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Elder, Usher, and Acolyte Schedules September 2017
Elder and Usher Schedule
| Sept 3 | Daryle Schempp, Gene Fuller, Richard Ross, Nathan Kluender | Mike Field | Greg McNeely, Mike Huth |
| Sept 10 | Gerald Semelka, Craig Culp | Paul Gerike | Brian Dirks, Bud Kessler, Curt Kessler |
| Sept 17 | Joshua Parry, Mike Field, Nathan Kluender, Steve Parry | Barry Hamlin | Greg McNeely, Theron Noth |
| Sept 24 | Daryle Schempp, Paul Gerike | Curt Kessler | Brian Dirks, Bud Kessler, Mike Huth |
Acolyte Schedule
| Sept 3 | Garett Sheley | Pastor/Elder |
| Sept 10 | Pastor/Elder | Matt Williamson |
| Sept 17 | Lucas Piper | Pastor/Elder |
| Sept 24 | Pastor/Elder | Justin McNeely |
Stewardship Corner September 2017
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might” (Eccl. 9:10).
God bids us to be faithful in the tasks He calls us to do. He calls us to be members of a family (husbands and wives; fathers and mothers; sons and daughters). He calls us to be members of society (those who govern and those who are governed). And He calls us to be members of His family, the Church (those who preach and teach and those who hear and learn). Each of these callings from God places a duty on us.
As members of a family, husbands are given the duty to die for their wives as Christ gave His life for His bride, the Church; while wives are given the duty to respect their husbands and submit themselves to them as the Church does to Christ. Fathers and mothers are to raise their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord, teaching them the Ten Commandments, the Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Scriptures concerning Baptism, Confession, the Office of the Keys, and the Lord’s Supper. Children are to honor their parents throughout their lives, and even when their parents are no longer alive, serving and obeying them, loving and cherishing them, and speaking well of them.
As members of society, God calls those who govern to bear the sword, that is, to punish those who do evil—those who live contrary to God’s will—and to reward those who do good—those whose lives are lived in conformity with God’s will. Those who are governed are to obey their leaders as to the Lord Himself, for their leaders bear the sword of God’s temporal justice for a purpose.
As members of God’s own family, the Church, He calls those who preach and teach to do so in faithfulness to His holy Word. To preach and teach the Law of God to convict the hearts of hearers of their sin and to encourage, admonish, and exhort them to do good works in accordance with God’s will. They are to preach and teach the Gospel, the full forgiveness of their sins accomplished by Christ and received through faith, not by works. They are to administer the means of grace in accordance with the Gospel and the Word of God. They do all this for the young and old alike, for those who are near and far off. Those who hear and learn are to submit themselves to their preachers and teachers. They are to support them by their prayers and their gifts.
Each of these callings from God places a duty on us. They make a claim on our presence, our prayers, and on our time, talents, and treasures. So, “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might” (Eccl 9:10). Pray for your family, for your government, and your church. Give of yourself by means of your time, your talents, and your treasures to your family, your government, and your Church. That is what it means to be faithful in the tasks that God has given us. That is what it means to do it with all your might.
Celebrating September 2017
September Birthdays
9/4 Joan Renken
9/5 Nathan Kluender
9/6 Randy Reinhardt
9/9 Pastor Lueck
9/10 David Marlow
9/16 Andrea (Reichert) Brown
9/20 Janet Evans
9/22 Jeff Piper
9/26 William Huber
9/26 Cleo Korte
9/27 Ronald Kwasny
9/28 Karah Kemp-Golden
Baptismal Birthdays
9/2 Kathleen Parry
9/3 Joann Nottingham
9/6 Jeannette Ross
9/8 Oliver Mosier
9/10 Joann Hart
9/10 Becky Love
9/12 Jessica Isaac
9/14 Emilia Schempp
9/17 Karah Kemp-Golden
9/18 Bryan Benjamin
9/18 Mary Ward
9/20 Clayton Piper
9/25 Michael Huth
9/30 Randy Reinhardt
Pastor’s Notes September 2017
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
In reviewing history, we find some amazing statements made by respected and knowledgeable people. Charles Duvelle, Director of the US Patent Office in 1899, said, “Everything that can be invented has been invented.” In the days of silent movies, H.M. Warner, Chairman of Warner Brothers Pictures, said, “Who wants to hear actors talk?” Gary Cooper said, “Gone With The Wind” is going to be the biggest flop in Hollywood history. I’m just glad that it will be Clark Gable who’s falling flat on his face and not me.”
Jesus made many amazing statements, too, such as these:
“Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” (Matt. 10:39)
“See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn Him to death and deliver Him over to the Gentiles. And they will mock Him and spit on Him, and flog Him and kill Him. And after three days He will rise.” (Mark 10:33-34)
“Truly, I say to you, no prophet is acceptable in his hometown.” (Luke 4:24)
“I must preach the Good News of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose.” (Luke 4:43)
“It is finished.” (John 19:30)
“Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold from any, it is withheld.” (John 20:22b-23)
All these statements made by Jesus proved to be true and are still true today. We can trust the words spoken by our Savior.
In Christ,
Pastor