"Pastor’s Comment - “Happy Valentine’s Day!”

"Pastor’s Comment - “Happy Valentine’s Day!”

No sooner were Christmas and NewYear’s over, and the stores had stocked their shelves with Valentine’s Day stuff. And, I mean a bunch of stuff– red hearts, pink and red roses, balloons, cards, boxes of candy, even lounging pajamas with hearts. The list goes on and on.... Valentine’s Day is a special day set aside to remind us to tell and show the ones we love, that we really love them. (Did you know that more roses are sold on that day then any other day of the year?) But, as we all know, it is so important to let our loved ones know how special they are to us, all the year through. Just those little acts of kindness or hugs and pecks on the cheek can really brighten one’s day. As the Lenten Season is just around the corner, we are reminded of God’s love for us. He loved us so very much that He sent His Son to be born into this world, as an infant, only to be crucified on the cross for all our sins, that we may have eternal life with Him in heaven. He promises to never leave or forsake us, to answer us when we call day or night. You see, flowers will die, candy gets eaten, balloons will pop, and cards may get tossed away, but God’s love for us will never pass away. “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. (Isaiah 54:10)."

LUTHERAN EDUCATOR’S SUNDAY

LUTHERAN EDUCATOR’S SUNDAY

On Sunday, February 6th, Lutheran educators of Southeast Michigan will be recognized during the three worship services at Historic Trinity. Lutheran teachers and administrators of public, parochial, and private schools of all levels are invited. Various educators will present the litany and special prayers. In the 9:30a.m. service, Jonathan and Bonnie Middeldorf will be honored with the Cathedral Ministry Lutheran EducatorsAward for 2011. Each educator present will receive a token of appreciation for their dedication and service."

PARISH NURSES NEWS JANUARY - by: Nancy Jone

Greetings in the Name of our Newborn Messiah! In January, many of us consider developing
NewYear’s Resolutions. Whether we write them out, or just think about them, most of us can’t
resist the opportunities for new beginnings. This month, I want to share some thoughts with you on the Benefit of Exercise. What are the benefits of exercise? When we exercise, we reward ourselves with the following physical benefits:

*Lowered blood pressure

*Improved heart function and circulation

*Increased HDL-cholesterol (the good type)
*Improved muscle strength and less fatigue

*Less indigestion
*Improved intellectual capacity

*Delayed osteoporosis
*Lowered body weight and body fat percentage.

When we exercise, we also treat ourselves with the following psychological benefits:

*Enhanced sense of well-being

*Reduced stress
*Greater sense of accomplishment

*Reduced unhealthy stress related behaviors (various addictions)

*Improved sleep
*Reduced appetite

It can be difficult to make exercise a daily habit. In order to stay motivated you may want to: 1)exercise with a friend 2)buy new clothes or shoes for working out 3)exercise outside when possible 4)vary your exercise routine, or 5)pray for strength to live a healthy lifestyle. If I can be of any help to you with exercise or health concerns, please contact me, or one of the Parish Nurses. We would be happy to work with you.

"Pastor’s Comment - “A Blessed New Year to All !”

"Pastor’s Comment - “A Blessed New Year to All !”
Are you wondering about this New Year that we’re about to enter? Maybe you have hopes and dreams for a better year, or perhaps you have fears and worries on the horizon. Whatever is ahead, know this.. that God is mighty and powerful, and that His understanding of our lives and
circumstances are limitless. Most of us begin the New Year with resolutions, or promises to ourselves, for the new year. Why not ask God what He would wish for our lives this year? If we let Christ guide us through this new journey of 2011, just think of all the new opportunities and possibilities He might have for you. As you stand on the threshold of another new year, pray that God will come and meet you and lead you onward in this amazing journey, called life.
“Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit”. Psalm 147:5

A Blessed New Year to all!"

RING IN THE NEW YEAR

"RING IN THE NEW YEAR" - Dec 31

A fitting end for the year 2010 is the Downtown Lutheran New Year's Eve Communion Service held at Historic Trinity Lutheran Church . On Friday, December 31st at 7:00 p.m., we will celebrate with a special New Year’s Eve Service, featuring festival settings of the hymns with brass quintet. The Rev. Dr. David Eberhard, Pastor of Historic Trinity Lutheran Church, will present the message, assisted by the Assisting Pastors of the Historic Trinity Cathedral Ministry. Following the 7:00 p.m. worship service, in the Huegli Auditorium of Otte Hall (free-will offering), there will be refreshments and a Champagne Toast “To the Year 2011”."

"Pastor’s Comment - “God’s Faithfulness & Our Christmas Tree”

Pastor’s Comment -

God’s Faithfulness & Our Christmas Tree

"The Christmas Tree - some are small, some are large, some are real, some are imitation, some are glass, some are wood; there are Christmas Trees of every shape and size, material, and color. The majority of us have at least one, or two, or three, or more? of them in and outside of our homes. And, we are always anxious to decorate them; many with treasured ornaments, passed down through the years, and many with new decorations and themes. As Christians, the Christmas tree is a symbol of God’s faithfulness to us. You see, because the evergreen remains green and lifelike when everything else appears to have died, or ended their green and blooming for the cold season, it has become that symbol of the constant and ongoing faithfulness of our Lord. He can be trusted to keep his word; he will not fail us or forsake us. He proved that by faithfully keeping his promise to send the world a Savior, who died for our sins and arose from the grave for our salvation and eternal life with Him. As you decorate your special tree, this Christmas season, may you be reminded of God’s faithfulness to you. And, when the
season becomes too hectic and maybe a little too frenzied..sit down and look at your Christmas tree and remember God’s faithfulness. “Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.” (Psalm 117) A Very Merry & Blessed Christmas to All!"

Pastor's Comments - "Thank You, Lord!"

"Pastor’s Comment - “Thank You, Lord!”

As this Thanksgiving grows near, let’s remember to thank God, not only for all the personal blessings we have received, but to thank God for the many blessings of our country. Now I know you probably think, “Are you kidding?” Our country is in the tank. The recession is still here- jobs and homes are still being lost by the thousands, the government wants to take over more and more control of our lives (and our pocketbooks), the culture wars are going badly, marriages and families are in tatters, crime seems to be on the rampage, more and more churches are closing, our resources are depleting.... the list goes on and on. But what about being thankful for the Christian faith that this country was founded upon? Do Americans still hold this faith or have they forgotten? If you attend a church service or activity without fear of harassment, arrest, torture, or death, than you are more blessed than almost 3 billion people in the world. Religious freedom is nothing to be taken for granted. Thank you, Lord! In our country we have electricity and running water 24/7. Air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter. We can go into a grocery store of our choice and see more food than Darfur has seen in the last year! And that computer you turn on and access? Not in many other countries. We can travel between countries without harassment, and have the right to free speech, to peacefully assemble and to protest what we don’t agree with. No, things aren’t perfect and yes, there are major concerns in our country. But overall, this is a great and awesome country! Pray for it and its people! Thank you, Lord."