Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

It’s hard to believe that this is already the fifth Sunday in Lent.  Please join us in a streamed Lenten Worship service led by Pastor Emmanuel Nyema based on the Holy Gospel according to St. John, the third chapter.  Even though this is not the same as being together as we hear God’s word being preached, we can take comfort knowing that we are together in spirit as we listen to God’s message for us today.  

• Only good things can come from hearing God’s word so please feel free to share this email and video with your family, friends and neighbors.
• Please remember to love our neighbors by checking in with elderly family, friends and neighbors to make sure they are well, and offer assistance as needed.
• Keep the members of the medical community and first responders in prayer.
• Updates – We will continue to provide you with regular updates.  Please don’t hesitate to contact your elder or the church office if you have any questions or concerns. April - June 2020 Portals of Prayer can be mailed to you with a call or email to the church office. (232-7575 or office@orelc.org)

A Message from LCMS President Harrison Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic from VimeoLCMS on Vimeo.

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Ps. 46:1).

In a March 13, 2020, video message, Pastor Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), provides a word of comfort to the people of the LCMS amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He also gives updates on the Synod's response and encourages members to be patient and generous with each other during this stressful time.

Rev. Adam DeGroot from Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho, NM live streams their Sunday service at 11:00 am (9:00am MT). He also does prayer services twice a day. Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFGZHO_P4cK_8HIc65eIo1w?view_as=subscriber

Use these free resources to lean on Christ during uncertain times.  From Concorida Publishing House, you will find resources for HOME, STUDY and WORSHIP.

• Families can draw closer to Him during these times with devotional material to re-center on Christ while at home: https://www.cph.org/t-bestill-home.aspx

• You can still learn remotely with these Christian resources: https://www.cph.org/t-bestill-study.aspx

• Resources to guide our congregation with Christ including music, daily prayer and children's bulletins: https://www.cph.org/t-bestill-worship.aspx