The devil whispers all kinds of promises to Jesus, even twisting God’s promises to redirect Jesus away from God. But Jesus holds to the promises of God, even when uncomfortable and humiliating—even death on a cross. He fulfills God’s promises—and give us hope and forgiveness when the devil whispers to us.

• Grow in faith and community Christian Education for all ages at 9:45 am. FROG (Fully Rely on God) for children meet in Room 9. Join as we view and discuss of The Chosen, season 5. Read more!
• Pick up your Lenten Devotionals in the Narthex or Office or subscribe at LHM.org/Lent. Read more!
• Participate in Lutheran Day at the Legislature on Monday, Feb. 23, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at Wesley Bolin Plaza. Meet your legislators, meet congregational LAMA liaisons, meet your LAMA policy council, and meet other Lutherans across Arizona who share a common belief that we are called through our baptismal covenant “…to strive for justice and peace in all the earth.” Read more!
• Plan to join us for our Wednesday Lenten Dinners starting February 25, at 5 pm. There will be soup and bread available. Sign up in the Narthex to bring your favorite soup or bread to share. Read more!
• Worship with us on Wednesdays in Lent starting February 25, at 6:30 pm. Come pray “Let All be Fed” and hear members of St. John’s reflect on how God is feeding the world spiritually and physically! Read more!
• Help with Shower Ministry THIS Friday (Feb. 27). Talk to Herb about setting up or come Friday morning at 8am to show God’s love to our neighbors! https://www.stjchurchaz.org/post/shower-ministry-on-fri-feb-27-9-am-noon-shower-our-neighbors-with-compassion

Readings for next week (Second Sunday in Lent)

Genesis 12:1-4a

Psalm 121

Romans 4:1-5, 13-17

John 3:1-17

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