Grace Evangelical Lutheran

Grace Evangelical Lutheran

Feb. 7th Pastor's Weekly Note

Written by Pastor Neumann
Thursday, 04 February 2010 20:20
Grace and peace to you all! I hope and pray that your week has been going well. I attended the Southern Conference Pastor's meeting on Monday and Tuesday. President Mark Zarling did a seminar on the subject of "Adiaphorons." Things that are neither commanded nor forbidden by God. Good conference! I called by mother Monday evening to get an update on her surgery. She talked with the surgeon and got a number of her concerns answered and they set the date for the surgery to be on Thursday, February 18, She will not have open heart surgery but will have three stents put in. The former would be too risky and all her doctors advised against that. She is in good spirits and wants to have it done. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. Sunday will be a communion worship service. I once again suggest that you come a few minutes early, open the hymnal to page 156 and read through the questions and answers for; Personal Preparation For Holy Communion. Our worship theme will be: Jesus reveals himself as the holy Lord and moves people to follow him. The sermon will be taken from John 5:1-18 using the theme, "Jesus at the Pool of Bethesda." I'm very encouraged by our private offerings for the Ukrainian Lutheran Church. With a major gift on Sunday, we have now sent 1,500.00 to support the gospel ministry in the Ukraine. Thank you very much! If you write out a check please write it out to: " Divine Peace Lutheran Church" ... or, "Barnabas Project" You will receive an acknowledgment of your gift. I believe that the congregation will be addressed this Sunday as to our 2010 church budget/offerings/ etc. I have seen a copy of the Financial Handout and it's very informative and well done. God's blessing on the rest of your week. I look forward to worshipping with you on Sunday. "But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that." 1 Timothy 6:6-7 God's blessing, in Christ! Rev. Roger Neumann
Last Updated on Thursday, 04 February 2010 20:23

4th Sunday in Epiphany

Written by Roger Neumann

Sunday, 31 January 2010 13:48

The sermon text is a continuation of last Sunday's text in John 4:27-42 where the Samaritan woman at the well goes to witness what she has heard and now believes - namely that the Savior is here! The disciples have a different reaction and Jesus tells them that the fields are white unto the harvest.

Now is the day of salvation when we hear the Word of God and believe in its message of a Savior from our sin, as did the Samaritan woman. Reaping the benefits of Jesus' work was what the disciples needed to hear and learn. So many are the time that Jesus and even Paul went out to the world of Gentiles to preach the Gospel message because the fields were ripe for harvest.

Listen now to Pastor Neumann as he expounds on our less on John 4:27-42.

Pastor's Weekly Note - Jan 27

Written by Roger Neumann

Wednesday, 27 January 2010 06:38

Grace and peace are yours through Jesus Christ our Savior!

We had a brief voter's meeting after the service on Sunday to approve the possibility of elders leading our worship service this Sunday. My mother has three blocked or clogged arteries to the heart. It was suggested she have surgery to open the arteries and place some stents in. She has diminished use of her lungs following radiation after her breast cancer a few years ago making the surgery a little more risky.

My plans for the week are to go up after our Thursday morning Bible class and return on Saturday. On Monday, my mother will talk with the surgeon and set a time for the surgery, if that's the route she wishes to pursue.

I will be here for the service on Sunday but will possibly need the elders help on one of the following Sundays, which depends upon the time of the surgery. That's all I know at this time. Mom is doing well. She is a little apprehensive about it all but trusts in our Lord to provide for her, in every way.

This will be an early greeting this week. Sunday's service will center on the theme, Jesus reveals himself as the prophet sent from God. Our sermon will be taken from John 4:27-42 using the theme, "Fields White Unto the Harvest."

Our Ukrainian contact man, Marv VanHaaften has reported that he sent our free will offerings of 500.00 to the "Barnabas Project" which the fund is called, as I was informed by Rev. Neal Schroeder. We will continue this offering at our Bible classes and coffee time following the worship services on Sundays.

Darcy Crile told me that the Youth Group had a great time at the concert on Sunday. 12 of our Youth attended along with a number of Adults.

We will have catechism classes tomorrow and our Thursday morning Bible class.

God bless you and your labors this week.

"Great are the works of the Lord, they are pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever." Psalm 111:2,3

In Christ,

Pastor

If You But Trust in God to Guide You

Written by Administrator
Sunday, 24 January 2010 14:31
The choir song for today contains a valuable message on which we all need to dwell. That message is one where we trust God to guide us, no relying on our own, but solely on God.
Last Updated on Sunday, 24 January 2010 20:23

3rd Sunday in Epiphany Sermon

Written by Pastor Neumann
Sunday, 24 January 2010 14:22
The sermon text was taken from John 4:5-26 which tells of the conversion of the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. In the sermon, we learn again clearly the purpose of the law and gospel. The law shows us our sins and the need for a Savior. The Gospel gives us the saving message of Jesus Christ, as our Messiah. Incorporated into the sermon message is a memorial message for Terry Fitzpatrick, who passed to his heavenly home on January 19th, 2010. The message is a blessing as we hear about how our baptism makes us part of God's kingdom and brings the Holy Spirit to work in us. Let us listen to the sermon audio here.
Last Updated on Sunday, 24 January 2010 14:28

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