Passionate Lord—
we trace your steps to
Jerusalem’s acclaim;
they shout your name;
disciples glory in your
fame.

Focused Lord—
we follow your gaze
past fame’s meteoric blaze
and the crowd’s messianic,
harmonic turn of
phrase.

Gentle Lord—
we taste the meal,
feel your soothing grace
that makes your presence real;
in fear and awe we come and
kneel.

Holy Lord—
we too are scattered
as all hope hangs, seemingly
shattered, and we
too-easily abandon all that
mattered.

Sacrificed Lord—
we mouth platitudes
more readily than we
embrace attitudes of
humility and live out our
gratitude.

Risen Lord—
we worship, daring to believe
the empty cross and the tomb you leave;
to wondrous mystery we cleave as
faith trusts the Divine
reprieve.

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Thank You!
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the carpet fund! The carpet is now totally paid off!

Thanks to Andrew Potsko for all the work he’s done in and around the parsonage. Thanks to him, the bathroom tub is sporting a new shower head, and the yard is pruned and ready for spring. He’s also working on some landscaping in front of the parsonage.

Thanks to Marv Nelson for attending to the church’s electrical needs. In addition to the inside work, he also did the outdoor lights for the stained glass window.

Thanks to your generous contributions at coffee hour, a $100 donation was made to Concordia Lutheran School to help the school auction.

New Head Lector
Joanne Matson has graciously volunteered to assume the responsibilities of the Head Lector. This includes securing lectors and assigning the scripture lessons to be read at our worship services. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact Joanne or leave a note in her mailbox.

Reading scripture during our worship is a vital and meaningful way to serve the Lord!

This and That
Trinity will hold a church work party on April 8th starting at 9:00 am. There will be both indoor and outdoor jobs this time around.

On Palm Sunday, April 9th, we will be collecting a special offering for World Hunger.

Easter Brunch sign up sheets for fruit platters and pastries will be in the narthex. We will have the same menu as in past years. Please consider signing up!

It is our policy to include something for everyone. Since some people like to find errors, we occasionally include a few in our publication to meet this need.

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Jesus said to his disciples, "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. “It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin. So watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him.” -Luke 17:1-3

Child pornography is devastating our nation. And, through the Internet, it has grown in astronomical proportions. “According to NCMEC [National Center for Missing and Exploited Children], the number of child pornography images on the Internet has increased by a whopping 1,500 percent during the past eight years” (www.heraldnews.com 2/20/06).

As people are drawn into viewing these sites, they become desensitized to the images and videos. In order to maintain that sexual stimulation, they find videos and images that are more sexually explicit than before. Ernie Allen, CEO and President of NCMEC states, “We are shocked to learn that the consumer market for child pornography is growing and becoming much broader. Younger and younger children are being victimized, and the content is becoming more graphic and more violent" (www.heraldnews.com 2/20/06).

What’s even more disturbing is that there is an association between viewing and acting out child molestation. Dateline NBC released their undercover story “To Catch a Predator III” that caught men entering into a home which they believed to be the residence of the teenager they communicated sexual fantasies with over the Internet. These men were school teachers, law enforcement officers, businessmen from different races, income tax brackets, ages and intellect. Though most child molestation offences are perpetrated by men, “17% of all women struggle with pornography addiction” and “Women, far more than men, are likely to act out their behaviors in real life, such as having multiple partners, casual sex, or affairs” (internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com 3/16/06).

This issue has crept into our community as well. Filter Review notes that 47% of Christians said that pornography is a major problem in the home. That means nearly half of us at Trinity and the Chapel are struggling with this . I offer a strong rebuke to us all: You know who you are. Stop now and seek help, before you hurt yourself or your family more than you already have. If you don’t feel comfortable talking to someone initially, consider checking out www.xxxchurch.com to begin walking away. We are not beyond God’s mercy and grace.

