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Sunday, March 13, 2022

Jesus humbled himself and became obedient to death, even death on a cross.

- Philippians 2:8

Contents

- Worship Information

- Partnering in the Gospel

- Midweek Lenten Worship

- Soup Suppers

- Passion Readings

- Easter Egg-Stravagangza

- Vacation Bible School

- Bible Studies

- Our Stewardship of God's Grace

- Calendar

Worship Information

Sunday, March 13 – 2^nd Sunday in Lent

Sermon Series: Marks of the Messiah

Sermon Theme: Resolute in the face of rejection

Old Testament: 26:8-15

New Testament: Philippians 3:17-4:1

Gospel: Luke 13:31-35 (Sermon)

Psalm 42-43

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Watch or Share Last Week's Sermons

1^st Sunday of Lent

Marks of the Messiah: He Defeats Satan’s Attacks - Luke 4:1-12

Click the video below to watch the sermon

Lenten Midweek 2

Smyrna: Fear unto Death vs. Courage unto Life - Revelation 2:8-1

Click the video below to watch the sermon

Quench Your Thirst

Click the picture below for a devotion on Psalm 42

Day Light Savings

Remember to move your clock ahead one hour this Sunday morning, March 13.

Last Week

Last week we had 269 worship in person and 44 online. That is 41.9% of our membership. Please encourage your brothers and sisters in Christ to stay close to Jesus through faithful use of Word and sacraments!

Sunday Morning Bible Study

The Romans Bible Study will not meet this week. The Commons Study will meet in the church basement. We begin a new study on vocation this week.

Thank You

Thank you to everyone who participated in Blindmen's Volleyball and who joined us for the Pancake and Porky Breakfast. Your time and donations are greatly appreciated.

Thank you to all of the youth group members who gave time to help serve!

Partnering in the Gospel

The next Partnering in the Gospel seminar is March 26, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. This seminar covers what it means to be a part of our congregation and how we can partner in the Gospel to get more Jesus to more people. We hope to have every member (new and old) go through this seminar! We will meet on the fourth Saturday of each month. Join us when it works for you! Click here to register for the March Seminar and future seminars.

Midweek Lenten Worship

Midweek Lenten Worship begins on March 2. We will worship at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. This year we will look at what Jesus looks for in the local church on the basis of the 7 letters to 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Join us!

Soup Suppers

Soup Suppers will begin on Ash Wednesday, March 2. We will serve after the morning service and at 6:15 before the evening service. Please contact Tamara Schultz if you are able to make soup. Let her know when you can help and what soup you will make.

Passion History Readings

If you wish to review the Passion History according to Luke during Lent here are the 5 weekly readings:

- Luke 22:1-34

- Luke 22:39-54

- Luke 22:54-71

- Luke 23:1-24

- Luke 23:26-56

Church Band

Join us in the church band as we prepare for Easter worship. In March we will rehearse on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at school

Choir

Choir meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the church balcony. Please join us!

Easter Eggstravaganza

We will celebrate Jesus’ resurrection on Saturday, April 2! Join us at Morrison Zion Lutheran School for an egg hunt and the greatest story ever told! This event is free and open to the community–invite others to come! It is for ages 2–2nd grade. For more details click here. Click here to register.

School Enrollment

Enrollment is open for Grades 4K-8th at Morrison Zion Lutheran School for the 2022-2023 school year! MZLS is part of the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP)! To learn more about what MZLS has to offer or to learn more about the WPCP, contact us or You can learn more here. You can enroll here. Phone: (920)-864-2349 E-mail: school@mzls.org

Vacation Bible School!

Save the Date for Vacation Bible School! This free event will be at Morrison Zion Lutheran School, Tuesday, July 12-Thursday, July 14, 9:00-11:00am. All children age 3 (and potty trained) through 6th grade are welcome! Please invite your friends and neighbors to join us! Registration link and more details will be coming soon!

Communion Registration

When you commune, please take the time to check your name on the sheets in the back of church, by the elevator, or in the basement. Thanks!

Bible Studies

Sunday Commons Study

Commons Bible Study The Commons Bible Study will meet at 9:15 a.m. this Sunday. We begin our study on vocation. We will meet in the church basement.

Romans—Part Two Study

Romans—Part Two Study will not meet this Sunday. We will meet next Sunday at 9;15 a.m. in the basement. We will look at lesson 7, How Rome fits in with Paul’s apostleship and missionary work, Romans 15:14-33. Join us and grow!

Sunday School

Sunday School meets at 9:15 am at school. Children ages 3 to grade 6 are invited to join. Older students are welcome to help assist with the young class or participate in the commons Bible Study. More teachers are needed as well. Please talk to Pastor Enderle if you can help from time to time.

Youth Group

Youth Group meets for study and open gym Sundays at 7:00 p.m. We are looking at the hope that we have as Christians found in 1 Peter.

Sunday Night Book Discussion

Sunday Night Book Discussion will not meet this Sunday. We are reading Being Lutheran. We meet at Nickel Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. Park in the triangle and enter through the glass doors. Join us!

New Life in Christ

New Life in Christ Class will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. We will continue to look at the 10 commandments. Join us if you are able!

Rooted Bible Study

Bible study for those in their 20s and 30s will move to a new day of the week and location. Watch the announcements and social media for updates!

Men's Study

Men's Study normally meets every other week on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in the church basement. We will meet Monday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m. to take a look at the worship readings. Join us!

