January 17 - Four Things on Friday


Four Things on Friday
January 17, 2019

An Interesting Podcast
In 2015 Drs. Dan VanVoorhis and Kristen Koenig took some of their students from Concordia University, Irvine, to Selma, AL for the 50th Anniversary of the Bloody Sunday and the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965. They talk about the experience with four of the students who came with them, and delve into the strong Christian roots of the Civil Rights movement. This seemed like a really good episode to listen to as our nation prepares to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday.

Quote I’m Pondering
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King, Jr., Easter 1958

One Good Thing This Week
It was a little saddening to the fallen walls of the new building on Sunday. The wild windy weather really took its toll! The crew got in and got things back together quickly and things are rolling along again. Work has begun (finally!) on the sewer, too!

I have also had several people stop me at LifeCenter Plus to ask about the construction. They always seem genuinely happy for us and excited about the work we’re doing here at Gloria Dei. I also think that it’s good that people are taking notice of us.

Our Scripture readings for the Second Sunday after Epiphany are:
Over the years I have learned that those who read the Scripture lessons and spend a little time thinking about them before church on Sunday get more out of the service.


The sermon is: “Behold, the Lamb of God!”

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