Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
An update on:
Sunday Schedule
Weekday Classes
Upcoming Events
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Our fall schedule continues on Sunday, September 19th as follows:
The Divine Service at 8:30 and 11:00 am. The 11 am service will be livestreamed at:
Our website www.messiahgr.org
Our Facebook page www.facebook.com/messiahgr.
Sunday School begins this Sunday at 9:45 am! Adults and children will have a joint opening in the fellowship hall, then students will have their lesson in the south downstairs classroom. Thanks to those who have volunteered to serve!
Bible Class led by Pastor Twietmeyer in the fellowship hall; joint opening with Sunday School at 9:45 am.
WEEKDAY CLASSES
Our weekly education offerings are also underway:
Catechism for all ages, Mondays at 6 pm in the sanctuary.
Lifelight: 1 Corinthians, Tuesdays at 10:30 am in the north upstairs classroom.
CARES (Caring, Active, Reaching, Encouraging Sisters in Christ): A Martyr's Faith in a Faithless World, Wednesdays at 9:30 am in the north upstairs classroom.
Lifelight: The Minor Prophets, Wednesdays at 6:00 pm in the north upstairs classroom.
See more details on Sunday and weekday classes at our Education webpage!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Lots of special events coming soon, too -- watch for details in the weekly announcements and the upcoming October newsletter, except as noted below:
Men's Retreat, Friday-Saturday, September 24-25. Contact Pete Garchow or Dwight Anderson or see the September newsletter for details.
Men's Golf Outing, Saturday, September 25, 1:30 pm at the Links of Bowne Lake. Contact Dwight Anderson or see the September newsletter for details.
LWML Sunday, October 3rd. Mite box collection and more! Contact Linda Blain for details.
Harvest Dinner and Bake Sale, Sunday, October 10 after the 11 am service. Sponsored by the Parish Services Guild; tickets now available from any Guild member.
Bowling League begins Sunday, October 17, 3 pm at Northfield Lanes. Contact Joanne Gillette for details.
New Member Welcome, Sunday, October 24. Welcome potluck sponsored by the Board of Outreach after the 11 am service; sign-up sheets out soon!
Trunk or Treat, Thursday, October 28, 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Sponsored by the Board of Outreach; sign-up and donation sheets out soon!
LOOKING AHEAD
In the Gospel readings for the next two Sundays, we see Jesusteachinghis disciples ("learners" in the original Greek) about true servanthood and true peace. The new hymn we're introducting this coming Sunday,Hope of the World, asks Christ to teach us about and grant us these gifts as well. I hope that the text of this hymn (included below) can be your prayer and mine, imploring our loving Savior that He would enable us to follow Him more nearly day by day.
Yours in Him,
Rick Krueger, Parish Assistant
Hope of the world, Thou Christ of great compassion;
Speak to our fearful hearts by conflict rent.
Save us, Thy people, from consuming passion,
Who by our own false hopes and aims are spent.
Hope of the world, God’s gift from highest heaven,
Bringing to hungry souls the bread of life,
Still let Thy Spirit unto us be given
To heal earth’s wounds and end our bitter strife.
Hope of the world, afoot on dusty highways,
Showing to wand’ring souls the path of light,
Walk Thou beside us lest the tempting byways
Lure us away from Thee to endless night.
Hope of the world, who by Thy cross didst save us
From death and dark despair, from sin and guilt,
We render back the love Thy mercy gave us;
Take Thou our lives and use them as Thou wilt.
Hope of the world, O Christ, o’er death victorious,
Who by this sign didst conquer grief and pain,
We would be faithful to Thy Gospel glorious.
Thou art our Lord! Thou dost forever reign!
Text: © 1954, renewed 1982 The Hymn Society, admin. Hope Publishing Co. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110002549
