Sunday Morning Services
8:15 am and 10:45 am
8:15 am and 10:45 am
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The leaves are turning, 40 degree mornings makes the air crisp… it’s Autumn! (my favorite season)
October is a season of change — in the weather, in our routines, and in the life of the Church. It is also a time of remembrance and renewal, especially as we prepare to celebrate Reformation Day on October 31st.
Over 500 years ago, God used a man named Martin Luther to call the Church back to the truth of the Gospel: salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. This truth, anchored in Scripture alone, remains the foundation of our Lutheran confession today.
But the Reformation is not just a historical event. It is a daily reality. The Latin phrase ecclesia semper reformanda est — “the Church must always be reformed” — reminds us that we are always in need of renewal, always returning to God’s Word, always being shaped by the cross of Christ. The old Adam in us constantly is at war with Christ. We need the peace that only comes from Christ through the Word and sacraments.
As the world around us shifts, as culture changes, and as we face challenges in our personal lives and in the Church, let us not drift from the firm foundation of God’s promises. Let this October be a time to recommit ourselves to the Word. To open our Bibles. To examine our hearts. To remember our Baptism, where we were made new, to come together at the rail to receive communion, and to rejoice in the freedom we have as forgiven children of God.
Here are some meaningful ways to live out the Reformation this month:
In Christ,
Russell Baumann ~ Family Life Director
The leaves are turning, 40 degree mornings makes the air crisp… it’s Autumn! (my favorite season)
October is a season of change — in the weather, in our routines, and in the life of the Church. It is also a time of remembrance and renewal, especially as we prepare to celebrate Reformation Day on October 31st.
Over 500 years ago, God used a man named Martin Luther to call the Church back to the truth of the Gospel: salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. This truth, anchored in Scripture alone, remains the foundation of our Lutheran confession today.
But the Reformation is not just a historical event. It is a daily reality. The Latin phrase ecclesia semper reformanda est — “the Church must always be reformed” — reminds us that we are always in need of renewal, always returning to God’s Word, always being shaped by the cross of Christ. The old Adam in us constantly is at war with Christ. We need the peace that only comes from Christ through the Word and sacraments.
As the world around us shifts, as culture changes, and as we face challenges in our personal lives and in the Church, let us not drift from the firm foundation of God’s promises. Let this October be a time to recommit ourselves to the Word. To open our Bibles. To examine our hearts. To remember our Baptism, where we were made new, to come together at the rail to receive communion, and to rejoice in the freedom we have as forgiven children of God.
Here are some meaningful ways to live out the Reformation this month:
- Read through Romans or Galatians – books that Luther studied rigorously.
- Teach your children or grandchildren about the Reformation – tell the story, sing “A Mighty Fortress,” and talk about what it means to live by faith.
- Invite a friend to worship – October is a great time to welcome someone new to hear the Gospel. Ask them to join us in worship, Sunday School, or Midweek.
- Pray for the Church – locally and globally – that she may remain faithful to God’s Word.
In Christ,
Russell Baumann ~ Family Life Director