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Unfortunately, this new 2011 edition However, if you go to a general of the NIV has some poor translations. bookstore such as Barnes and Noble, or Though it is still useable, it is much less a Christian bookstore such as Mardel, suitable for conservative Christians than or a mass-market retailer such as the 1984 NIV. Wal-Mart, there are mainly about a half-dozen versions you will commonly Up to that point, the 1984 NIV had find for sale. Here’s a brief review, for over 20 years been the primary listed in general order of preference, translation used by the Lutheran Church and rated from one to five stars. Missouri Synod, and our Concordia Publishing House in publications such as studies, Sunday School lessons, ««««« and Portals of Prayer. However, when The ESV was prepared and released the 2011 NIV they published by a consortium of also abruptly withdrew the familiar conservative organizations, publishers, What Bible Version 1984 NIV from the market—and even and denominations, including theologians took the unusual step of canceling from the LCMS. This is the version found Should I Use? copyright permissions for the 1984 NIV. in Lutheran Service Book, and now used in all CPH publications. Over the past When the original New International decade, CPH has gradually been issuing Version of the Bible was released by the Many of these new Bible new editions of standard works such as conservative Christian publisher versions are owned by the Small Catechism featuring the ESV Zondervan in 1984, it quickly became conservative Christian in place of the 1984 NIV. the favorite for many conservative conservative Christian denominations, and achieved something groups, so that they will The ESV is a highly accurate, no other English translation had since never again have to suffer readable, modern translation. However, 1611: overtaking the venerable King the whims of a godless in some places it can be a bit “wooden” James Version as the #1 best-selling Bible compared to the 1984 NIV, which seemed international conglomerate. to “flow” better. version. However, Zondervan was later taken over by News Corp, an international The ESV has been adopted by quite conglomerate best known in the United This caused great upheaval for a few conservative Christians and now States for their Fox News subsidiary. conservative Christian churches, ranks as one of the top best-selling Bible denominations, and publishers, suddenly translations. Because of this popularity Though having a reputation for being left without the ability to purchase or it is widely available in a very large politically conservative, the owners and continue using in publications our favored variety of editions from many publishers. management of News Corp are actually Bible version. In response, a large socially and theologically quite liberal. Our own CPH used it as the basis for number of new, conservative Bible the wonderful new Lutheran Study Bible. Consider that News Corp is now both translations have recently been issued. The ESV is available at all bookstores the biggest publisher of in In many cases, these new versions are and retailers, and you can find a large the world—also owning Thomas Nelson, owned by conservative Christian groups, number of special editions online at publisher of the New King James so that they will never again have to www.cph.org/bibles. Version—but at the same time one of the suffer the whims of a godless world’s largest suppliers of pornography! international conglomerate. 1984 New International After coming under the control of VVVersion People often ask me which Bible News Corp, in 2011 Zondervan issued a version they should get for themselves ««««« radical “update” of the NIV. It is really or give as gifts. The wonderful website If you can find it, the original a whole new translation, but still carrying www.biblegateway.com has the full text 1984 NIV is still a great Bible to have. the familiar New International Version of over 50 different English translations The key is to check the copyright of any name, without anything to distinguish it of the Bible, many of them modern versions Bible labeled “New International from the 1984 edition, such as adding issued within the past decade or two. Version.” If the copyright does not “revised” to the title. include the date 2011, you’re in luck! Page 1 Because it was such a best-seller while updating archaic terms such as understandable for contemporary for two decades, there are lots of “thee” and “thou.” It is a highly accurate, readers. That is why no denomination copies of the original 1984 NIV available readable, modern translation, and ranks has adopted it as their primary version. at used bookstores such as Half-Price among best-selling Bible versions. This However, many people find it highly Books, thrift stores, and on Ebay. means it is