Sunday March 22nd 2015 at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church of Irvine: “The Greatest Priest” (Hebrews 5:1-10)
Divine Service: 9:30 am
Bible Study and Sunday School: 11:00 am
Location: Crean Lutheran High School in Irvine: 12500 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA 92618
Directions: Exit Sand Canyon from the 405 or 5, head East towards the hills, cross Irvine Blvd., turn right on Saint’s Way (this will put you on the campus of Crean Lutheran High School…we worship in the event center/gym)
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
What a phenomenal blessing we have: we still live in a country where we are free to gather out in the open, in broad day light to worship the Lord Jesus Christ. There is no entrance fee or cover charge. We are welcomed into the household of God and given the saving and powerful Word of Jesus and His precious Sacrament that He Himself gave to His Church. We gather also so that we may encourage one another and share His love. We gather in share in mission and ministry…we are so blessed!
Tomorrow we will focus on a book — actually a letter (though some designate Hebrews a “sermon”) — which is an amazing portion of God’s Word that teaches so much more about our Lord Jesus Christ. In tomorrow’s rich text we learn that Jesus our Savior is also our Priest. The word is about the one who “stands in the middle” between God and us. He is our “middle man,” he is our High Priest, the Greatest Priest. Let’s gather to become more equipped in our understanding as to why this office of Christ is so important!
Invite a friend, or two or three! We want to share the love of Christ and the saving Gospel with all!
Also a few reminders:
- We need your help for Choir!
Lend your voice to St. Paul’s Choir as we prepare musical offerings for Holy Week! Contact our Organist and Choir Director, Karissa Lystrup for more info. All ages are welcome! (Email: klystrup@yahoo.com, Cell: (714) 420-0291)
- Tomorrow after Bible Study and Sunday School is Confirmation at 3:00 pm. This is our LAST Confirmation class before Confirmation Sunday on March 29th. We need at least one parent present for the first 15 minutes of the class!
- TODAY — Saturday, March 21st — the high school group gets together at Jim and Vickie Hauter’s at 24972 De Salle Street at 4 pm. We are watching the DVD “God’s Not Dead” and of course there will be FOOD! Please come! I can’t wait to hang out with our awesome high school group!!!
In Jesus’ Love,
Pastor Espinosa