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Daily Bible Reading
Do you have good intentions for daily Bible reading, but could use
some suggestions for a place to start? Each week you may get a
list of suggested Bible readings for each day. The readings for
Monday through Wednesday reflect upon the scripture from the
previous Sunday. The readings for Thursday through Saturday
prepare you for the upcoming Sunday.
Here are the readings for this week:
Wednesday, March 10
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Sunday, March 14
Joshua 5:9-12
Psalm 32
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
Monday, March 15
Psalm 53
Leviticus 23:26-41
Revelation 19:1-8
Tuesday, March 16
Psalm 53
Leviticus 25:1-19
Revelation 19:9-10 |
Psalm 39
Numbers 13:17-27
Luke 13:18-21
Thursday, March 11
Psalm 32
Joshua 4:1-13
2 Corinthians 4:16 - 5:5
Friday, March 12
Psalm 32
Joshua 4:14-24
2 Corinthians 5:6-15
Saturday, March 13
Psalm 32
Exodus 32:7-14
Luke 15:1-10
Luke 6:43-45
Another
Bible Resource
 Another
great resource for your Bible reading may be found at the
Enter the
Bible website. You will find a wealth of resources to help you
grow in your faith, add depth to your Bible studies and truly
discover the people, places and events of the Bible. Think of it
as your guide, a helpful reference tool to accompany you in your
reading of the Bible. It is our prayer that you will find this
media rich resource to be a blessing in your walk of faith. For
example,
- The Resources tab on Enter the
Bible has images, maps and videos, as well as background about
the most recognized people and places in the Bible, share them
by setting up a link.
- God Pause is a daily
e-devotional written by alumni of Luther Seminary including
special Advent and Lenten offerings.
Imagine Yourself
This is a Ning for Calvary's young adults (an online
platform that allows people to create their own social networks)
that encourages them to talk about dreams,
goals and hopes. You can meet with others to discuss God's call
to each of us. Check it out!
Lutheran Engaged Encounter Engagement and the
preparations for the wedding can be an exciting but stressful time
in your relationship. Lutheran Engaged Encounter provides an
opportunity for couples to openly and honestly share their hopes,
dreams and desires for the marriage relationship that lies ahead.
The weekends are designed to help you prepare for your upcoming
life together. Our prayer is that all couples will take advantage
of an Engaged Encounter weekend and make their marriage the very
best it can possibly be.
Lutheran
Marriage Encounter provides weekend retreats for couples.
Join the millions of couples worldwide who have learned how to
keep their marriage vibrant and alive.
Lutheran
Counseling Network
is an extension of the church's
ministry to the community. They provide therapy for individuals,
couples, families and groups addressing such areas as
depression, anxiety, recovery from trauma, behavioral problems,
parenting, sexuality, and spirituality.
Domestic Abuse
Women's Network DAWN has a 27-year history of providing
services to survivors of domestic violence in South King County.
It is the voices of survivors, their struggles and experiences,
which guide their work and give meaning to their mission.
Federal Way EX3 Ron
Sandwith Teen Center
EX3 Teen Center is a place where teens
6th - 12th grades can attend daily during designated hours.
Activities range from indoor basketball, volleyball, badminton,
and tons more!
Lutheran
World Relief
seeks lasting
solutions to poverty and injustice and in doing so, compels U.S.
Lutherans to put their faith into action.
ELCA
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. "Living in
God's Amazing Grace."
Within the ELCA, Calvary is a
part of the Southwestern Synod.
The
Women of
the ELCA have their own organization.
Southwest WA Synod Women Give Generously to Lutheran World
Relief
This spring, the women from the Southwest Washington Synod of
the ELCA gave nearly 2,000 hand-made quilts and 269 layettes to
Lutheran World Relief. These items are distributed to the needy
around the world.