widely available in a large readable, and it is suitable for personal However, be sure to check the copyright! variety of editions. reading, study, and devotions. Though A particular gem is the Concordia The NKJV is actually a favorite of modern in its language it is generally Self-Study Bible published by CPH. If many conservative Christians. However, conservative in its theological outlook. you find a “clean” copy of that, buy it! conservative publishers were hesitant It is widely available in a variety of to adopt it as a replacement for the editions. Evangelical Heritage 1984 NIV because News Corp also The main advantage is that some bought Thomas Nelson, the publisher VVVersion people who otherwise might not read and copyright holder of the NKJV, and the Bible may actually read the NLT, ««««« after the fiasco with the withdraw of the because of its easy-to-understand The new EHV translation was just 1984 NIV they didn’t want to be beholden contemporary language. released in July by Northwestern again to the whims of News Corp. Publishing House, the publisher of the So far, however, they haven’t Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, 2011 New International “updated” the NKJV, and it remains an a conservative sister synod of our Missouri VVVersion Synod. Prepared by WELS pastors and excellent, highly recommended professors as their synod’s replacement translation, used by many conservative « for the 1984 NIV, it is a highly accurate, Christians. It is particularly helpful for As mentioned above, in some readable, modern translation. those who want a modern version, but places the revised 2011 NIV has poor also like the traditional style of the translations. However, overall it is still Because it was just published it is original . generally accurate and very readable. currently available mainly from www.nph.net/ehv and Amazon. The Because it has held onto the NIV’s entire text can be reviewed for top spot in Bible sales, it is the version comparison at www.biblegateway.com. ««««« most widely available. Usually the The CSB was produced by the translation a general retailer like Southern Baptist Convention as their Wal-Mart will carry is the 2011 NIV, ««««« replacement for the 1984 NIV. It was since it is currently the #1 best-selling originally called the Holman Christian version. The NKJV is meant to keep as much Standard Bible, named after their as possible the familiar, traditional If that’s the specific version denominational publisher, but they language of the King James Version, someone wants, don’t hesitate to buy it. shortened the name to just Christian Or if it is received as a gift, certainly you Standard Bible to broaden its appeal will be blessed using it. XX X beyond their denomination. Trinity Tribune The SBC is the largest Protestant King James Version Published Monthly by body in North America and sales have ««««« been strong, quickly propelling the CSB Trinity Lutheran Church into the top five best-selling Bible Though it is not a modern language 34868 Block Road versions. Widely available in a large translation, the 1611 KJV is highly Paola, Kansas 66071 variety of editions, it is a highly accurate, accurate—and surprisingly readable for readable, modern translation. Though being over 400 years old! And for many Rev. Kevin Vogts, Pastor produced by the SBC, initially for their people, some beloved, familiar parts of Stacey Elkinton, Church Secretary own use, it is not biased toward their Scripture, such as Psalm 23 and the Christmas story, just don’t sound “right” Church: 913-849-3344 denominational views. from any other version. Pastor’s Study & Parsonage: 913-849-3711 Despite the introduction of so many Pastor’s Cell: 913-594-9865 ««« new modern versions, sales of the KJV remain strong and it still ranks among The NLT is a very modern version— trinitylcms.org the top-selling . The perhaps too modern for some, who may facebook.com/trinitylutheranblock disadvantage is that some people may feel it goes too far paraphrasing the [email protected] be put off from actually reading it by Biblical text to make it more [email protected] archaic language such as “thee” and October, 2019 “thou.” Page 2 You may be wondering, “What Trinity’s 11th Annual version does Pastor Vogts use in our bulletins and worship services?” The first preliminary editions of what became the 1984 NIV were already being issued just as I began pre-seminary studies at St. John’s College in Winfield in 1978. Also, the LCMS hymnal Lutheran Worship issued in 1982, which Trinity never had, used the 1984 NIV for all Scripture references, and for decades that was the version used for the readings, , etc. on pre-printed bulletins and worship inserts, as well as all other CPH materials. So, that is what I used throughout eight years of college and seminary preparing to become a pastor, and for the first 20 years of my ministry.

