Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Daily & Weekly Readings

Today's Reading:
Luke 22:63-23:12

This Week's Psalm:
Psalm 134

This Week's Prayer:
By your word, eternal God, your creation sprang forth and we were given the breath of life. By your word, eternal God, death is overcome, Christ is raised from the tomb, and we are given new life in the power of your Spirit. May we boldly proclaim this good news in our words and our deeds, rejoicing always in your powerful presence; through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. Amen.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Daily Reading

Today's Reading:
Luke 22:39-62

Monday, March 29, 2010

Daily Reading

Today's Reading:
Luke 22:1-38

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Palm Sunday: Daily Reading

Today's Reading:
Luke 21:20-37

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Daily Reading

Today's Reading:
Luke 21:1-19

Friday, March 26, 2010

Daily Reading

Today's Reading:
Luke 20:27-47

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Daily Reading - Don't Forget About Dinner & Discipleship

Today's Reading:
Luke 20:1-26

Thursday Lenten Dinner & Discipleship
Join us this evening in Oehler Hall for Fellowship, Discipleship and Worship. We'll start with a soup-supper at 6:00pm. Then we'll have a time of Bible study together and close with a short devotion and prayer. Childcare will not be provided as this is designed for the whole family to participate!

Today we'll be doing Lesson 5: The Passion of Jesus. Click here for a preview of Lesson 5.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Daily & Weekly Readings

Today's Reading:
Luke 19:28-48

This Week's Psalm:
Psalm 121

This Week's Prayer:
O God,
it is your will to hold both heaven and earth in a single peace. Let the design of your great love shine on the waste of our wraths and sorrows, and give peace to your church, peace among nations, peace in our homes, and peace in our hearts; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Daily Reading

Today's Reading:
Luke 19:1-27

Monday, March 22, 2010

Daily Reading

Today's Reading:
Luke 18:18-43

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Fifth Sunday of Lent: Daily Reading

Today's Reading:
Luke 18:1-17

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Daily Reading

Today's Reading:
Luke 17:11-37

Friday, March 19, 2010

Daily Reading

Today's Reading:
Luke 16:19-17:10

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Daily Reading - Don't Forget About Dinner & Discipleship

Today's Reading:
Luke 16:1-18

Thursday Lenten Dinner & Discipleship
Join us this evening in Oehler Hall for Fellowship, Discipleship and Worship. We'll start with a soup-supper at 6:00pm. Then we'll have a time of Bible study together and close with a short devotion and prayer. Childcare will not be provided as this is designed for the whole family to participate!

Today we'll be doing Lesson 4: The Parable of the Prodigal & His Brother. Click here for a preview of Lesson 4.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Daily Reading

Today's Reading:
Luke 14:1-35

Monday, March 15, 2010

Daily Reading

Today's Reading:
Luke 13:1-35

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Fourth Sunday of Lent: Daily Reading

Today's Reading:
Luke 12:22-59

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Daily Reading

Today's Reading:
Luke 12:1-21

Friday, March 12, 2010

Daily Reading & Service Reminder

Today's Reading:
Luke 11:29-54

Lenten Service Opportunity:
Tomorrow (Saturday, 9am-1pm) there will be another St. John's Work Day. We'll be doing some cleaning up and organizing of some of the spaces in Goethe Hall as well as doing some work to spruce up the Sanctuary. Please contact Tim Baumbach (timothy@stjohnslc.org, 916.761.5624) to let him know you'd like to help out.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Daily Reading - Don't Forget About Dinner & Discipleship

Today's Reading:
Luke 11:1-28

Thursday Lenten Dinner & Discipleship
Join us this evening in Oehler Hall for Fellowship, Discipleship and Worship. We'll start with a soup-supper at 6:00pm. Then we'll have a time of Bible study together and close with a short devotion and prayer. Childcare will not be provided as this is designed for the whole family to participate!

Today we'll be doing Lesson 3: Jesus Visits Mary & Martha. Click here for a preview of Lesson 3.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Daily & Weekly Readings

Today's Reading:
Luke 10:25-42

This Week's Psalm:
Psalm 11

This Week's Prayer:
O God,
give us grace to set a good example to all among whom we live, to be just and true in all our dealings, to be strict and conscientious in the discharge of every duty; pure and temperate in all enjoyment, gracious and generous and courteous toward all; so that the mind of Jesus Christ may be formed in us and all may know that we are his disciples; in whose name we pray. Amen.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Daily Reading

Today's Reading:
Luke 10:1-24

Monday, March 8, 2010

Daily Reading

Today's Reading:
Luke 9:28-62

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Third Sunday of Lent: Daily Reading

Today's Reading:
Luke 9:1-27

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Daily Reading

Today's Reading:
Luke 8:22-56

Friday, March 5, 2010

Daily Reading & Service Reminder

Today's Reading:
Luke 8:1-21

Day of Service Reminder:
Tomorrow we will be doing a day of service at St. John's Shelter Program for Women & Children. We'll tour the facility and then spend some time cleaning up the well-used playground.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Daily Reading - Don't Forget About Dinner & Discipleship

Today's Reading:
Luke 7:1-50

Thursday Lenten Dinner & Discipleship
Join us this evening in Oehler Hall for Fellowship, Discipleship and Worship. We'll start with a soup-supper at 6:00pm. Then we'll have a time of Bible study together and close with a short devotion and prayer. Childcare will not be provided as this is designed for the whole family to participate!

Today we'll be doing Lesson 2: The Parable of the Good Samaritan. Click here for a preview of Lesson 2.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Daily & Weekly Readings

Today's Reading:
Luke 7:1-17

This Week's Psalm:
Psalm 116

This Week's Prayer:
Keep watch, dear Lord,
with those who work or watch or weep, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, comfort the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love’s sake.
Amen.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Daily Reading & Upcoming Service Opportunity

Today's Reading:
Luke 6:37-49

St. John's Shelter Work Day: March 6
Please sign up to work at St. John’s Shelter on March 6 as we spruce up a well-used playground and outdoor area. At 10 am, we will tour the Shelter. We will work 11 am to 4 pm (sack lunch maker needed as well).

Contact the church office to sign-up.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Daily Reading

Today's Reading:
Luke 6:12-36