News from our High Schools

MLHS Spring Showcase

MLHS Spring Showcase is Saturday, March 19 at Knox’s Silver Valley and will include a plated dinner, live/silent auctions, & a raffle Go to: https://www.mlhslancers.org/showcase for all the details

MLHS Musical

MLHS Musical is Fiddler on the roof. Please join us March 11-13, Friday and Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. and Sun-day at 2:00 p.m. You can purchase your tickets at www.mlhslancers.org/drama.

MLHS Campaign News

Thanks to some generous donations, a matching gift of

$600,000 has been given to the campaign! Any new pledge or donation during the March will be matched by this gift

FVL's International Program

FVL's International Program needs host families. Students stay for 9 months and pay their own expenses. Families receive a stipend to offset costs. Contact Monica Uhlenbrauck (muhlenbrauck@fvlhs.org). This is a wonderful ministry opportunity for your family!

FVL Sacred Concert

FVL Sacred Concert is Sunday, March 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.

Bible Reading Plan

Join us in an online reading plan. Click the below to join each plan.

March 15 - 29: Answering Skeptics - Part 3

March 20 - 23: Is Your Life in Focus?

Contact Pastor Enderle (james.enderle@mzls.org) with questions.

Planting Gospel Seeds

Place a seed on the picture in the back of church when you talk about Jesus outside of worship. The seeds are on each side of the double doors. Whenever you are at church put up a seed for each time you shared Jesus!

Streaming Worship

Streaming Worship is live on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and then available after that on YouTube and Facebook at your convenience. Please register online or text 920-362-7118 so we know who is worshipping with us!

Watch on YouTube or on Facebook.

Soup For Souls

Soup For Souls Meals continue to be available at school and at church for all to share the message of Jesus love with others. Don't forget to include a card with the meal when you deliver it to a friend/ neighbor.

Volunteer Sign Up

We have a new volunteer area on our website at https://mzluth.org/volunteer/ where you can look for ways to serve others. You will find different opportunities at different times where you can use your gifts and talents to glorify God.

Announcements

We want to keep the entire congregation informed about events. One way we do this is with weekly announcements. Please send your announcements to ottrr@mzluth.org by Tuesday evening. This allows the announcements to be done and sent to the people who put them on the slides for worship. Thanks!

Our Stewardship of God's Grace

1^st Sunday in Lent Worship

Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 170

Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 99

Total – 269

Online – 44

Lenten Midweek 2

Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 138

Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – 82

Total – 220

Online - 18

Bible Class: 56

Sunday (Romans) – 37

Sunday (Commons Study) – Meet with Romans Study

Sunday Book Study – 11

New Life in Christ (Monday) – 4

Men’s Study (Monday) – 4

Youth Group (Sunday): 0

Weekly Calendar

Sunday, March 13

8:00 a.m. Lent 2 Worship, communion

9:15 a.m. Romans Study, church – NO STUDY

9:15 a.m. Commons Bible Study – CHURCH BASEMENT

9:15 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Lent 2 Worship, communion

7:00 p.m. Youth Group

Monday, March 14

6:30 p.m. New Life in Christ Class

Tuesday, March 15

6:00 p.m. Barnabas Ministry

7:00 p.m. School Board

Wednesday, March 16

11:00 a.m. Lenten Worship

12:00 p.m. Soup Supper, basement

6:15 p.m. Soup Supper, church

7:00 p.m. Lenten Worship

8:00 p.m. Choir, church balcony

Thursday, March 17

6:30 p.m. Band, school

Sunday, March 20

8:00 a.m. Lent 3 Worship

9:15 a.m. Romans Study, basement

9:15 a.m. Commons Bible Study

9:15 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Lent 3 Worship

7:00 p.m. Book Study, Nickel – ch. 5

7:00 p.m. Youth Group

WELS NEWS

An update from Ukraine

WELS Ukraine liaison Rev. Roger Neumann has been able to maintain regular contact with leaders from the Ukrainian Lutheran Church (ULC), WELS’ sister church body. As of Tuesday morning, Neumann is reporting that so far the members there remain physically unharmed. However, all but 2 of the 17 congregations, comprising approximately 600 members, are in the direct line of the Russian advance. Two of the pastors have been cut off from communication. Many were able to hold online or in-person worship during the invasion on Sunday morning.

Neumann reports, “There’s a lot of fear, mixed with anger and bewilderment, as to why this is happening. They are very encouraged by the international support; very encouraged by the prayers of WELS people that are going out.”

According to Neumann, some members have been able to flee the country. However, at this time, all Ukrainian men between ages 18 and 60 are required to remain to defend their country as needed. The people who have stayed are taking shelter at night in the underground subway stations and come out during the day to find food and supplies. So far, limited supplies are still available, but the shelves are getting emptier.

WELS is financially assisting two ULC churches in western Ukraine that are setting up refugee centers to welcome Ukrainians who are fleeing from war-torn areas in the east, but space and resources are limited. Hundreds of thousands of people are currently on the move. Money is also being sent to help buy supplies for these refugees. At the time of this writing, banks and supermarkets are still open. The situation is being closely monitored regarding how funds can be safely and effectively sent and used.

“When this is all said and done—and Lord willing, it’s going to be soon and Lord willing, it’s going to be where they will keep their sovereignty—there is going to be a tremendous need for humanitarian aid,” Neumann predicts. “Pray for Ukraine; pray for the people. That’s the number one thing, and the rest God will take care of in his way.”

If you’d like to give a gift to support these relief efforts, visit wels.net/wmgift and select “Ukraine” from the dropdown menu.

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