CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH
March 2022 eWeekly's
CALVARY’S EWEEKLY!
CalvaryLutheranRockford.com
OUR NORTHERN ILLINOIS SYNOD MISSION
Walking together
Loving Christ,
Loving all,
For the sake of the world.
Invite – welcome-engage
When You Pray
All who are suffering from Covid-19
Our address
920 3rd Ave
Rockford 61104
Pastor Chuck’s Phone 815-342-6064
Have a prayer concern? Do let me know so I can pray with you.
Do remember to send your offering regularly to…
Calvary Lutheran Church
Our NEW mailing address
PO Box 4362
Rockford, IL 61110
WORSHIP AT CALVARY!
9:00 a.m.
At Emmanuel
Homecoming In the Chapel
Wear a mask
Welcome!
The Fifth Sunday of Lent 2022
Dear Friend,
I would LOVE to hear the most loving thing you’ve ever experienced. Discover the most loving thing Jesus experienced – this Sunday at our 9 a.m. Praise.
-With love, Pastor Chuck
THIS Sunday April 3rd
Isaiah 43:16-21
Philippians 3:4b-14
John 12:1-8
Message – Extravagant Love
Song Following – What Wondrous Love is This ELW #666
The Chapel Band
Amazing Love
Above All
NEXT Sunday April 10th Passion/Palm Sunday
Isaiah 50:4-9
Philippians 2:1-11
Luke 23:1-49
Message – Pastor Frank Langhof
The Chapel Band
The Battle Hymn of the Republic ELW #890
Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross ELW #335
Previous week's eWeek
The Fourth Sunday of Lent 2022
Dear Friend,
This Sunday’s 9 a.m. Praise will feature one of the most beautiful stories ever told. Come, enjoy – praise!
THIS Sunday March 27th
Joshua 5:9-12
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
Message – Frank Langhof
The Chapel Band
Come Ye Sinners
Abide With Me ELW #679
NEXT Sunday April 3rd
Isaiah 43:16-21
Philippians 3:4b-14
John 12:1-8
Message – Extravagant Love
Song Following – What Wondrous Love is This ELW #666
The Chapel Band
Amazing Love
Above All
Previous week's eWeek
The Third Sunday of Lent 2022
Dear Friend,
My family therapy Professor Bill Hiebert told us countless times,
The best solution to every problem is good information.
Come This Wednesday to First Lutheran at noon and Sunday at 9 for great information – to drawer closer to the Lord.
-God loves you and so do I – Pastor Chuck
Ps. Our Betty Strom is 99, and the walls of her Alpine Fireside nursing home room are bare. Have a plaque that would decorate her room? Bring it to church on Sundays and I’ll get it to her.
Worship THIS Sunday
The Third Sunday of Lent
Isaiah 55:1-9
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Luke 13:1-9
Message – The Royal Road to God
Hymn following – My Faith Looks Up to Thee ELW #759
The Chapel Band
I Lift Your Name on High ELW #857
The Old Rugged Cross
Worship NEXT Sunday March 27th
Joshua 5:9-12
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
Message – Frank Langhof
The Chapel Band
Come Ye Sinners
Abide With Me ELW #679
Previous week's eWeek
The Second Sunday of Lent 2022
Dear Friend,
Dear Friend – our noon Lenten services are happening! I was privileged today to share about the four graces the church offers – and I was grateful for everyone who attended at beautiful Salem Lutheran Church.
Midweek worship is a pleasure – why not make it one of your Lenten disciplines?
-God loves you and so do I – Pastor Chuck
Preparing for Worship THIS Sunday
The Second Sunday of Lent
Genesis 15:1-12,17-18
Philippians 3:17-4:1
Luke 13:31-35
Message – Pastor Frank Langhof
The Chapel Band
What Wondrous Love is This ELW #666
Softly and Tenderly ELW #608
Worship NEXT Sunday
The Third Sunday of Lent
Isaiah 55:1-9
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Luke 13:1-9
Message – The Royal Road to God
Hymn following – My Faith Looks Up to Thee ELW #759
The Chapel Band
I Saw the Light
The Old Rugged Cross
OUR NORTHERN ILLINOIS SYNOD MISSION
Walking together
Loving Christ,
Loving all,
For the sake of the world. Invite – welcome-engage
Come Deeper – LENT 2022
2022 Midtown Midweek Lenten Worship at Noon
March 16 at First Lutheran Church
Preacher: Pastor Mike Thomas
Theme: Church as a Spiritual Community
March 23 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Preacher: Pastoral Intern Maddy Tyler
Theme: Community: Gathered & Scattered
March 30 at Zion Lutheran Church
Preacher: Pastor Frank Langhof
Theme: Church as an Intentional Community
April 6 at Katies Cup & hosted by Calvary Lutheran Church
Preacher: Pastor Bill Dahlberg
Theme: Church as a Multicultural Community
Matthew 5:1-12
New Revised Standard Version
The Beatitudes
5 When Jesus[a] saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely[b] on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
And wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next.
Amen.
-Reinhold Niehbuhr