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SUMMARY:2024 Oregon March for Life in Salem
DESCRIPTION:The Oregon March for Life is Saturday\, May 18th in Salem. Join us at the Oregon State Capitol (900 Court Street NE) as we march and witness to the sanctity of life. \nThe march will begin at 2:30pm. We will gather 15 minutes prior to the march. \nLook for the Lutherans with the LCMS Life Ministry banner and lime green hats. \nAfter the march we will take a group photo. For more information\, contact Vicar Zachary Kreitler \nat zachary.kreitler@ctsfw.edu or at 314-330-1550.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2024-oregon-march-for-life-in-salem/
LOCATION:Oregon State Capitol\, 900 Court St NE\, Salem\, OR\, 97301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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SUMMARY:Pentecost
DESCRIPTION:The Day of Pentecost will be celebrated on Sunday\, May 19\, 2024. \nTo attend a Pentecost service\, visit locator.lcms.org/church to find a local Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation. Enter your zip code and click “Search” to see a list of area churches\, service times\, and contact information. \nIf you are homebound\, traveling\, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person\, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services. \nFind a church near me \n\nWhat is Pentecost?\nThe word “Pentecost” (pronounced PEN-tuh-kost) comes from the Greek word pentekostos which means “fiftieth.” Exactly 50 days after Jesus rose from the dead\, the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples in the form of flames of fire. \n\nBulletin inserts\nKids in the Divine Service — Pentecost \n\nEnglish\n\n\nSpanish\n\n\nLiturgical colors for Pentecost\nThe altar will be adorned with red. Red is a power color and is appropriate for use on Pentecost Sunday. On this day we remember the power and fire of “the Lord and Giver of Life\,” who revealed himself as the promised one. The color red communicates the motif of strength-strength and power the Holy Spirit gives in order for God’s people to call on the name of Jesus Christ and share that powerful name with others. \n\nThree-Year Series B\nScripture readings\n\nEzekiel 37:1–14\n\n\nActs 2:1–21\n\n\nJohn 15:26–27; 16:4b–15\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Holy Spirit Brings the Dead to Life by the Righteousness of Christ\nIn returning to His Father by way of the cross and resurrection\, Christ Jesus sends “the Helper” to His Church\, that is\, “the Spirit of truth\, who proceeds from the Father.” The Spirit testifies of Christ and glorifies Him by taking what is His and declaring it to the world in the preaching of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (John 15:26; 16:7\, 14). He convicts the world of sin by the word of the Law\, He forgives sins and justifies sinners by the Word of the Gospel\, and He bestows the faith that says “Amen” to this righteousness of God (John 16:8–11). Therefore\, the Lord pours out His Spirit on the apostles\, that by their preaching\, the Spirit should be given to His entire Church. As the multitudes are gathered from all the nations by “this sound\,” that is\, by the preaching of “the mighty works of God” in Christ Jesus\, so does God the Father pour out the Spirit of His Son “on all flesh” (Acts 2:6\, 11\, 17). The Lord God breathes upon the slain\, and so shall they live; for so the Lord has spoken\, and He shall do it (Ezek. 37:5–14). \n\nOne-Year Series\nScripture readings\n\nGenesis 11:1–9\n\n\nActs 2:1–21\n\n\nJohn 14:23–31\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Holy Spirit Gives Peace\nFollowing the flood\, Noah’s descendants failed to spread out and fill the earth as God had spoken. Rather\, they exalted themselves; with “one language and the same words” (Gen. 11:1) they spoke proudly and arrogantly. The Lord humbled them by confusing “the language of all the earth\,” dividing and dispersing the people (Gen. 11:9). That dispersal was reversed on Pentecost Day (the fiftieth day of Easter)\, when God caused the one Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to be preached in a multitude of languages. “At this sound the multitude came together” (Acts 2:6)\, for the preaching of Christ is the primary work of the Holy Spirit\, whereby He gathers people from all nations into one Church. The Holy Spirit teaches and brings to our remembrance the words of Jesus\, which are the words of the Father who sent Him. These words bestow forgiveness and peace to those who keep and hold on to them in love for Jesus. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled\, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27) \n\nLCMS Worship\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email\n\nFind a church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/pentecost-series-b-and-one-year-series/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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SUMMARY:Armed Forces Sunday - 2024
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces encourages congregations to give thanks to God for our nation’s military veterans\, service personnel\, chaplains and families on Armed Forces Day weekend. \nIt’s less important which Sunday you choose; we simply want to give thanks to God in honoring the men and women who faithfully answered the call to serve in our nation’s military. \n\nArmed Forces Sunday — Typically the third weekend in May; Armed Forces Day is on Saturday\, May 18\, 2024\, and can be observed on Sunday\, May 19\, or on the Sunday of your choice.\n\n\nMemorial Day weekend — Sunday\, May 26\, 2024\n\n\nIndependence Day weekend — Sunday\, July 7\, 2024\n\n\nVeterans Day — Nov. 11\, 2024; can be observed on the preceding or following Sunday.\n\n\nAny Sunday of your choice\n\nTo help congregations plan their commemorations\, the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces offers free resources\, including: \n\nIntroduction letter\n\n\nSermon resource\n\n\nBulletin inserts: General (Color)\n\n\nBulletin inserts: General (Black-and-White)\n\n\nBulletin inserts: Responsive Prayer and Ministry-By-Mail\n\nFor more information and resources\, visit lcms.org/armedforces.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/armed-forces-sunday-2024/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Events,Special Occasions
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