We Preach Christ Crucified
(1 Cor. 1:23)
2305 Camino Tassajara
Danville, CA 94526
Office: 925.736.2270
Fax: 925.736.0435
Rev. Peter Ledic, Pastor
Linda Trahan, Director of Music
Stephen Trahan - Choir Director

Schedule

Sunday, January 22
8:30 a.m. Sunday School
8:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study
10:00 a.m. Divine Service
4:00 p.m. Grief Group Begins
5:30 p.m. Adult Catechesis

Monday, January,23
5:30 Confirmation

Wednesday, January, 25
7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

Sunday, January 29
8:30 a.m. Sunday School
8:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study
10:00 a.m. Divine Service
12:00 p.m. - OWLS Luncheon (3 Brothers) 
4:00 p.m. - Grief Group
5:30 p.m. - Adult Catechesis
7:00 p.m. - Lifelight 1,2,3 John

SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER

  • Adult Class Sunday Mornings:
    This fall we will are using the video series ‘Truth Unlocked: Keys to Reaching Your Muslim Neighbors.'
  • Lifelight Bible Studies
    If you would like to participate in the new Lifelight Bible Study on Wednesday mornings or Sunday evenings, we will be studying the Books of First, Second and Third John. Classes will begin on Sunday, January 22nd, 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, January 25th, 10:00 am. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the narthex. Cost for the materials is $10 and will be ordered on January 10th. Please make checks payable to Messiah Lutheran Church with Bible Study Materials in the notation.
  • Grief Group Begins on January 22nd
    Sundays: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Have you experienced the loss of someone you love through death? Whether this loss was two weeks ago or seventy years ago, you are invited to join our grief workshop. This is a safe place to understand the various symptoms of grief. This six-week group is led by our Parish Nurse, Mrs. Elisabeth Coats Cost: $10 for materials.  Questions? Call Elisabeth 228-0883 or Pastor Ledic 736-227
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Epiphany 3
January  22, 2012


Introit: Psalm 62:6-14
Old Testament: Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Gospel: Mark 1:13-20

The Lord Calls Us to Himself by the Preaching of Repentance in His Name

When "the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time," sending him to preach judgment against the great city of Nineveh, "Jonah arose and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord" (Jonah 3:3). By this preaching, the people were brought to repentance. Because they "believed God," as He spoke to them through His prophet, "they turned from their evil way" and were spared "the disaster that He had said He would do to them" (Jonah 3:5, 10). St. Paul also warns that "the appointed time has grown very short" (1 Cor. 7:29). Therefore, while we live in this world and deal with it, we are not to cling to it, nor put our trust in it, for "the present form of this world is passing away" (1 Cor. 7:31). Rather, give "your undivided devotion to the Lord" (1 Cor. 7:35). When our Lord Jesus Christ comes and is proclaimed in the Gospel, "the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand" (Mark 1:14-15). Therefore, He still calls men and sends them to become "fishers of men" with the net of that Gospel (Mark 1:17).

Background Music


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Memos (Jan 2008 to Present)

Growing in Christ

Today in Sunday School we studied the calling of Jesus' first disciples with "Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael." In Jesus, access to heaven is given to all who believe.

You might discuss, "How did Philip and Nathanael know that Jesus was the Christ? How do we learn that Jesus is the Christ?"

Many Thanks!

Jean and I would like to thank our congregation for the generous Christmas gifts and wonderful expressions of Christmas joy in the cards and letters we received from you! To the Worship Committee of Messiah for decorating our church, the children of Messiah for their amazing Christmas program, our adult choir, Marianne Rountree and everyone involved in making our Epiphany Retreat a memorable and joyous time, and especially to Steve and Linda Trahan for their devoted service in all our Divine liturgies! God bless you all!

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Lifelight Bible Studies

It's not too late to register for our new Lifelight class! Please call the church office if you'd like to join us in the new Lifelight Bible Study on either Wednesday mornings or Sunday evenings. We will be studying the Books of First, Second and Third John. Classes will begin on Sunday, January 29th, 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, February 1st, 10:00 am. (Please Note change in start date!) Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the narthex. Cost for the materials is $10 and will be ordered on January 10th. Please make checks payable to Messiah Lutheran Church with Bible Study Materials in the notation.

Listen to our  weekly Sermons and Music

We frequently record our sermons and music and can be seen and heard by visiting MEDIA RESOURCES > Our Music > 2011 New Music Menu.  Here is a sample from this week

 

01/22/2012, Epiphany 3 - Mark 1:13-20 “The Lord Calls Us to Himself by the Preaching of Repetance in His Name”

 

Sermon: Rev Peter Ledic
1222 "Offertory Organ Response"
810 "Hymn of the Day – O God of God, O Light of Light"
839 "O Christ, Our Time and Only Light"
1225 "Choir – Fishers of Men"
688 "“Come Follow Me” the Savior Spoke"
856 "Hymn to depart – O Christ, Who Called the Twelve"