DOMESTIC MATTERS
Today’s gospel combines a saying that makes many of us uncomfortable with a story we find comforting. Jesus’ saying on divorce is another of his rejections of human legislation in favor of the original intent of God’s law. Jesus’ rebuke of the disciples who are fending off the children should challenge us as well. What does it mean to receive the kingdom of God as a child does?
from Sundays and Seasons
NOMINATING COMMITTEE ELECTIONS SUNDAY
It's time to begin our elections process. We are electing our nominating committee for the 2024-2025 cycle this Sunday, October 6. Please attend if you are able.
TAI'S PANTRY
Thank you to everyone who has and continues to bring in food items for our food pantry. Please check on the food pantry to be sure it stays stocked up. Have you seen our chalkboard in the narthex? It has a list of items needed for that week.
YARD SALE OCTOBER 5
Our annual yard sale is here, Saturday, October 5. Items will be priced and organized on October 4, we have sign up sheets for pricing, set up, sale hours, and tear down. Proceeds from the yard sale go toward our Thanksgiving food box ministry.
BARBECUE OCTOBER 5, TICKETS AVAILABLE SUNDAY!
Our barbecue benefiting Hands of Hope Clinic is also happening October 5.
Come get your barbecue!
OKTOBERFEST OCTOBER 26
It's party time! Come join us for Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 26 and bring a dish to share. The sign up sheet is in the narthex, let us know what you are bringing!
The Gathering will meet on Friday, October 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Barbara Little's house. St. Luke Guys will meet at 11:30, location TBD.
Commemorations this week:
Friday October 4
Francis of Assisi, renewer of the church, died 1226
Born into the family of a wealthy merchant, Francis gave up his inheritance to serve poor people. He formed the Order of Friars Minor (called Franciscans), who took on poverty and the task of preaching "using words if necessary." Francis had a spirit of gratitude for all of God's creation.
Born into the family of a wealthy merchant, Francis gave up his inheritance to serve poor people. He formed the Order of Friars Minor (called Franciscans), who took on poverty and the task of preaching "using words if necessary." Francis had a spirit of gratitude for all of God's creation.
Theodor Fliedner, renewer of society, died 1864
Fliedner helped to bring about a revival of the ministry of deaconesses among Lutherans. He was influenced in this by Moravian deaconesses he had met. The motherhouse he founded in Kaiserswerth, Germany, inspired many around the world to take up this ministry.
Sunday October 6
William Tyndale, translator, martyr, died 1536
Tyndale was ordained a priest in England, and wished to translate the Bible into English. He was opposed in this by King Henry VIII, causing him to flee to Germany. He completed the New Testament in 1525, but before he could finish the Old Testament, he was tried for heresy and burned at the stake.
Tyndale was ordained a priest in England, and wished to translate the Bible into English. He was opposed in this by King Henry VIII, causing him to flee to Germany. He completed the New Testament in 1525, but before he could finish the Old Testament, he was tried for heresy and burned at the stake.
Monday October 7
Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, pastor in North America, died 1787
Divided Lutherans in America asked leaders in Europe to send someone who could take charge and unite their work. Muhlenberg was sent, and was effective in organizing the American Lutherans. Among other accomplishments, his liturgical principles became the basis for the Common Service of 1888.
Divided Lutherans in America asked leaders in Europe to send someone who could take charge and unite their work. Muhlenberg was sent, and was effective in organizing the American Lutherans. Among other accomplishments, his liturgical principles became the basis for the Common Service of 1888.
Worship This Week
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
October 6
Prayer of the Day
Sovereign God, you have created us to live in loving community with one another. Form us for life that is faithful and steadfast, and teach us to trust like little children, that we may reflect the image of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Amen.
Readings and Psalm
Genesis 2:18-24
Created for relationship
Created for relationship
Psalm 8
You crown us with glory and honor. (Ps. 8:5)
You crown us with glory and honor. (Ps. 8:5)
Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
God has spoken by a Son
God has spoken by a Son
Mark 10:2-16
Teaching on marriage
Teaching on marriage
