in celebration of Levi Addis Vila, son of Lisa Morita and Scott Vila.
OUR PURPLE PARAMENTS Donated in loving memory of Marsenlane Parker, the paraments on our altar, lectern and pulpit are purple for the Season of Lent. Purple is the color for penitence and mourning. Our particular parament set is called “The Way of the Cross.” The altar parament includes the symbol of hands carrying a Cross, a reminder of what Christ did for us. Two victorious Crosses, absent a body but draped with a white cloth, can be found to either side of the center. The lectern parament shows Christ on the Cross. The nimbus, or halo, is found behind Christ’s head, a symbol of eternity. Christ’s nimbus includes three rays, appearing as a Cross, a symbol of the Trinity. The pulpit parament shows the standing Agnus Dei. Standing with a Cross, the Agnus Dei represents the Risen Christ Who triumphs over death. John the Baptist proclaimed Jesus to be the Lamb of God. Note the nimbus, again with the three rays, revealing the Divinity of the Lamb of God.
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF GOD! Today, through the waters of Holy Baptism, we welcome to God’s family Levi Addis Vila. Levi was born 6 March 2008 in Hanoi, Vietnam. His parents are Lisa Morita and Scott Vila. His sponsors are Laureen Matsuno and Perry Morita.
MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES Don’t forget about our Lenten services every Wednesday at 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m. This week’s topic is “Wilderness.”
PORTALS OF PRAYERS The April - June issue of “Portals of Prayer” is available free of charge from the Information Rack in the Narthex. Get yours today!
TEDDY BEAR THANKS Over 40 teddy bears left their temporary home in the Green Room and traveled on their first leg of their journey to ride with children visiting their mothers at Chino Women’s Prison. They wanted to thank you for allowing them to go on this special trip!
USHERS TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team #2 – Zora Oglesby, Chad Schmutzer and Julie Schmutzer.