This Sunday's Theme:

"Gratitude and Contentment!"

Philippians 4:10-23

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Good evening Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This coming week will include Reformation Day (October 31) – a celebration of the anniversary of the day Martin Luther is said to have posted his Ninety-five Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany (October 31, 1517) This was the beginning of Luther’s attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church. As we know, it did not go well, so today we are a protestant church, named after its initial reformer, Martin Luther. So, if you ever have a friend who asks you, “What is a Lutheran?” You will be able to respond! And if they ask you “Are they Christians?” You will be able to confidently say, “Absolutely – Lutherans began the Protestant movement!”

We had a wonderful Fall Festival last Sunday with a very heated Chili cook-off! Some of the chilis were more heated than the others! Troy Kisluk made a “Ghost Pepper Chili!.” Now that was a very hot chili! And our very own Resident Chef Paul Harper won this year’s Chili Cook-Off! Congratulations Paul!

This Sunday we will finish up our series on the book of Philippians. If you are reading ahead, look at Philippians 4:10-23. We will focus on Paul’s teaching of contentment as we look at the theme of “Gratitude and Contentment!”

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday in worship!

Pastor Steve

• Prayers for a speedy recovery from knee replacement surgery for Penny Selseth, Erika Walker's mom.
• Prayers for a quick recovery for Kristen Duarte, following recent surgery.
• Prayers of thanksgiving for the successful recovery of Lavita, Jennifer Coughenour's mom, following two surgeries.
• Prayers for a speedy recovery for Patrick Hannon following hip replacement surgery.
• Prayers for peace and guidance of care for Dean Ostrand, as well as strength for him and his family.
• Prayers for Katelyn McMahan, who is on bed rest, and baby Goldie as they await her arrival. Prayers for a safe delivery when the time comes and that baby Goldie would need minimal intervention for her heart function.
• Prayers for continued healing for Mike Darkoch following a recent hospitalization.
• Prayers for Jan Andrews (stepmother to Dave Andrews), as she has a recurrence of lymphoma. Prayers for guidance for her providers and effective treatment for Jan.
• Prayers for Seth, for healing and successful treatment of his recently diagnosed cancer.
• Prayers for John McKinven, brother in law of Patti Kruse and Nancy Waldeck, following surgery for cancer as he seeks additional treatment.
• Prayers for Barbara Bontempi as she recovers from surgery.
• Prayers for healing and hope for Roxana Mullenhoff, friend of Dave and Debby Andrews, who has not yet found relief from headaches since suffering a head injury fourteen months ago.
• Prayers for healing for Will Wartenburg who is undergoing treatment following a cancer diagnosis. We thank you for his recovery from surgery to repair to vertebrae which had fractured.
• Prayers for Sandee that she is able to experience healing for her depression as well as other health struggles. Prayers that she would find a renewed sense of purpose.
• Prayers for all young parents, for patience, peace, and overflowing love in their homes.
• Prayers for Uncle Ronnie's health and safety and for his family, that they may all feel strengthened and experience God's peace during this difficult time.
• Prayers for healing for Troy's brother in Colorado who suffers from Parkinson's.
• Matt Knopf of La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church has been diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma. Prayers for strength for him and his family as he undergoes treatment.
• Prayers for Carol McNulty, Aurien Preiss' mom, as she continues with therapy.
• Prayers for Bonnie Straley’s brothers, Len and Larry and also his wife, Ann, for healing; and also Daphne and Cassidy for God’s guidance.
• Kent, a friend of Jeff Clarke and Debbie Campouris, is in need of continued prayers as he navigates his diagnosis.