Monthly Archives: June 2008

Worship July 6 – Blessing Others by Being Gentle and Respectful Zealots

Posted on June 30, 2008 by admin

Service at 9 AM Old Testament: Isaiah 8:11-14 Epistle: 1 Peter 3:8-22 Gospel:Matthew 10:16-36 Communion Assistants: Barb Ludwig and Gail Vojta Ushers: Tom and Karen Erhardt Offering: The Andersons

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God is honored at the Love Inc Meal site

Posted on June 29, 2008 by admin

We thank God that we were granted the privilege of following Christ’s example and obeying his command by serving meals to 36 adults and children at the Love Inc Meal site and Transitional Living Center (homeless shelter) this last Thursday. … Continue reading →

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Lesser Festival – June 29

Posted on June 29, 2008 by admin

The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles and Martyrs The Crucifixion of St. Peter The Beheading of St. Paul Almighty God, whose blessed apostles Peter and Paul glorified you by their martyrdom: Grant that your Church, instructed by … Continue reading →

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Can a Person who Dies Without Faith Be Saved?

Posted on June 28, 2008 by admin

I have been asked many times whether a person can be saved without faith in Jesus Christ. Martin Luther answered this question in a letter and I would like to share a portion of his response with you. Notice that … Continue reading →

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The Christian Worldview in 3 minutes

Posted on June 28, 2008 by admin

Here is an interesting presentation of the Christian worldview in 3-minutes. This presentation is not as comprehensive, Christ centered, or Cross focused as I would like…but it is helpful nonetheless. The Big Story Christianity Today magazine has an interview with … Continue reading →

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How to Convert Someone to the Truth

Posted on June 28, 2008 by admin

Do not annoy or hate anyone – neither for faith, nor for his evil deeds… If you want to convert someone to truth, then grieve over him, with tears and love say a word or two to him, but do … Continue reading →

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My Hope is in You

Posted on June 25, 2008 by admin

On Wednesday evening I joined the people of Waterford as they gathered at the Methodist church to mourn the death of 18-year-old Kalyn Beronja who died from injuries she suffered in a crash on Tuesday morning, a little more than … Continue reading →

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Commemoration – June 25

Posted on June 25, 2008 by admin

Presentation of the Augsburg Confession, 1530 The Augsburg Confession, also known as the “Augustana” from its Latin name, Confessio Augustana, is the primary confession of faith of the Lutheran Church. The Augsburg Confession is normative to all Lutheran Churches everywhere … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther Reflects on a Wife’s Role

Posted on June 24, 2008 by admin

In preparing for this week’s Bible study I came across this quote from Martin Luther. You cannot expect a man from the 1500′s to have the same sensibilities of a feminist man living in 2008, however it is interesting to … Continue reading →

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Bringing Mercy to the Sinner

Posted on June 24, 2008 by admin

Shelter the sinner if it brings you no harm. Through this you will encourage him toward repentance and reform — and attract the Lord’s mercy to yourself. With a kind word and all possible means, fortify the infirm and the … Continue reading →

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Lesser Festival – June 24

Posted on June 24, 2008 by admin

The Nativity of St. John the Baptist The Virgin the Baby Jesus and Saint John the Baptist by William Bouguereau St. John was a relative of Jesus and he prepared the people for our Lord’s coming with his prophetic ministry … Continue reading →

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An Opportunity to Support the Homeless at the Transitional Living Center

Posted on June 23, 2008 by admin

Would you be willing to take care of our community’s homeless for one night? For just $125, TLC is able to provide food and shelter, and help our homeless community get themselves back on their feet. During the last 6 … Continue reading →

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Worship June 29 – Glorifying Christ as Wives and Husbands

Posted on June 23, 2008 by admin

Service at 9 AM Old Testament: Proverbs 31:10-31 Epistle: 1 Peter 3:1-7 Communion Assistants: Bev Stobber and Rhonda Puntney Ushers: Paul and Toni Rowntree Offering: Bill Goulding

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Love, Justice, Judgement, and Hell

Posted on June 22, 2008 by admin

I have had some interesting conversations with people lately about what Jesus, and the Bible as a whole, teaches about God’s final judgement and Hell, and how this biblical teaching relates to issues of justice. I touched on some of … Continue reading →

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Commemoration – June 21

Posted on June 21, 2008 by admin

Onesimos Nesib, translator, evangelist to the people of Ethiopia (1855-1931) Onesimos was captured by slavers at an early age and was owned by eight different masters until bought and freed by a Swedish Lutheran family while in his early teens. … Continue reading →

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