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Lent 2009
Resurrection Lutheran Church
Website News - www.ResurrectionPeople.org
February 2009 - Issue 16
In This Issue
Newsletter Posted
Ash Wednesday
Book of Faith
World Hunger
Human Sexuality
Adopt-a-Room
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Dear Friends in Christ,  
 
"It is as creatures and not as creators that we enquire about good.  Faith in Jesus Christ is the sole fountain-head of all good."
 
Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer
 Ethics
  
Newsletter Posted!
 
The March Newsletter has been posted to our News page with a direct link to: 
 

 
Save this link as a Favorite in your browser, so you can go directly to it often!  If you aren't able to open links, please send an e-mail to website@resurrectionpeople.org toget an attached copy.
 
 
Ash Wednesday
 
Ash Wednesday Services with imposition of ashes at 12:30 PM and 6:30 PM on February 25th.
 
Book of Faith
 
 
Book of Faith...To become more fluent in the first language of faith, the language of Scripture, in order that we might live into our calling as a people renewed, enlivened, empowered, and sent by the Word.  All are welcome to join in on-line discussions as well as participation in small-groups.  Join our new Resurrection People group on Facebook, and post your responses to the Book of Faith discussions!  Expect more discussions on-line as we learn to use this new forum.
 
World Hunger Jeopardy
 
world hungerThis fun and interactive activity is designed to educate Lutherans and others about ELCA World Hunger and its work. When information is given in a fun atmosphere, it is more likely to be retained.  Go to the ELCA World Hunger site to download the Hunger Jeopardy PowerPoint game.  You need Microsoft PowerPoint to download "Hunger Jeopardy."   It is recommended to open and play the game in PowerPoint instead of in an Internet browser.
 
This, however, is not intended to make light of or underscore the seriousness of world hunger. Armed with knowledge and awareness, the hope is that participants will leave with a better understanding that there are people who are hungry in God's world and there are ways we can support them. 
 
As our youth prepare for the 30 hour famine, and as we all prepare for our Lenten disciplines of prayer and fasting, please remember to give a gift to ELCA World Hunger by using the light blue envelopes in the pews, or by giving a gift on-line designated for World Hunger.

 

ELCA Report on Human Sexuality
  
The ELCA report on Human Sexuality along with recommendations to be considered at this year's assembly in August is available for your review at:
 

 
Adopt-a-Room
 
adopt a roomWould you like to help furnish or decorate or maintain a part of our new building adition?  See the latest status of what opportunities there are to help at: 
 
 
So far, we've raised oner $10,000 in special gifts and over 274 hours in pledged labor.  Bee a part of this!  Even if you'd rather not pledge but would like to help out, please contact Susan for any of the Family Life Spaces (second floor), Greg for any Youth spaces (basement) or Amy for any music spaces or needs.
 
Giving our lives joyfully in witness and service!.
 
Grace and Peace!
 
Eric Carlson
Resurrection Lutheran Church
 
"Truth is mightier than eloquence; The Spirit stronger than genius; Faith greater than learning."

Martin Luther