Martin Luther Lutheran Church Carmine, TX

06/04/2026

🌴🌊🐒 **VBS 2026 – Rainforest Falls!** 🐒🌊🌴

Get ready for an exciting adventure through the rainforest as we learn about God's amazing love at Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible School! 🌈✝️

📅 June 14-18
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM
📍 Martin Luther Lutheran Church

👧🧒 Open to children 3 years old through 6th Grade

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ **Older youth and adults are encouraged to volunteer and help make this week extra special for our VBS kids!

Join us for:
🐸 Fun Bible lessons
🦜 Exciting games
🎨 Creative crafts
🎶 Music and worship
🍌 Snacks
🌿 New friends and unforgettable memories!

🌟 Closing Program & Worship Service
📅 June 21
⏰ 10:00 AM Worship Service

Don't miss this wild rainforest adventure where we'll discover God's love, grow in faith, and have tons of fun together! 🌴💚

👉 Register today using the link below!
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZYHyigsa9yM6WLHpVL0-s0K5E52no1mxm48EHD-bffyrXFQ/viewform?usp=send_form

Please share this post and invite your friends! We can't wait to see you at Rainforest Falls! 🦋🐒🌺

VBS June 14-18 5:30pm-7:45pm, June 21 closing during 10am church service at MLLC

05/31/2026

Holy Trinity Sunday - Confirmation

05/30/2026

🥗✨ Ladies, mark your calendars! ✨🥗

The Women of the ELCA at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine would love for you to join us for an evening filled with delicious food, wonderful fellowship, and an inspiring program!

📅 When: Wednesday, June 3rd at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: MLLC Fellowship Hall, Carmine, Texas

🎤 Special Guest Speaker: Susan Schultz of A.M.E.N.

Join us and enjoy a night of laughter, friendship, encouragement, and faith. 💕🙏

🥫 We will also be collecting non-perishable food items to support A.M.E.N. and their important ministry. Every donation helps make a difference!

Come hungry, bring a friend, and join us for a fun-filled evening! We can’t wait to see you there! 🌸💒✨

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05/24/2026

🕊️🔥 What a Beautiful Day of Pentecost at Martin Luther Lutheran Church! 🔥🕊️

Thank you to everyone who joined us for worship this morning as we celebrated the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the Church! ❤️

We were blessed to gather together in worship led by Rev. Bonnie Parker, with inspiring music by organist Sarah Makowsky and the many faithful servants who helped lead today’s service. 🙏🎶

📖 Today’s Readings Included:
✨ Acts 2:1-21 – The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
✨ Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
✨ 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 – Many gifts, one Spirit
✨ John 20:19-23 – “Receive the Holy Spirit”

🎵 Songs Sung Today:
🎶 “What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine”
🎶 “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart”
🎶 “O Beautiful for Spacious Skies”
🎶 “Lamb of God”

We celebrated Holy Communion together and were reminded of God’s love, grace, peace, and the power of the Holy Spirit working through each of us. 🕯️✝️

🎓 Following worship, we enjoyed a wonderful Memorial Day reception honoring our graduates! Congratulations again to the Class of 2026 and all of their accomplishments! 🎉👏

🇺🇸 As we prepare to observe Memorial Day, we also pause to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. ❤️🤍💙

🙏 Ways You Can Help & Serve:
✔️ Pray for those listed in our prayer concerns
✔️ Support the Heifer Project through the Noisy Offering
✔️ Donate non-perishable food items for the A.M.E.N. food pantry
✔️ Sign up for altar flowers on the 2026 Flower Chart
✔️ Continue supporting the church through offerings and online giving

📅 Upcoming Events This Week:
🇺🇸 Monday Memorial Day Service – 9:00 AM in the Parlor with refreshments following
🎲 Wednesday Senior Citizens Meal Pick-up & Dominoes – 8:30-11:30 AM
☕ Saturday AA Meeting – 8:30 AM
📚 Sunday School – Sunday at 9:00 AM
✝️ Worship with Holy Communion – Sunday at 10:00 AM
🎉 Next Sunday is Confirmation Sunday!

