Palm Sunday March 28, 2010

8:15am worship

10:30am worship

All choirs perform at 10:30am

SMALL GROUP MINISTRY UPDATE: Please pray for the coordinating team as they develop an infrastructure which sustains and supports our small group ministry.

Team Members: Heather LeVan, Dave Robertson, Mark Supiano, Liz Prystas, Diana Robertson, Pastor Steve Klemz.

Parish Nursing Program: A reminder that we are available after worship on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. We will be set up in the lounge, across from the sanctuary. We can check blood pressures, talk about general health issues, talk about home care services available for people who have limited mobility. What services are available through Medicare, Medicaid, most insurances? Do you know anyone who might be unsafe at home? Should they go to an assisted living facility or nursing home? Is there anyone you know who is homebound and could use a nursing visit? Let’s talk.

 John Krehbiel and Ethel Olson 

For Women: “The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.” Psalm 28:7 NLT Women need to be specifically concerned about two risk factors. Depression is twice as common in women and doubles or triples the risk of heart disease over women without depression. The feelings of disinterest and hopelessness make living a healthy lifestyle difficult, especially when trying to remedy any weight gain. Menopause is the other risk factor because of the changes in hormone levels. Studies have shown that a decrease in estrogen may contribute to higher risk of heart attack but hormone replacement is not unconditionally recommended. Rather, lifestyle changes are encouraged to minimize the impact of menopause and decrease the risk of heart attack.

 Excerpt above taken from “Seasons of Wholeness, Volume VI” now available from the IPNRC 

For Men: Jacob’s Journey (CD) IPNRC: St. Louis, MO, March 2009 Jacob’s Journey is an eight-week wellness program for men living with or seeking to prevent hypertension, developed by the IPNRC. Based on the Biblical story of Jacob, this program includes lesson plans, speaker ideas, bulletin blurbs, newsletter articles, e-mail messages, a poster, bulletin board, sign-up sheet, evaluation form - everything you need to make this program happen (except the men!). It is not meant to take the place of treatment by a physician, but offers additional help in making lifestyle changes that include walking/daily exercise, dietary changes, and finding ways to reduce the impact of stress on one’s life through prayer and other interventions. Fellowship is an important component of this program. If you have an interest in learning more about either of these programs, or becoming part of a small group to address these health issues, please contact your Parish Nurses, John Krehbiel or Ethel Olson at eolson943@gmail.com 

Member Visitation Ministry: We are planning to restart our Member Visitation Ministry and are inviting those who are interested in this small group service ministry of visiting those of our congregation who are homebound, in prison or hospitalized to join us on Sunday, March 7, following the 10:30 service. We will meet in the room directly across from the sanctuary. During this organizational meeting, we will discuss what it means to extend the hospitality of the church into the community, a training program for how to make the visits and a proposed small group for ongoing support and follow-up. “Lord, when did we visit you when you were sick or in prison…?” If this type of service work interests you, you interest us. Please join us. Contact Ethel Olson at eolson943@gmail.com or John Krehbiel. 

A NEW BEGINNING UPDATE: With about 2 months remaining in “A New Beginning,” the capital campaign team will provide monthly updates regarding pledges, which include all necessary adjustments made after reviewing the contributions. We are grateful for your generous support of this effort. As of February 1, 2010, we need approximately $57,450.00 to pay off our loan from the Mission Investment Fund, so again, please review your pledge, if necessary, so we can stay on schedule.  

Thank you, your Capital Campaign Team  

First Presbyterian Church, Salt Lake City is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Director of Children’s Ministries. This is a non-ordained, part-time position (20 flexible hours/week, requiring Sunday involvement), responsible for an evangelical ministry with children (infant through 6th grade) and their parents. Position available as of February 1, 2010. Salary of $20,000 dependent upon experience and qualifications. Email resumes to pastorjames@fpcslc.org

Join Volunteers of America, Utah as we celebrate 114 years of service. Start the ripples of change in our community by attending the annual Founders’ Day Breakfast

Cost: Free!

When: Thursday, March 11th

Where: Little America Hotel,

500 South Main Street

Time: 8:00-9:00am

Please let me know if would like to attend or if you have any questions. Erin Basta, erinbasta@aol.com

The 2009 trip has been rescheduled for 2010. As a follow-up to our assembly in El Paso, Texas, consider participating in this engaging, enriching, and challenging experience. The dates of the trip are June 8 - 16, 2010.

The Transformational Immersion Program is a program of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) at the Lutheran Center in Mexico City. The program is designed as a “reverse mission” process, in which group participants listen, learn, and grow through dialog and relationship with those on the margins of life. The group will go into the city streets, local barrios and rural villages to hear the stories of families and organizations struggling against poverty and injustice.

The Global Mission Committee of the Rocky Mountain Synod is offering four (4) $250.00 scholarships for participants in the 2010 RMS trip to the Lutheran Center in Mexico City.

Although preference will be given to youth and/or persons serving in youth ministry, any trip participant may apply for this scholarship money. Please go to Scholarship Application- Mexico City Trip, June 8-16, 2010 and apply before April 15, 2010. The Rocky Mountain Synod office must receive the scholarship application and your trip application, along with a $200 deposit.

The Basics of our Lutheran Faith

February 14—Bad News / Good News (Law & Gospel)

February 21—Wet Grace / Holy Baptism

February 28—Holy Community! Holy Communion

March 7—Gossiping the Gospel / Mutual Conversation and Consolation

March 14—Abba—Praying the Lord’s Prayer

March 21—God’s Word—God’s Word

March 28—Grace; more than drinking coffee!

This bible study will be held in the church library 9:15 to 10:15am. All are welcome.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church will be a food drop off location the week of February 14-21, in support of the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable and Interfaith Week.

The food will be donated to the Coalition of Religious Communities; Crossroads Urban Ctr.

Please, healthy foods only; no candy or sugar filled snacks!

You can go to www.interfaithroundtable.org for additional details of the daily events during this week. All events are free and open to the public.