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Sunday: During Lent we journey with all those around the world who will be baptized at Easter. In today’s gospel Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be born of water and Spirit. At the font we are given a new birth as daughters and sons of God. As God made a covenant with Abraham, in baptism God promises to raise us up with Christ to new life. From worship we are sent forth to proclaim God’s love for all the world. Readings and Psalm Genesis 12:1-4a The blessing of God upon Abram Psalm 121 I lift up my eyes to the hills; my help comes from the Lord. (Ps. 121:1, 2) Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 The promise to those who share Abraham’s faith John 3:1-17 The mission of Christ: to save the world

Sunday, April 9 at 6 PM - 9 PM Come explore the Jewish roots of the Christian faith through ritual, story, song, teaching, and exquisite food and wine. Annual guest facilitator and long time friend of First Trinity, Rev. Jonathan Bradley Krogh will be leading us through the Seder once again. An educational, spiritual, and communal tradition of our congregation not to be missed. Tickets are $25 and may be reserved by phone at 312-842-7390 or by contacting rene@firsttrinitychicago.com.  Sunday, April 9, 2016 Doors open at 6 Service starts at 6:30 Reservations required

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: 03/12/17    Confirmation Class 03/12/17    Daylight Saving Time begins 03/12/17    Second Sunday in Lent 03/14/17    Coping and Hoping 7:05 03/19/17    Third Sunday in Lentt 03/21/17    Coping and Hoping 7:05 03/26/17    Confirmation Class 03/26/17    Fourth Sunday in Lent 03/26/17    Living Lutheran Magazine Discussion                   Group 03/28/17    Coping and Hoping 7:05 04/01/17    Fundraiser 04/02/17    Fifth Sunday in Lent 04/04/17    Coping and Hoping 7:05 04/09/17    Confirmation Class 04/09/17    Sunday of the Passion / Palm Sunday 04/09/17    Christian Seder 04/11/17    Easter Bunny Visits God's Closet 5 pm 04/13/17    Maundy Thursday 04/14/17    Easter Egg Decorating 10 am 04/14/17    Good Friday Service 7 pm 04/16/17    Resurrection of Our Lord, Easter Day