GROWTH IN THE GOSPEL: During October, we hear how God’s Holy Spirit works true faith and godly living in our lives. We worship the Savior who redeems us, and especially remember that He redeems us so that we may serve Him. On Reformation Sunday, we hear again how God provides heaven by faith in Christ Alone
OPEN HEART, OPEN HOME - Caring for vulnerable children: Come to a church micro-conference at Mt. Calvary, Wamego on October 13. at 2:00 p.m. Flint Hills Lutherans for Life is sponsoring the events for the day. Three topics you may choose from include: Guiding the Church in Caring for Foster and Adoptive families; Supporting Children in Foster Care; and, Understanding the Adoption Journey. Nate Bruns of LifeLine Children’s Services is one presenter. To register, you may use the QR code or email: mtcalvarylutheranchurch.org/life.
NOT FOR CHILDREN – NOR FOR ADULTS! Christian Education is not optional. People in Christ’s church learn about God in His truth. They also teach others in words and deeds what it means to be Christian. Jesus said “Make disciples” by baptizing and teaching the Gospel. Matthew 28:18-20
THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY will conclude the Book of Revelation in November, and will begin to study two books of Solomon: Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon. If you would like to have these LifeLight© materials, please call the church office.
CIRCUIT 8 REFORMATION RALLY: On Sunday, October 27, St. Paul’s Alta Vista will host Churches of Circuit 8 (Alma, Alta Vista, Duluth, McFarland, Junction City, Manhattan, Wamego, Wheaton) for the Rally. Rev. Dr. Daniel Harmelink will be the guest speaker for worship and lecture.
2:00 Worship, with Holy Communion
3:00 Break/Refreshments
3:15 Lutheran Hour Ministries (LLL)
Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML)
Flint Hills Lutherans For Life
3:30 Lecture: The Seminary Walkout of 1974
4:30 Adjournment
Lecture: Fifty years ago, a majority of faculty and students walked off the campus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, in protest of what they perceived as restrictive teachings. Among these were strong disagreements about the relationship between the Gospel and Scripture, the historicity of biblical events and persons, methods of biblical interpretation, subscription to confessional statements, guidelines for fellowship, the uses of God’s Law, and how to live our Christian mission.
GUIDANCE AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT for individuals or caregivers who are navigating various mental health challenges is available from the LCMS.. Rooted in the Lutheran under-standing of the theology of the cross, we recognize that mental health challenges do not define us. Rather, these tribulations serve to turn us away from ourselves and focus solely on Christ, who invites us to cast our burdens on Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). In this resource, you will find a Scripture, hymns, reflections and prayers for common mental health issues, as well as links to other valuable resources. [You may go to:
https://resources.lcms.org/general/restoring-hope-care-for-mental-health-spiritual-care-companion/]
Date Bible Text Theme Hymns Order of Worship
10/06 Genesis 2:18-25 In a Perfect World 506 - 860 - 562 - 858 - 421 - 437 - 922 DS1, page 151
10/13 Guest Preacher 537 - 654 - 730 - 783 P & P, page 260
10/20 Hebrews 4:1-16 God's Rest 575 - 699 - 729 - 524 - 606 - 423 - 740 DS3, page 184
10/27 Romans 3:19-28 Gift of Grace 656 - 566 - 655 - 761 Matins, page 219
10/27 @ SPLC in Alta Vista Circuit Reformation Rev. Dr. Daniel Harmelink, Concordia Historical Institute