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Summer Worship Schedule Bible Studies Summer Office Hours Take The Jewels Summer 2019 A publication of Crown of Life Lutheran Church, Sun City West, AZ Summer Worship Boring Summer? by Pastor Phill, Sr. Pastor Schedule Although I couldn’t prove it by this morning’s mid-60s temperature, it really is the summer season here at Crown of Life – and where you are as well. Our office has gone to summer hours; church attendance is down 30%, so far, compared to January – on the Saturday – 4 PM way to a 50% drop by August; 100 degree days are not far off. And yet, the life of the Sunday – 9 AM church goes on, season by season. Always has. Always will. And lest you think nothing ever happens in Lutheran history in the summer, take a look at this list of summer events: 18 May, 1528 - Martin Luther began the first of three sermon series on the catechism – Bible Studies which became the basis for the Small and Large Catechisms he would write the next year. Sunday Bible Class – 10:15 AM 21 May, 1559 – the first Lutherans were burned at the stake for heresy in Spain. Women’s Bible Study 4 June, 1743 – the first Bible printed in America Monday 9:30 AM 9 June, 1917 – three independent Norwegian synods combined to form the Norwegian Lutheran Church in America – that might seem obscure to many – but important to Pastor Ron’s Bible Class some of our Midwestern friends! Wednesday 9:30 AM 13 June, 1525 – Martin Luther, former monk, married Katherina von Bora, former num. (June & July) 19 June, 325 – The first Council of Nicaea began, to iron out doctrinal issues. Remember Men’s Bible Study - the Nicene Creed? Pastor Ray Mirly st rd 23 June, 1530 – Reformation leaders signed the Augsburg Confession, an explanation of 1 & 3 Friday – 9:00 AM our beliefs and positions as Lutheran Christians. Pastor Vern’s Bible Class 8 July, 1942 – The Lutheran Womens’ Missionary League was organized. Friday 10:30 AM continued on back Summer Office Take God Along as Your Co-Pilot Hours by Carol Steficek, Parish Nurse For our members who have already reached their summer destinations, and to all of you who remain here who will be taking short vacations: Be sure to take God along Monday – Thursday with you! Remember: Pray without ceasing, read your Bible daily, consult God on all 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM your decisions, remember He wants you to stay healthy (eat right, drink enough Friday water, exercise), take your medications as prescribed, keep your First Aid Kit handy, stay OFF of ladders, stay in touch with family and friends, find a church to attend 7:30 AM -- Noon regularly, drive safely on the roads wherever you are. Remember, God never takes a vacation from you! Have a great summer. I'll look forward to seeing everyone in the fall! SummerJanuary 2019 2019 Mission Board From Your President Webster’s dictionary defines “concord” as agreeing, harmonious and “concordia” as by Gene Kuebler, Mission Update agreement, harmony, written agreement, and from the Latin “concurs” (agreeing, of one Board Chairman mind, with one heart.) The Church is united around the confession of Jesus as our Lord and Savior like a How time flies. Summer is here and congregation singing the same song together in perfect harmony. Concordia isn’t just a the Mission Board will not meet over feeling that we are one. It’s not only something that we strive to have. We don’t the next few months, but for many sacrifice what we believe in order to be united. True Concord is always centered ministries, locally and throughout the around the confession of Christ and Him crucified! God speaks. We receive His words world, there is no time off. into our ears. He gives our tongues the words to say to Him and to those around us. Missionaries in foreign countries will We repeat, together, His words back to Him. We sing them, we confess them, all in be spreading the gospel, children will harmony together “with one heart and voice.” need to be fed, students are The church’s harmony exists in many DIFFERENT kinds of people united by concerned if they will be receiving a COMMON BELIEFS and gathered together for WORSHIP. But on a deeper level, the scholarship next fall to continue their church’s unity is in God’s very BEING in love, for as Scripture says, “God is LOVE, and education, parents are considering whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him.” which preschool to send their children. In Ephesians Paul talks about the unity or oneness of the Christian Church. He writes These are just a few of the examples of that there is but one body and one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one Baptism, how your Mission Board will continue one God and Father of us all who is all and through all. to assist in answering these questions. Christ’s church is one. There is unity in what we call the invisible church. The church We will continue to provide financial is invisible because the church consists of all those who believe in Jesus Christ. No one support to programs each month and can look into the heart and know for sure if that person believes, and that is why we call if a new and special ministry comes it the invisible church. It is a holy church. forward, we will be there to respond. This concept – that the church is holy – is a very important one. Our holiness only Members of the board will also be comes by faith in the holiness of Jesus who lived a holy life and sacrificed himself that traveling to several organizations we might be declared holy and one day be made holy. This one holy church is which we have supported and to a few apostolic and is unified in the teachings concerning Christ who is the heart and center new considerations to observe their of both the Old Testament and the New Testament (apostolic) Scripture. This is a programs firsthand. glorious church that does not have any spot or wrinkle for she is in Christ. Once again, Paul says one body and one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one Baptism, one We have a request of you, that over God and Father of us all who is all and through all. this summer as you travel or encounter God gives to His people the responsibility to retain God’s Word in its truth and purity a ministry in need of support, please and administer the Sacraments according to Christ’s institution. It says in the book of share the information with us. You Acts that the church continued “steadfastly in the apostles” teaching and to the can contact me directly at breaking of bread. The unity of the visible church can only be served and advanced by [email protected] or genuine devotion to purity of teaching and maintaining the “one faith.” provide written information to the church office and they will get it to me. Several members have done so over Jay Nelson the last few months and we are grateful. This would also be helpful as we prepare to construct our budget for next year. The work of the church, no matter where, never takes time off and we are privileged to be able to assist in our special way. Upcoming Summer Events The Assimilation Committee is busy planning for the following social activities this Enjoy your summer! God Bless. summer… Sunday, July 21 (note date change!) Ice Cream Social & Hymn Sing 2:00 PM Thursday, August 15 Arizona Broadway Theater Matinee “Sister Act” (Tickets are on sale now at the Information Center) 2 SummerThe Jewels 2019 Finding Purpose After the Death of a Loved One Prayers of Thanks by Christine Escobar, GriefCare Coordinator and Praise How do we find purpose after the death of a loved one -- especially if we have spent by Kathe Schmidt, Prayer Team Member years caring for our loved one and caring for our loved one was our primary purpose? As Christians, we know God has a purpose for us. Our situations may change, but we Summer is upon us. Many of us will can rest assured that God created us for His purpose. take time to visit with family and He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done friends in other parts of our country. but because of His own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus We have asked the Lord to protect before the beginning of time. (2 Timothy 1:9) and keep us and our loved ones safe. For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose. Lest we forget, this is also a good time (Philippians 2:13) to offer thanks and praise to Almighty Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery God for all His bountiful blessings. for special purposes and some for common use? (Romans 9:21) As we gather to partake of a meal And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who together, the common table prayer have been called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:26) comes to mind readily. A variation of At a certain point in our healing from the death of a loved one, our minds turn to the that might be: question, “What is God’s purpose for me now? My life has changed forever.” One thought to keep in mind as we search for God’s purpose for us now that our loved one Lord God, Heavenly Father, bless us is gone is that God’s purpose for creating us hasn’t changed.
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