Lost Life for Jesus’ Sake
Labor Day Weekend 2017
The 13th Sunday After Pentecost
Remember where you’re going. Of course, memory deals mainly with things in the past—where we’ve been already. Rarely are we told to remember something that has not happened yet, except when it comes to remembering plans for the future and our goals. Sometimes we lose sight of where we’re going or what we are trying to accomplish. So occasionally we need to be stopped and reminded. When Jesus began to show His disciples His goal of suffering, death, and resurrection in Jerusalem, it went against every hope, expectation, and dream of His disciple Peter. “Far be it from You, Lord!” So we, too, need to be reminded that the Christian faith and life is not really about our successful living or glorious past. Our faith is about Jesus’ cross and call to a blessed future. It is about daily repentance all along the way in good times as well as in evil times. It is all about repentance, taking up the cross and following Jesus wherever He leads. We may wonder at times whether He has forgotten us or wonder if He is still leading us, but we have His promise that we will see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.
God Bless, See you Sunday – Labor Day Weekend 2017 Pastor Phil
Prayer List
Gloria Dunham:
Home recovering from surgery on Wednesday. Her cancer has returned and will be undergoing more chemo therapy.
Charlene Cavan:
Wrestling with a rare form of cancer on her finger and will undergo more surgery to remove all of it. Needs help moving Saturday at 9:00am– will meet at church.
Geri Olson:
Wrestling with stage 3 breast cancer and undergoing chemo therapy for several months.
Hurricane Harvey Flood Victims:
May the Lord Jesus bring help and recovery to all who are suffering through our support and prayers!
“I am your Shield and Exceedingly Great Reward” - Gen 15:1
Worship @ Victory
Happening at Victory
Back to Sunday School/Confirmation/Bible Class—September 10th @ 9:15am...
begins a new year for spiritual growth at Victory. Come all ages to grow in your knowledge, faith and trust in Jesus Christ as your dear Lord and Savior, King and Confidant!
New Sunday Adult Bible Class Study: Reformation: Grace, Faith, Scripture begins
Lesson one—The Beginning—Baptism
Sunday School Teacher’s Meeting—Tuesday, September 5th @ 7:00pm.
Revelation Bible Study Chapter 6—Thursday, September 7th @ 10:00am.
First Thursday Ladies Fellowship – September 7th @ 11:30am
“Brown Bag’ Lunch and crafting @ church. Women can bring their own prepared or purchased lunch, and their favorite craft to work on. We will begin at 11:30, after Bible Study, with a Devotion, followed by lunch and crafting.
Luther Film to Air on PBS Sept. 12
Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World,” the full-length feature film that premiered in selected theaters in February, is set to air nationally on PBS on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. Central time. Funded by Thrivent Financial, the film dramatizes the events that shaped Luther and examines the questions he wrestled with, such as “Who am I?,” “What is my purpose?” and “How do I get right with God?” Included are insights and commentary from LCMS theologians and historians. Visit the PBS webpage.
Congregational Meeting About School Idea – Sunday, September 17th @ 9:15am
Ladies of Victory Bunco and Brunch @ Church—September 23rd @ 10:30am
Family Movie Night @ Church—September 29th @ 6:30pm