Church and wait at city schools

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

Church and wait at city schools

Hizzoner has repeatedly defended the city’s position as necessary to maintain separation of church and state.

The GOP-controlled Senate passed a bill that would allow for the services to continue on school property, but it was rejected as “seriously flawed” by Silver who said its broad wording would allow groups like the Ku Klux Klan to use the schools.

“We’re trying to put something together that recognizes the Supreme Court decision on separation (of church and state) that would also give the city some discretion that is within reason,” Silver said.

With no deal in sight, the lawyers representing the Bronx Household of Faith will ask a judge Tuesday to stop the evictions.

Alliance Defense Fund lawyer Jordan Lorence, who represents the Bronx Household of Faith, called on Silver and the Assembly to act immediately, branding the decision to delay “misinformed.”

“There is absolutely no reason for the Assembly to wait,” Lorence said. “We’re saying that the policy is unconstitutional and the Legislature is absolutely free to change the policy.”

It’s Fat Tuesday…don’t just eat a bunch of donuts! « The Blog of St. Mark

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329930142 46 It’s Fat Tuesday…don’t just eat a bunch of donuts! « The Blog of St. Mark

Today is known by many names:

  • Shrove Tuesday
  • Mardi Gras
  • Fat Tuesday
  • Fasching

In other words, today is the day before Ash Wednesday, the day on which the season of Lent starts.  In some places, people will be removing certain foods and ingredients from their homes.  Some will be enjoying the last day of certain luxuries before the abstinence and sacrifice of Lent.

But what God calls for is the sweeping away not of literal yeast, lard, eggs, meat, butter, chocolate, cigarettes, beer, or any such thing.  Listen to the apostle Paul, “Your boasting is not good.  Don’t you know that a little yeast works through the whole batch of dough?  Get rid of the old yeast that you may be a new batch without yeast — as you really are.  For Christ, our Passover Lamb, has been sacrificed.  Therefore, let us keep the Festival, not with the old yeast, the yeast of malice and wickedness, but with bread without yeast, the bread of sincerity and truth” (1 Corinthians 5:6-8, NIV84).

And so, Lent begins.  We journey once more to the cross and the tomb, hearing the Words of Scripture, “Cleanse me with hyssop and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.  Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice.  Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity” (Psalm 51:7-9, NIV84).

At St. Mark, we will mark the beginning of Lent with Divine Service tomorrow, Ash Wednesday, beginning at 6:30pm.  Each Wednesday until Holy Week, we will also gather around Word and Sacrament as we journey to cross and tomb.  Our focus will be the Passion account recorded by the evangelist Matthew, and our sermon texts will be based on themes coming from the psalms connected to portions of Dr. Luther’s Small Catechism, focusing on God’s gift of forgiveness.

You can see the entire Lent and Easter schedule here.

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William Miest – St. James, MN – St. James Plaindealer

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329928947 22 William Miest St. James, MN St. James Plaindealer

    William Miest, 84, of St. James died on Friday, February 17, 2012, at the Mayo Clinic Health System-St. James.     Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. James. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery.     Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James and will continue for one hour prior to the services at the church.     William Miest was born on May 1, 1927 to George F. and Clara (Oberdick) Miest in St James, Minnesota. He graduated from St. James High School in 1945.     On December 15, 1950 he married Donna Belle Miller. He farmed one of the original Miest farms. He had a strong faith and was baptized and confirmed at St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. James.     William was an active church member and served as Trustee.  He truly enjoyed his family and friends and the days of playing cards, a game of cribbage, or even a game of pool at the “office” over a cup of coffee.     Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Donna Belle; children, Debra and William Schmidt of Waseca, MN, and Michael and Lisa Miest of St. James, MN; son-in-law, Richard Enger and his wife Sue; grandchildren, Paul and Debbie Enger of Surprise AZ, Adam and Holly Enger of Peoria AZ, Cody Schmidt of Shoreview MN, Casey Schmidt of Shoreview MN and Kyle Miest of Collegeville MN; great-grandchildren, Nick and Taylor Enger, Brandi, Belle and Regan Enger; three sister-in-laws, Fran Miest, Lois Miest, and Irene Miest; many nieces, nephews, cousins and his buddies from The Band Box.     William was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Glenn, George and Orville Miest; daughter, Patricia Enger; infant grandson, Matthew Enger; and in-laws, Robert and Amelia Miller.     Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in St. James. You may send the family condolences online at sturmfh.com.

