Worship Times: Thursday: 7pm, Sunday: 8am & 10:30am Online: Sunday 10:30am
Plan to attend this nine-week class which will emphasize, based on God’s love for parents and children, how parents show love for their children.
Sunday morning series at 9:15 am
September 10, 17 & 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 25, November 5
Taught by Tom Hering in the Fellowship Hall Classroom
Who has given me the gift of life? Living organisms on earth are amazing. From tiny gnat to huge blue whale, from smallest wildflower to giant sequoia, we can see the hand of the Creator. And among all these is God’s most wondrous creation: us! God created us to love and serve Him. He loved us even before we were born.
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well (Psalm 139:13-14).
Not only did God create us, but He gave us the beauty of the earth and relationships with others. He gave us everything we need to live our daily lives. And yet, all too often we are worried about future events or past experiences. But God tells us not to worry about our daily lives.
“So do not worry, saying ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:31-33). (more…)
An opportunity to ask questions, complete some paper work, meet other parents, and enjoy some refreshments.
10am, Sunday September 10
Your child’s classroom
The Reformation 500 Festival Service will be held at the Miller High Life Theatre. Sunday, November 5, 3:30 p.m.
Fun and flexible position available with David’s Star Lutheran Grade School’s After School Child Care Program. There is one position available for the 2018-2019 school year. Position would be for the lead person during our Afterschool Childcare, Hours are 3:15-6:00, when school is in session. Pay: $10 per hour. Our after school child care program exists to care for our school children who need to remain after school for parent pick-up. Staff helps with homework when needed, and supervises play and activities. Hours and days are flexible. If interested or you have questions, please contact Eunice Washburn at: 262.305.4622 or [email protected].
Riso Quartet returns for Grace’s First Fridays at Five concert series! On Friday, Sept. 1 at 5 p.m., enjoy two lovely Slavic pieces for piano quartet by this group of classically trained string and piano musicians. Concert will take place at Grace Lutheran Church (1209 N. Broadway Ave., Milwaukee) and is free and open to the public. For details, please visit gracedowntown.org or contact Grace Events Assistant Veronica Brewer at [email protected].
Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary’s Friends of the Seminary Day on Saturday, October 7, 2017. This annual event highlights the way your gifts help WLS support the worldwide mission of WELS. Registration and coffee hour begins at 8 a.m. in the auditorium. Worship with members of the Seminary Chorus begins at 9 a.m. After worship, attendees will hear from our new professor, Sam Degner, and senior Noah Willitz.
A light lunch, included in the $10 registration fee, will be served at noon. Guided tours of the campus will follow. Northwestern Publishing House will also have a selection of books and gift items available for purchase. Please send your name, address, telephone number, and home congregation along with your $10 registration fee to the attention of Lori Guse at 11831 N Seminary Drive, Mequon WI 53092, no later than September 15. For more information, contact Lori Guse at 262.242.8104 or by e-mail at [email protected]. (more…)
… be filled with the Spirit. … always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:18b, 20
A certain church member was very critical of his pastor. The pastor had never been able to do much of anything to please that cantankerous parishioner. But the pastor took the high road, never repaying hurt for hurt. He tried, and tried hard, to find good things to say.
One day he said with a wry smile, “You know, Joe has the cleanest car in town.” Instead of concentrating on his parishioner’s criticisms, he found one small thing to commend. “… be filled with the Spirit …,” says St. Paul. Spirit-filled people have no room left over for grumpiness, faultfinding, negativity, or thanklessness. Instead, they have an “attitude of gratitude” to God that spills over into relationships with others. And when bad attitudes invade, as they will because of Satan, the Spirit is there to strengthen God’s people once more.
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful (Colossians 3:15).
What is God’s gift of wisdom? What makes a person wise? Is it incredible knowledge or enormous heart? True wisdom is knowing how to apply God’s Word to our lives. God’s gift of wisdom leads each of us to discern His will. God’s wisdom is revealed through Holy Scripture.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding (Psalm 111:10a)
… you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 3:15).
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him (James 1:5).
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere (James 3:17).
Wisdom is God’s generous gift to us. Through wisdom we are taught how to live our lives in accordance with God’s will. (more…)
A Stewards Prayer of Thanks. Lord, we all need You as our Shepherd. Thank You for always being there for us. Thank You for your care and compassion. Thank You for giving us the privilege of serving You as we tell others of Your wonderful love. Thank you for giving us the privilege of responding to the good news of your love with our time, treasures and talents. In Your precious name we pray. Amen.
Look for the College Roll Information Form in your box. Please complete and return to Tom Hering or the Church office as soon as possible, no later than Labor Day, if possible. If you are a college student and did not receive a form in your box there are additional forms on the table in back of church.
This ministry exists to provide an opportunity for God’s people at Our Savior to pray for and to serve, encourage, and contribute to the needs” of our college students through a simple, yet meaningful, partner program. If you are interested in this ministry please complete the sign-up sheet that you received in your mailbox and return it to the church office mail slot. If you would like more information please contact Tom Hering at 262-377-6363. (more…)
He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20
Tonight’s the night you’re supposed to go out with friends. It’s only once a week, but sometimes you wonder if, now that you’re married, you should give it up. Maybe you really want to go, but you feel guilty because you think you should want to spend every minute of every day with your new spouse. Perhaps you’re afraid that your friends aren’t “good for you” anymore. As you consider the situation, be honest with yourself about your feelings and your reasons. God has given you friends to fill needs that your spouse cannot.
Spending time with friends away from your spouse is important, and even healthy, as long as such relationships are supportive of your marriage. Be honest with your spouse, too. Talking about what you do with your friends will help lessen any jealousy your partner may feel about the time you spend apart. Assure your spouse that your marriage is your priority and that your friends are just that – friends. (more…)
We enjoy many wonderful freedoms in America. It’s a blessing of being a citizen of this great nation. We enjoy another type of freedom as God’s children. We are freed from the bondage and captivity of sin and death, of guilt and eternal punishment. This freedom comes only from Christ, who proclaimed the healing message of forgiveness. As we focus on freedom during this month of our country’s birthday, let us remember the greater freedom we have as citizens of God’s kingdom! (more…)
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last.” John 15:16a
Life is filled with choices – what car to drive, what clothes to buy, which TV channels to watch, which foods to eat. Sometimes the choices bring satisfaction, and sometimes they bring great disappointment.
In and of ourselves, there is one choice we cannot make. We cannot choose God. Instead, Jesus assures us, I chose you… It is the Holy Spirit who enables us to hear God’s call. And what is our response? We know how to handle life’s other choices: we drive the car, we wear the clothes, we laugh and learn from TV, we get nourishment from foods.
Our response to God’s choice is to follow His direction, … go and bear fruit … The fruit may be as simple as smiling at the harried supermarket clerk or helping the toddler get his shoes on the right feet. It may be as difficult as “parenting” an aged parent or working in a special church or community ministry. These are fruits that will last because they are responses to God’s gifts to us.
Luke 10:1-12, 16-20 Preacher: Jeremiah Backhaus
Luke 9:51-62 Preacher: Pastor Jeff Samelson