Friends in Christ,

This letter should reach you during the somber time between our Maundy Thursday and Good Friday gatherings. As fellow members of the body of Christ we wait eagerly to share the joyful cry "He is risen!"

As this week of contemplation draws our thoughts forward to Sunday's celebration, may our lives follow a similar pattern. May all of our days draw our thoughts forward in anticipation of our Lord's return, and the resurrection of all people. Our life does not end in death. Our life goes forward in Christ who has defeated death.

Here for you,

Matt Behrens, Pastor

When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written:

Death is swallowed up in victory.
O death, where is your victory?
O death, where is your sting?

The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
(1 Corinthians‬ ‭15:54-57‬)‬‬

Worship

Worship This Sunday

We have two worship times this Sunday in anticipation of guests gathering with us for Easter. If you are able, please join us at 8:00am or 10:00am to celebrate the resurrection. The printable worship below is provided for those who might worship at home, or those who would like a print copy as they follow the service.

Home Worship - printable

Other News

Dear Saints of Calvary Lutheran,

I want to personally thank you for your generous gift to LAMP. With the challenges of the pandemic, and a shift in how we carry out the ministry to northern communities, your gift will make a significant difference and help LAMP continue our mission of taking the gospel of Jesus Christ to the northern communities.

God's blessings!

Pastor Dennis Ouellette
Interm Executive Director

Can You Help?

Jan Curler and Margie Luehrs are looking for some help with altar guild responsibilities. If you can help on a rotating basis, please contact Margie (510-852-3059) or Jan (510-506-2581). This group takes care of the flowers, candles, and altar dressings for each worship time.

Small Groups at Calvary

The Marriage Course

After Pastor Matt and Sherrah went through this course, they wanted to bring it to more people at Calvary and in the Bay Area. Now it's available for you and your friends. Sign up for yourself, or share this invitation with a friend. The Marriage Course is private, self-paced, and available online now. Click below for more information.

BayAreaMarriageCourse.com

Women's Bible Study

This daytime group centers on connections with sisters in faith and connection to God's Word. The current study is focused on the book of Nehemiah. This group meets Mondays at 3:00pm on Zoom.

Click here for the Zoom link.
(You shouldn't need this with the link above, but the Zoom password is slz.)

The Truth Project

The Truth Project study group meets in-person following Sunday worship. Videos and discussion will take place in the sanctuary immediately following worship. If you have questions, feel free to contact Dave Schultz by email or phone (510-507-5634)

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