Edinburg Lutheran Parish

Caring for our Neighbors

Our faith is a living, busy, active, mighty thing.

– Martin Luther

God does not need our good works, but our neighbor does.

– Martin Luther

5th Sunday Fun: March 30

St. Jacob will host Sunday School at 9:45am followed by a joint Parish Worship Service at 11am. A covered dish dinner will follow with chicken and beverages provided. We hope you'll plan to join us for this holy time together!

Lent

Five Wednesdays of Lent at Zion: Every week we will have Soup & Sandwich Supper at 6pm followed with a Devotion & Study.

So many of our neighbors here and around the world are longing to experience the hope only Jesus can bring. Come and invite a friend to join us for soup & sandwich supper, faith-filled study, and a time of devotion every Wednesday at 6 PM. Our theme will be “Sensing Hope,” as we will explore how each of our senses connect us to the love of Christ and to one another in our shared humanity. Each week we’ll learn a bit about Lutheran World Relief in the context of studying God’s Word, prayer, and sharing in singing.

Themes for each night:

April 2: Smelling Hope – John 12:1-8 and 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 (we will reflect on the Mary’s annointing of Jesus and the fragrance of the Lord)

April 9: Tasting Hope – Ruth 1

Rather not come out on Wednesday nights for Lent? You might consider going St. Paul – Jerome each Wednesday at noon. They will be having a soup & sandwich lunch followed by Holden Evening Prayer and a sermon brought by a visiting pastor.

April 2: Pastor Sherrie Hofmann

April 9: Pastor Chris Flohr

Spring Forward Afterschool Enrichment program

Spring Forward has embarked on its 16th year of service to our community! This program is for students in grades 1-6 and meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm at Zion. Snacks are provided. Our young scholars are embracing Spring with nature scavenger hunts, studying the science of the season, and even dissecting flowers to discover the stamin, filament, stigma, pistil, …. do you remember the parts of a flower? Please help spread the word and call for more information. Registration is required.

Spring Trash collection

From now until May 31, St. Jacob will once again be participating in the Shenandoah County Roadside Trash collection. The money raised goes to the Women’s Group of St. Jacob’s. All are welcome to participate. Pastor Katie has orange bags if you need them!

Blessing Box

Be encouraged to take time to stop by and check the Blessing Box. The upper portion is for food stuffs, and the lower space is for firewood in the cold months and produce and plants in the warm months. Spread the word!

Food contributions are always appreciated, but in this growing season, you might also consider donating seeds or young plants. Fresh items like bread, bananas, potatoes, etc., are also greatly appreciated while the temperatures are pleasant.

“But in times past, ... the people ... gathered food and material goods in the church, and there – as St. Paul writes in I Corinthians 11 – distributed among those in need.”

- Martin Luther in The Blessed Sacrament of the Holy and True Body of Christ, and the Brotherhoods (1519)