Quotes
Faith Receives the Treasure
Of Christ's Salvation
In what manner, then, do we lay hold of this treasure and gift, or what is the purse chest into which we put it? It is faith alone...It holds out the hand and opens the bag and is content to receive nothing but benefactions. For as God, the Giver, moved by His Love, bestows these blessings upon us, so we are recipients through faith, which does nothing except accept the gift. For it (salvation) is not of our doing and cannot be merited by our work; it already exists, presented and bestowed. Only see that you open your mouth, or rather your heart, be still, and let yourself be filled. This cannot be done except by your believing the word.
Dr. Martin Luther,
Baptism
Baptism of Ashton Burger
Ashton Alexander Burger , the son of Kenneth and Jennifer Burger is being baptized today in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Ashton was born June 25, 2007, in San Ramon, CA. May our Lord grant him the gift of the Holy Spirit, forgiving him all his sins and keeping him in his baptismal grace his whole life.
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- The Messiah Messenger -
Week of July 20, 2008
The 10th Sunday after Pentecost
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Life Quotes . . . from Lutherans for Life
"Some see those who have had an abortion as wicked, having committed an unforgivable sin. We see children who need to be cherished and given hope." A Life Quote from Lutherans.
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A lot is happening on the web site
You'll be amazed at all the current information, pictures, sermons and videos. Over 500 different people visited our site in June... Be sure to check out the Members Link - there is a lot for you here too.
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Urgent Need for Disaster Funds:
Flood Relief, Tornado Relief.
Dear friends,
Spring has marked a turbulent time for U.S. states, particularly in the Midwest. With more severe weather expected, the needs will likely increase.
I saw the situation in southern Indiana for myself, especially the community of Columbus, Indiana. Flooding is at an all time high in Indiana and Iowa, causing forced evacuations, closing roads, and damaging homes - including hundreds of LCMS member homes - and a few LCMS church buildings. More than 260 LCMS churches in Indiana and Iowa are in counties declared disaster areas by state and federal officials. Flooding is also an issue throughout the Midwest from Minnesota to Oklahoma. Tornadoes have hit communities in Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, and Colorado this spring. Most recently, an F-3 tornado near Blencoe, Iowa, killed four Boy Scouts and injured 48 others.
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We rely on your support to provide assistance following disasters like these, and share Christ's saving love and grace in times of need. Your gift to LCMS World Relief and Human Care will help LCMS districts and congregations respond to tornadoes and flooding.
To help those affected by recent disasters, send donations marked "Flood Relief 2008" and "Tornado Relief 2008" to LCMS World Relief and Human Care, P.O. Box 66861, St. Louis, MO 63166-6861, or call toll-free, 1-888-930-4438.
Mercy Forever,
Rev. Matthew Harrison, Executive Director LCMS World Relief & Human Care
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The flowers adorning the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God, by the Burger family in celebration of Ashton's Baptism.
The sign-up sheet is posted in the Church Office. When you sign up, remember to place your $45 check (noted flowers).
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Week at a glance
Sunday, July 20
8:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study
10:00 a.m. Divine Worship
Thursday, July 24
7:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Eucharist
Sunday, July 27
8:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study
10:00 a.m. Matins
See Complete Calendar!
Defibrillator
Automatic defibrillator
now at Messiah
Thanks to the efforts of David Woodard and the Church Council an Automatic External Defibrillator (ALD) is now available for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) victims. Click here for details
Address Change
Need an address, phone number or Email?
If you need a current address, phone # , Email or photos of members, just click on the Members Link .
(This link is restricted to church members. You must register prior to using this link. To register click on the members link and complete a form.)
Siberian Lutheran Mission
Please support
The Siberian Lutheran Mission Society
Messiah's 3-year Mission Project
You can access the latest newsletter of the Siberian Lutheran Mission Society by going to www.TSLMS.org or you can request a printed version from our church office. You can preview it on the ‘Missions' bulletin board in the narthex.
Portals of Prayer
Portals of Prayer
The July -September 2008 edition of the Portals of Prayer is in your member mailbox in the Fireside room.
Donations
Please Remember those in Need!
Please bring your ‘gently used' clothing to the Fireside Room. A collection bin has been provided for your donations and are delivered to COME in San Jose by Walt Daman.
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