Today’s Prayer

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. —2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)

Dear heavenly Father, thank you for providing us with your Word through the Bible.  Thank you for filling us with faith to believe all the contents of the Bible are true.  Thank you for pastors and teachers who are so willing to explain your Word to us.  Please bless them and fill them with your Holy Spirit that their teaching will be true Bible teaching, so our faith can grow in true knowledge of you. Through that knowledge make us willing and able to do good works out of thankful service to you and to our neighbors. Hear our prayer, Father, as we pray in the name of Jesus.  Amen.

 

Monday Worship Schedule

Monday evening worship will be held on September 9.  There will be no worship on September 16 due to Pastor attending a symposium.  The regular Monday evening worship schedule will resume on September 23.

 

Voters Meeting Today

A brief and special one item voters meeting will be held today, September 8 to entertain a bid for the screen replacement with TVs that has a layout that keeps our angled walls. The meeting will occur after worship and before Bible Study.

 

Sunday School

Sunday School is beginning for the school year, today, September 8.  Sunday School is for students in grades 4K through 6th grade and is held during the same time as Bible Class following Sunday morning worship.  Please register.

 

Tough Questions, Gospel-Established Answers

There are few things worse than not being able to answer an important question, especially spiritual ones. Whether it's talking with someone or just doing some soul-searching, it's painful to be uncertain . Today, we begin a Bible study series based on the book of Romans which will help us answer tough questions. Topics will include homosexuality, government, other Christian churches, and why some are not saved. Each week the Holy Spirit will give us gospel-established answers that help us tackle the tough questions others ask about our faith... and the questions we ask ourselves.

 

Handbells Begins

The handbell season begins this week, and we are looking for new ringers high school age and older. If you can count to 4 and know your right hand from your left, we'd love to have you give it a try! We play once a month for worship on Sunday mornings. Questions can be directed to Tracy Hankwitz. 

 

WinGS Meeting

Women in God’s Service will not be meeting today.  More information about future meetings and events will be coming soon.

 

Senior Moments Planning Meeting

Senior Moments will have a planning meeting for the upcoming year on Saturday, September 21 at 3:00 pm at church.  Bring your ideas and suggestions for things to do along with a snack to share.  There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex.

 

Fall Work Day

We will have a Fall Work Day on Saturday, September 28 beginning at 8:00 am.  Many hands make light work.

 

New Lawn Mower

We have replaced the lawn mower.  If you wish to help as a volunteer cutting the lawn, please contact Gary Steffens for instructions on use of the mower.

 

Trunk or Treat October 26

Mark your calendars on October 26, 1:00-3:30 p.m. for our annual Trunk or Treat event. At trunk or Treat children of our congregation and community can trick-or-treat out of members' decorated trunks. It's part of our outreach efforts but is also good fellowship for our members! More information will be coming soon.

 

Secretary Office Hours

Janeen Roska’s hours in the office will typically be Wednesdays from 3:30-6:00 pm and Fridays from 1:00-3:30 pm.  Feel free to contact her at church@livingwaterlutheran.com or on her cell phone  outside of these hours. If you would like to meet with her in the office, please call, text, or email ahead of time.

 

AROUND THE WELS

 

Preschool Power Hour Begins

The Fall session of Preschool Power Hour will begin on Wednesday, September 4 at 9:30 am at St. John's Lutheran Church, Burlington (198 Westridge Ave.) in the church’s meeting room. This is a fun-packed program designed for parents and children ages 18 months—4 years old. You’ll enjoy a Bible lesson, music time and gym fun with other parents and tots. It meets the first & third Wednesdays of each month and cost is $15 per family for the semester. Register in person or online at www.stjohnsburlington.org.