HEALTH

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329926569 72 HEALTH

Fort Wayne – BLOOD DONATIONS:

•American Red Cross Bloodmobile locations: First United Methodist Church, Activity Center, 110 N. Cass St., Wabash, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday; South Adams Senior Center, Main Hall, 825 Hendrick St., Berne, noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday; Triple Crown Services, 2720 Dupont Commerce Court, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, 416-3625 to schedule; Tomkinson BMW, 929 Avenue of Autos, 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, 436-9000 to schedule; Faith Lutheran Church, Community Room, 9251 Indiana 205 E., Churubusco, 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday.

DEKALB MEMORIAL HEALTH: The following programs will be held at DeKalb Health, 1316 E. Seventh St., Auburn, or DeKalb Health Office Building, No. 1314, Conference Room 303, 1314 E. Seventh St., Auburn, unless noted otherwise.

•“Community Grief and Loss Support Group,” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays; Heimach Senior Activity Center, 1800 E. Seventh St., Auburn; registration required, 260-920-4264.

•“Multiple Sclerosis Support Group,” program: “Minimizing Risk of Falls,” video; 7 p.m. Monday; DeKalb Health Office Building, No. 1314, Conference Room 303, 1314 E. Seventh St., 260-637-3820.

•“CPR/First Aid,” 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, DeKalb Health Office Building, No. 1314, Conference Room 303, 1314 E. Seventh St., registration required, 260-920-2701.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS: 12-step recovery program; 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday; Bethany Lutheran Church, 2435 Engle Road; free; foodaddicts.org.

FRANCINE’S FRIENDS MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT: For women ages 40 and older in partnership with Parkview Regional Cancer Center and Breast Diagnostic Center; times vary depending on location; appointments suggested but not required, 483-1847 or 1-800-727-8439, ext. 26540: Parkview Physicians Group, Family Medicine, 1331 Minnich Road, New Haven, Monday; Milan Center Feed & Grain, 15402 Doty Road, New Haven, Friday.

FREE, CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING:

•3 to 6 p.m. Mondays; AIDS Task Force, 525 Oxford St.; 744-1144.

•11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays; Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau, 2417 Fairfield Ave.; 424-7977.

•8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. by appointment; Fort Wayne/Allen County Department of Health Medical Annex Building, 4813 New Haven Ave.; 449-7504.

IMMUNIZATIONS: Birth to age 18, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health immunization clinic, 4813 New Haven Ave., by appointment, 449-7514; $8 per immunization if able to pay, no one turned away for inability to pay; parent or legal guardian must bring child with shot record; for more information call 424-7468; Super Shot immunization clinics also at:

•United Hispanic Americans, 2424 Fairfield Ave., 4 to 7 p.m. Monday.

•Parkview Hospital Super Shot Clinic, Carew Medical Park, 1818 Carew St., Suite 300, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

•St. Joseph Hospital Super Shot Clinic, Anthony Medical Center, 5717 S. Anthony Blvd., 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday (Spanish and Burmese interpreters available).

•Emanuel Lutheran Church, 800 Green St., New Haven, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday.•Parkview FirstCare, 3909 New Vision Drive, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

IPFW DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC: Exam and cleaning $27 for children, $37 older than 13; low-cost fluoride treatments, X-rays and sealants also available; hours available at ipfw.edu/dental, Neff Hall, Room 109, 2101 Coliseum Blvd. E.; plan a four-hour block for services; 481-6575 to schedule.

LUTHERAN CANCER RESOURCE CENTER: 7910 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 109; 435-7959.

•Breast Cancer Support Group, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

• Recurrent/Metastatic Cancer Support Group, 4 p.m. Thursday.

