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Sunday: In today’s reading from Deuteronomy we are called to choose life by loving and obeying God. Much of today’s gospel reading echoes portions of the Ten Commandments. Jesus’ instructions to the crowd reveal a pattern of behavior that honors both God and the neighbor, resulting in life and health for the whole community. We, too, are invited to embrace these commandments, not out of fear of retribution, but because God has promised that to do so means life for us. Readings and Psalm Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Choose life Psalm 119:1-8 Happy are they who follow the teaching of the Lord. (Ps. 119:1) 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 God gives the growth Matthew 5:21-37 The teaching of Christ: forgiveness

Last Sunday of Each Month - 9:15am Living Lutheran Magazine Discussion Group Last Thursday of Each Month - Bridgeport Alliance - 7pm Confirmation Classes 2nd and 4th Sunday of Each Month - See Pastor Tom Check out some of the groups who meet or perform in our space: The Bridge, The Glint, LGBT Neighbors in Bridgeport, Midwest Books to Prisoners, The Group Project, and more! Did you know, First Trinity is a member of Concordia Cemetery? If you have news for the benefit of the community, please send it to welcome@firsttrinitychicago.com Weekly Activities: Sunday: Worship 10:30 am Monday: Office Closed, Books to Prisoners  Tuesday: Lectio Divinia 9 am, God's Closet 5-7, Bible Study 7 pm Friday - God's Closet 10-noon, Office Hours 10-Noon, AA 8:00   Upcoming: 02/12/17    Confirmation Class 02/18/17    Martin Luther, renewer of the church,                   died 1546 02/25/17    Ben's Movie Night 02/26/17    Confirmation Class 02/26/17    Living Lutheran Magazine Discussion                   Group 02/26/17    Immigration Panel 03/01/17    Ash Wednesday 03/05/17    First Sunday in Lent 03/12/17    Confirmation Class 03/12/17    Daylight Saving Time begins 03/12/17    Second Sunday in Lent 03/19/17    Third Sunday in Lent 03/25/17    Ben's Movie Night 03/26/17    Confirmation Class 03/26/17    Fourth Sunday in Lent 03/26/17    Living Lutheran Magazine Discussion                   Group 04/01/17    Fundraiser 04/02/17    Fifth Sunday in Lent 04/09/17    Confirmation Class 04/09/17    Sunday of the Passion / Palm Sunday 04/13/17    Maundy Thursday 04/14/17    Good Friday 04/16/17    Resurrection of Our Lord, Easter Day