We Preach Christ Crucified
(1 Cor. 1:23)

2305 Camino Tassajara
Danville, CA 94506
Office: 925.736.2270
Fax: 927.736.0435

Rev. Peter Ledic, Pastor
Linda Trahan, Director of Music
Stephen Trahan - Choir Director

Schedule

Sunday, September 5
8:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study
(Convention Report)
10:00 a.m. Divine Service

Wednesday, September 8
7:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, September 9
7:30 p.m. Midweek Eucharist

Saturday, September 11
7:30 a.m. Board of Elders

Sunday, September 12
8:30 a.m. Sunday School Begins
8:45 a.m. Adult Bible Class
10:00 a.m. Divine Service
Immediately following Worship - RALLY DAY FESTIVITIES!!

SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER
  • September 5, 8:45 a.m. - Convention Report
    The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod met earlier this summer in convention. Next Sunday, during Adult Bible Class, Mr. Bill DeHope and Pastor Ledic will give a report as to the outcome of the elections and the resolutions which were passed at the convention.
  • September 12th, 8:30 a.m.
    Immediately following Worship - RALLY DAY FESTIVITIES!!
    Sunday School Rally Day (and the first day of Sunday School) will be on September 12th, 8:30 a.m.
  • September 19th, 7:00 p.m.- Lifelight Study
    Monday evening class starts - Life of David
  • September 22nd, 10:00 a.m.-  Lifelight Study
    Wednesday morning class starts - Life of David
  • September 26th, 11:30 a.m.
    Notice of Special Voters Meeting
    (immediately following the Worship Service)

    There will be a special Voters Meeting on September 26th to consider the recommendations from our Building Committee regarding the scope, preliminary design and estimated costs for a building project to respond to our growing needs in Sunday School and Fellowship. Further, the Church Council will put forth a resolution for Voter approval to proceed with the building project, including plans for a fund-raising campaign. Materials will be made available a week in advance to allow time for the congregation to review the recommendations.

    This is an exciting time for Messiah and a unique opportunity to further dedicate ourselves to the Glory of God and the furtherance of His Kingdom. The Lord has guided our Building Committee in their task and now it is time for the congregation to consider its commitment in this endeavor. This is obviously a very important meeting and decision for Messiah, so I encourage everyone to attend.
    John Ahrendt, Congregation President
  • September 26, 5:30 p.m.
    If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a member of the Lutheran Church and our congregation, or if you are looking for a refresher in basic Christian doctrine, Pr. Ledic is offering adult catechesis beginning on Sunday, Sept. 26th, 5:30 p.m.

See Complete Calendar

Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost
September 5, 2010

Psalm: 1
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Epistle: Philemon 1-24
Holy Gospel: Luke 14:25-35

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Christ Jesus Has Paid the Cost of Discipleship for You

A disciple of Jesus Christ will “carry his own cross” (Luke 14:27) and follow the Lord through death into life. Discipleship is costly because it crucifies the old man with “all his own possessions” (Luke 14:33), in order to raise up the new man in Christ. The disciple disavows “his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life” (Luke 14:26), in deference to Christ. That way of the cross is impossible, except that Christ Jesus has already paid the cost. His cross is set before you as “life and prosperity, and death and adversity” (Deut. 30:15). Taking up His cross is to “choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, by loving the Lord your God, by obeying His voice, and by holding fast to Him” (Deut. 30:19–20). To live that life in Christ is also to bear His cross in love, “that your goodness should not be as it were by compulsion, but of your own free will” (Philemon 14).

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Memos (Jan 2008 to Present)
 


Robert Selby Greer

+ 15 August A.D. 2010

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Thank You!

Words cannot begin to express my deepest gratitude for all the love and kindness shown to me and our family at Bob's passing. Thank you all ever so much for all you did for the memorial service, everything was just wonderful.

God bless you all! Robbie

If you would like to listen to the memorial service it is posted on our web site under MEDIA RESOURCES > Recordings > 2010.

Sunday School Parents!

In an effort to properly plan for the Sunday School year, and to ensure we have accurate records, please provide the following information. You can either email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fill out and drop off in my church mailbox.

Here is the info we need; Parents Name, Phone Number, Address, Email, Children's names, birthdate, baptism date, grade entering.

Adult Bible Class Sunday Mornings:

Currently we are studying the parables of Jesus. Beginning on September 12th, we will be using Dr. Just's video series ‘Liturgy: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.'

Lifelight Classes:

If you would like to participate in the new Lifelight Bible Study on Wednesday mornings or on Sunday evenings, this fall we will be studying the Life of David. Classes will begin on Sunday, September 19th, 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, September 22nd, 10:00 a.m. Materials will be ordered on September 6th and the cost is $10 per study guide. The sign up sheet is in the narthex. Encourage a friend to come and study God's word with you!

Seminarian Roy Coats

(Messiah's Church Work Students)

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Roy is on summer break from Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne and will return to the Seminary for post graduate studies this fall.

Please remember that our Sunday morning Adult Bible Class is supporting Roy through our offerings. Please encourage Roy, pray for him, and support them financially through the adult bible class offerings.

Liturgical Glossary

Frequently one encounters unfamiliar terms related to worship. The following glossary provides some basic definitions and explanations to key terms that one may encounter.

Pericope (per-IK-oh-pee)
A pericope is a section of Holy Scripture that is read in a service. Since the eighth century, pericopes have been gathered together in lectionaries in which readings are appointed for each Sunday or festival. From the Greek, meaning to "cut around."
Preface
The opening dialogue between pastor and people that begins the liturgy of Holy Communion. These words, dating from the second century, are likely the most ancient part of the Divine Service.
Propers
Those parts of the service that change from week to week, including the Introit, Collect, Gradual, readings, hymns, etc. The changing propers give shape and direction to the church year calendar.

Prepared by the LCMS Commission on Worship