First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Odenton

CHRIST ALONE IS SUFFICIENT FOR SALVATION

All are welcomed to join us in worshiping our Lord and Savior.

Preparing for Communion
This Past Week's Sermon:  Authority and Power  Listen
 his word possessed authority  (Luke 4:31-44)

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WEATHER RELATED UPDATES
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Due to the weather conditions we will not be having any scheduled activities on Monday, February 8 or Tuesday, February 9, 2010.

Activites scheduled:
Monday - Planning Council 7:30 pm
Tuesday - Confirmation 6:00 pm, Coffee Talk 7:00 pm

SHROVE TUESDAY
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By Jean McHenry

A Pancake Supper will be held on Tuesday, February 16 from 5 PM to 7 PM. The supper is given by our Ladies’ Auxiliary; and a free will offering will be collected. Come and enjoy the fellowship.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
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The men of the church will meet on the third Saturday, February 20th at 8:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. This month we will be having a BYOB (Bring Your Own Breakfast) gathering. So stop by McDonalds, Star Bucks or your favorite restaurant and bring breakfast with you. Coffee and juice will be provided.
 
We will introduce Session II of our Bible Study entitled, He Who Dies With The Most Toys, Still Dies!   Session II, “The House with the White Picket Fence”, will look at men in today’s world and how we search for significance in life. Join us and Pastor Tim Radkey, of Hope Lutheran Church, Lubbock, Texas, as he helps us answer the questions, “Is my life significant?” “Do I matter?”   Pastor Tim will at times make us laugh and he will also help us to seriously contemplate our path in life and align our thinking with God’s Word. We hope you can join us on February 20th.
 
In March we have been invited to share breakfast and fellowship with the Men’s Group from The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (LCMS) in Olney, MD. Some of you may recall them visiting with us at our November Men’s Breakfast. Our plan is to leave the church parking lot at 6:45 AM on the first Saturday, March 6th and arrive in Olney at 7:30 AM. They start their breakfast at 7:30 AM. It will take about 40-45 minutes to travel to Olney. We will car pool to Olney from our church. If you are interested in joining us on March 6th please contact: Todd Lowry, Pastor MacDonald, or Leann Weaver in the church office as soon as possible. Let us also know if you are willing to help drive that morning. Mark your calendars and plan on joining us!
 
 
CAP DONATIONS
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 By Jean McHenry

This is to inform you of the work that CAP is doing through you. In 2008 we served 1,989 families and 5,806 individuals in those families. During 2009 we served 2043 families and 5,723 individuals. Nichols Bethel United Methodist

At this time there are 36 volunteers regularly scheduled working with CAP from the following churches:
           Arundel Baptist Church
           Emmanuel Baptist
           First LutheraN
          
           St. Joseph Catholic Church
           Severn United Methodist
           The Church at Severn Run
 
February is our souper bowl month. We will be collecting cans, packages and cartons of soup during that time. Thank you for participating.
LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD LEADERS
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We are still in great need for someone to head up two committees. Here are their names and descriptions. Please call Mike Petersen (410-674-4936) if you are interested in any of these positions.

       Director for Board of Fellowship: The basic purposes of this Board are the strengthening of the fellowship between congregation members spiritually and socially; the integration of new members into the life of the congregation; and to promote the general up building of mutual cooperation, trust and enjoyment among the member of the congregation
       Director for Board of Community Services: The basic purposes of this Board are the presentation to the public of a Christian image which will reflect favorable upon the work of Christ and of the congregation as His instrument, the publicizing of the work of the congregation through various channels, and the general integration of the congregation’s work into the community in support of institutions and agencies established by church and society in response to special human needs.
       Church Properties – help out by painting, weeding, changing light bulbs or using handyman skills to fix small things around the church (Facilities Expansion Committee is working with this board)
PLANNING COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JANUARY 11, 2010
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Condensed from Jan Perez’s minutes
    
· Thrivent Builds Homes fundraisers discussed. Options are photo shoot, spaghetti dinner, free will offering and sub sandwich sale.
· CAP to meet with council to explain its use of the building.
· Checks required for settlement and building permit, inspection and surety fees.
· Walk-thru with contractor held January 19
· Nominating Committee to consist of Jean Mencik, Bev Hansberger and Jennifer Perry.
· Voters’ Assembly to approve appointment of Liz Meyer as Director of Pre-K and Diane Brunner as Teacher’s Assistant. Viia Erwin will retire in May.
 
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This week's events...

Monday, February 08, 2010
Ladies Bible Study Group 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Girl Scout Troop #96 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Planning Council - Cancelled 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Confirmation Class - Cancelled 6:00 PM - 6:55 PM
Grace Baptist Prayer Meeting 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Coffee Talk - Cancelled 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
AA Meeting 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  
Thursday, February 11, 2010
God & Me (Scouts troop) 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
AA Meeting 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  
Sunday, February 14, 2010 - The Transfiguration of Our Lord (Communion)
Blended Service 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Sunday School & Adult Classes 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Traditional Service 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  
Monday, February 15, 2010 - President's Day (Office Closed)
Ladies Bible Study Group 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
German Ladies Lunch 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Girl Scout Troop #96 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Girl Scout Troop #355 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  
  
 

 
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