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Pastor's Ponderings
Sometimes people are asked what they think the Bible is about and why it was written. Christians often have the most difficult time of this. The unbelievers and unchurched are willing to say honestly and simply that they don’t know. But the Christians first of all often seem to think that they should know. What is more, they seem to think that the Bible is all about the rules of life, an owner’s manual which prescribes the behaviors which God finds acceptable.
There are some who think otherwise. They “get it” and are in an obviously personal relationship with Christ. But the majority of people are in that crowd of Christianity which comes to church, attends some Sunday School and generally ignores the text the rest of the week. These people have a very difficult time getting their minds around the concept that the Bible is a love letter from God to God’s creation, that the purpose and content of the Bible is about reestablishing the relationship which was broken in the fall.
Many define sin as “naughtiness,” a breaking of the commandments, and losing sight of the fact that sin is a condition, a way we are as much as a deed we do. The deeds are simply the way our natures are coming out and showing up.
I am requiring our confirmation students to read their Bible every day as we study 13 Letters from Paul. I encourage everyone to be in the Word daily so that our spiritual journey will be strengthened.
Peace,
Pastor Judith
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October Scriptures
October 16
Lectionary 29
Isaiah 45:1-7
Psalm 96:1-13
I Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22
October 23
Lectionary 30
Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18
Psalm 1
I Thessalonians 2:1-8
Matthew 22:34-46
October 30
Reformation Sunday
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 46
Romans 3:19-28
John 8:31-36
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A Stewardship Devotion: GRATITUDE
Thomas Aquinas, the famous medieval theologian, created one of the greatest intellectual achievements of Western civilization in his Summa Theologiea
. It a massive work: thirty eight treatises, three thousand articles, ten thousand objections. Thomas tried to gather into one coherent whole all of truth. What an undertaking: anthropology, science, ethics, psychology, political science, all under God. On December 6, 1272, Thomas abruptly stopped his work. While celebrating Mass in the chapel of St. Thomas, he caught a glimpse of eternity and suddenly he knew that all his efforts to describe God fell so far short that he decided never to write again. When his secretary, Reginald tried to encourage him to do more writing, he said
“Reginald, I can do no more. Such things have been revealed to me that all I have written seems as so much straw.”
Even the greatest minds cannot fathom the greatness of God.
—Don McCullough
Submitted by Wayne Moeller
Stewardship Committee
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Announcements
Sundays
Liturgical Choir - 7:30am
Tuesdays
Women's Bible Study - 10am
Wednesdays
Folk Group - 6:00pm
Festival Choir - 6:45pm
Thursdays
Worship Band - 12:30pm
Women's Bible Study - 5:30pm
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Trunk or Treat
First Lutheran Church will be hosting their annual Halloween Trunk or Treat Event this Monday, October 31st from 6:30-8:30pm. Parishioners are invited to join us in giving out candy to neighborhood children. Those who are able are asked to bring candy to the office for the event.
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FLC Concert
When: Thursday, October 27th at 7pm
Where: First Lurtheran Church
Mark your calendars now! We will be having a concert at First Lutheran Church on Thursay, October 27th at 7pm. This concert will be a beautiful mixture of styles of music, with something for everyone. Our congregation is blessed with many talented musicians and singers and this evening will be an opportunity for all to share in the joy of music. From Simone Weber and the Worship Team doing new music written by Simone, to Steve Pera and a song that will combine his voice with David Schack's piano playing, Choirs, Solos and perhaps even a piece of music based on a tune by the contemporary artist Lady Gaga, played by David Schack on the organ. It will indeed be an evening you won't want to miss!
We hope to see you there on October 27th at 7pm!! There will be a free will offering that will go to Table Grace Cafe. More information on the Table Grace Cafe can be found at www.tablegracecafe.com. Contributions will be used to assist in feeding all who walk in their doors at 1611 1/2 Farnam Street. Please bring canned goods or any other itemsto contribute to the First Lutheran Church Food Pantry as well.
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October Birthdays
Melinda Bartel-Christensen 10/1
Michael Sietsema 10/1
Cassie Lou Garnette 10/2
Marlene Clausen 10/5
Betty Findeis 10/5
Arlene Dreher 10/9
Barbara Treadway 10/12
Sonja Jackson 10/14
Arnold Glinsmann 10/15
Carol Prouty 10/15
Elvera Molle 10/19
Sophia Seger-Para 10/19
Anthony Barnes 10/21
Joel Engelbart 10/22
Judy Geier 10/22
Jeff Hagelstein 10/23
Jean Chappell 10/26
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