Service of Thanks 2022 | Thanksgiving
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Available Wednesday at 6pm
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[Sunday] Christ the King Sunday 2022
Just as Christ is “the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end,” at the close of every liturgical year, we look forward with a renewed hope in Christ’s coming again in glory to reign as Lord forever. In the same way, we look forward to our own resurrection and the time of a new earth — an earth that is no longer broken by sin and groaning. Christ will come again in glory just as surely as He came the first time — when He was born. So we have “transition” at the end of the “long green season” into the Advent season, the new beginning of the liturgical year.
Jesus, who called his disciples, now sends them on their first mission trip, to tell that the kingdom of God is at hand. Is that threatening language from Jesus a clue that we better shape up, or is it a promise of hope for all those who feel like a sheep without a shepherd?
What Had happened at Grace this week.
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Lord of All
Ultimately, there is only one Lord of the Universe, and he does not share power. If Jesus is Lord, Caesar is not.
Read the Whole Article at Lord of All (1517.org)
In Rome, the mausoleum of Caesar Augustus has recently been reopened to the public after many years of neglect. This place of the dead, located north of the old city along the Tiber River, is once again on the tourist map and alive with activity.
Augustus, whose real name was Gaius Octavius (or Octavion), was a man of great ambition. This is evidenced by the fact that he began designing his own mausoleum even before he was named the emperor! It is the largest cylindrical tomb in the world, originally crowned with a large bronze statue of the great leader, and surrounded by pillars and a plaque listing all of his accomplishments.
Octavion’s career began after the betrayal and murder of his famous great-uncle Julius Caesar by Brutus on March 15th (the Ides of March) in 44 BC. At the time, a comet appeared in the sky that was so bright, it could be seen …………………………
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[Sunday] The Kingdom is at Hand - Triple H
Jesus, who called his disciples, now sends them on their first mission trip, to tell that the kingdom of God is at hand. Is that threatening language from Jesus a clue that we better shape up, or is it a promise of hope for all those who feel like a sheep without a shepherd?
Jesus, who called his disciples, now sends them on their first mission trip, to tell that the kingdom of God is at hand. Is that threatening language from Jesus a clue that we better shape up, or is it a promise of hope for all those who feel like a sheep without a shepherd?
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Sleeping in Church
When Sanctuary Is Safe
Read whole article at From Issue 21: Sleeping in Church (https_mbird.com)
As a preacher, I can proudly say that I’ve never bored an audience so thoroughly that someone fell asleep and fell out a window. (“Fell asleep,” okay, yes. But never “fell out a window.” I know, it’s a low bar.) I plan to give the apostle Paul a little dig about that if, as I hope, I get to meet him someday………………….
FLGA Middle School Gathering Photos
Great time this year
Pastor Cris, Coli, Pam, and Kyler had fun at the FLGA Middle School Gathering
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[Sunday] Cares of the Heart - Triple H
For all those whose hearts have been hurt, to those who have been thrown away and told you don’t belong here, we see that Jesus comes into the midst of them to change and heal hearts.
For all those whose hearts have been hurt, to those who have been thrown away and told you don’t belong here, we see that Jesus comes into the midst of them to change and heal hearts.
What Had happened at Grace this week.
SW Florida Hurricane Relief.
Latest Needs of SW Florida
Last edited 11/10/22
Next Truck Leaving from Grace Lutheran PSL Wednesday Nov 14 in the afternoon
Maybe, It might be later. Talking with the church.
I talked with Tim Richter at Zion Lutheran Church near Ft Myers. He surprised me at the needs that he expressed to me.
First off he said they have plenty of food right now. Food banks are full. Here is what they need.
Here is what they need.
Over the next few weeks. Goal to deliver these supplies in 2-3 weeks.
Baby Supplies. !!!!!
Diapers
Wipes
Pedialyte
Formula
Paper Goods.
Paper Towels
Cleaning Supplies.
toiletries
FLGA District LCMS
Info and Donations.
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[Sunday] Use Your Head - Triple H - Reformation
Whether we are as dense as Derek Zoolander or as smart as Stephen Hawking, we can all have the same problem: a lack of being curious and a neglect of learning the voice of the Good Shepherd. But as we engage the voice, we will find our actions and activities will sound like the Good Shepherd.
Whether we are as dense as Derek Zoolander or as smart as Stephen Hawking, we can all have the same problem: a lack of being curious and a neglect of learning the voice of the Good Shepherd. But as we engage the voice, we will find our actions and activities will sound like the Good Shepherd.
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Rethinking Luther, Rethinking Myself
I Was Sure of my Self-Righteousness, and Grace Sounded Too Easy
I Was Sure of my Self-Righteousness, and Grace Sounded Too Easy
In college, I liked to trash-talk Lutherans when I was drinking. I didn’t do this all the time, but it certainly wasn’t an isolated incident.
“The guy who wrote On the Jews and Their Lies is the guy you want to rally behind?” I would ask with a self-satisfied smirk on my face. Reader, I don’t blame you for wanting to get in a time machine and punch 22-year-old me square in the jaw.
I was sure of my self-righteousness. I thought sola gratia and sola fide sounded too easy. I wanted to work for my sanctification. I wish I could say that I didn’t actually have such a reactionary stance towards grace, but I did. I was drunk on a cocktail of works righteousness…………………………………………………..
Read the whole article at
Rethinking Luther, Rethinking Myself - Mockingbird (mbird.com)
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[Sunday] Head, Heart, Hands - Triple H
Stewardship is a process of growing in your head, heart, and hands. Following Jesus helps us learn how to be a disciple in all parts of our life.
Stewardship is a process of growing in your head, heart, and hands. Following Jesus helps us learn how to be a disciple in all parts of our life.
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Photos of Supplies going to Ft Myers.
October 15th we took some supplies over to Ft Myers.
Tripple H: Head, Heart, Hands (Teaching Series)
Jesus is standing on the shore calling Peter and the other disciples to follow him. He says, "Come follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Jesus, in this one phrase, is calling them into stewardship in God’s Kingdom, calling them in head, heart, and hands.
Jesus is standing on the shore calling Peter and the other disciples to follow him. He says, "Come follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Jesus, in this one phrase, is calling them into stewardship in God’s Kingdom, calling them in head, heart, and hands.
Reading Plan
Read around the readings for Sunday
10/23/22
Jeremiah 16:14-18
1 Corinthians 1:1-10
Matthew 4:17-25
10/30/22
Deu 6:1-9
Colossians 1:15-23
John 10:7-18
11/6/22
Hosea 2:16-23
Galatians 5:16-26
Matthew 6:19-34
11/13/22
Micah 6:6-8
2 Corinthians 5:14-20
Matthew 10:5-15
11/20/22
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
Week 6 Being Challenge Together: Choosing Church
Choosing Church
Pastor Cris’ Together Group Meets
Monday Starts at 7PM at Pastor’s House
Thursday Morning at 11am
Video recording releases Friday mornings.
Together Group Video Week 6
Discussion Guide | Week 6
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[Sunday] Choose Church - Being Challenge
Choosing church brings consistency into our lives. And the consistency that it brings is the good news of Jesus into your lives. The church is the consistent place where the good news of Jesus is proclaimed.
Choosing church brings consistency into our lives. And the consistency that it brings is the good news of Jesus into your lives. The church is the consistent place where the good news of Jesus is proclaimed.
Days This week.
Tuesday Was Day 29 in your book.
This Sunday is Day 34
Home Group Video and Questions
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Guys night is every 1st Thursday