Redeemer Lutheran and St. Theodore

On Sunday, Feb. 15, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate the Transfiguration of Our Lord. Rev. Murray Finck will lead the holy Communion service at 10:30 a.m. at 13564 St. Andrews Drive.

The second part of the congregation’s annual meeting will be Sunday, Feb. 15, immediately following service. There will also be coffee, tea, cookies and snacks in the Fellowship Hall.

The congregations will accept new members in the spring. Those interested should speak to speak to Rev. Finck or one of the church council members.

The Ash Wednesday service will be held Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m. for holy Communion and hand washing. Join the Lenten Reflection study and supper on Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

The bazaar committee has a twice-a-month crafting gettogethers on the first and third Mondays at 10 a.m. The next meeting will be Feb. 16. This will allow the congregation to better prepare for the spring and fall bazaars. All crafters are welcome.

The Gospel lesson is from Matthew 17:1-9. Frequently, encounters with the divine occur on mountain tops. Jesus is presented in his divinity to a select few of his followers, who want to stay on the mountain to remain in the presence of the divine. But, Jesus calls them down off the mountain to continue their journey. Believers are all called to continue on their journey especially after encountering the divine: going from Sunday services to going out into communities to share with others love and faith, returning to be filled again the next Sunday.