8/13/23 Weekly Congregational update

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Dear Members and Friends of HTLC,

 

Here are this week’s congregational updates:

 

  • Yesterday, August 9, our very own Ms. Jackie McConnell, turned 101 years of age! 
  • Sunday, I will be preaching on the gospel, Matthew 14:22-33, commonly referred to as “Jesus Calming the Sea.”  Questions to ponder:
    • Why did Jesus make the disciples get into the boat and go to the other side of the Sea of Galilee?
    • Why did Jesus go up on the mountain to pray? [Hint: see last week’s gospel reading]
    • What caused Peter to sink?
    • For you, what is the most meaningful part of this incredible story? 
  • I hope you are making plans to join us for my 6-week Adult Small Catechism classes.  Our first topic will be Baptism and our first set of classes will be Tuesday morning, September 5 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. and this class will repeat on Thursday evening, September 7 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.  Do you the know the difference between infant baptism and a believer’s baptism? Do you know how to respond to someone who questions why Lutheran practice infant baptism and “sprinkle” as opposed to immersion?  Please mark your calendars now for these classes or the others in this series. 
  • I will be back in the office on Saturday morning . 
  • May the Lord continue to bless our Congregation, you are being kept in my prayers

 

 

In Christ,

Pastor Fischer