[Bslc-dist] Pastorgr@m

[Mark Bertermann]

"Fat Tuesday" Greetings!

Tomorrow (Ash Wednesday) begins Lent 2004.  Soup & Bread Supper beginning at
6 pm.  Worship (including Imposition of Ashes and Communion) at 7 pm.
*	And...consider using the Lenten Devotional booklet:  "The Reality of
God's Love" put out by The Lutheran Hour (an envelope is included in the
booklet to send a contribution to that fine ministry).

Saturday is the Stephen Series Caring Ministry Workshop.  Over 100 people
from around the state are already registered. It's free to BSLC folks 'cause
we're hosting it.  Neat tips on Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief and
How to Care in a Distinctively Christian Way.  Hours are 9 to 1.

Sunday we gather as a family to worship and meet with our King.  Prepare
your heart by visiting...
*	Hosea 12:7-8
*	Proverbs 11:24-25
*	Luke 12:13-21

Also Sunday, the PRC Baby Bottles are due back.  In addition to pocket
change, it's quite alright to include paper money or a check.  It's a worthy
ministry to support!

In addition, new Growth Opportunities for Adults begin this Sunday at 9:45
am.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS
Sundays
February 29-April 4, 2004
9:45-10:45 a.m.

Faith 101
Understanding the basics of Christianity
Teacher:  Pastor Pete Luedemann
Fellowship B

What About the End Times?
What are the signs of the end times?  What will happen when Christ returns?
Teacher:  Steve Rowe
Fellowship A

Effective Parenting in a Defective World
Learn how you can be an effective parent-no matter how defective you world!
Facilitator:  Dan Dettmer
Education Resource Center

How to Make God's House a Home
Knowledge and training for what it takes to satisfy the concern we have for
inactive members in a loving and caring way
Leaders:  Board of Elders
Fellowship D

Galatians:  Finding Freedom
A thorough study of the Apostle Paul's Letter of Freedom
Teacher:  Pastor Mark Bertermann
Sanctuary

Seeking God's Face
Allowing the Holy Spirit to take you into a deeper appreciation of your true
identity in Christ
Teacher:  Pastor Phil DiGregorio
Fellowship C

A Correction:  Last week I gave you an incorrect link for you to take the
Spiritual Gifts Inventory.  If you have not yet taken it, just go to
www.bslc.com <http://www.bslc.com>  and follow the easy directions from
there.  Results will be returned to you.

And speaking of helpful websites, I want to direct you to a Bible-based site
that give practical advice for parents and realistic ways to improve
marriages.  You can also click on "Ask Dr. Ludwig" personal questions.  (He
was a prof of mine in college & is a really neat guy.)  See
http://www.thinkwenotme.com/parent.html
<http://www.thinkwenotme.com/parent.html>  or
http://www.thinkwenotme.com/marriage.html
<http://www.thinkwenotme.com/marriage.html>  .

To think about:
"It was sin that made death so frightening and law-code guilt that gave sin
its leverage, its destructive power.  But now in a single victorious stroke
of Life, all three-sin, guilt, death-are gone, the gift of our Master, Jesus
Christ.  Thank God!   With all this going for us, my dear, dear friends,
stand your ground.  And don't hold back.  Throw yourselves into the work of
the Master, confident that nothing you do for him is a waste of time or
effort." - 1 Cor. 15 from The Message

Gifted in Him,
Pastor Mark



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