Bethlehem Lutheran Church
This evening (Tuesday, April 24 at 7 pm) at Woodmore High School the Christian band “The Stray” will be live in concert with guest speaker Joel Penton giving a speech as well. Admission is free and Sam Barbee wanted to extend a welcome hand to our congregation. Thanks for passing this along, Sam! Continue reading
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
Saint Joseph Parish, Sylvania, Ohio
World Day of Prayer for Vocations: On Sunday, April 22, 2018, the Catholic Church throughout the world celebrates the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The purpose of this special day of prayer is to fulfill publically the instruction of Jesus who said: “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Matthew 9:37-38) Please pray in a special way on this day for a renewed spirit of generosity in our community, so that we may all follow in the example of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who dedicated His life to serving others. Continue reading
Prayers for the Week
Moment Prayers for the Week of April 22nd – 29th, in the year of our Lord 2018, all reflections from the Spirit inspired written words of Paul the Apostle.Sunday, April 22nd: The Confession. “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:1
Monday, April 23rd: The Helper. “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
Padre Pio Prayer Group
The month of May is dedicated to The Blessed Virgin Mary. The Holy Father’s Intentions for the Month of May 2018: Evangelization: The Mission of the Laity. That the lay faithful may fulfill their specific mission, by responding with creativity tot he challenges that face the world today. Feasts for May: Joseph the Worker (5/1), Philip and James (5/3), Ascension of Our Lord (5/10), Isidore the Farmer (5/15), Pentecost (5/20), Mary, Mother of the Church (5/21), Rita of Cascia (5/22), St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi (5/25), Trinity Sunday (5/27), Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (5/31). Continue reading