NORTHEAST INDIANA AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP: 7 p.m. Tuesday; Parkview Ortho Hospital, entrance 7, Parkview North Campus; 260-347-8824.

PARKVIEW WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER: 11123 Parkview Plaza Drive, Suite 200, Parkview North Medical Office Building unless otherwise noted; 672-6500; call to register and for support groups available.

•“With Every Beat of Your Heart,” with Dr. David Palmer, Parkview Physicians Group-Cardiology, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, free to members, $5 for non-members.

•“Foot Screenings,” with Dr. Dennis Chubinski, Parkview Physicians Group, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; free to members, $5 for non-members.

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Marvin R. Hinkeldey

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329925337 66 Marvin R. HinkeldeyMarvin R. Hinkeldey, age 80, of Alta, passed away on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center of Storm Lake.

A funeral service were held on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the St. John Lutheran Church of Alta with the Rev. John H. Schmidt officiating. Burial will be at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery of Alta.

Marvin R. Hinkeldey, son of Dick and Mabel (Kolpin) Hinkeldey, was born on Jan. 18, 1932 on the farm home place, Alta. He was baptized into the Christian faith on Feb. 7, 1932 at St. John Lutheran Church in Hanover. He attended St. John’s Lutheran School and was confirmed in the eighth grade on March 25, 1945. He graduated from Alta High School in 1949.

He joined his dad in the family farming operation. He then married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Friedrich on June 20, 1954. They were blessed with four children; Carey, Kenny, Mark, and Becky.

Marvin loved time with family and friends. Birthdays were special celebrations in the family with pizza parties and homemade ice cream. Marvin always shared his feelings with his children and grandchildren reminding them how proud he was of them and how much he loved them. Hugs and kisses were always included.

He enjoyed playing cards and getting the bid. He liked to bid six no trump to get the ball a-rolling.

Marvin loved his church family too. He was proud to be a part of St. John Lutheran Church in Hanover for 80 years. He was active in his church as elder, trustee, Board of Education, Financial secretary, and as a member of Men’s Club and dartball.

Marvin and Beverly moved off the farm into their home in Alta in June 2002. He still remained active in the farming operation with his three sons as he combined at harvest time this year. He was always ready to be the driver for a parts run or to pick up a grandchild.

He lost the love of his life, Beverly in November 2002.

He has said many times, “I have had a good life” with which he was very thankful. Waiting for him in heaven are his wife, Beverly; his parents, Dick and Mabel Hinkeldey; his sister and brother in law, Marvin and Myrna Winterhof; Beverly’s parents, Art and Mabel Friedrich; and brother-in-law, Gerald Christensen.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Carey and wife Paula, Kenny and wife Denise, Mark and wife Jeanette, all of Alta, Becky Husman and husband Rod of Galva; thirteen grandchildren, Chris, Stephanie and Jeremy Peterson, Ashley and Alex Hinkeldey, Megan Hopp and husband Todd, Kenny Bishop, Jason Hinkeldey, Renae and Marcus Hinkeldey, Caleb, Rachel, and Jacob Husman; brother and sister-in-law, Marlin and Nancy Friedrich; sister-in-law, Geraldine Christensen of Humboldt; and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

On-line condolences can be made at nicklasdjensenfh.com.

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Christian student quits school choir in protest at song ‘praising Allah’

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1329922991 89 Christian student quits school choir in protest at song praising Allah

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 10:53 AM on 16th February 2012

A student has left his high-school choir after the group sang an Islamic song which contained lyrics in praise of Allah.

James Harper, a senior at Grand Junction High School in Colorado, protested when the after-school men’s choir chose to sing ‘Zikr’, by Indian composer A.R. Rahman.

He said he thought it was inappropriate for the choir to sing ‘an Islamic worship song’ which includes the line ‘There is no truth except Allah’.

But when he complained to the local school district, they defended the choir director, Marcia Wieland – so Mr Harper left the group.

