Christ Lutheran eNews for the week of

The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

October 1-8, 2022

Readings for this Week:

Habakkuk 1:1–4; 2:1–4

2 Timothy 1:1–14

Luke 17:1–10

We Walk by Faith, and Not by Sight, in the Peace of Christ’s Forgiveness

We are surrounded by “destruction and violence” (Hab. 1:3) because the Law “is paralyzed, and justice never goes forth” (Hab. 1:4). In fact, the Law cannot rescue us from our enemies; it is our fiercest enemy of all. Therefore, not by sight, experience or feeling, nor by works, “the righteous shall live by his faith” (Hab. 2:4). “Temptations to sin are sure to come” (Luke 17:1), but as often as we sin, the Lord rebukes us, turns us to repentance and forgives us. We pray that He would thus “increase our faith” (Luke 17:5). And indeed, He does! Though we are His “unworthy servants” (Luke 17:10), He prepares His Supper for us, dresses us properly and gives us His body and blood to eat and drink. He appoints pastors for us, “by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus” (2 Tim. 1:1). For the Gospel brings “life and immortality to light” (2 Tim. 1:10). This we believe. Therefore, “follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard,” by which He guards you “in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus” (2 Tim. 1:13).

Prayer for those in the path of Ian

Lord Jesus Christ, who calmed the wind and bid the waves to cease, we humbly implore you on behalf of all who face this hurricane that you would mount guard over them with Your holy angels, protect them from all harm and danger, preserve all life, watch over and defend all who come to their aid, and bring us at last unto that glorious light that knows no darkness, and grant us Your peace that passes understanding that knows no storm. In Your most holy Name we pray. Amen.

We are on the Regular Schedule

Saturday Evening, 5:30pm

Sunday Morning, 8am

Sunday School RALLY DAY 9:30am

Sunday Monrning 11am

Nightly Devotions

You can "tune in" to Pastor's nightly devotional thoughts each week, Monday through Friday at the Church Website (click on link). Pastor started these during the mandated shut down during the Corona Virus in 2020. Each devotional thought lasts between 3 and 10 minutes. You can also watch past issues. While you're at it, you can also navigate on the site to hear sermons, Bible studies, and other media produced by our Church.

Bach Cantata for This Week

Afraid- A Bible Study in Spiritual Warfare, 10:30am-11:45am Wednesdays

Our Midweek Bible Study resumes next Wednesday, August 3, 10:45-11:45am in the Church. A full schedule of this class will be given out at the first session.

We will be looking at the concept of Spiritual Warfare in our present age. The class will be using the book, Afraid, by the Rev. Dr. Robert Bennett to guide us through this most important topic. A copy of the book will be provided for each participant at no cost.. If you are available on Wednesday mornings but have never attended one of our studies, this one is for you!

The purpose of this class is to better equip you as a follower and believer in Jesus to fight the good fight of faith as Paul commends us.

Please bring the book and your favorite translation of the Holy Bible with you for each class.

Classes will meet on Wednesday Mornings from 10:30am to 11:45 am. Those attending are also encouraged to join us for the Office of Matins that immediately follows the class.

Schedule:

August 3 Introduction

August 10 Chapter 1- I am Afraid

August 17 Chapter 2- Voodoo and American Spirituality

August 24 Chapter 3- Three Competing World Views

August 31 Chapter 4- American Indian Religions

September 7 Chapter 5- Gaming and Internet

September 14- No Class

September 21 Chapter 6- Spending the Day with Spiritualists

September 28 Chapter 7- Don’t Worry, Pastor, They are Nice Ghosts

October 5 Chapter 8- There is Something Wrong with the Children

October 12 Chapter 9- What does an Exorcism Look Like?

October 19 (No Class)

October 26 (No Class)

November 2 Chapter 10- An Ongoing Battle

November 9 Chapter 11 and Conclusion-

Confirmation Classes begin this Saturday, October 1,

9am-10:30am

First Communion Classes for Children desiring to receive Communion are on October 8 and 15

Students will take these classes along with the Confirmation Class

Normally children must be in the Fifth Grade, attend worship regularly with their parents, and have the approval of both parents and Pastor to begin receiving.

To view Class Schedule and Information CLICK HERE

If Jesus Does Not Return:

Saturday, October 1

9:00am Confirmation Class Orientation

5:30pm Divine Service IV

Sunday, October 2

The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

8am- Divine Service III

9:30 am Christian Education Hour

11am Divine Service III

Wednesday, October 5

10am Food Pantry

10:30 Bible Class

12 Noon Matins

8pm Choir Rehearsal

Saturday, October 8

9am-10:30am Confirmation and First Communion Class

11am LWML

5:30pm Divine Service III

Sunday, October 9

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

8am Divine Service III

9:30am Christian Education Hour

11am Divine Service III

1pm Taormina Baptism (rescheduled)

Christ Lutheran Church:

Caring and Sharing through Word and Sacrament, Knowing Christ and Making Him Known

All of the Lord's Children at the Lord's Table Every Lord's Day

Weekly Worship:

Saturday Evening Eucharist, Each week, 5:30pm

Sundays September through June 8am and 11am

Midweek Matins, Wednesdays, 12 Noon

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The Rev. Dr. John G. Fleischmann, M.Div., D.Min., Pastor

The Rev. Kenneth Schnepp, M.Div., STM, Assisting Pastor