, surround us with circles of care,angels of healing, of hope, and of prayer.
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*PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
After the words, “For what else do the people of God pray?”, the Assisting Minister will offer the prayers that the congregation has brought forward.
We cry to you for help, O God, praying for the church, the world, and all those who arein need.
A brief silence.
We pray for the church in this season of Lent; for our denomination and our full-communion partners; for our congregation and other congregations in our community. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for the wild beasts, the birds, the domestic animals, and every living creature; for the wilderness areas on this continent; for rain, enough but not too much. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for those countries, cities, and villages that have been ravaged by floods; for those who provide leadership in times of chaos; for disaster relief workers and aid organizations. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for people in prison; for those who live in long-term care facilities; for the homeless, the sick; for the dying, and those who will die today. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for this community; for single people; for married couples, and those who are divorced; for widows and widowers; for children and youth; for those who come here in need of good news. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For what else do the people of God pray?
We thank you for the everlasting covenant you have made with all flesh, and we remember our ancestors and loved ones, who know the fulfillment of your promises. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Now is the acceptable time to offer our prayers to you, God of grace and truth. Receive them in your mercy, and grant us all that we need, in Jesus' name.Amen.
May the peace of the Lord be with you always.And also with you.
PEACE
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OFFERING SPECIAL MUSIC "As Your Spirit in the Desert" by Michael D. Costello
MEAL
God of goodness and growth, all creation is yours, and your faithfulness is sure. Word and water, wine and bread: these are signs of your abundant grace. Receive the gifts we bring, and nourish us to proclaim your abiding love in our communities and in the world, through Jesus Christ, our strength and our song.Amen.
OFFERING PRAYER
*GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.And also with you.Lift up your hearts.We lift them up to the Lord.Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Holy God, mighty and merciful,your people praise you, saying:Your mercy endures forever.Your mercy endures forever. By your promiseyou bound yourself to earth and all its creatures,granting them life and calling them to flourish,setting the sign of your bow in the clouds,the colors of your love and faithfulness.Your mercy endures forever.Your mercy endures forever.
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By your promiseyou bound yourself to your people of old,blessing them with family outnumbering the starsand calling them to be a blessing to others,showing them steadfast love in every generationand calling them to be a light to the nations.Your mercy endures forever.Your mercy endures forever. By your promiseyou joined us to Jesus, your Beloved,grafting us into your living Vine,and calling us to bear the fruit of your self-giving love. In the night in which he was betrayed,our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,and gave it for all to drink, saying:This cup is the new covenant relationship in my blood,shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.Do this for the remembrance of me. With this bread and cupwe remember his life laid down and lifted upas we proclaim the mystery of faith.Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Send your Holy Spirit upon usand these gifts of bread and wine.Bless us to be a blessing.Make us a sign of your faithfulness.Send us to tend and cherish the earthand to serve the world with mercy and love. With all the saints in light,we praise you, O God, through Christ Jesus,in your Spirit, now and forever.Amen.
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*THE LORD'S PRAYER
Gathered into one in the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us:Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
INVITATION TO THE MEAL
Look, the Body of Christ is broken for the life of the world.Here is Christ coming to us in bread and in wine.The gifts of God for the people of God.
All Are Welcome to participate in communion, including children (as parents permit).
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LAMB OF GOD
COMMUNION SONG "Remember That You Are Dust"
*TABLE BLESSING
May the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen us, and keep us always in his grace.
Amen.
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*PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
We thank you, O God,that you have strengthened our heartsthrough this feast of life and salvation.Shine the light of Christ on our path,that we may do justice,love kindness,and walk humbly with you,now and forever.Amen.
*BLESSING
You are what God made you to be:created in Christ Jesus for good works,chosen as holy and beloved,freed to serve your neighbor.God bless you + that you may be a blessing,in the name of the holy and life-giving Trinity.Amen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING
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*SENDING SONG "Send Me, Lord"
*DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Be the light of Christ.Thanks be to God.
Our Zoom Coffee Hour features "Breakout Rooms" to help facilitate conversation in smaller groups. Please stay after for some great conversation!
