The paths of eternity are twofold: total joy in heaven or utter destruction in hell
Liturgy: (Thurs.) Evening Prayer (p.54)
(Sun.) Morning Praise (p.45)
Hymns: (Thurs.) O Gracious Light 212 590
(Sun.) 582 212 323
Psalm 72 (p.93, responsive)
Lesson: Isaiah 66:18-24 In the closing words of his prophecy, Isaiah foretold that people from every nation would be saved. However, those who rebelled against God in unbelief would receive unending punishment.
Epistle: Hebrews 12:18-24 Approaching God by way of Mount Sinai (the law) can only lead to a terrified conscience. Approaching him by way of Mount Zion (the gospel) will lead to eternal life.
Gospel: Luke 13:22-30 The door to heaven, open to people from all nations, is Jesus Christ, the One who makes us right with God. Those who try to enter through any other door will be sent away.
Sermon Text: (Thurs.) Isaiah 66:18-24
We Will See His Glory
1. The glory of His judgment.
2. The Glory of His grace.
3. The glory of His Heaven.
Pastor Schleis gone on Sunday
Pastor Schleis and family will be gone this Sunday, August 29, to attend John Schleis' installation as 2nd gr. teacher at Zion Ev. Lutheran School (WELS), South Milwaukee. They'll head down to South Milwaukee early that morning, and plan to be back sometime that evening.
We thank Pastor Eric Schaser, from our Fox Valley Lutheran (FVL) High School in Appleton, for conducting our Sunday service. Since Pastor Schaser will also be conducting the 8:00 AM service at Emanuel, Henrysville, that Sunday, please allow him a little more time to make it from there to here, if needed.
Mediations
The new Mediations booklets, with daily devotions, prayers, and suggested Bible readings from August 29 through November 27, are now available on the Entryway table. A suggested donation of at least $3.00 per booklet will help cover costs, and enable us to have a few extra copies, that Pastor Schleis uses on certain visits. Please help yourself!
Circuit Pastor training
Pastor Schleis will be attending a Synod-sponsored training session, for circuit pastors, in Pembine, Wed. afternoon – Thurs. morning, Sept. 01-02.
Notes from the August 18 Council meeting:
- Pastor Schleis' opening devotion, based on Matthew 28:18-20, followed the theme: "Addressing Congregational Health in the 21st century: Make sure that the main thing is the main thing."
- The minutes from the June and July 2010 Council meetings were approved as presented.
- The financial reports for July 2010 were accepted as presented. Our July ending checkbook balance was about $1900, including funds from the EAF, carillon interest, and Camp Phillip scholarships yet to be paid out. We continue to monitor our banking issues with CHASE bank. QuickBooks payroll updates will continue to be used.
- Pastor Schleis' report was accepted as presented. We welcome John Reichmann into membership, by way of profession of faith. A delinquent, who has not responded to other attempts at admonition and encouragement, will be summoned to the September 15 Council meeting. Sunday morning Bible class, beginning on September 12, will now be held after church.
- The Shepherding and Spiritual Life reports were accepted, as presented.
- The Properties report was accepted as presented. Burnt out exit and emergency lights in the school building are being addressed. Rasmussen Electric has been hired to do yearly inspections of the church dimmer system. Some dying bushes on the outside of church will be removed.
Ushers: Dave Robinson (head), Mark & Bonnie Teuteberg
Pastor Schleis in Milwaukee
Wed. Sept. 1 9:00 Am- 3PM Eagle Resale shop open
Wed. Sept 1-Thurs. Sept 2 Pastor Circuit Training, Pembine
Thurs. Sept. 2 6:30 PM Evening Worship Service
Usher: Lee Treptow
Fri. Sept. 3 1PM Parkview Manor Worship
Sat. Sept. 4 10:00 AM Hmong/Laotian Bible Study
Sun. Sept. 5 9:30 AM Worship Service
Ushers: Dave Robinson (head), Mark & Bonnie Teuteberg
Sun. Sept.5-Mon. Sept.6 Pastor in WI. Dells
SERVING IN GOD'S HOUSE
Officiant: Pastor Erich Schaser
Pianist: Ruth Rose
Sunday Offerings Rec'd Budgeted Variance
YTD $19,227.83 $22,882.32 ($3,375.45)
08/22/10 $2,581.25 $2,860.29 ($306.29)
'God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work."
(2Corinthians 9:8)
First Ev. Lutheran Church
(Wisconsin Ev. Lutheran Synod)
743 S. Monroe Ave. Green Bay, WI 54301
Thursday Evening Worship 6:30 PM
Sunday Worship 9:30 AM
Church Office: 435-7970
Pastor Paul Schleis: 621-0460 (cell phone)