9 a.m. Sunday January 12, 2025 Bulletin: firstevlutheran.org/2025-01-12-baptism-of-christ/
Baptism of Christ
Officiants Today Presiding: The Reverend Jeffrey C. Johnson Assisting Minister: Sue Newberg
Introduction to Today’s Service Today’s festival rejoices in God’s blessings. We recall and celebrate our adoption as God’s children, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the promised company of almighty God when we “pass through the waters . . . the rivers . . . fire.” On this day the heavens open again for this assembly, and we receive the gift of God’s Beloved, Jesus, in bread and wine. ... See MoreSee Less
January 9, 2025 - Wildfires Rage in California Let Us Pray for the victims of the California fires and their families, friends, and communities.
As well as the lives that have been lost, Pastor Jeff reports that along with homes and businesses, there are churches that have been destroyed . One home destroyed is the home of Bishop Brenda Bos, the Bishop of the Southwest Synod. Bishop Bos is a former classmate and a friend of Pastor Jeff.
The picture below is shows the roaring inferno and consumes a beach front property in Malibu, California, on Wednesday. ... See MoreSee Less