Community Lutheran Church - Sterling, VA

Good morning! What are your #hopes, #prayers, #joys, and #sorrows today? How can we be praying for you and whatever is in your heart or on your mind today? #freeprayerwednesdays #clcsterlingva

Evening Prayer - Lectio Divina: Psalm 22:23-31

Trying again...

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=+Psalm+22%3A23-31&version=VOICE

Evening Prayer - Lectio Divina: Psalm 22:23-31

Using "The Voice" translation

Sunday Schools Classes have started up again! 3-5 graders meet weekly on TUESDAYS from 5:30-6:15 and PreK-2 graders meet WEDNESDAYS from 6-6:30. Come prepared for fun and games and even a little bit about Outer Space! Check your email for the zoom links and email Zach at [email protected] with any questions!

Evening Prayer - "For A New Beginning"

From John O'Donohue's "To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings"

#clcsterlingva Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. on #zoom for a #biblestudy on the coming Sunday's texts. We'll #read, #wrestle with, and #interpret #scripture together so bring your #bibles, #experiences, #thoughts, and #questions. #seekers and #doubters are always welcome as well!
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For more information and the Zoom link, contact Pr. Annabelle: [email protected]

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

What Jen was talking about this morning! "Lift your voice!"

📢 Calling all musicians! 🎵 You’re invited to submit vocal and instrumental recordings for the virtual Easter hymn, “Jesus Christ is Risen Today.” The Association of Lutheran Church Musicians shares instructions for recording and submitting your part. Submissions must be received by Feb. 26. The finished video will be available March 25. https://alcm.org/easter-virtual-hymn/

Community Lutheran Church

First Sunday in Lent

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Good morning Church! We are so happy to have you join us for worship this morning. Don't forget drive through Communion at noon! Here is the bulletin:https://communitylutheran.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-2-21-Lent-1.pdf

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Youth Forum - February 21st at 11:00am

We'll gather for Youth Forum on Zoom and discuss the scripture for the day and how it speaks to what is happening in our lives and our world. Bring a Bible and a friend! #clcsterlingva #clcsterlingvayouth

Lent is from an Anglo Saxon word meaning “to lengthen.” As the days lengthen, we observe a 40-days of preparation for Holy Week, recalling Jesus’ journey and discipleship.

So join us for worship Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. on Facebook Live (clcsterling). The bulletins are posted on the Facebook Livestream as well as our website: communitylutheran.org under "Announcements." There will be Drive Through Communion on the 21st at noon.

Our Year-in-Review Congregational Meeting will take place Sunday, February 28 at 12:00 PM on Zoom. Grab some lunch or a snack while we meet to affirm the Call Committee, discuss CKCP Feasibility, thank outgoing Council Members, and look at 2020 in Review. We hope to see you there! #annualcongregationalmeeting #strategicplanning #vision #clcsterlingva #welcomingothersgrowingingracesharingchristslove

Evening Prayer - World Council of Churches Ecumenical Prayer Cycle

Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland
14 - 20 February 2021

Read about our Shrove Tuesday Playful Pancakes fun here: https://communitylutheran.org/shrove-tuesday-playful-pancakes-on-zoom/

Did you enjoy pancakes or other deliciousness on Shrove Tuesday? Put your pictures below in the comments!

Community Lutheran Church - Sterling, VA

Ash Wednesday Worship: https://www.facebook.com/clcsterling/videos/174637640837531

Ash Wednesday

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Good evening! A blessed Ash Wednesday to you all! We’re so happy you’re here! Our service begins at 7:00pm (prerecorded) and here’s the bulletin:https://communitylutheran.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Ash-Wednesday-Bulletin-2021.pdf

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Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

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Good afternoon everyone! We are so happy to have you with us for worship this Ash Wednesday. Here is the bulletin:https://communitylutheran.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Ash-Wednesday-Bulletin-2021.pdf

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A blessed #ashwednesday to you. "Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return." How are you hearing these words today? How can we be praying for you and whatever is in your heart or on your mind today? #freeprayerwednesdays #clcsterlingva

This year, we'll be marking Ash Wednesday in our homes and with live stream worship at 12:00pm and 7:00pm (rebroadcast) on Facebook. In preparation for our Ash Wednesday Services on February 17th, please pick up your ashes and Lenten materials on Tuesday or Wednesday morning. #ashwednesday #ashestogo #clcsterlingva #lent2021

Join us for worship at 12:00pm and 7:00pm here on Facebook.

Today is Ash Wednesday.
The sign of ashes suggests our human mortality and frailty. However, what seems like an ending is really an invitation to make each day a new beginning, in which we are washed in God’s mercy and forgiveness.

This year, we'll be marking Ash Wednesday in our homes and with live stream worship at 12:00pm and 7:00pm (rebroadcast) on Facebook. In preparation for our Ash Wednesday Services on February 17th, please pick up your ashes and Lenten materials on Tuesday or Wednesday morning. #ashwednesday #ashestogo #clcsterlingva #lent2021

Pr. Annabelle and Jeff can’t wait to see you at 6:00 for Shrove Tuesday!! #shrovetuesday2021 #playfulpancakes #clcsterlingva #starwarspancakemolds #mardigras2021

Are you ready for a fun, chaotic, delicious time?! We're joining on Zoom (e-mail [email protected] for the Zoom link) to make pancakes, participate in fun contests, and share some silliness together. Pick up Mardi Gras beads and Lenten materials (including ashes) at church on Tuesday. #shrovetuesday #clcsterlingva #pancakes #yummy

[02/15/21]   Sunday School Update! We are still meeting tonight from 5:30-6 for PreK-2nd Grade. However, 3rd-5th Grade WILL NOT be meeting tomorrow. Instead, please join us for the Shrove Tuesday Pancake party zoom call at 6! Sorry for the confusion!

This year, we'll be marking Ash Wednesday in our homes and with live stream worship at 12:00pm and 7:00pm (rebroadcast) on Facebook. In preparation for our Ash Wednesday Services on February 17th, please pick up your ashes and Lenten materials on Tuesday or Wednesday morning. #ashwednesday #ashestogo #clcsterlingva #lent2021

Are you ready for a fun, chaotic, delicious time?! We're joining on Zoom (e-mail [email protected] for the Zoom link) to make pancakes, participate in fun contests, and share some silliness together. Pick up Mardi Gras beads and Lenten materials (including ashes) at church on Tuesday. #shrovetuesday #clcsterlingva #pancakes #yummy

This morning's Postlude music

Here was the special intended Postlude. Gabriel Quinones joined in for this one.

Amazing Grace - John Kocur

You don't want to miss this wonderful Offertory by John Kocur this morning. It is so uplifting, and it will put you in the perfect mood for worship and praise!

Children's Message 2/14/21

Good morning everyone! Here is the Children's Message for today. Stay safe and warm!

Good morning Church! We will be streaming this morning at 10:00 AM, but we will be cancelling our Drive -thru Communion that was scheduled for noon. Join us as we welcome Pastor Greg this Sunday for worship.

#clcsterlingva Lent is from an Anglo Saxon word meaning “to lengthen.” As the days lengthen, we observe a 40-days of preparation for Holy Week, recalling Jesus’ journey and discipleship.

So join us for worship Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. on Facebook Live (clcsterling). The bulletins are posted on the Facebook Livestream as well as our website: communitylutheran.org under "Announcements."

Evening Prayer - Psalms for Praying: an Invitation to Wholeness by Nan C. Merrill

Psalm 50:1-6

Evening Prayer - World Council of Churches Ecumenical Prayer Cycle

Praying for and with our siblings around the world