Outraged: Senior James Harper left his school choir when asked to sing what he described as ‘an Islamic worship song’

The student, a devout Christian, told KREX he thought that religious people should not be forced to sing the songs of other faiths.

‘I don’t want to come across as a bigot or a racist, but I really don’t feel it is appropriate for students in a public high school to be singing an Islamic worship song,’ he said.

‘This is worshipping another God, and even worshipping another prophet.

‘I think there would be a lot of outrage if we made a Muslim choir say Jesus Christ is the only truth.’

School: The after-school men’s choir was a voluntary activity at Grand Junction High School in Colorado

This is the latest in a series of controversies about the inclusion of faith in public schools – last month, a Rhode Island school was forced to remove a prayer banner after an atheist student complained.

But a spokesman for the school district which covers Grand Junction pointed out that the choir had sung religious songs in the past.

‘This is not a case where the school is endorsing or promoting any particular religion or other non-educational agenda,’ he told Fox News.

‘The song was chosen because its rhythms and other qualities would provide an opportunity to exhibit the musical talent and skills of the group in competition, not because of its religious message or lyrics.’

He also emphasised that membership of the choir was voluntary, and said that singers were able to opt out of singing any particular song.

Controversial: A.R. Rahman’s ‘Zikr’ contains lyrics in praise of Allah

The song, ‘Zikr’, is in Urdu, but the choir was issued with the English translation before they started rehearsing it.

Composer Mr Rahman, a Muslim convert, insisted his piece was not meant to be a worship song.

He said that Mr Harper’s objection to the composition was ‘an example of why we need further cultural education through music’.

Mr Rahman is one of India’s most well-renowned composers, and sprung to international fame after winning two Oscars for the soundtrack to 2008 Hollywood hit Slumdog Millionaire.

 

Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle tells House hearing that birth control rule is assault on all religions

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329918139 14 Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle tells House hearing that birth control rule is assault on all religions

Washington — U.S. Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle used a House hearing Thursday to bolster her argument against a new federal rule that requires employers and health insurance companies to provide free coverage for birth control.

Buerkle, R-Onondaga Hill, told an all-male panel that included a Roman Catholic bishop, Lutheran minister and a rabbi that she agreed with their religious objections to the mandate, and will fight to repeal it.

“I really find it so objectionable,” Buerkle said at a hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. “This is a fundamental assault on all religions. It is an affront to each and every American…This is a fundamental assault on our First Amendment rights.”

Buerkle’s comments were welcomed by the five men who testified before the committee for more than three hours in a hearing titled, “Lines Crossed: Separation of Church and State. Has the Obama administration trampled on freedom of religion and freedom of conscience?”

U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., the committee chairman, faced intense criticism from Democrats who said he stacked the deck for a partisan hearing, continuing the Republican push-back against a rule issued by President Barack Obama’s administration on Jan. 20.

House Republicans have joined with Roman Catholic bishops and other religious leaders in calling the new federal rule an assault on religious freedom that violates the First Amendment.

Bishop Robert J. Cunningham of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse insists the Syracuse Diocese will refuse to comply with the rule. He distributed a letter last month to parishioners stating his position. The letters were distributed in parishes across the seven-county Syracuse Diocese.

Most Democrats support the rule, calling it a critical step toward improving women’s access to reproductive health care, and a key component in lowering health care costs in general.

Several Democrats on the committee criticized Issa on Thursday for permitting only a one-sided debate, and not allowing those who support the new mandate to testify at the hearing. Democrats also were critical that only two of the nine witnesses in the two-panel hearing were women.

“I believe today’s hearing is a sham,” said Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., as he addressed the five men representing the clergy in the first half of the hearing. “I have to believe each of you came here in good faith.” But he added, “Surely you are being used for a political agenda.”

Connolly said the hearing is part of a Republican effort “to try one more time to embarrass the president of the United States.”

“I think this is a shameful exercise and I am very sad that you are willing to be used,” Connolly told the witnesses, including Bishop William E. Lori, of Bridgeport, Conn., who testified on behalf of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in opposition to the rule.

Among the overflow crowd in attendance at the packed hearing room were members of the clergy and Roman Catholic school children.

