Announcements

We are recipients of a blessed inheritance! Because of the Reformation, we have Christ—and Christ alone—preached to us. Never are we without the comfort and consolation of the saving Gospel. We have our forefathers in the faith to thank for that. The Atlanta tri-circuit churches of the Florida-Georgia District and the Georgia circuit of the English District are coming together to celebrate a service of Scripture and Song; with readings, hymns, and preaching that emphasize Reformation themes. Please join us for this blessed occasion and bring all your family and friends. Then, stay after and fellowship with one another for a bratwurst banquet.

Sunday, October 26 at 3:30 P.M.
Church sanctuary/fellowship hall

The fifth annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner is open to all those men and women who have served in our United States military, as well as their families. All veterans and their guests are invited to join us at no cost to them or their loved ones. Others, who are not veterans, are welcome to purchase a ticket to attend the dinner in celebration of our veterans. 100% of all proceeds go to benefit Warriors Set Free, which is a special ministry organization that helps veterans to heal from their emotional scars and find personal freedom in Jesus Christ. Each year, the event has grown in size, and we hope to make this year’s event the biggest one yet! The event includes much more than a delicious dinner, but also features patriotic fellowship, special guest veterans, raffle prizes, and other good surprises.

The Veterans Appreciation Dinner is a can’t-miss event! Be sure to mark your calendars. Even more, please help get the word out to both veterans and non-veterans alike. To help you in this effort, we have printed fliers that are available in the narthex which you may pass out. You can visit the event website to RSVP free (for veterans and their families) or buy tickets (everyone else): vetsdinner.com. All questions may be directed to Jason Schoellen, whose information is in the church directory.

Saturday, November 8 at 5:30 P.M.
Location: Church fellowship hall

For its twelfth year, the Chili Cook-Off is back! Contestants have the opportunity to win one of three awards: Tastiest; Spiciest; and Most Original. Anyone may enter their chili. If you would like to register, please bring your chili entry on the day of the cook-off, and on the registration sheet print your first and last names, as well as the name of your chili. The number next to your name on the signup sheet is the number by which you should place chili on the day of the Cook-Off. Numbers will be set up. Anyone may also attend the event to taste the chilis and vote as a judge. One suggestion for all contestants: please bring your chili in a crock-pot to keep it warm and ready to serve.

Sunday November 23, following Holy Mass
Church fellowship hall

Whether on your lunchbreak or just need a break in your day, we invite you to join us for prayer and meditation on God’s Holy Word. Every Wednesday at noon, parents and teachers of Open Arms, as well as anyone from the congregation or community, are encouraged to come into God’s presence. We will hear Him speak through His Word, and we will pray for the world, our nation, and the deeper needs of the church and school communities. This service is simple and brief. But it will allow you to walk away refreshed and ready to finish out the week strong!

Dates: Every Wednesday at noon
Location: Church sanctuary

Wednesday, November 26 at 7:00 P.M.

God has blessed us with His inspired Word in the canon of Holy Scripture. From Genesis to Revelation, God has given us everything we need to establish the doctrine of His Church. Nevertheless, there are ecclesiastical texts that, while not inspired by the Holy Spirit, are still helpful in recording the history of God’s people and clarifying biblical contexts. Even Martin Luther retained many of these texts in his German translation of the Bible. Lutherans since have also included them in their daily lectionary. And the Jews in Jesus’ day made frequent use of them in their Septuagint (Greek translation of the Old Testament).

This might explain why the Bible itself makes references to them. For example, when Jesus calls Himself “the Light of the world” (John 8:12), it’s in the context of Hanukkah which originated in 1 Maccabees. And the author of Hebrews refers to Tobit when he says, “some have entertained angels unawares” (13:2), and 2 Maccabees when Hebrews says, “women received back their dead, raised to life again” (11:35).

Concordia Publishing House (LCMS) has compiled The Apocrypha: The Lutheran Edition with Notes. It is available for purchase at $44.99 through its website (cph.org). This is a nice companion volume to your Lutheran Study Bible. However, a bare bones version of the texts is also available at no cost online via apocrypha.org.

Dates: Sundays at 9:00am
Location: Church fellowship hall

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