Attendance was back up this week but I have already heard from several people that will be out of town next week so all of us that are home will need to be sure to be in church.

Our message this week came from John 15 and the command of Jesus when he told us to “Love each other.” The message is available on the video page of our website.

At this point I have no confirmed attendees for Breakfast at Richies so if you are up early and would like to join me I would certainly appreciate not eating alone.

No Wednesday Bible Study this week. Thursday begins a new study of the Minor Prophets.

We continue to work on getting all the necessary tools for going live on the web with our Sunday services. More information soon. We are also working on creating a DVD that can be handed out to those interested in learning more about Heart Lutheran. We are always looking for new ideas to spreading the Word. Let Pastor Jerry know if you have any suggestions.

Have a great week Loving and Serving the Lord with all your Heart,

Pastor Jerry

Attendance was off a little bit this past week, but we expect things to be back to normal this coming weekend. Our message came from John 15 and is titled ‘Remain In Me.’ The message is posted on our website for those who have not yet heard it.

We are working on a couple of outreach projects. Our efforts to be able to broadcast our worship services live on the web are coming closer to success. We also are going to soon be offering a DVD video of our worship service to people that show an interest learning more about our church.

No Wednesday Bible Study this week. Our Thursday class will finish the study of Nehemiah this week and will begin the Minor Profits next week.

Have a great week Loving and Serving the Lord with all your Heart.

Pastor Jerry

We had another great weekend. Although our attendance was down a little bit we are still holding strong. Our message came from John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd” and can be seen on our website video page.

Two of our own will be married at our Bel Air location this Tuesday. Barbara Spada and Robert Evans will be joined in Holy Matrimony at 4:30 on May 1. We wish them a long and happy marriage.

Join us at one of our Bible Study opportunities this week. We will be getting together Tuesday morning, Wednesday evening, and Thursday morning. See times and locations on the calendar page of our website.

We are always looking for ideas to help spread God’s Word to our community and beyond. Please share your thoughts with me.

Have a great week Loving and Serving the Lord with all Your Heart.

Pastor Jerry

Another great week as we exceeded last week’s attendance. Our message this week was centered on God’s Love and is available to watch on the video page of our website. The message explores how God continues to love and forgive us in spite of the fact that we continue to sin and is titled ‘How Great Is The Love.’

At this point I am not sure that we can pass the technical hurdles but we are looking into webcasting our worship services live. Research shows that it is easier to get people to attend church if they can first view a service from the comfort of their home. This can also be valuable in allowing homebound people to become a part of a local congregation. We will keep you up-to-date as our research continues.

All 3 Bible Studies are scheduled to meet this week. Tuesday morning is a devotional over breakfast. Wednesday we are studying miracles real and imagined as well as God created or from Satan. We are early into this study so it would be easy to catch up with the group. Thursday is nearing the conclusion of the study of Nehemiah and will soon be starting a study of the Minor Prophets.

Don’t forget we have one of our own serving in Afghanistan. Please take the time to send her a message of support or a care package at:
LCPL Foote, Heather N.
CLB- 5 ACO
Unit 42230
FPO AP 06427-2230

Have a great week Loving and Serving the Lord with all your Heart.

Pastor Jerry

Late update this week, but last week was a good week since we actually exceeded Easter in attendance, a very rare event for any church. Our message ‘Peace Be With You’ is available for watching on our website.

Many of you know that Heather Foote was recently deployed to Afghanistan. The video of our deployment prayer is also on our website. If you would like to send Heather a card, letter, or care package you can use the following address:

LCPL Foote, Heather N.
CLB-5 ACO
Unit 42230
FPOAP 96427-2230

It would be wonderful for Heather to hear from us.

I hope to see you all in worship this weekend. Have a great day Loving and Serving the Lord with all your Heart.

Pastor Jerry

Holy week services began on Maundy Thursday with a special communion service and by Holy Saturday we were bringing in extra chairs. Easter Sunday was a stellar day and we had a beautifully decorated altar area because almost everyone who came brought flowers.

God’s gospel was brought to those who came and the Resurrection was celebrated it was a glorious week at Heart Lutheran Church. The messages from Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday are posted on the website. Please take time to view the messages from any of the services you were not able to attend and share the information with everyone you know.