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An Invitation to Lent:
Teach Us
to Pray
We aren’t alone! The 40 days of Lent call us to make ourselves available to God, through repentance, prayer, sacrificial giving, and acts of love. Why? Because we are created for oneness with God, to love one another and to live in harmony with creation...and that takes intention, practice, and belonging to a community moving together in that same counter-cultural direction. Join in. Make use of your emptier calendar during the pandemic. Experience the difference Lenten practices can make.
Worship Ash Wednesday
Holy Week
Learn The Journey
Adult Education
Practice Online Devotional
Lenten Map for Families Centering Prayer Lenten Offering
Good Friday 24-Hour Prayer Vigil
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CCeenntteerriinngg PPrraayyeerr Wednesdays, 6:30-7 PM on Zoom A wonderful Lenten discipline would be to join in our weekly practice of Centering Prayer. Pray in silence with others. Link to connect: https://rb.gy/o8zckc. HHoollyy WWeeeekk WWoorrsshhiipp SScchheedduullee Palm Sunday – March 28th 11 AM
Palms will be available for pickup at both of the Pastor’s houses. Maundy Thursday – April 1st 7 PM We will celebrate Holy Communion together in a special way. Good Friday – April 2nd 7 PM Easter Sunrise Service – April 4th 7 AM Assuming we are able, we will gather outside for worship at Carkeek Park. Easter Festival Worship – April 4th 11 AM We will worship with orchestra, handbells, communion, and great celebration!
OOnnlliinnee DDeevvoottiioonnaall Receive a thoughtful devotion written by members of our church in your inbox every day during Lent, based on key words and concepts in the Lord’s Prayer. Is your email current? If not, email Debbie at [email protected].
LLeenntteenn MMaapp ffoorr FFaammiilliieess oonn tthhee FFrriiddggee Enclosed is a great devotional map for kids (and adults!) Hang it on your fridge and give it a try. Instead of just fasting, this exercise gives us a chance to mix it up and try different ways of sharing our faith.
LLeenntteenn OOffffeerriinngg COVID-19 is having a devastating impact on global hunger and poverty. Join our Social Justice team in giving generously to ELCA World Hunger (www.elca.org/hunger). To give, make your check out to Our Redeemer's, noting LWH Lent, or online www.ourredeemers.net/donate/, or by text using the LENT fund line
GGoooodd FFrriiddaayy 2244--HHoouurr PPrraayyeerr VViiggiill April 2-3 Sign up for one hour of prayer at home between noon Friday and noon Saturday. Sign up information will be available closer to the day.
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TThhee JJoouurrnneeyy Sundays, February 28 thru March 21, 4 - 5:30 PM Do you want to know more about becoming a member of Our Redeemer’s community and/or deepening your faith? We invite you to take part in “The Journey”. • Get acquainted with members and ministries that make up Our Redeemer’s. • Learn how Our Redeemer’s’ understanding of God and the Bible may or may not be
what you’re familiar with. • Ask questions and share experiences and figure out where you’d like to be involved. • Spend time with God’s vision for Our Redeemer’s’ future: What’s planned? What’s
still being shaped? • Start to feel more like you belong. Let Pastor Kathy ([email protected]) or Pastor Gretchen (pastor.gretchen@ ourredeemers.net) know, if you’d like to be a part of the Journey or if you have any questions.
AAdduulltt EEdduuccaattiioonn LLoorrdd,, TTeeaacchh UUss TToo PPrraayy:: AAdduulltt FFoorruummss iinn LLeenntt wwiitthh DDaannaa WWrriigghhtt Sundays, February 21 thru March 29 - 9:30 AM • FFeebbrruuaarryy 2211:: “Our Father Who Art in Heaven, Hallowed Be Thy Name.” Jesus begins
his instructive prayer by orienting the disciples to the creative origin of all life and blessedness, the Father in heaven.
• MMaarrcchh 11:: “Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done, on Earth as It Is in Heaven.” The disciples are to prayer for God’s heavenly authority and power to come to earth.
• MMaarrcchh 88:: “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread.” Moving downward to the very nitty gritty of human existence, the prayer recognizes God as the source of earthly, embodied, existence.
• MMaarrcchh 1155:: “Forgive Us Our Debts as We Forgive Our Debtors.” Human beings cannot live by bread alone but by the Word of God taking root deeply within our spirits where ongoing forgiveness is essential.
• MMaarrcchh 2222:: “Lead Us Not into Temptation but Deliver Us from Evil.” The prayer moves down deeper into the place where the issues of life come up again and again.
