March 02nd, 2021

3/2/2021

This week we celebrate 150 years!

Click here for more information about our history and legacy, thanks to Gene Caplinger and Tracy and Debbie Bates from the Memorial Committee.

This Sunday: Economic & Community Health

We began our 6-week Lenten journey on Sunday by treasuring our physical health. We had record attendance (56 in-person and over 34 devices online!) with special thanks to the Scout Troops 88 and 888, and our Missions Team Soup Sale. Join us this Sunday to learn how we can safeguard our community and protect our economic health. You may still click this link to download a weekly guide for your personal reflection. We hope to worship with you soon!

Click the red square here on Sunday, February 28th at 10:15AM to join the worship warm-up, or at 10:30AM to join us in worship.

Upcoming Events

Please click here to see the new and improved Church Calendar (with Zoom links for each open meeting and small group)

Charge Conference
You are invited to a Special Charge Conference on Tuesday, March 16th at 7:00PM to discuss a change in our organizational structure. A single-Board governance model would increase efficiency, flexibility, and collaboration, trading time spent in meetings for time spent in active ministry and service. Email Leadership Council Chair Perry Cogburn with questions or concerns. More details coming soon.

Hey Youth!
We know it's been a while since the Walnut Street Youth Group met, but we have not forgotten you! This coming Saturday, all 6th-12th graders are invited to join a Youth Worship Night at Bethel Lutheran Church. Please wear a mask and invite a friend. Soon we'll be asking you about a possible VBS program this summer, so please email Pastor Emily if you would like to help.

Lenten home altars
We hope you recently received a gift bag on your porch with a daily devotional and items to create a sacred space in your home. We'd love to see your photos on our Facebook page. If you did not receive a gift, please contact the church office and we will gladly bring out to you!

Missing Roaster
The church is missing a new electric roasting pan. If you borrowed it and forgot to return it, or if you know where it might be, please call or email the church office. It would be much appreciated. Thank you!

Food Donations Continues to Pile Up
Thank you to those that have continued to donate food and toiletry supplies for the Windsor Food Pantry! With your generosity, struggling families continue to have resources during the cold winter and uncertain times. If you have any non-perishable items to donate, you can drop off in the church lobby in the wagon during work hours. You may leave new winter clothes for the Cold Weather Shelter at the same time.

Lenten Bible Study
The Thursday night Women's Bible study and Sunday School class are offering a six-week Lenten study by Rev. Adam Hamilton. No book necessary to join! Please join Pat Ferrell Thursdays at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall with Covid-precautions, or join online at the same time with Paula Allard using this Zoom link. Please email Bruce Hyink or join Sunday mornings from 9-10AM with this Zoom link.

Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to Barbara Hyink and Greg Harrison (today); Cole Gerstner (02/24); Isaak Schoedel (turns 4 on 02/28); Bud Hillis (turns 95 next Sat. March 6 - send cards to Columbine Commons, 1475 Main St, Windsor). No anniversaries.
Please share your dates!

Prayer Requests
Pray for the healing of our Nation and world; rejoice in all who returned to worship Sunday and the visitors from Scout Troops; joyous plans to baptize baby Apollo and Kane Baca on March 14!; Vera's recent results leukemia-free!; Kane (2 years seizure-free); Cristina's friend; Mary Mumby; Tony Park; Chris DeBey (surgery March 17); Melinda Stephan; Betty & Larry Schleiger; Kat Sheffield's pregnancy; shut-ins Bob K, Bud H, Judy C, Eileen F, Ann G, Don T, Nancy S; and Sgt. Lizzie Pryzgoda.

The Mountain Sky Conference (MSC) offers educational opportunities via Zoom:

2021 Just Love Lenten Series

The first session on Sunday was beautiful! It's not too late - click here to register for Sundays 5:30-6:45PM to explore justice issues like generational trauma, human trafficking, restorative justice and more.

Worship this Saturday together

The Mountain Sky Conference invites us to "This is my Story, This is my Song" on Saturday Feb. 27th from 9:30-10:45. Register here to join. This conversation based on the hymn "Blessed Assurance" amplifies the voices of our Black, Indigenous and People of Color siblings.