Archive for October, 2009

November 1 All Saint’s Day

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

The custom of commemorating all of the saints of the church on a single day goes back at least to the third century. All Saints Day celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who make up the body of Christ.
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Readings and Prayers

October 25 Reformation Sunday

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Sermon Text: Psalm 46
Sermon Title: “Pro-test, Pro-testant, Pro-testifiers”
Sermon Notes: Over the centuries Protestants are more often known for what they oppose instead of what they endorse. As children of the Reformation we should turn from protesting the world’s ills and start testifying about our amazing God and God’s power to reform the world.
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Readings and Prayers

October 18 the 20th Sunday after Pentecost

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Sermon Text: Mark 10:35-45
Sermon Title: “I Wanna Be Somebody!”
Sermon Notes: Our idea of greatness is like that of James and John – gaining worldly power. Jesus redefines greatness, telling us if we want to be first, we must be last – in service to all. The world tells us that to be somebody special we must aspire to [...]

Book Club Begins “The Shack” Wednesday, October 21st

Friday, October 9th, 2009

TLPC book club will begin a new book, “The Shack” on Wednesday, October 21st at 6:15 p.m. We meet at Book and Bean. Everyone is welcome. If you want to know why you should join us for, “The Shack” ask Ryan Hunter.   One review states, “The Shack” is a one of a [...]

October 11 the 19th Sunday after Pentecost

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Sermon Text: Mark 10:17-31
Sermon Title: “The Possesive of Possessions”
Sermon Notes: Like the rich young man, we are often so attached to our worldly possessions that we are not ready to lay it all aside to serve God. We are often too attached to worldly possessions or recognition to answer God’s call to serve. Jesus offers us healing from [...]