This Week

What an exciting Sunday we have coming up. We are celebrating Reformation Sunday and our very existence as a church - the Lutheran Church. We will be reminded of the call that Christ has for us to reform, not just the church but more importantly, society as a whole. It is our call to change society to ensure that ALL are cared for, valued, and loved. This is a big task - one that has been reiterated to us by Martin Luther, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Mother Theresa, St. Francis and so many other reformers. It is a call that is not only challenging but also uncomfortable at times. But this is who we are. 

In addition to celebrating the Reformation, we will be celebrating by recognizing and welcoming two new reformers into the ranks of our congregation: Morgan Wilcox and Belle Godfrey. Please join us as these two amazing young ladies affirm their baptism and accept their roles in the church. Make sure you join us in Myer’s Hall following the service for refreshments and cake in celebration of their confirmation.

Pastor Jim

46As [Jesus] and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. 47When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” 50So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. 51Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” 52Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.