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Moment Prayers for the Week of April 29th – May 5th, in the year of our Lord 2018

My Prayer List
Dear Fellow Disciples,
During this “Year of Prayer” I want to share with you three prayer lists I keep.
1. Every Day
On my daily prayer list are people closest to me: my family (including my extended family), our Godchildren (and my Godparents), the children we support in Haiti, and our Bishops: Elizabeth and Daniel (and their families). Continue reading
Ohio Supreme Court Rejects Capital Care Network’s Motion to Reconsider
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, April 25, 2018 (Toledo, OH): Today, the Ohio Supreme Court announced that it would not reconsider its decision that enforced Ohio’s transfer agreement rules for all Ambulatory Surgical facilities, including abortion mills.
It is imperative that the Ohio Department of Health immediately follow through on its original revocation order against Capital Care Network. Capital Care Network must reapply for a license and pay its $40,000 fine before aborting any more innocent lives.
The Ohio Department of Health is obligated to uphold the rule of law and not give Capital Care Network any further leeway to remain open under any circumstances.
Have you ever thought about all the “stuff” you have?
When men check in to the shelter they’re assigned a bin to hold their “stuff.” You read that correctly, one bin equals all their stuff! Can you imagine the sum total of your life, all your worldly possessions, fitting in one plastic storage bin? The hopelessness of losing nearly everything they’ve ever had is evident on their faces when they enter Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission and put what remains in a bin designated for them. Continue reading
Prayers for the Week

Social Security Questions
Question: How do I apply for disability benefits? And, how long does it take to get a decision after I apply for disability benefits?
Answer: You can apply for disability benefits online at www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityssi/apply.html. To get a decision on your disability application usually takes three-to-five months. The time frame can vary depending on
- The nature of your disability;
- How quickly we can get your medical evidence from your doctor or other medical sources;
- Whether it’s necessary to send you for a medical examination; and
- Whether we review your application for quality purposes.
Learn your claim status at www.socialsecurity.gov/claimstatus. Continue reading
Foundation for Life Events
Facing end of life with Dignity – Do the forms and terms associated with the end-of-life planning make sense to you? How can you be pro-life in planning for your death? This forum’s expert presenters will share how a person can plan for dying with dignity but still honor their pro-life beliefs The Foundation for Life is offering this FREE educational forum at Lourdes College (4900 N. McCord Rd, Sylvania) on April 30 at 7 pm. Room location to be determined. Reserve your seat online at www.fflnwo.org or call 419-535-5800. Don’t miss out on this informative discussion explaining forms, terms, theology, the current state of hospice and the bioethics involved with Facing the End-of-Life with Dignity. Continue reading
Moment Prayers for the Week of April 15th – April 22nd, in the year of our Lord 2018
Sunday, 15th, The Payment. “Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar, and to God the things that are God’s.” Mark 12:17
Monday, 16th, The Blessing. “Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.” Psalm 32:1 Continue reading
Prayer Diary 2018

Holy Week Worship
Maundy Thursday: March 29: 7 pm
Service of Holy Communion, first Communion for our fifth graders, foot washing
Good Friday: March 30: 11 am and 7 pm
The Passion of Our Lord Jesus in Scripture and Song
Easter Vigil: March 31: 7 pm
The first Easter service: Hearing God’s salvation story, remembering our Baptism, celebrating the Resurrection, receiving Holy Communion
Easter Sunday: April 1: 9 am
Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!
Memory Verses for 2018
Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. +Philippians 4:6-7
Pastor Matt Musteric
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
220 Cedar St., P.O. Box 344
Pemberville, OH 43450
419-287-4182 or www.bethlehempemberville.org
Sunday Worship 9:00 am
Faith Formation: 10:20 am