New Bible study: The new Bible study, “Unjustifiable Faiths: Four Common – and Wrong – Beliefs about Justification” is beginning. This study considers four common misunderstandings about justification in our world that are really self-justification.

 

Choir: Choir will resume on Wednesday, September 23 at 6:00 p.m.

 

Soup kitchen: The next opportunity to serve is Thursday and Friday, Sept 24 and 25, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

 

Hymn Sing: A Hymn Sing is planned for the residents at the Carrier Mills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (6789 US-45 S, Carrier Mills) on Sunday, September 27 at 1:30PM.  All are welcome to sing and to visit with Jerry Stone and other residents.  Please plan to arrive at the home at 1:20PM and meet in the cafeteria.  We can carpool if needed and should leave from the church by 12:45pm. 

 

Octoberfest: Our church picnic this year has a new flavor... Imagine pretzels, brats, pork roast, German potato salad, sauerkraut, veggies, and sweet treats with a European flair. October 25th is Reformation Sunday and we will meet for lunch at 12:00 p.m. Count on some activities for children, some deicious food, and great fellowship. Save the date!  This is a great opportunity to invite friends to worship with us and join us for lunch too. Bring lawn chairs if you like to sit outside.  We need some help to make this a memorable event and we are looking for people to help us in several different ways. Would you be able to - Prepare a specific food item? Help with children's games? Help with decorations? Assist in set-up or clean-up? Join the Oktoberfest Committee? There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the nave. 

 

Beer tent:  The Octoberfest committee would like to have a beer tent as part of the German themed activities on Oct. 25. We have not had alcohol at a church event in the past. If you have concerns about the presence of beer, please contact pastor.

 

We want your picture: If your picture is not on the faceboard, or if the current one is hopelessly out date, Joanne Peterson will be taking pictures and getting them posted. 

 

Childcare for the Catechumenate: We need assistance in watching three children during the Catechumenate on Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.  We would like to find several people who can take turns. There is a sign up sheet at the back of the nave.

 

Thrivent: Thrivent has changed how it administers Choice Dollars.  Formerly, only certain policy type members were rewarded with Choice Dollars.  Now all policy types are rewarded.  Choice Dollars were given out quarterly.  Now all are given out mid-April.  (Some of you may have received an email stating that your dollars were ready for designation.)  Unlike in the past when the deadline for designating your Dollars was March 31, the deadline is now December 31.  More information is available at thrivent.com/thriventchoice.