REFORMATION SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27

/in , /by

REFORMATION SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
We remember Martin Luther, born in 1483, nine years before Columbus discovered America. He studied law at the age of 21; became a priest at 23 and a doctor of theology at 28; wrote and nailed the 95 thesis at age 33 and 34; was ex-communicated and became a fugitive at 38; translated the Bible into German at 40; and died from a stroke at the age of 63, an internationally admired leader. His teachings stressed justification by faith, universal priesthood of believers; and supremacy of scripture which form the cornerstone of Protestantism. [Please wear red on this Sunday.]

Trick or treat so others may eat 2019

/in , , /by

Trick -or-Treat- So- Others- May- Eat — The Youth will meet after the Late Service on October 20th and head to Subway for lunch and then go to the neighborhoods to distribute the bags. We will once again have bags available for the congregation to make food donations. The congregation is asked to pick up their bag on the 20th and bring it back on the 27th filled with food items and put them in the room off the Narthex. Then on October 27th, the Youth will return to the neighborhoods to pick up the filled bags. We will need some vehicles to help with the pick-up. If you are able to help, please see Amy Goodson.

10/16 Never too late

/in , , /by

Never-Too-Late Group Meeting
Please join us as we explore the exciting sport of sky diving.
Wednesday, October 16 11:45 a.m.
in the Fellowship Hall.
You will need to make your reservation for the catered
lunch by 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 13,
by calling 226-4812 (Barbara Cleveland).

What do these symbols mean??

/in , /by

More information to come!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change for the CHURCH FRONT DOOR ENTRY

/in , /by

CHURCH FRONT DOOR ENTRY
In order to make the sanctuary more secure, it has become necessary for us to make changes in the schedule of the church front door being unlocked. As you know this entry has an electronic keypad. The front door is no longer unlocked, except on Sundays, from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All church members and friends of the congregation are encouraged to contact the church office or Pastor Fischer for the access code. For those who have a church key, the key will continue to give you access to all doors, including the church front door, 24 hours every day.

As for the florists who deliver altar flowers on Saturday, they will be given a code of their own to use.

9/29/19 5th Sunday Change of Service Time

/in , /by

5th SUNDAY CHANGE OF SERVICE TIME

September 29
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00 a.m.
ONE COMBINED WORSHIP 10:00 a.m.
The LCY will be providing a Fundraiser Luncheon immediately following the worship service in
Fellowship Hall that day. All proceeds will go toward defraying their costs to attend the ELCA National
Youth Gathering to be held in Minneapolis, MN in 2021. Take outs are available. This will be a free-will
offering event. Please come out and support our youth!
Menu:
•Hot Dogs w/ chili
•Beans
•Coleslaw
•Dessert
•Tea/Lemonade

New Adult Sunday School Series

/in , /by

New Adult Sunday School Series

What time is it?
Where did all the time go?
Does time really fly when you’re having fun?
Maybe we think about time so much because there never seems to be enough of it. Maybe there’s only one question we need to ask.
What am I doing with my time?
Simple question? Easy answer? It’s time you found out in this 5-part series.
You are invited to join the Pairs and Spares Sunday School class for its new DVD series beginning Sunday, September 22 entitled Time Of Your Life — What Am I Doing
With My Time? created by the well-known evangelist, Pastor Andy Stanley. Come join us each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in the bottom level of the Education Building.

9/28/19 WELCA Foothills Fall Conference

/in , , /by

WELCA FOOTHILLS FALL CONFERENCE

Theme for conference is “Season Sisters”
September 28, 2019
10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at
St. Matthias Lutheran Church
501 Powdersville Road
Easley, SC
RSVP to Beth Fischer by Wednesday,
September 18 if you are planning to
attend by e-mail (fischerfive@att.net or
text (864-933-7446)
We will carpool from the church at 9:00 a.m.

10/6/19 Blessing of the Animals

/in , /by

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

You are invited to join us on Sunday evening, October 6
for a Service of the Blessing of Animals. We will gather in the back
parking lot at 5:00 p.m.
Bring your pets — dogs, cats, birds, snakes, turtles, fish, gerbils, lizards or anything else you consider to be a family pet.

Rite of Healing Service September 8th

/in , /by

Sunday, September 8
5:00 p.m.
Rite of Healing
w/ Holy Communion
We believe as followers of Christ Jesus that our Lord desires our wholeness and healing. Broken bodies, minds or spirits are not our God’s intent for us. Yet, we live in a world broken by sin.
During a Service of the Word for Healing, we gather for the purpose of hearing God’s healing Word for us. The Rite of Healing is a time of intentional prayer for healing —healing of mind, body, spirit and relationship. We pray intentionally for the healing of friends, family, ourselves and our nation.
After the Scripture Readings, Sermon, and Prayers of the People, time will be given for silent prayer and for those who desire to come forward and kneel, as part of the Rite, the minister places his/her hands on the recipient’s head and prays. Oil, the ancient balm of healing and anointing, will mark your forehead in the shape of a cross.
Again, your prayers may be for yourself or a loved one. The Rite of Healing, an act as old as the Church, calls to our minds the promises of God to comfort and to remain with us.
You are encouraged to invite a friend and join us for this evening service in the church Sanctuary.