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Sola Gratia means “Grace Alone” and expresses the Biblical teaching that is the free gift of God’s grace— undeserved mercy—alone, on account of the life, death, and resurrection of His Son, Christ. Therefore, our do not in any way earn our salvation, but they are rather our response to God’s gift of salvation. As the Apostle Paul says in Ephesians 2:8-10: A Little Lutheran Latin “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from At the time of the , the yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by worship and other affairs of the Christian works, so that no one can boast. For we Church in the western world were are God’s workmanship, created in Christ conducted almost exclusively in Latin, Jesus to do good works, which God the “dead” language of the ancient prepared in advance for us to do.” Romans, which hadn’t been anyone’s Sola Fide means “Faith Alone” and native language for over 1,000 years. sums up the Biblical truth that God’s Because most people couldn’t grace is received by sinful humans not understand Latin, Martin by means of our good works, but through pioneered worshipping in the common faith alone in our Savior Jesus Christ. As language of the people, and translated the of the Lutheran the entire Bible into German. Church declares: “We cannot obtain However, this doesn’t mean that forgiveness of sin and Luther was opposed to the use of Latin. before God by our own merits, works, Luther himself was an accomplished Latin or satisfactions, but we receive scholar, and long after the Reformation forgiveness of sin and become righteous the Lutherans still used Latin as the basis before God by grace, for Christ’s sake, for education, from elementary school— through faith, when we believe that actually called “Latin school”—thru Christ suffered for us and that for His university. In fact, in addition to his sake our sin is forgiven” (Article IV). And “German Mass” Luther also published a This famous statue of was even such saving faith itself is not a “Latin Mass,” purified of the false teachings created in 1867 for the Reformation good work that we do, but rather which that had crept into the traditional order Monument in Worms, Germany, to God the works in us, because over the centuries. For hundreds of commemorate the 350th Anniversary saving faith is, “not from yourselves, it years after the Reformation, Lutherans of the Lutheran Reformation. Numerous is the gift of God . . . so that no one can continued to use this “Latin Mass” for copies of this statue have been installed boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). worship in appropriate settings where around the world, including this one means “Scripture those participating could understand it, located at our own Concordia Seminary, Alone” and affirms that the Bible is the such as schools and universities. St. Louis. Note how Luther is portrayed inspired and inerrant Word of God, that firmly grasping and pointing to the This continued use of Latin explains will never mislead or deceive us. The Bible, symbolizing his bold declaration why the various “rallying cries” of the false teachings Martin Luther protested at the : “Unless I am Lutheran Reformation are actually not in against had arisen because human convinced by the testimony of the German but in Latin. The most famous reason and Christian tradition were put Holy Scriptures . . . my conscience is Latin phrases summing up the teachings on a par with Scripture. Sola Scripture bound to the Word of God. I cannot, I of Martin Luther are the three “solas” of called the Church back to its founding shall not, I will not recant. Here I stand! the Reformation, , Sola Fide, document—the Bible. Although Christian I can do no other, so help me God.” and Sola Scriptura. tradition and human reason are taken Page 1 into consideration in determining inscribed inside churches, over greatest challenge for Christians at this doctrine, they must always be placed doorways, on foundation stones, even juncture is to remain faithful to Scripture under and subservient to Scripture, never on horse’s helmets! The VDMA logo and in the areas of sexuality and God’s alongside or superior to it. full statement Verbum Domini Manet in institution of marriage. Sadly, many Aeternum has been used by Lutheran clergy, church leaders and lay members, This reliance upon God’s Word is bodies worldwide and remains an and entire denominations, have today also expressed in the Latin motto of the enduring motto of the Reformation to entered a new “Dark Age” on these Reformation, Verbum Domini Manet in this day. topics. The difference is, they are Aeternum, which means “The Word of educated about and aware of what the Endures Forever.” Based on Bible teaches. The problem isn’t Isaiah 40:6-8 and 1 Peter 1:24-25, this ignorance but arrogance. They brazenly confident expression of the enduring reject what God clearly teaches in His power and authority of God’s Word first Word—yet still insist they should be appeared as a Lutheran motto in 1522 considered Christian. at the court of Frederick the Wise, the duke who was Luther’s patron and “Reformation” really means protector. Duke Frederick had this “re-forming” the doctrine and life of the motto sewn onto the right sleeve of the Church to conform to God’s truth— court’s official clothing, which was something desperately