Prepare for Sunday - October 14, 2012

To help you prepare for Sunday click on the picture below to read the readings.
Text: Genesis 2:18-25
Title: "Holy Marriage"

The Intersection of Church and State

The Intersection of Church & State, an hour long video special from Lutheran Hour Ministries will be the topic of a Bible Study at 9:30AM on Sundays October 14 and 21.  The program explores how the U.S. Constitution was crafted both to protect the church and the state and to provide a framework within which the two can work together for the common good.  Below is a promo video.    Join us at 9:30AM on Sundays October 14 and 21 at Grace Lutheran Church.

Today the Church Commemorates Philip the Deacon

Philip, also called the Evangelist (Acts 21:8), was one of the seven men appointed to assist in the work of the twelve Apostles and of the rapidly growing early church by overseeing the distribution of food to the poor (6:16). Following the martyrdom of Stephen, Philip proclaimed the Gospel in Samaria and led Simon the Sorcerer to become a believer in Christ (8:413). He was also instrumental in bringing about the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch (8:2639), through whom Philip became indirectly responsible for bringing the Good News of Jesus to the people on the continent of Africa. In the town of Caesarea he was host for several days to the Apostle Paul, who stopped there on his last journey to Jerusalem (21:815).

To listen to an interview of Dr. Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN on Philip the Deacon on Issues Etc, click on the Issues Etc logo below.

Today the Church Commemorates Abraham

Abraham (known early in his life as Abram) was called by God to become the father of a great nation (Genesis 12). At the age of 75 and in obedience to God's command, he, his wife Sarah, and his nephew Lot moved southwest from the town of Haran to the land of Canaan. There God established a covenant with Abraham (15:18), promising the land of Canaan to his descendants. At the age of 100 Abraham and Sarah were finally blessed with Isaac, the son long promised to them by God. Abraham demonstrated supreme obedience when God commanded him to offer Isaac as a burnt offering. God spared the young man's life only at the last moment and provided a ram as a substitute offering (22:119). Abraham died at the age of 175 and was buried in the Cave of Machpelah, which he had purchased earlier as a burial site for Sarah. He is especially honored as the first of the three great Old Testament Patriarchsand for his righteousness before God through faith (Romans 4:112).

To listen to an interview of Dr. David Adams of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, MO on Abraham on Issues Etc, click on the Issues Etc logo below.

Today the Church Commemorates Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, Pastor

Moving from the Old World to the New, Muhlenberg established the shape of Lutheran parishes for America during a 45-year ministry in Pennsylvania. Born at Einbeck, Germany, in 1711, he came to the American colonies in 1742. A tireless traveler, Muhlenberg helped to found many Lutheran congregations and was the guiding force behind the first American Lutheran synod, the Ministerium of Pennsylvania, founded in 1748. He valued the role of music in Lutheran worship (often serving as his own organist) and was also the guiding force in preparing the first American Lutheran liturgy (also in 1748). Muhlenberg is remembered as a church leader, a journalist, a liturgist, andabove alla pastor to the congregation in his charge. He died in 1787, leaving behind a large extended family and a lasting heritage: American Lutheranism.

To listen to an interview of Dr. Martin Noland of Trinity Lutheran-Evansville, IN on Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, Pastor on Issues Etc, click on the Issues Etc logo below.

LWML Sunday - Tomorrow - October 7

Tomorrow we will celebrate Lutheran Women's Missionary League Sunday.  Grace Lutheran has two LWML Groups.
Ladies Aid meets the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30PM.
Mary Martha meets the first Monday of the month at 7:00PM.
Each group serves the church and community in a variety of ways here are just some:
Ladies Aid
   Funeral Lunches (Ways and Means Committee)
   Willows and Golden Living Center Visitation
   Hospital Visitation
   Over 85 Birthday’s
   Shut-in’s
   Quilters
   Prayer Partners
   Missionary Support
   LWML Service Projects
   Church Cleaning
Mary Martha
   Altar care (Banners, Flowers, Paraments, Set up and cleaning for Communion)
   Christmas Decorations
   Over 80’s Birthday
   New Resident Baskets
   Baptismal Banners/Napkins
   Banners
   Prayer Partners
   Missionary Support
   LWML Service Projects
   Church Cleaning
Both of these groups welcome new members.  If you desire to become more active in one of these groups just come to one of their meetings which consist of a Bible Study, a business meeting, and refreshments.

Youth and Parent Meeting about National Youth Gathering

Tomorrow night, Wednesday, October 3 following Youth Night we will have a youth AND parent meeting regarding the Youth Gathering at 7:45.  If you are planning on going to the National Youth Gathering (July 1-5 San Antonio, Texas) you MUST come to this meeting.