Democrats on the committee wanted a female Georgetown University law student to testify about a classmate who lost an ovary due to a condition that causes ovarian cysts. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Ct., cited studies showing that birth control pills can reduce the occurrence of ovarian cancers.

Buerkle and other House Republicans said a compromise on the contraception rule, offered by President Obama last week, is not satisfactory.

The rule had exempted all religious institutions, including churches. Under the compromise, religious-affiliated schools, charities and hospitals also will not have to buy or provide the insurance to employees. Instead, health insurance companies will be required to offer contraceptive coverage as a free, preventive service on all employer plans, with no deductibles or co-pays.

Buerkle and several clergy members said the rule still provides no specific guidance for self-insured institutions with religious affiliations, which include Catholic Charities and St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center in Syracuse.

Under New York law, such self-insured institutions are exempt from a similar requirement passed in 2002 that requires employers to provide free contraceptive services in their health plans.

After the hearing, Buerkle said in an interview that she planned to meet with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., to discuss her interest in sponsoring a bill that would repeal the birth-control mandate. Buerkle said Thursday’s hearing only emphasized the need for such a measure.

“I think you heard loud and clear that this is a matter of First Amendment rights,” Buerkle said. “This is a First Amendment issue.”

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., is among several prominent senators who have vowed to protect the law in the Democratic-controlled Senate.Contact Washington Correspondent Mark Weiner at or 571-970-3751.

ELCA World Hunger to Speak at Lutheran Day on the Hill :: Southeastern Iowa Synod

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

ELCA World Hunger to Speak at Lutheran Day on the Hill :: Southeastern Iowa Synod

ELCA World Hunger representative, Mikka McCracken, will be on hand at Lutheran Day on the Hill in Des Moines to share the World Hunger ministry. World Hunger’s participation in this day of advocacy is essential to giving voice in response to hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world.

Come hear this powerful message of eliminating poverty and hunger on March 12, 2012 at Lutheran Day on the Hill, and be part of seeking social justice for children and families, both globally and locally. To register, go to LSIowa.org/LDH.

Lutheran Day on the Hill 2012 has been made possible by a grant from ELCA World Hunger. Together LSI, the three Iowa Synods of the ELCA and World Hunger are partnering to advocate for our most vulnerable children, families and individuals.

Lutheran Day on the Hill begins at 9:30 a.m. at Elim Christian Fellowship and participants will make their way to the Iowa State Capitol Building after lunch to meet with their legislators. The day typically ends at approximately 2 p.m.

ELCA World Hunger addresses the root causes of hunger and poverty through a comprehensive program of relief, development, education, and advocacy. This program connects people, nationally and internationally, to the resources they need to lift themselves out of poverty.

Get a ride to Lutheran Day on the Hill!

A charter bus is leaving from Davenport and making stops in Iowa City and Newton on its way to the capital. Come along for the ride, and enjoy the company of your fellow advocates as you speak up for Iowa’s most vulnerable populations.

Space is limited so make your reservation today!

Find more detailed information and register online at LSIowa.org/LDH or by calling 866.584.5293. There is no cost for this event. Lunch will be provided. Free long sleeve t-shirt will be given to participants who register by February 27.

Local Happenings

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329912130 17 Local Happenings

Thursday, Feb. 16

• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trinity Seniors: Carl Arnoult will show slides and talk about his trip to China at 11. Lunch served at noon; February birthdays will be celebrated. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Ave.