needed in many worn by prince and servant alike. It was church bodies today! Therefore, we also used by Frederick’s successors, A ceremonial horse’s helmet from begin the 501st year of the Lutheran his brother John the Steadfast, and 1553 inscribed with the Lutheran motto Reformation with the old, faithful cries: his nephew John Frederick the Verbum Domini Manet in Aeternum. Magnanimous. Sola Gratia! Sola Fide! Sola Scriptura! The last Latin phrase popular among When religious war later broke out, Lutherans is Ecclesia Semper Grace Alone! Faith Alone! Scripture Alone! Verbum Domini Manet in Aeternum Reformanda, which means “The Church became the official motto of the Must Always Be Reforming.” This saying Verbum Domini Manet in Aeternum! Lutherans and was used on flags, acknowledges that the Reformation The Word of the Lord Endures Forever! banners, swords, and uniforms, as a didn’t actually start with Martin Luther, symbol of the unity of the Lutheran laity nor did it end with him. Rather, from its Ecclesia Semper Reformanda! who struggled to defend their beliefs, earliest days the Christian Church has The Church Must Always Be Reforming! communities, families, and very lives always faced a host of heretics and against those who were intent on heresies that threatened to destroy the Pastor Kevin Vogts destroying them. Summarized by the teaching we have received from our letters VDMA, examples are found Lord. Over the centuries of the Christian era, the Church has continually responded to these challenges to the true faith. X X X Trinity Tribune With Luther, this response reached its high point in the history of the Church. Published Monthly by Because, the greatest challenge of all Trinity Lutheran Church to the Church’s faithfulness was the deformation of the doctrine and life of 34868 Block Road the Church brought about by the Paola, Kansas 66071 “Dark Ages,” when even many clergy Rev. Kevin Vogts, Pastor were unable to read, and for centuries Stacey Elkinton, Church Secretary the light of God’s Word went dark. It was this grotesque deformation that required VVVoters Assembly Church: 913-849-3344 the mighty Reformation, launched by Pastor’s Study & Parsonage: Luther when he posted his 95 Theses on October 22 the Castle Church door at Wittenberg, 913-849-3711 The quarterly meeting of the Voters Germany on October 31, 1517. Pastor’s Cell: 913-594-9865 Assembly will be held Sunday, October trinitylcms.org And since Luther, the Church has 22 at 7:00pm. Included on the agenda facebook.com/trinitylutheranblock continued to face even more challenges, will be election of church officers for 2018 and an update on our building [email protected] to which we must continually respond. As we observe the 500th Anniversary of project. In order to prepare for this [email protected] the Lutheran Reformation, perhaps the meeting the Church Council will meet October, 2017 Tuesday, October 17 at 7:00pm. Page 2 Seventy members and friends of Trinity reserved tickets for the Trinity’s Annual Reformation 500 Hymn Festival on Sunday, October 15. The Johnson & Chicken Noodle & Chili Dinner and Bazzar Miami County LCMS congregations are hosting this event for the entire Kansas Sunday, October 22, 11:00am City area at Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, and our Following the Dinner Pastor and Terry Vogts Trinity Lutheran Foundation is the major sponsor in honor of our congregation’s Will Give a Presentation on Their Recent Trip to Germany own 150th Anniversary next year. All Invited—Everyone Welcome! Most of those from Trinity are attending the 4:00pm matinee Come Enjoy the Fun, Food, and Fellowship! performance and our Generations group is providing a bus. We will meet at the Wal-Mart parking lot in Paola at 2:00pm and load the bus at 2:15pm. Because we are taking a bus we are not formally planning a meal together afterward, but some may want to eat together in Paola after we return. Thank you from the Trinity Youth to all donated so generously for our dinner TTTrrrunk or Trrreat at Blocktoberfest and all who gave so much help preparing and serving October 29 everything. We were blessed with net proceeds to help fund youth activities of Everyone is invited to participate in over $5,000! Trinity’s very popular, 9th annual Trunk or Treat! This free event will be Sunday, October 29, from 4:00pm-6:00pm in Trinity’s parking lot. Wear your costume and Trunk or Treat with all your friends at Trinity in Emily Kettler & Ryan Springer one stop! Adults are encouraged to As has been customary for some October 7, 2017 wear costumes also. years, beginning in October and Wynnette Sommerfeld Games and activities include a continuing thru March we will again have & Jobie Debrick bouncy house, cake walk, face painting, extra services of Holy Communion, on both the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the October 8, 2017 pop bottle toss, and more. Hot dogs, chips, apple cider, and other goodies month. This provides an extra opportunity “The LORD God said, ‘It is not provided for all. (No scary or gory to receive the for those who good for the man to be alone. I will make costumes please.) For questions call may not be able to attend worship on the a companion suitable for him’” Lori Schlegel (913-731-3267). first Sunday of the month due to inclement (Genesis 2:18). weather during the more stormy months. Page 3 Trinity’s 9th Annual

