FROM THE DESK OF . . .
Sunday, October13 and Monday, October 14, 2024
From the desk of Pastor Ernie Green:
God’s Promise – Genesis 9:8-17:
Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, 9 “Behold, I establish my covenant with you and your offspring after you, 10 and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the livestock, and every beast of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark; it is for every beast of the earth. 11 I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” 12 And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: 13 I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. 14 When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, 15 I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh. And the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. 16 When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” 17 God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth.”
Never again will God bring a flood to destroy the entire Earth, we will however still see floods that harm and destroy lives in smaller areas. We’ve been witnessing these destructive floods that have come from recent hurricanes. Disasters have become tests for God’s people. How do we help each other? Where can we serve to be the biggest blessing? Christians around the country are mobilizing to provide much needed supplies for folks in the southeast, especially those communities that have been leveled by flooding in North Carolina.
What can we do to be a blessing?
That’s a question that we can all answer in two weeks. On the weekend of October 27th and 28th, we will be holding a free-will door offering at all three services. The money collected will be sent to groups in the worst flood damaged areas to assist with the clean up and everything else that will be needed by those affected. I’d like to thank you in advance for your consideration and service to our brothers and sisters whose lives have been devastated. Keep them in your prayers.
Serve with gladness, as God Loves a cheerful giver!
Pastor Ernie Green
All are welcome at St. Paul Lutheran – Please allow God’s love to work in and through you to brighten the lives of members and visitors alike.
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LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION (LWML) NEWS
Lutheran Women in Mission Fall Harvest Celebration: Saturday October 19, 2024 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 4169 Church Road, North Ridge. Registration at 9:15am. Bible Study will be given by Rev. Michael Dobler. For more information, please see the flier posted in The Gathering Place. All women are invited! And bring a guest!
The Planet Green Recycle Fundraiser Program continues and again are accepting ALL brands of ink cartridges. You can drop off ALL your empty cartridges in the labeled bin in the Gathering Place.
- For questions on any Lutheran Women in Mission news, you may contact either Bea Hapeman (716 -327-2400) or Marge Stoelting (716-693-7555).
***Mite boxes, Eastern District Newsletter, The LINK etc. can all be found on The Information Center in The Gathering Place.
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Confirmation Class Assignments – Thursday, October 17, 2024
First Year Class – Read “The Ten Commandments: The Fifth Commandment” Questions 52-54, pages 77 – 80 from Luther’s Small Catechism. Read Chapter 6 from “The Story,” Wandering. Attend church and complete a Worship Report Form. Mentor question: There have been many natural disasters in the US; hurricanes, forest fires, tornadoes, floods. How should a Christian respond to these things?
Second Year Class – Read “The Ten Commandments: The Fifth Commandment” Questions 52-54, pages 77 – 80 from Luther’s Small Catechism. Complete Lesson 6 from “Exploring Luther’s Small Catechism: “The Ten Commandments, the Fifth Commandment.” Attend church and complete a Worship Report Form.
Mentor question: There have been many natural disasters in the US; hurricanes, forest fires, tornadoes, floods. How should a Christian respond to these things?