Thank you for being part of our church family and for sharing in worship, fellowship, and service together. All are always welcome at Martin Luther Lutheran Church! 💒🕊️

05/24/2026

Day of Pentecost

05/24/2026

🔥 Come Worship With Us This Morning! 🔥

Join us at Martin Luther Lutheran Church as we celebrate the Day of Pentecost and gather together in faith, worship, and fellowship! ❤️🕊️

Pastor Rev. Bonnie Parker will be leading our service this morning. We invite everyone to come hear God’s Word, lift your voices in praise, and experience the joy of worship together. 🙏🎶

🇺🇸 Following worship, please stay and join us for a Memorial Day reception honoring our graduates! 🎓 We look forward to celebrating these special accomplishments and enjoying fellowship with our church family and community.

📍 Martin Luther Lutheran Church – Carmine
⏰ Worship begins at 10:00 AM

All are welcome — we would love to worship with you! 💒

05/10/2026

What a beautiful morning of worship at Martin Luther Lutheran Church!

On this 6th Sunday of Easter, we gathered together in faith, fellowship, and gratitude—especially as we celebrated Mother’s Day. 🌸

A heartfelt Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, grandmothers, and women who nurture, guide, and love so faithfully. You are such a blessing!

We were thankful to have Rev. Ken Weiss lead us in worship and share God’s Word.

Today’s Readings:
📖 Acts 17:22–31
📖 Psalm 66:8–20
📖 1 Peter 3:13–22
📖 John 14:15–21

These scriptures reminded us that God is always near, and through the Holy Spirit, we are never alone.

Songs We Sang:
🎶 Children of the Heavenly Father
🎶 Jesus Loves Me
🎶 Beautiful Savior
🎶 Go, My Children, With My Blessing

Thank you to everyone who helped lead and serve in worship today!

Looking Ahead This Week:
📅 Monday – Quilting (9:00 AM) & Domino Party (1:00 PM)
📅 Wednesday – Senior Meal Pick-up & Dominos (8:30–11:30 AM)
📅 Thursday – Rebekah Group (2:00 PM)
📅 Saturday – AA Meeting (8:30 AM)
📅 Sunday – Sunday School (9:00 AM) & Worship (10:00 AM)

How You Can Help:
💛 Join us in worship and invite a friend
💛 Support our Noisy Offering benefiting Heifer International
💛 Volunteer to serve in upcoming services
💛 Keep those in need in your prayers

We are grateful for each of you who joined us today—whether in person or in spirit.

Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

05/10/2026

6th Sunday of Easter

05/08/2026

We invite you to join us this Sunday at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine as we gather for worship on the 6th Sunday of Easter.

🌸 This Sunday, we also celebrate Mother’s Day—a special time to give thanks for the love, faith, and guidance of the mothers and women who have shaped our lives. We hope you’ll join us as we honor and lift them up in worship.

We are blessed to have Rev. Ken Weiss serving as our guest pastor this week, bringing God’s Word and message to guide and encourage us.

This Sunday’s service reminds us that "God is never far from us," that in Him we live, move, and have our being. Through scripture, prayer, and Holy Communion, we are called to deepen our faith, live with hope, and be strengthened by the presence of the Holy Spirit.

Join us for:
✨ Meaningful worship and music
✨ A message of faith and encouragement
✨ Fellowship with a welcoming community
✨ Holy Communion for all baptized believers

📍 Sunday School – 9:00 AM
📍 Worship – 10:00 AM

No matter where you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here.

Come worship with us—we would love to see you this Sunday.

05/07/2026

We give thanks for the life and faith of Carol Sue Carmean, a longtime and faithful member of our church community.

On Tuesday, we gathered at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine to celebrate Carol’s life, remembering her servant heart, her dedication to the church, and the many ways she touched the lives of others. From her years of service in the church office to her involvement in the Rebekah Group and her countless acts of kindness, Carol’s legacy of love and faith will continue to live on.

Please continue to keep her family and loved ones in your prayers during this time.

You can read her full obituary and share your condolences here:
👉 https://www.phillipsandluckey.com/obituaries/carol-carmean/ #!/Obituary

“Blessed are those who die in the Lord… they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” – Revelation 14:13

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