St. Paul Clarence Center

Late in posting. But would like to wish our beloved Pastor Rako Zech a very Happy Birthday - we are so blessed to have you at our church. Hope you had a fun day celebrating.

Gracious Lord, heavenly Father, on this day we pause to remember the sacrifices made for freedom throughout the past centuries. We do indeed owe a debt of gratitude to those who have paid dearly for the liberty we enjoy. Yet, O Lord, I know that good government, peace, and freedom are really gifts granted from Your fatherly hand, as I confess in the Creed. As we remember those who have served our nation, help us to remember that civic duty, no matter how well done, does not grant entrance to Your kingdom. We are saved by grace, through faith in Christ, apart from our works. Freed from the Law’s demands, I know that I am now free to serve my neighbor for my neighbor’s sake. May the sacrifices of those who have gone before me serve as examples. When I meet those who have served, remind me to thank them. Almighty God, guide the leaders of our nation. Watch over those who serve in our armed forces, especially those far from home. And above all, grant that we, Your children by faith in Christ, may find a field of service in which we, as salt and leaven, may uphold righteousness, order, and peace in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Response plan underway in Chile The plan includes providing 40,000 meals to underserved families in Viña del Mar.

There is much to believe in, in vain. Trusting in Christ - crucified and risen for you - is not in vain. Happy Easter!

Today’s eclipse: Clouds or not, it was awesome to be reminded of God’s great power and care of us all as we spin through space, safe in Him.

Who else got up way too early to get to the tombs for Easter sunrise?

Happy Easter Week!

Happy Easter! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

You are welcome to join us for breakfast and 9:30am service!

…when his soul makes an offering for guilt (sin-offering, one word in Hebrew), he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days…(Isaiah 53:10)

Please join us tomorrow, Friday and Sunday!

Please join us this weekend for Palm Sunday service...