• MMaarrcchh 2299:: “For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory Forever, Amen.” This phrase was probably added to the prayer to make it suitable to formal worship. But we might also understand this phrase in light of Irenaeus’ wonderful phrase: The glory of God is humanity fully alive.”
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We Pray for...
Barbara Brian, Steve & Twila Drake, Marjaine Drayson, John Ellingboe, Anna Freyberg, VG,
Richard & Shirley Holt, Colin Johnson, Sue Johnson, Stephen Jones, Chauntae Kukowski,
Richard (Dick) Labrash, Patci Mungerson, Doug Myers, Barbara Olsen, Matthew Peters,
Linda Ravenhorst, Jimmy Scates, Jennifer Seyler, Ernie Templin, Doug Starup, Elaine
Stevens, Ernie Templin, Julie Vannoy, Charlotte Wallstrom, Eileen Weller, Sherra White; those staying in long term care facilities who face
long stretches of loneliness and time without visits; educators; doctors, nurses, and other
health professionals; all affected by COVID-19 economically, physically, and emotionally;
mental health of members and staff; immigrant families remaining separated; Road2Housing
guests; loved ones with cancer.
Grieving the Loss of...
Blanche Anderson; Isaac Doss; Donna Ege; Spud Hansen; Jessica; Enson Maattala;
Mortimer the Cat; Ted Ormbek
To include someone in the prayers for 4 weeks, please email the church.
Our StaffKathy Hawks
Pastor (x101) [email protected]
Gretchen Mertes Pastor (x108)
Karie Stearns Parish Administrator
Karen Lee Traditional Worship /
Music Director [email protected]
Debbie Lematta Communications Coordinator
Katlin Dickinson-Laurence Office Coordinator
Amy Hammett Katlin Dickinson-Laurence
Welcome Ministers [email protected]
Social Justice Coordinator (x103) [email protected]
Hannah Wetter Nursery Caregiver
www.ourredeemers.net
The fastest way to reach our staff is by email. Email: [email protected]
You can also leave a message at: 206.783.7900
IN OUR SERVICE TODAY Preaching: Pastor Kathy Hawks Assisting Minister: Dave Eicke Lector: Amy & Riley Hammett
Musicians: Eric Johnson, Karen Lee, Gretchen Mertes, Sam Purvine
While our physical offices are closed please use our temporary address for any mailings to the church:
Temporary Address: 5306 Ballard Ave NW, Ste 226
Seattle • 98107
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ANNOUNCEMENTS For more details, check the website or current newsletter.
Zoom Online or via Facebook Join us each Sunday at 11am online for fellowship and worship - a blend of our traditional and informal services. All are welcome!
Centering Prayer Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:00 PM(or view recording on Facebook)Each Wednesday at 6:30 PM, 30 minutes of quiet prayer is yours. Those who come to prayer remain quiet the whole time. You can view the recording anytime on Facebook.
Zoom Link Join by phone call: +1 (206) 337-9723Meeting ID: 984 1700 9634Passcode: 132934
worship Sundays 11am
communit yMadonna's Book GroupToday, February 21, 4pm via ZoomOn February 21st the Madonna’s Book Group will be doing our “COVID format” which is a lot of chatter about the virus and vaccinations and catching up on our lives. It always good to see some smiling faces. Instead of reading a particular book, we will recommend books we have read and think others would enjoy. Please join us! If you are new to the group and have questions, contact Lynne McNeill [email protected].
Save the Date: Congregational Meeting to
Engage Capital Campaign ConsultantsSunday, March 7, 12:30pm via Zoom
Learn More here or see your March Newsletter
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fa ith formation
Sunday Adult Forums for Lent: "Lord, Teach Us To Pray"Sundays, 9:30 AM Zoom Link Passcode "Adult"Dana Wright, an Our Redeemer member, is leading out current adult forums. "Lord, Teach Us To Pray": Based on the Lord’s Prayer, Matt. 6:9-13. Learn more about this upcoming series at this LINK.
