ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Anna Price in celebration of the birthday of her mother, Belzona Rayford, on 1 February, and in celebration of the birthday of Doris Barnes.
OUR PURPLE PARAMENTS The paraments on our altar , lectern and pulpit were donated as memorial gifts in loving memory of Marsenlane Parker, 1918-1996. 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 His divinity. 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.
LUTHERAN WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP – Please be sure to get your reservation in for the next meeting scheduled for Saturday, March 6 at 11:30 in the Parish Hall. The Jackie Robinson Center Line Dancers will be performing one of their newer programs with a baseball theme, and wearing tennis shoes (so no harm to the beautiful floor). Reservations are a must. Contact Carol Numrich, Zora Oglesby, Anna Price or Harriet Dickens.
LUTHERAN WITNESS It’s time to renew your subscriptions for “Lutheran Witness.” Subscription envelopes can be found in your annual contribution envelope box. Annual subscription price is a minimum of $15.00.
JOURNEYS OF LENT You’re invited to join Michael Burkhardt, Director of Worship and the Arts at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Livonia, MI and former college organist at Christ College Irvine, in concert on Sunday 28 February at 4:00 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, 1211 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. The concert will include Salem’s adult and children’s choir. A free will offering will be received.
BRING YOUR STUFF! If you today forgot to bring items for the Rummage Sale this Saturday, you may bring items during regular business hours of the Church Administrative Center this week. Donation receipts will be available for you.
A SIGN OF THE TIMES Churches have begun to see people begging for money from worship attenders. We all always want to help people in need, but if you are approached in church or on the church property by anyone asking for money, please refrain from handing out cash and refer the person in need to an Elder. The Elders and Pastor screen people and have funds available for those with authentic, verifiable needs.
DOLLAR BILLS Pastor Schaar continues to collect dollar bills at the door after worship to distribute to the homeless of Pasadena. Thanks for bringing smiles to people’s faces!
TO ALL “REGULAR VISITORS” Lent is traditionally the season of preparation for new members. Those who have previously been members of other Lutheran congregations may join by transferring their membership or through affirmation of faith. Those not previously members of a Lutheran congregation may join through adult instruction and confirmation, scheduled for Easter Sunday. If you’re ready to formally join Historic First Lutheran, please speak to Pastor Schaar.
EAT! DRINK! LEARN! Our monthly Bible/Prayer Breakfast is this Saturday at 8:00 a.m. in the Green Room.
USHERS: TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team #1 – Bernadette Hendry, Greg Hendry and Anna Price.