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All Is Accomplished

Today’s reading seems simple on a cursory reading.

It is not.

Let’s start with the concept of purpose. Salt’s purpose is to be salty. Light to give light. God’s commands to bring our will in line with His. Jesus: to accomplish reconciliation with us and God; saving us through faith in His; bestowing His mercy and grace because of His love for us; fulfilling of all the Law and Prophets. Us: to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and to do His will.

“For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.”

Matthew 5:18 (ESV)

You may quibble about the wording and include other aspects. That’s fine. But the point is there is point to the OT Law & Prophets; a point to Jesus; a point to why we, as His children, are here.

Some believe that the portion of our purpose of ‘doing the Law’ is the point. It is not. The point of that Jesus fulfilled all that was necessary on our behalf. It truly and fully is all accomplished!

All!

Now Jesus, who has done that and bridged the gap between God and us, gives us a new command; a new Law; a new purpose, which is to go well beyond righteousness displayed by the scribes and Pharisees: a Law of love our of response to His fulfillment!

Right after our reading today, Matthew goes into the “Sermon on the Mount” where Jesus tells us “you have heard it said” in the OT Law…but I tell you…” In other words, what they had heard about the Law, Jesus fulfilled and gives it back to us reclaimed with an emphasis on the spirit of the Law, given in love, rather than the Pharisaically-watered-down letter of the law minimized and ignored of old. Jesus gives us a joyful Law to live in response rather than a broken one done out of fear. He reminds us that He has already accomplished all for us, so that we can respond as the best salt, and light, and CHRIST-ians He has give us purpose to be!

Through Jesus, all is accomplished! Now live joyfully, in the glorious purpose He has given you to live and love!

“Lord Jesus, thank You for accomplishing all and fulfilling all the Law and Prophets of old on our behalf. Grant us Your Spirit to joyfully respond with Your Law of love; salting and shining with Your purpose so the world sees You through us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Scripture

  • Matthew 5:1-13-20
  • Psalm 112:1-9

Pantry Pancake Dinner

The Sealy Christian Food Pantry will hold a Pancake Supper on Fat Tuesday!

Here are the details:

DATETuesday, February 17, 2026
TIME:5:00-7:00 PM
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church
402 Atchison St., Sealy, TX 77474
(Drive-Thru behind the church.)
COST:Free Will Offering Benefiting the Pantry and those in need.
MENU:Pancakes, Sausage Patties, Butter & Syrup
(Desserts will be sold on the side.)
OTHER:I you are unable to attend, but would like to make a donation, you can do so through this Venmo link.

Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

God Bless!

Order Your 2026 EASTER LILIES!

It’s time to ORDER YOUR EASTER LILIES!

They are coming from Brookwood (great organization!) and are $11/each.

Deadline for ordering is February 22, 2026. Table for ordering at the back of the sanctuary.

These lilies will be on display at the Easter Service on April 5. (Don’t forget to pick up your lily following the Easter worship service!)

Contact Patsy or Bev for more information.

Blessed Are You

Today we welcome back The Rev. Dr. John Reinke who will help us “see the Beatitudes through spiritual eyes. (How many eyes do you have?)”

“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on My account.”

Matthew 5:11 (ESV)

Scripture

  • Matthew 5:1-12

“The LOVE of GOD” — A BridgeKidz Series

Join us for a new BridgeKidz series for Feburary!

THE BIG IDEA

Nothing in this world compares to God’s love.

MEMORY VERSE

John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

THEME HOOK

Discovering true love despite the Valentine’s Day hype.

Kids hear about “love” everywhere in February—candy hearts, crushes, and silly movies—but those messages are confusing and don’t last. Sometimes, “love” sounds like it’s just about feelings or gifts, and that can leave kids feeling left out or unsure what real love is.

The LOVE of God 4-week series helps children look past all the Valentine’s Day hype to discover what real love looks like in the Bible. Each week, we’ll investigate a new story that spells L-O-V-E and shows why God’s love is the best love of all.

GOSPEL CONNECTION

Across L-O-V-E, children trace the storyline of redemption: humanity’s fall, God’s rescuing pursuit, Christ’s victorious sacrifice, and the promise of eternal life. Each week points beyond “try harder” to trusting Jesus’ finished work.

FIVE WEEK LESSON OVERVIEW

WEEK 1God’s Love is (L) Long-Suffering 
 Bible StoryAdam & Eve Disobey but God Still Cares (Genesis 3)
 Key DiscoveryEven when I mess up, God still loves me and wants to forgive me.
 TakeawayI can always ask God for forgiveness and know He will still love me.
WEEK 2God’s Love is (O) One-of-a-Kind
 Bible StoryThe Parable of the Lost Sheep (Matthew 18:10-14)
 Key DiscoveryI am so important to God that He will always come looking for me.
 TakeawayI can remember that I matter to God and help others know they matter too.
WEEK 3God’s Love is (V) Victorious
 Bible StoryJesus and Nicodemus (John 3:1-21)
 Key DiscoveryJesus loves me so much that He gave His life so I can live forever with Him.
 TakeawayI can always trust Jesus to save me and give me hope for forever.
WEEK 4God’s Love is (E) Eternal
 Bible StoryDavid’s Song & John the Baptist’s Birth (Psalm 139:13-18; Luke 1:39-45)
 Key DiscoveryGod’s love for me never ends—He has loved me since before I was born.
 TakeawayI can always trust that God will love me no matter what, every single day.
WEEK 5LOVE is for Sharing
 Bible StoryThe Early Church Shares Everything (Acts 2:42–47)
 Key DiscoveryGod’s love grows stronger when we share it with others through kindness and community.
 TakeawayI can show God’s love by sharing what I have and helping others know about Jesus.