Is God calling you to “Journey” this year?Sundays, February 28 thru March 21, 4:00 - 5:30 PMZoom Link or Join by Phone: +1 (206) 337-9723Meeting ID: 944 1193 2327 Passcode: 940650Do you want to know more about becoming a member of Our Redeemer’s community and/or deepening your faith? We invite you to take part in “The Journey”. Learn more HERE and then let Pastor Kathy or Pastor Gretchen know if you’d like to be a part of the Journey or if you have any questions.
Wednesday Bible StudyEvery Wednesday, 10:30 AM via Zoom Passcode: bibleAll are welcome! Let Carolyn Swanson know if you are interested: [email protected] or call her at 206-390-7732. In February the Wednesday Bible Study is Crossing Over from the Old Testament Into the New Testament, i.e., the book of 1st Thessalonians, most likely the first of Paul's letters in 48 CE. It's a good time to join us!
Sprouts Class – Sunday morning Zoom classes for 3-5 year olds at 9:30am before church. The class is 25 minutes long. Contact Pastor Gretchen for Zoom info.
Bible Connections for FamiliesIf you’ve been hoping for a tool to help your child grow in faith and stay connected to church without adding yet another Zoom or Teams meeting, we've developed a resource for you! You will receive an online guide to help you take 20 minutes to grow in faith as a family. If you have questions, contact Mandy Neill.
Theology on TapTuesday, February 23, 7pm via ZoomPlease join us for Theology on Tap on Tuesday! Be sure to have your favorite beverage and snack nearby as we discuss some theological wonderings facilitated by Pastor Gretchen. To connect with our event, use this Zoom link: https://zoom.
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socia l just ice Ballard Sunday Dinner Needs You!Every third Sunday of the month members from Our Redeemer's head over to Ballard First Lutheran Church to prepare a meal for the community's population in need. We always need at least 6 volunteers to put together around 50 meals to go, hand them out, and then clean up after ourselves. You can sign up for meal prep and serving, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, or clean up from 5:00 to 6:30 PM or so. The next one is today! Sign up online at this LINK or email Emilie Purvine, [email protected].
Black History Month Film and DiscussionNext Sunday, February 28, 2 PM Zoom Link Passcode "Film"Join by Phone Call: +1 (206) 337-9723Meeting ID: 917 4986 4931
Our Redeemer’s Racial Justice Committee (a subgroup of the Social Justice Group) invites you to a discussion of the film ‘AGAINST ALL ODDS: The Fight for a Black Middle Class’ on Sunday, February 28th at 2 PM via Zoom. You can live stream and watch the movie (either by yourself or with your family) any time before February 28th. It is available (FREE) here: FILM LINK.
For more information about the February 28th discussion, got to this link:https://ourredeemers.net/black-history-month-film-and-discussion/.
BEWARE OF EMAIL SCAMMERS!A reminder that no staff person OR ANYONE FROM THE CONGREGATION will ever request money by email, or ask for special unspecified favors. Scammers are getting better and better at this, and now have apparently infiltrated our member and contact mailing lists. Don’t respond at all to questionable email. If you're not sure, forward the email to the church. Be assured that Our Redeemer's is taking measures to secure our information from hackers. However, no sure proof defenses exist, except for all of us remaining vigilent.
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www.ourredeemers.netOur temporary mail ing address :
5306 Ballard Ave NW, Ste 226 Seattle, WA 98107
* Email [email protected] if you need Zoom meeting help. Find meeting and Zoom link information in the announcements herein or
on the church's website calendar.
This Week at Our Redeemer’s Today, Sunday, February 21
9:30 AM - Sprouts Class9:30 AM - Adult Forum
11 AM - Online Worship | Zoom/Facebook2 - 6:30 PM - Ballard Sunday Dinner | Ballard First Lutheran
4 PM - Madonna's Book Group
Monday, February 22 - Friday, February 25Pastor Kathy Out - Continuing Education Time
Tuesday, February 2310 AM-1 PM - Pastor Gretchen Virtual Office Hours
7 PM - Theology on Tap | Zoom
Wednesday, February 248:30 AM - Social Justice Search Team
10:30 AM - Bible Study1 PM - Staff Meeting
6:30 PM - Centering Prayer | Zoom/Facebook
Saturday, February 279 AM - Faith Formation Retreat
Sunday, February 289:30 AM - Sprouts Class9:30 AM - Adult Forum
11 AM - Online Worship | Zoom/Facebook2 PM - Black History Month Film Discussion
4 PM - The Journey