This Week at Mt. Olive

Good evening, fellow redeemed!

Even though I preached the Epistle this morning, the Gospel for today (Matthew 5:21-37) is an important text to hear. "You have heard it said,...but I tell you." In every one of these sayings of Jesus, His lesson goes from the outward demands of the Law to the demands of the whole person in the Law. In effect, these sayings of Jesus tell us just what horrible sinners we really are.

Who is it that keeps the Law to this level? Who is it who is able to keep the Law not just outwardly, but with his whole being? It is our Lord Jesus Christ alone! In His perfect obedience, His keeping of the Law goes beyond the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees. And, by faith, His perfect obedience becomes ours. And, in the life of faith, our Lord Jesus gives us His example as a guide.

Congratulations to Sarah and Abigail Waddle in the most recent UIL art competition, for high levels of achievement. Well done!

I don't remember if I mentioned this last weekend, but congratulations to Andrew Jones for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout! Well done!

I'm really jazzed about this week's possibilities at the Lutheran Book Club. The first book of study is Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis. My desire is not a philosophical discussion, but good Christian interaction over a book recognized for its value. Don't know much about the book? I'm going from what I learned in the preface, to tell the truth. The Lutheran Book Club will meet Tuesdays at the home of Dru and Tammy Blanc at 7 p.m. I don't have my directory in front of me right now, so I'll send out the address tomorrow. Please, if you have the book, read through Book 1 in preparation.

The Church Council meets Monday night at 7 p.m., but I'm told that there might be change to that day and time. More bulletins as they are warranted.

Prayer Concerns:
Walter and Pearly Theiss as they complete their move to the Humble area
Emmett and Emma Wright, Ann Cleveland, Bruce Blake, and all the sick, recovering, and mourning
Those who serve in our armed forces and their families: Rob Vadney (Afghanistan), Richard Rhode (North Carolina), Dru Blanc, John Sorensen, and Ryan Radtke (NAS corpus Christi)
The Church throughout the world as she proclaims Jesus Christ and Him crucified

This Week at Mt. Olive:
Monday, February 14
6 p.m.
Zumba Aerobics

7 p.m.
Church Council (pending)

Tuesday, February 15
7 p.m.
Lutheran Book Club

Wednesday, February 16
8:30 a.m.
School Chapel

9:30 a.m.
Bible Study

6 p.m.
Zumba Aerobics

7 p.m.
Choir

Thursday, February 17
6:30 p.m.
Cub Scout Pack 278

God bless!
PKJ