• 11:30 a.m. AARP, Chapter #20: Meeting. Free for seniors. Social Hall, Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 522-1519)

• 7 to 9 p.m. Storytelling Swap: Featured storyteller followed by an open mic. Free. Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St. (Info, registration: 523-6957 or frank bettecenter.org)

• 7:30 p.m. Alameda Women Artists: Meeting. Prospective members call ahead to confirm location. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1910 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 865-0541)

Friday, Feb. 17

• 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. “Creating Your Personal Learning Network”: Learn to use the Internet and tools like Twitter and YouTube to start your personal learning journey. Free for seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, sign-up: 747-7506)

• 10 a.m. to noon: Blood Pressure Testing: Free. Lobby Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Info: 814-4362)

• 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mobile Blood Drive: Alameda Hospital, Conference Room A, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Appts, info: 800-733-2767 or redcrossblood. org; sponsor code: ALAMEDA)

• 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Express Yourself!: Share the arts, music, poetry or just observe. Suggested donation: $10 with some of the proceeds going to charity. Bring a snack to share. (Info: Cathy Dana, 523-7853)

• 8 p.m. Fences: Performances continue through Feb. 19; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or altarena.org)

• 8:30 p.m. Rock, Country, Jazz & Blues: Featuring the Jinx Jones Jazz-A-Billy All-Stars. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)

• 9 p.m. Zydeco Music and Dance: Featuring Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic. Dance lessons at 8. Tickets sold at the door; $15. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave. (Info: 415-285-6285)

Saturday, Feb. 18

• 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. “The Four Foundations of Mindfulness”: Learn about the heart of Buddha’s teachings and a working method for making life better. Final class. Open to all on a donation basis. Island Yoga, 911 Central Ave. (Registration: pauletta.chanco@sbc global.net)

• 2 to 3 p.m. Catch of the Day: “Bay Critters at Low Tide.” Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

• 3 to 3:30 p.m. Fish Feeding Demonstration: Watch the behaviors of aquarium fish and other creatures as they gobble their food. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

• 8 p.m. Fences: Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or altarena.org)

• 8:30 p.m. A Mix of Covers: Featuring The Up & Down playing rock ‘n’ roll, country, alternative, bluegrass and Americana. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)

Sunday, Feb. 19

• 11 a.m. Storytime and Nature Fun: Parents and kids will meet the characters at “the Cove”; listen to stories; make a nature craft; watch nature films; and more. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

• Noon to 1 p.m. Interfaith Circle of Alameda: Music, spiritual teachings, sacred text readings and artifacts representing various faith traditions from around the world.

Free to the public. Home of Truth, 1300 Grand St. (Info: 769-0607)

• 2 p.m. Fences: Final performance. Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or altarena.org)

• 2 to 3 p.m. Catch of the Day: “Bay Critters at Low Tide.” Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544- 3187)

• 3 to 3:30 p.m. Fish Feeding Demonstration: Watch the behaviors of aquarium fish and other creatures as they gobble their food. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

Monday, Feb. 20

• 7 p.m. Alameda Chinese Club: General meeting. Conference Room C, Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Info: Gene, 521-7160 or Dolly Fong, 523-3102)

Tuesday, Feb. 21

• 9:30 a.m. Mastick Non-Fiction Book Club: Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne by James Gavin and/or Paul Newman: A Life by Eric Shawn Levy. Free to seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506)

• Noon: Soroptimist International of Alameda: Luncheon meeting. Cost: $10. (Info: Carole Finnegan, 521-8381)

• 1 p.m. “Medicare Coverage and Options”: A representatives from the Health Insurance Counseling Advocacy Program will speak. Free for seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, reserves: 747-7506)

• 7 to 9 p.m. Classic Swing, Blues, Folk and Jazz: Featuring Quake City Jug Band. Free to the public. Julie’s Coffee and Tea Garden, 1223 Park St. (Info: 865- 2385)

Wednesday, Feb. 22

• 6 to 8 p.m. Black History Month Film Event: Alameda Multicultural Community Center, in recognition of the national Black History Month theme, “Black Women in American Culture & History,” will present the 30-minute documentary Shirley Chisholm: The Leader, followed by a panel discussion. Free to the public. Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 521-9405)

Thursday, Feb. 23

• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trinity Seniors: Terry Engelhart, director of Senior Center Without Walls, will talk about the program at 11. Lunch served at noon. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Ave.

• 1:30 p.m. Music Appreciation: Piano recital and discussion with volunteer instructor William Sturm: “The Classical Romantic: Johannes Brahms.” Free to seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506)

• 7 p.m. Alameda Citizens Task Force (ACT): Public discussion of matters of civic interest. Free to the public; light refreshments. Alameda Boys & Girls Club, 1900 Third St.

