This Sunday we celebrate the Reformation. What is the Reformation? Throughout history, Satan has attacked God’s Church with deception of all kinds. Through false teachers, he has led many to fall away from God’s truth, and thus Satan seems to be winning. And yet, as promised in the Bible, God preserves his Church and his Word, even as many are deceived.
One period in history where God preserved his Church and his Word occurred 500 years ago. The message of free forgiveness in Jesus seemed all but lost. Bibles were rare and people were seeking to earn heaven by what they did. But in his grace, God used Martin Luther to bring to the world the message of free forgiveness in Jesus. This Sunday we do not praise Martin Luther, but we praise God for him. As God’s instrument, Martin Luther helped reform the church by restoring the good news of Jesus as our only Savior, that salvation is by God’s grace through faith in Jesus alone. There is no other truth by which we are saved! God’s loving warning to us this weekend: Do Not Be Deceived.
We worship at 10:00 AM at the Phi Delta Kappa Banquet Hall located at 11311 Phi Delt Way, Odessa, 33556. Children’s Sunday School is offered after worship on Sunday!
Thank Offerings: The Bible says, “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops.” –Proverbs 3:9. God wants us to give of our first and the best of the resources he provides for us.
- Set up a one-time gift or reoccurring gift at our website, click here
- Donate via text, send the dollar amount you wish to give to 888-314-2975 (Example: $40)
- Send an offering envelope/check via mail to: Peace Lutheran Church, 3030 Starkey Blvd (Suite 227), Trinity, FL 34655
A LIFE LIVED FOR OTHERS
If you didn’t already, you can turn in your Stewardship Challenge card – a Life Lived for Others. These cards are meant to assist us all in following through on commitments to serving within our church or helping a neighbor. Check out more information on our website.
FINDING JOY IN LIFE
Starting Wednesday, November 3 | 1:30 PM
What happens when life becomes us pursuing our own selfish goals? We can easily become disillusioned with life. We can waste and squander God’s generous gifts and miss out on our Creator’s good purpose for us. In the book of Ecclesiastes Solomon teaches us to how to find enjoyment in life. Join us for our new Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study starting November 3 at 1:30 pm online. We will be studying the book of Ecclesiastes.
FRUITS OF FAITH
Worship Attendance 10/17: 70
Worship Attendance 10/24: 81
Cumulative gifts given in October 2021: $11,767
Budgetary funds needed for October 2021: $14,897
Cumulative gifts given in September 2021: $14,395
Budgetary funds needed for September 2021: $14,897
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Gifts Needed to Furnish Peace for the Future: $63,000
Total cong. Commitment to date: $26,260
Total gifts and pledges received to date: $13,705
CALENDAR
SUN. Oct. 31
10:00 am Reformation Worship @ Phi Delta Kappa
11:00 am Coffee & Fellowship
11:09 am Bible Study/Children’s Sunday School
11:09 am Youth Confirmation Test @ Phi Delta Kappa
WEDNESDAY
1:30 pm Bible Study Online – Ecclesiastes
6:00 pm New CAP Class – Life of Luther Online
7:35 pm Bible Info Class (Membership Class) Online
SUN. Nov. 7
10:00 am Worship @ Phi Delta Kappa
11:00 am Coffee & Fellowship
11:09 am Bible Study/Children’s Sunday School
5:29 pm Youth Confirmation Class @ Phi Delta Kappa
Reminder of Worship Guidelines
Our current guidelines for gathering are in place for public worship:
- We ask that those who are sick or have been exposed to COVID-19 within the last 10 days not gather for worship at this time. Online services will continue to be made available.
- Offering plates and guest registers will not be passed. You can place your offering in the basket provided on your way in or out of worship. We encourage setting up giving online or by text.