Fish Dinners in Lent for CHAMPions!

Good food; good cause!

This year during the Fridays in Lent, there will be awesome fish dinners available to pick up at LifeBridge.

The organization, Charitable Heroes Achieving Memorable Performances” (aka: “CHAMP”) will be doing this at LifeBridge as a fundraiser while their permanent location is being finished.

CHAMP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity organized to raise funds to promote Youth Activities, (Scouts, Special Olympics, Little League), provide scholarships to graduating High School Seniors, and assist Veterans organizations.

These Fish Dinners help them raise money for these and other causes.

Dinners include the following:

$14/Plate Option

  • Fried Fish
  • Potato Salad
  • Pinto Beans
  • Coleslaw
  • Hush Puppies

$16/Plate Option

  • Grilled Fish
  • Potato Salad
  • Pinto Beans
  • Coleslaw
  • Hush Puppies

Sweets available at pick-up. *Donations Accepted.*

They can be picked up on during the following:

February 204:30 – 7:00 PM
February 274:30 – 7:00 PM
March 64:30 – 7:00 PM
March 134:30 – 7:00 PM
MArch 204:30 – 7:00 PM
March 274:30 – 7:00 PM
April 3 (Good Friday)3:30 – 6:00 PM

Why cook? Pick up dinner at LifeBridge on Fridays this Lent and help others out while doing it!

Ladies Cookbook

LifeBridge Ladies Cookbook – We Need Your Recipes!

The LifeBridge Ladies Cookbook (LifeBridge Edition) is coming together, and we’d love for you to be part of it!

Do you have a favorite recipe your family loves? A go-to dish you’re known for? Now’s the time to share it with us!

How to participate:

  • Type your recipe on your computer
  • Format it to fit a 4×6 card
  • Drop it off at church on Sundays

Recipe deadline: April 26, 2026

Let’s fill this cookbook with cherished recipes, memories, and a whole lot of love.

We can’t wait to see what you share!

Drive-Thru Lunch for Missions!

Come get a great lunch and support missions at LifeBridge!

Here are the details:

WHATDrive-Thru Lunch
WHENSunday, March 8, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WHERELifeBridge Café
COSTSuggested donation of $10 per plate/person.
MENUPork Baked Potatoes
WHYRaise monies for LifeBridge folks going on mission trips next summer.
CONTACTAngie at 979/627-5817 for tickets and more information.

DONATE HERE
(Select ‘MISSIONS’ in the drop-down menu.)

‘CHILI SPILL’ Cook-Off Fellowship Lunch for Missions

We need you to help chose the people’s choice!

Sunday, February 22, 2026, at LifeBridge Community Church.

Here Are The Details:

  • The fun will start at 11:00 am!
  • At that time, everyone that will be part of the chill spill will bring in their chili.
  • There will be some chili ready for you if you can’t wait to dig in.
  • A free will, tax deductible offering will be taken with all proceeds going toward summer mission teams.
  • 11:00 AM -CHILI SET UP
  • 11:30 AM-THE TASTING BEGINS
  • 12:00 PM -DEADLINE FOR VOTING
  • 12:30 PM -THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED

WINNER WILL RECEIVE A $50 GIFT CARD TO WALMART AND BRAGGING RIGHTS!

Contact Angie 979-627-5817 to sign up for the Chili Spill.

The Book of EXODUS — Let My People Go

This Lenten season we will be going through “The Book of EXODUS: Let My People Go!”

Throughout the book of Exodus God reveals who he is through his absence and his presence, through his silence and his speech, through his wrath and his mercy, and through his judgement and his amazing grace. In doing so, the book paints a beautiful portrait of Jesus.

R. Reed Lessing (series author)

Exodus gives us a wonderful image of God saving His people with “a strong hand and an outstretched arm” (Deuteronomy 26:8). In fact, the first commandment in the Jewish numbering system is “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery” (Exodus 20:2).

That’s something for us to hold on to and a reality we can live in when we look at the chaos of our world, our culture, and our lives.

We can feel so trapped and helpless, and looking to our culture only exacerbates those feelings!

But God is faithful, and as He saved His people by bringing them out of Egypt and into the Promised Land, so He has saved us through Jesus and blessed us with His Holy Spirit.

Join us this Lent as we go through God’s command to our enemies, to let us go!

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