Wednesday, March 21 – Lenten Events and Worship

LENTEN EVENTS AND WORSHIP – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21:

LAST RECITAL IN THE NOONTIME LENTEN RECITALS SERIES – 12:15 p.m. in the SANCTUARY — BEN HIPPEN, piano

A composer, Ben grew up in Decorah and returned recently to focus on writing and performing his original music. He will perform a program of his solo piano music, including selections from his two recent albums. More about Ben, his music, and music videos can be found at his website: www.benhippen.com

The half-hour recital is open to the public at no charge. Attendees are welcome to bring lunches; coffee and light desserts will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the performance.

WORSHIP, 5:30 p.m. – IN THE FIRE – From Pastor Amy: For each of us there will be a time when we are engulfed by fire. Because of the resurrection of Christ, we can be confident that God is with us, no matter what or where the furnace. The service begins with the liturgy for Evening Prayer from ELW. “The Story of the Three Young Men”, from Daniel:1-3, will be read by Jonathon Struve, John Jefferson, Bob Larson, and Kristin Underwood. The text of this story, the last one in ELCA pastor Thomas L. Weitzel’s Six Stories for the Easter Vigil, can be found here: http://www.liturgybytlw.com/Lent/VigStory.html The Luren Singers, directed by member David Judisch, will participate in the service.

A Simple Soup Supper, prepared and served by congregation members, follows the service. All are welcome!