This Friday (April 13) is the date of our next Dinner and Movie night. Dinner starts at 5:00 p.m. in the Bel Air Clubhouse and the movie ‘Journey To The Center Of The Earth’ follows. Please plan on attending this night of good dining, fellowship, and entertainment.

Have a great week Loving and Serving the Lord with all of your Heart,

Pastor Jerry

Last week’s message ‘Hosanna’ is available on our website.

Easter is coming the good news of the resurrection is spreading across the world. He is risen! He is risen indeed!

I ask 2 things of you this Holy Week:
1. Spend time examining your faith life and make a commitment to improving any weak areas.
2. Plan to attend as many of the Holy Week worship services that you can.

Our Holy Week Schedule:

April 5 Maundy Thursday
6:00 p.m. Sterling
Worship In The Round
With Communion

April 6 Good Friday
1:00 p.m. Bel Air
6:00 p.m. Sterling
Christ Crucified

April 7 Holy Saturday
6:00 p.m. Sterling
Candlelight Service
Search For Christ

April 8 Easter Sunday
9:00 a.m. Bel Air
He Is Risen
The Resurrection

Our weekly Bible Studies:
Tuesday 7:00 a.m Richies Diner Temecula
Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Group 1 Office Temecula
Thursday 10:30 a.m. Bel Air Sun City
Have a great week Loving and Serving the Lord with all your Heart,
Pastor Jerry

We had a great weekend wit above average attendance at both services. We had a special prayer during our Sunday service for Heather who will be deployed to Afghanistan in April.

Our message was ‘Now Is The Time’ and is available for viewing on our webpage and reminds us that we all have an eternal decision to make.

Next week is Palm Sunday and begins Holy Week which leads us to Easter Sunday.
Our Holy week schedule is:
Our Holy week schedule:

April 5 Maundy Thursday
6:00 p.m. Sterling
Worship In The Round
With Communion

April 6 Good Friday
1:00 p.m. Bel Air
6:00 p.m. Sterling
Christ Crucified

April 7 Holy Saturday
6:00 p.m. Sterling
Candlelight Service
Search For Christ

April 8 Easter Sunday
9:00 a.m. Bel Air
He Is Risen
The Resurrection

Our weekly Bible Studies:
Tuesday 7:00 a.m Richies Diner Temecula
Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Group 1 Office Temecula
Thursday 10:30 a.m. Bel Air Sun City
Have a great week Loving and Serving the Lord with all your Heart,

Pastor Jerry

We have now completed 4 weeks of Lent. We are only 2 weeks away from Palm Sunday which begins Holy Week. Our attendance this week once again maintained our average and we had 2 first time visitors at our Saturday service. One was a new resident at the Sterling the other her granddaughter. Our message from John 3 ‘Whoever Believes’ is posted on the video page of our website.

Our Holy week schedule:
April 5 Maundy Thursday
6:00 p.m. Sterling
Worship In The Round
With Communion

April 6 Good Friday
1:00 p.m. Bel Air
6:00 p.m. Sterling
Christ Crucified

April 7 Holy Saturday
6:00 p.m. Sterling
Candlelight Service
Search For Christ

April 8 Easter Sunday
9:00 a.m. Bel Air
He Is Risen
The Resurrection

Our weekly Bible Studies:
Tuesday 7:00 a.m Richies Diner Temecula
Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Group 1 Office Temecula
Thursday 10:30 a.m. Bel Air Sun City

Have a great week Loving and Serving the Lord with all your Heart,

Pastor Jerry

We had 1 first time visitor at our Saturday service this week. Our overall attendance was slightly below average but we are holding above last year.

Our message this week came from Mark chapter 8 and gives a different slant on Jesus’ statement to Peter “Get behind me Satan.” The message ‘Know Your Place’ is posted on our website.

All 3 of our Bible Studies are scheduled this week. Check the calendar page of the website to see times and locations.

The March newsletter is available at all Heart events. You will want to keep page 3 handy because the Holy Week schedule is posted there.

Have a great week Loving and Serving the Lord with all your Heart,

Pastor Jerry