COMMUNITY OF LAY MINISTERS
Our SWW Synod periodically offers two-year training programs
designed to enhance the ministry of lay people who are already
serving their congregations in effective ways. These are people
who have specific skills that are useful to the church and a
strong commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The goal is
provide a solid background in biblical studies, Lutheran
confessions, church history and practical theology. Upon
satisfactory completion of the program, participants are
certified by the Bishop, become part of the Community of Lay
Ministers, and are eligible to be commissioned to serve in their
congregations or in a special setting. If you are interested in
learning about this opportunity, contact
Jan Olson.
City
of Federal Way
Official City website.
Federal Way Multi-Service Center is a comprehensive
resource for those in need, working with other groups in its
service area to maximize their resources. They offer assistance
and guidance in education, energy assistance, employment and
housing. They also have a food and clothing bank and offer
information on a long-term care ombudsman program.
LATCH
(Lutheran Alliance to Create Housing) LATCH is a coalition of
Lutheran congregations whose mission is to build safe and
nurturing communities that recognize the right to affordable
housing, the importance of self-determination, and the value of
mutual respect.
Lutheran Marriage
Encounter
This site provides resources for
nurturing healthy marriages.
Lutheran Public
Policy Office of Washington State
Lutheran Public Policy is one of the
twenty State Public Policy Offices of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America. As a partnership ministry of Lutheran Community
Services Northwest, the three Washington synods of the ELCA, and
the ELCA Division for Church in Society, we work to advocate on
behalf of all God's creation.
Compass Center
The Compass Center is located at 77
South Washington St. in Seattle, WA and serves homeless and
low-income men and women over 18 years of age.
Seattle Beginning
Experience
Seattle Beginning Experience is an
international support program for divorced, separated and widowed
individuals, and their families. The programs are designed to
facilitate the resolution of the grief surrounding the end of a
marriage/relationship and to promote healing.
Lutheran
Community Services Northwest
 The South Puget Sound office
of this organization can provide you with information on Senior &
Independent Living Services such as Meals on Wheels, HomeHelpers
Homecare and many other services for seniors and also has
information on Family Support Services such as Domestic Violence
Family Services and Foster Care and Adoption Information.
 Thrivent
Financial Thrivent Financial for Lutherans exists to help
its members achieve financial security and give back to their
congregations, institutions and the broader community.
The organization and its affiliates offer a broad range of
financial products and services including life insurance,
annuities, mutual funds, disability income insurance, bank
products and more.
 FUSION
(Friends United to Shelter the Indigent, Oppressed, and Needy
Providing Transitional Housing for
Homeless Women with Children
Providing women in need with hope and a future.
These funds will be invested in transitional housing and support
services for women and children in the Federal Way community.
FUSION currently maintains and operates nine fully furnished
housing units and contracts case management services through the
South King County YWCA.
Beginning
Experience Divorced, Separated, Widowed? Beginning
Experience is offering a
healing weekend for those who have experienced the end of a
relationship through divorce, separation, or death. It is a
caring, accepting, reflective, program allowing spiritual and
emotional renewal.
Veterans’ Clinic
The Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outreach Clinic in Federal
Way serves veterans from the South King County area. The clinic
opened last September.
Veterans’ Clinic
34617 11th Place S.
Federal Way
Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Monday through Friday
For more information: (253) 336-4142
Haircutting
If you are dealing with unemployment or a related financial
hardship, a local hair salon is offering free or reduced prices on
haircuts.
Pollyanna Woods
Hair & Facial Designs
1720 So. 372nd Place
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 569-0554 / (253) 661-6370
Pacific Lutheran
University
Parkland, WA
Music Scholarship Auditions
Pacific Lutheran University Department of Music
2010-2011 Scholarship Audition Dates:
Friday, February 19
Saturday, February 20
Sunday, February 21
Apply online at
www.plu.edu/music
Application deadline:
February 10, 2010
Scholarships are available to all students regardless of major,
who have skills in the following areas: voice, winds, strings,
percussion, keyboards, composition, guitar/harp.
For more information call (253) 535-7602
or toll free (877) 254-7001
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