• 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. “Jazz Jamz”: Musical fundraiser to benefit the Encinal High School Jazz Band. Featuring performances by Rene Escovedo and the Fuse and the high school band. Tickets: $25. Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave. (Info: rhythmix. org)

• 8:30 p.m. Vintage Gypsy Jazz: Featuring Le Jazz Hot Trio, celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)

Friday, Feb. 24

• 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mobile Blood Drive: Kaiser Human Resources Service Center, 1451 Harbor Bay Parkway. (Appts, info: 800-733- 2767 or redcrossblood.org; sponsor code: KAISERHR)

• 2 to 3:30 p.m. HIV and Hep C Testing: Free and confidential testing and support referrals. For information and location, call Alameda Family Services, 629-6300.

• 8 p.m. Taize — Prayer Around the Cross: An ecumenical candlelight service of prayer offered in simple chant, Scripture readings, silent worship and veneration of the Cross. Free to the public. St Joseph’s Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St.

• 8:30 p.m. Tin Pan Alley Jazz: Featuring Frisky Frolics. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)

• 9 p.m. Zydeco Music and Dance: Featuring Dwight Carrier and his Zydeco Band. Dance lessons at 8. Tickets sold at the door; $15. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave. (Info: 415-285-6285)

SNEAK PEEK (SOLD OUT)

• Feb. 25, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Benefit Concert: As part of the Live @ the Library series, Frederica von Stade will headline a benefit concert for the Alameda Free Library. Also featuring Alameda native, cellist Emil Miland, and performers from Berkeley’s Young Musicians Program. Tickets: $60 in advance; $70 at the door; $15 for students. Alameda Theatre & Cineplex, 2317 Central Ave. (Tix, info: 464-1099 or brownpapertickets. com/event/210496)

• March 10, noon to 3 p.m. Meet the Artists: Celebrate the opening of “Shared Perceptions,” the 11th annual show of paintings and drawings by students from the San Lorenzo Adult School. Free to the public. Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda Ave. (Info: 521-1233 or Ann Schmidt at 792-9130)

• March 16, 8 p.m. The Mousetrap: Opening night. Performances continue through April 22; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or altarena.org)

• March 21, 10:30 a.m. “Questions Mothers Ask. Knowing What’s Normal and What’s Not”: La Leche League meeting offering information and support for nursing mothers. Babies and toddlers welcome. 1600 Fernside Blvd. (Info: Virginia, 521-4867)

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Christ Lutheran Church » Lent Devotions 2012: Introduction

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Welcome to the 2012 Christ Lutheran Church Lenten Devotions. Thanks for taking the time to journey through the season of Lent with us.

2012 is an important year, especially if you live in London. For this summer, we will welcome people from around the world who are coming to our capital city in order to participate in or to enjoy watching the Olympic Games.

To help us get into the Olympic spirit, our devotions for Wednesdays in Lent will have an athletics theme. On Thursday the focus shifts to the seven I am sayings of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Fridays in Lent see us standing at the foot of the cross of Christ overhearing His words spoken as He hung dying on the cursed tree. Contemplation of the questions asked by those at the trial and crucifixion of Jesus take centre stage on Saturdays. On Mondays we take a look back at texts used in the Divine Services of worship used each Sunday. Bringing this relay to its finish is Tuesdays, when we meditate on Old Testament prophecies concerning the Saviour.

My thanks go out to all of the members and friends of Christ Lutheran Church who have “volunteered” to contribute devotions. Thanks are also due the editorial staff who did such an efficient job of putting these devotions together. We pray that these devotions will help each of us to prepare for the great Feast of our Lord’s Resurrection on Easter Day. As we consider His sufferings and death in our place, may the magnitude and power of the cross of Jesus Christ bring us assurance, peace, and hope as we run the race of life in faithful service to Jesus Christ our Lord. It is our prayer that this meagre contribution will assist each one who reads it to fight the good fight.

Click here to read our Lent devotions.

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