Whenever November comes around, we’re reminded to be thankful. We all now deep down that we’re supposed to be thankful year round. “Give thanks in all circumstances,” as Paul teaches.
The last few years we have held a joint Thanksgiving Service with Gethsemane Lutheran. This year will be no different. Last year we held it at St. Augustine, so this year it will go back to Gethsemane. It will be an extra special service because Pastor Fischer has arranged for the Men of Grace singers from Grace Centers of Hope to help lead us in worship. You can expect a lively service as we give thanks to God. The service will be
at 7:30 pm on Nov. 25th. There will also be a free will offering to help support the wonderful charitable work that Grace Centers of Hope does in Pontiac, MI.
I hope to see you all then.
In Christ’s Love, Pastor Paul
September 2009
Dear Members,
There are two things I love to preach about. I love to preach about God’s love and I love to preach about worship. In turn, I know that those who love the Lord love to hear about His love and love to worship Him for His love.
So on Oct. 4th I look forward to starting a new sermon series on worship. I will preach on all the major aspects of worship. This includes everything from prayer to praise, from confession to communion, from thanksgiving to tithes.
My final sermon on November 15th will address how our offerings are an important part of worship as well. We glorify God and give thanks to God with the money we give away. That makes our offerings, not only our duty, but an act of worship.
Now I know that the economy is down. Money is tight. The wallet is thin. But while the economy changes; God never does. He is as generous with His love as ever and His promises still hold true.
So this fall, like every fall, we will hold a pledge Sunday. This year it will be on Nov. 15th. Please keep that date on your calendar. This year you may pledge less. You may not pledge at all. But the important thing is that you think about and pray about how much you plan on giving away. Because your offering, whatever you determine it to be, is your act of worship.
In Christ’s Love, Pastor Paul
August 2009
Dear Members,
Normally I like to share with you upbeat messages. But sometimes more serious concerns must be addressed.
Perhaps you noticed the announcement by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America that it will be ordaining practicing gay people who live in monogamous relationships.
It is important to realize that this is not the position of our denomination, the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. If you have access to the internet you can go to our website at lcms.org and check out our position on homosexuality. Click on “Beliefs and Practices,” then “What about?” and then “Homosexuality.”
We certainly wish the homosexual community no harm and should earnestly pray for them. But, in order to be truly Lutheran we must stick to scripture and scripture has clearly spoken on this controversial subject.
We should also pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ in these churches that they return to what the Bible teaches.
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