You may be wondering, Sunday, October 27, 4:00pm-6:00pm at the Shelter House “What Bible version do we use in our bulletins and Food Games Pumpkin Decorating Bouncy House worship services?” Everyone Is Invited to Offer Trunk or Treat When the fiasco with the NIV from Your Car, Truck, or Other Vehicle! happened in 2011, I decided that since (Please Have Your Setup Completed by 3:30pm) I had only about 15 years before retirement (Lord willing), I would just stubbornly stick with the 1984 NIV. All Invited—Everyone Welcome! I bought up lots of extra copies of various editions of the 1984 NIV while they And that will probably be the version were still available, as well as the used primarily by your next pastor. Small Catechism with the 1984 NIV— Because, for the younger pastors, I’ve got a big stash at home! it is the ESV that they “grew up” with, just as I did with the 1984 NIV. So, that is the version I generally still use, including in our bulletins and No matter what version you chose, worship services. However, modern the most important thing is not only to Could you—individual, family, or technology makes it simple to use other buy a Bible and have a Bible, but group—serve snacks sometime after versions on occasion. I can easily to actually read your Bible! As worship? There is a sign-up sheet on the compare them side-by-side in the Bible Psalm 119:9-16 says (in the 1984 NIV): table with the snacks. Our Generations study software that I have, and “How can a young man keep his way group has generously agreed to provide sometimes find that for a particular pure? By living according to Your Word. and prepare the coffee and juice each portion I prefer another translation. I seek You with all my heart; do not let week! So those signing up are only asked Lately, I have been checking out the new me stray from Your commands. I have to provide some treat. Thanks to all Evangelical Heritage Version, which as hidden Your Word in my heart that I might those providing snacks for Coffee Hour! noted above was just issued in July by a not sin against You. Praise be to You, October 6 conservative Lutheran sister synod. O LORD; teach me Your decrees. With Brigitte Rodewald Because Lutheran Service Book my lips I recount all the laws that come from Your mouth. I rejoice in following October 13 and all Concordia Publishing House Twin Valley 4-H publications now use the English Your statutes as one rejoices in great Standard Version exclusively, that is the riches. I meditate on Your precepts and October 20 consider Your ways. I delight in Your version to which the majority of Missouri Chili & Chicken Noodle Dinner decrees; I will not neglect Your Word.” Synod congregations and pastors have October 27 switched. Pastor Kevin Vogts Need Volunteers Page 3 thanks that we were spared greater damage in the tornado, and that we were able to beautifully restore everything. Following the worship service everyone is invited to stay and enjoy our annual Chili & Chicken Noodle Dinner & Bazaar. The quarterly meeting of the Voters Our records of birthdays and Assembly will be held Sunday, October anniversaries may not complete. If 13 at 7:00pm. Included on the agenda Sermon your information is missing or inaccurate, will be election of church officers for please accept our apologies and notify 2020, officer reports, setting the mission TTTopics for the Church Office at 913-849-3344 or budget, designating Thanksgiving and October email Church Secretary Stacey Elkinton Christmas offerings, and any other at [email protected]. business presented. In order to prepare Sermons by Pastor Vogts are for this meeting the Church Council will available in both printed and audio form October 1 ...... Mike Schmidt meet Tuesday, October 8 at 7:00pm.“ on our website at www.trinitylcms.org/ October 1 ...... Kimala Morton sermons; as podcasts in the Itunes store October 1 ...... Michele Minden by searching for “Rev. Kevin Vogts”; October 2 ...... Ashley Peckman and printed copies of that day’s sermon October 2 ...... Sharon Prothe Heritage and several of the most recent sermons October 4 ...... Kyle Minden are available in the Gathering Room. October 5 ...... Mark Deering Sunday” October 8 ...... Megan Stutzman October 6 October 8 ...... Brian Oberheide with Church “To Rescue Us from October 9 ...... Kyle Garrison & Cemtery the Present Evil Age” October 10 ...... LeRoy Thoden Galatians 1:3-5 Rededication October 11 ...... Shelby Barrett October 13 October 11 ...... Kegan Warring and Chili & Chicken “The Greatest Hoax on Earth?” October 12 ...... Ray England Galatians 1:11-12 October 13 ...... Vicky Boyer Noodle Dinner October 13 ...... Aaron Mueller October 20 October 20 (Heritage Sunday) October 13 ...... Hazel Prothe “Always Pray and October 15 ...... Pam Peckman Everyone enjoyed so much Do Not Lose Heart” October 15 ...... Jay Warring worshipping with The Lutheran Hymnal Luke 18:1-8 October 16 ...... Ariel Alcorn of 1941 for our 150th Anniversary Sunday October 27 (Reformation Sunday) October 16 ...... Erica Peckman last year that we are going to make it an “The Gift of God” October 17 ...... Dylan Fanning annual tradition! This year our “Heritage Ephesians 2:8-10 October 17 ...... Tony Hubbard Sunday” will be on October 20. October 17 ...... Julie Kellogg October 18 ...... Carter Zajic We have in storage several hundred October 19 ...... Betty Prothe copies