Six Chief Parts

Issue 32

The Lutheran's Confession

Sometimes visitors to Lutheran worship are startled to hear a whole congregation of people say together that they are “poor, miserable sinners.” Many Christians use this as an opportunity to shake their heads at those crazy Lutherans who say the strangest things. Do we have a low opinion of humanity? Yes and No.

We do believe “Through Adam's fall human nature and our essence is completely corrupted.' The damage is so indescribable that it cannot be recognized by our reason but only from God's Word. The damage is such that only God alone can separate human nature and the corruption of this nature from each other.” (Formula of Concord, Art. I, paragraph 9)

But at the same time there are no people on the face of this earth that are more pro-life than us because we believe that our human nature (body and soul) were created by God and redeemed by his Son. We believe that our bodies and souls will be raised together on the day of resurrection and that on that day the Holy Spirit's sanctifying work will be fulfilled in each one of us in a glorious way.

When we confess that we are “poor, miserable sinners” we are not saying that we are worthless. We are saying that we do not find our worth in a mirror or in the praise of men, but, instead, as Lutheran's we are confessing that our worth is found in the creative, redemptive, and sanctifying work of our triune God.

Rev. David Wiist

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The President of the LCMS,
Matthew Harrison, shared on Monday, September 6th —
”Due to generous donors, every LCMS missionary in the field is funded.
Thanks for your continuing gifts!”

Theological Leftovers

A quick thought on Galatians 5. The desires of your flesh.

Watch Here

September 25th, at 10:00 a.m., will be our next Saturday morning class.
Each class is based on a series of booklets put out by CPH. Please sign up to get a copy of the booklet in the common’s room, that you may be prepared for the class. If no booklets are picked up there will be no class.
September 25 - A Simple Explanation of the Bible
October 2 - A Simple Explanation of Christian Denominations
October 9 -A Simple Explanation of World Religions
October 18 - A Biblical Response to Transgenderism
October 23 - A Biblical Response to Homosexuality
October 30 - A A Biblical Response to Divorce
November 6 - A Biblical Response to Abortion
November 13 - A Biblical Response to Suicide

LLL Virtual Event

Did you know the daily routines of Christians and how they interact with relatives and housemates has a great impact on each other’s faith formation? Reserve your spot today for the Fall 2021 LLL Virtual Event held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 15334 E Marquam RD NE, Mt. Angel, on Saturday, September 25 hosted by the Indiana LLL District.

Hear from LHM Staff and congregations around the country through presentations, video, and live panel discussions. Be nurtured in the Word with a devotion by Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler, Speaker of The Lutheran Hour®.

Doors open at 10:00 a.m. with the online presentations beginning at 11:00 a.m. (central) and concluding at 2:00 p.m. (central). Lunch and snacks are included with the registration.

When you register, select the host site of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Evansville.
For further questions or more information contact Randy Fischer by phone:
812-867-5595 or by email: rfischer25@gmail.com.
Online registration is open through September 22, 2021.

Sermon for the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity

Today's readings are: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Psalm 146, Galatian 5:25-6:10 Matthew 6:24-34

The Introit is Psalm 86:4, 6, 15a,16; antiphon: Psalm 86:1a, 2b, 3

The Collect of the Day
O Lord, we implore You, let Your continual pity cleanse and defend Your Church; and because she cannot continue in safety without Your aid, preserve her evermore by Your help and goodness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever

The daily readings for this week are: September: September 12: 2 Chron. 31:1–21; Phil. 4:1–23; 13: 2 Chron. 32:1–22; Col. 1:1–23; 14: 2 Chron. 33:1–25; Col. 1:24–2:7; 15: 2 Chron. 34:1–4, 8–11, 14–33; Col. 2:8–23; 16: 2 Chron. 35:1–7, 16–25; Col. 3:1–25; 17: 2 Chron. 36:1–23; Col. 4:1–18; 18: Neh. 1:1–2:10; 1 Tim. 1:1–20

Lakeview Ministries is in search of their next Director of Operations to join the incredible team already in place. They are seeking a strong leader to supervise the staff at Camp Lakeview and Lakeview Villages and lead all aspects of the summer camp and retreat season programming. This is a year round, full time position with competitive salary and full benefits. To view the job description and submit a resume, visit www.lakeview.camp/work

Please pray for the hiring committee as they determine who God is leading into this position.