Chili & Chicken Noodle Dinner October 22 Everyone is invited to enjoy our annual Chili & Chicken Noodle Dinner and Craft Bazaar on Sunday, October 22. This delicious event is held in the church basement fellowship hall immediately after worship. Volunteers will be graciously accepted for food and craft items, as well as other kitchen and table help. Following the dinner, Pastor and Sunday, October 29, 4:00pm-6:00pm on Church Grounds Terry Vogts will share a presentation with pictures from their recent trip to Food Games Pumpkin Decorating Bouncy House Germany for the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. Everyone Is Invited to Offer Trunk or Treat from Your Car, Truck, or Other Vehicle! (Please Have Your Setup Completed by 3:30pm) All Invited—Everyone Welcome!

Each month we remember in prayer October 13 ...... Vicky Boyer in our worship services—and you are October 13 ...... Aaron Mueller October 13 ...... Hazel Prothe encouraged to remember in your October 15 ...... Pam Peckman personal prayers—specific missionaries Our records of birthdays and October 15 ...... Jay Warring around the world who are supported by anniversaries may not complete. If October 16 ...... Ariel Alcorn our congregation through our mission your information is missing or inaccurate, October 16 ...... Erica Jones offerings to our . please accept our apologies and notify October 17 ...... Dylan Fanning October 1 the Church Office at 913-849-3344 or October 17 ...... Tony Hubbard Rev. Carl & Chenhsi Hanson email Church Secretary Stacey Elkinton October 17 ...... Julie Kellogg Hong Kong at [email protected]. October 18 ...... Carter Zajic October 19 ...... Betty Prothe October 1 ...... Mike Schmidt October 8 October 17 ...... Joe Stephens Rev. Charles & Cheryl Ferry October 1 ...... Kimala Morton October 20 ...... Khrystin Davis Indonesia October 1 ...... Michele Minden October 20 ...... David Minden October 2 ...... Ashley Peckman October 23 ...... Brett Golubski October 15 October 2 ...... Sharon Prothe October 23 ...... Kaelah McMullin Rev. Chuck & Jean Hoffman October 4 ...... Kyle Minden October 23 ...... Hannah Allcorn South Korea October 5 ...... Mark Deering October 24 ...... Payton Bruce October 8 ...... Megan Stutzman October 22 October 26 ...... Charlie Peckman October 8 ...... Brian Oberheide October 26 ...... Dalton Russell Gail Grieser October 9 ...... Kyle Garrison Macau October 26 ...... Garrett Russell October 10 ...... LeRoy Thoden October 27 ...... Kolby Fanning October 29 October 11 ...... Shelby Barrett October 27 ...... Lloyd Peckman Rev. Dr. Daniel & Dr. Joan Jastram October 11 ...... Kegan Warring October 27 ...... Kayla Shappell Japan October 12 ...... Ray England October 30 ...... Chris Kettler Page 4 October 30 ...... Rose Peckman October 30 ...... David Prothe Fall Series October 30 ...... Jai Jenkins October 31 ...... Nina Gerken Oct 1 ..... Larry & Dana Simonson (12) Oct 7 ...... Scott & Nancy Golubski (28) Life Lessons from Oct 17 ...... Joe & Anisha O’Barto (19) Oct 17 ... Darrel & Brigitte Rodewald (36) Oct 19 ...... Kyle & Pam Minden (26) the Old Testament Oct 25 ...... Mark & Diana Deering (14) Oct 27 ...... Eric & Lindsey Lester (5) Oct 30 ...... Les & Beth Prothe (24) Beginning September 24 we are having a special Oct 31 ...... Dale & Linda Prothe (40) Fall Sermon Series on Life Lessons from the Old Testament, looking at characters from the Old Testament and what lessons we can learn from their lives. “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope” (Romans 15:4).

Could you—individual, family, or September 24 October 29 (Reformation Sunday) group—serve snacks sometime after “Adam: Be Content “Josiah: God’s worship? One Sunday in September is With What You Have” Extreme Renovation” still open! The sign-up sheet is by the table Genesis 3:1-4:1 2 Kings 22-23 with the snacks. Thanks to all those providing snacks for Coffee Hour! October 1 November 5 “Joshua: Dare to Be Different” October 1 “Abraham: It Seemed Like Joshua 24:15 Lori Schlegal a Good Idea at the Time” Genesis 16:1-4 November 12 October 8 Mindens October 8 “Ruth: He Will Give You “Jacob: God Will Provide” Your Heart’s Desires” October 15 Genesis 27:1-36 Ruth 4:13 Phyllis Trickett October 15 November 19 October 22 “Joseph: Do Not Seek “David: Nip Temptation Chili & Chicken Noodle Dinner Revenge or Bear a Grudge” in the Bud” October 29 Genesis 50:15-21 2 Samuel 11:26-27 Michelle Haley October 22 November 26 “Moses: I Know the Plans “Job: The Comforting That I Have For You” Hope of Everlasting Life” New DVD Study Exodus 3:1-15 Job 19:23-27

“A Man Named Germany this summer, visiting sites Martin” associated with Martin Luther in commemoration of this year’s 500th Our current study in Adult Bible Anniversary of the Reformation. They Class is A Man Named Martin, using DVD took lots of pictures and will give a presenations to look at the life, work, presentation about their trip following and teachings of Martin Luther, and the the Chili & Chicken Noodle Dinner on impact on the world of the Reformation Sunday, October 22. Germany Presentation he began when he posted his 95 Theses In addition to Luther sites other on the door of the Castle Church at October 22 places visited include the Berlin Wall Wittenberg, Germany on October 31, and Dachau concentration camp. 1517. Join in Sundays at 9:00am in the Pastor and Terry Vogts were Everyone is invited to enjoy a virtual visit Overflow for A Man Named Martin! blessed to take a two week trip to to das Vaterland ! Page 5 Trinity’s Fifth Annual Blocktoberfest Hundreds More Pictures Online www.trinitylcms.org/photos

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