of The Lutheran Hymnal in excellent October 19 ...... Joe Stephens condition. We’ll pass them out at the October 20 ...... Khrystin Davis door, or if you have a copy you received October 20 ...... David Minden for Confirmation, or perhaps you inherited October 23 ...... Brett Golubski from your parents or grandparents, October 23 ...... Kaelah McMullin you’re welcome to bring it along! October 23 ...... Hannah Allcorn All of the hymns and liturgy that October 24 ...... Payton Bruce Sunday will be from The Lutheran Hymnal. October 26 ...... Charlie Peckman Since it is our first extra “third Sunday” You are invited to help Trinity provide October 26 ...... Dalton Russell Communion for the fall and winter, the brief worship services for nursing home October 26 ...... Garrett Russell order of service will be the familiar residents at North Point and Medical October 27 ...... Kolby Fanning “Page 15.” Lodge on Sunday, October 6. The simple October 27 ...... Lloyd Peckman services are approximately 20 minutes At the end of the service we will hold October 27 ...... Kayla Shappell in length at each home. We begin at October 30 ...... Chris Kettler a brief rite of rededication for both our 1:30pm at North Point and then go to church building and cemetery, giving October 30 ...... Rose Peckman Medical Lodge for the second service. October 30 ...... David Prothe Page 4 October 30 ...... Jai Jenkins October 31 ...... Nina Gerken New Oct 1 ..... Larry & Dana Simonson (14) Oct 7 ...... Scott & Nancy Golubski (30) Cemetery Oct 17 ...... Joe & Anisha O’Barto (21) Map Oct 17 .. Darrel & Brigitte Rodewald (38) Each month we remember in prayer Oct 19 ...... Kyle & Pam Minden (28) Building on the research and work in our worship services—and you are Oct 25 ...... Mark & Diana Deering (16) of the previous map that hung in the encouraged to remember in your Oct 27 ...... Eric & Lindsey Lester (7) former nursery, a new map has been personal prayers—specific Missionaries Oct 30 ...... Les & Beth Prothe (26) created for our cemetery, with of the Month from around the world, who Oct 31 ...... Dale & Linda Prothe (42) accompanying indexes sorted by name, are supported by our congregation through year, and location. Photos of the graves our mission offerings to our Synod. on the new map are mostly from the web site www.findagrave.com. October 6 2019 Kipp & Tami Beaudoin The map and indexes are on the Ukraine Ladies table in the vestibule by the front door Aid (near bell rope). Please help check this October 13 work and if you find errors or missing Rev. Charles & Deborah St-Onge Quilt information report it to Pastor Vogts. Caribbean Raffle Because it involves so many names, October 20 dates, and other data, it is anticipated Michael & Nancy Jane Morizio The beautiful quilt for the Trinity there may be mistakes and typos and a Italy Ladies Aid 2019 Quilt Raffle is done! It is second printing with corrections will October 27 a generously sized queen, hand likely be needed. Rev. James & Tina May embroidered and pieced by the Ladies This map, or a corrected reprint, Kenya Aid, and machine quilted for extra will eventually be hung on the wall at that durability. This black and white photo location, since it is conveniently located doesn’t show the lovely colors. A adjacent to the cemetery. We are also full-color photo is on the bulletin board in planning to get some kind of markers at Communion the South Lobby, or online at the end of each row in the cemetery www.trinitylcms.org/quilt. identifying them as “A, B, C,” etc. to aid October 20 in locating graves. Tickets are $1 per chance to win, As is customary during the winter or six tickets for $5. On sale from any months, from October thru March we Ladies Aid member and many other are having Communion twice per month, women of the congregation. Tickets will on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, beginning be sold until October 20 when the drawing with our first “third Sunday” Communion will take place at Trinity’s Annual Chili & on October 20. Chicken Noodle Dinner that day (need not be present to win).

What if parts of the Bible appear to conflict with modern science or other human reason? If it was written over thousands of years by many different We had members sign up for 60 human authors, does the Bible contradict tickets to see the musical comedy “Church itself? How do we find the real meaning Basement Ladies” at The New Theater for those parts of the Bible that seem Restaurant in Overland Park on March 21, Thank you from the Trinity Youth to mysterious or hard to understand? 2020! The tickets have been reserved all donated so generously for our dinner but full payment isn’t due until January We’re looking at these questions and at Blocktoberfest and all who gave so 15. Please pay Pastor Vogts $33 per more with our current study in Adult much help preparing and serving ticket any time before that date. We’ll Bible Class, Bible 101: An Introduction everything. We were blessed with net make arrangements next spring for those to Understanding the Bible. Join in proceeds to help fund youth activities of who would like to carpool.See Pastor Sundays at 9:00am in the Heritage Room! over $6,000! Vogts for any questions. Page 5 Trinity’s Seventh Annual Blocktoberfest Hundreds More Pictures Online www.trinitylcms.org/photos

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