Andrew Potsko,
Director of Student Ministries
Chapel on the Ave

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A Note from Dave Meyer
I was stumbling through my office one afternoon and noticed a file labeled, “graduates.” I pulled it out and began to thumb through the more than 600 names listed. The first category was titled 1954. This reminded me of the gift for this week, history. Remember that this ministry has been here for more than 100 years. This is an amazing gift because it makes me realize that it is not about me. It cannot be because I could not last that long. It is about Him. In preparation for the future, I am excited and also at peace because it’s about Him. Please join me in celebrating this gift by:

• Praying for the school and ministry
• Participating in our alumni events
• Making a commitment to have your child on that list of graduates.

We all have opportunities to grow and change, and, as Concordia solidifies it’s programs and opens new opportunities to the community, it is important to honor our 101-year history and for all of us to stand together and continue His work in this community for 100 more years, all of which is impossible for the individual but totally possible for Him.The Word became a human being and, full of grace and truth, lived among us. We saw His glory, the glory that He received as the Father’s only Son.John 1:14

Dave Meyer
Principal
Concordia Lutheran School

Concordia Auction Update
Only days till the auction. Have you registered to come? Please do it now!We are anxious to be able to provide accurate numbers for food/drinks. Please think about inviting relatives, neighbors and friends. This is a really fun event, and we have some truly wonderful items going up for auction!

Call the school office at 206 525-7407 to reserve your space today!

L.E.S.T
We want to thank everyone who helped with fund raising for L.E.S.T. The 5th through 8th grade students that went down to Portland had a wonderful time. They represented Concordia beautifully. The 7th and 8th grade basketball team won 2nd place. Andrew Melvin had blue ribbon performances in piano and trumpet; he also got 1st place in math. Katie Kohring won the Language Arts medal for all of 7th grade, Zoe Anderson won a swimming ribbon, and Rusty Johnson won the Champions of Character award. We always have a lot of fun. So thanks again to all of you who help make things like this possible.

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Inaugural Choir Concert
Lutheran Community Services Northwest is pleased to announce its first annual Choir Concert. Join us as we lift our voices in support of the important work our programs provide to the community. The concert will take place:

Sunday, May 7, 2006
3:00–5:00 pm
Trinity Lutheran Church
Lynnwood, WA.

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” is the concert theme, emphasizing the Lutheran community of believers supporting those in need. Performing will be local adult choirs, a children’s’ choir and a contemporary worship band. Lee Matthews, Director of Music Ministry at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Everett, will be directing a Mass Choir at the finale. For more information, please contact: Shawn Corkery 206/694-5705, or email at scorkery@lcsnw.org.

Come lift your spirit and support an important ministryto the community!

LCS Divorce Lifeline
Are you or a friend experiencing separation or divorce? LCS Divorce Lifeline offers therapeutic groups for adults and workshops for children and teens. For more information, www.lcsnw.org/divorcelifeline, or 206/694-5700 or 800/509-0515.

Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Lutheran Community Services Foster Care programs provide foster care for young children 0-9 years old and refugee and immigrant children of all ages. Are you interested in learning more about becoming a foster care parent? For additional information, call 206/694-5713.

LCS International Counseling and Community Services provides counseling, referral and support services for refugee and immigrants. From time to time, the senior citizens we serve need personal hygiene items. Donations are appreciated. Contact 206-694-5797 or ncherepnina@lcsnw.org for more information.

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The Good Shepard Home Auxiliary will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Good Shepherd Communities with a luncheon and program titled “Helping people with developmental disabilities live life to the fullest, with dignity” on Saturday, April 22, 2006, 9:30am at Mount Olive Lutheran Church.

For info, call Mona at 206/361-3679.

The Hearthstone in Green Lake will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary and completion of a $4million Renovation with an Open House from 1:00-5:00 pm, on Sunday, April 30.

Refreshments, Tours, Door Prizes and Live Music of All Kinds will be featured.

For info, contact Karl at 206/517-2258.

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