Trinity 14
Notes from Grace
It's been a long time since I've sent one of these. Hopefully they can make it out regularly again.
Thank you all for your support as I considered the call to Illinois. Your support and encouragement since I announced my decision to stay has been wonderful as well. God has blessings in store for His church here! ##What's Happening This Week?
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In Bible class we have been studying communion, especially discussing why it is a good thing that the congregation decided to begin celebrating the Lord's Supper each week. We've been reading some articles from the Lutheran Witness about the issue.
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Here is what we looked at the first two weeks:
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This week we will be talking about Jesus' Medicine
Looking Ahead
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Next week we will celebrate Rally Sunday and the Confirmation of Larry Nelson and Eliza Golden.
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On October 1st we will hold our annual voters' meeting. Let the elders know if you have an item for the agenda. If you are interested in serving on the council, or have someone to nominate, let them know as well.
Devotional Life
- Our Bible Readings for tomorrow are Proverbs 4:10-23; Galatians 5:16-24; and Matthew 17:11-19. This Gospel reading is the Healing of the Ten Lepers. Take special note of the role of Wisdom in the reading from Proverbs. In the reading from Galatians, take note of the works that come from sin and lead to death, and also the works that the Spirit produces in new hearts of faith. The Gospel reading helps us to think about the thankfulness that is produced when we realize what the Son of God has done for us. Look especially at one of the hymns we'll sing tomorrow, O Lord I Sing with Lips and Heart.
That's it for now. I'll see everyone before you run over for Willow Tree in the afternoon.
In Christ,
Pastor Sherman