[Bslc-dist] Pastorgr@m

[Mark Bertermann]

"May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance."

2 Thess. 3:5

Hello friends!

It's feelin' more like Fall as Summer winds down.  I hope you're feeling
ready to shift gears as we move into a new season.  "Time is a circus always
packing up and moving away." -Ben Hecht

Sunday cometh.  It's the first Sunday of the month, so we'll be celebrating
Holy Communion* in both services. It's also the last Sunday without classes,
so you have extra time to fellowship & visit.  Here are the Scripture
touchpoints upon which we focus:
*	Isaiah 66.18-23...Glory
*	Hebrews 12.18-24...Two mountains
*	Luke 13.22-30...Able to enter?

*Here's a word from Martin Luther about Communion preparation:
"Q- Who receives this sacrament worthily?  A- Fasting & bodily preparation
are certainly fine outward training.  But that person is truly worthy & well
prepared who has faith in these words: 'Given & shed for you for the
forgiveness of sins.'  But anyone who does not believe these words or doubts
them is unworthy & unprepared, for the words 'for you' require all hearts to
believe."

New Sunday Adult Classes begin on September 12.  Get ready to be stretched &
grow!

SEE THROUGH THE SCRIPTURES
 A fast-paced but highly revealing journey through the entire Bible, tracing
the key themes that surface thoughout it
Teacher:  Pastor Dan Critchett
Location:  Fellowship A

LOVED BY GOD
Liz Curtis Higgs shares spiritual insights on the struggle between pleasing
God and pleasing ourselves.
Facilitator:  Women's Ministry
Location:  Fellowship C

THE MEASURE OF A MAN
A no-nonsense exploration of manhood from a biblical perspective featuring
Dr.Gene Getz
Facilitator:  Mike Post
Location:  Fellowship D

BELIEVING
A study of the basics of the Christian and Lutheran faith & a prerequisite
for BSLC membership
Teacher:  Pastor Pete

TURNING INK INTO BLOOD
A required class providing practical help for those desiring to serve as
Scripture readers in worship services
Facilitator:  Brad Owens
Location:  Library

Wednesday Discipleship Training School classes kicks off on Sept. 15.
Suppers @ 6 pm. Offerings will include:

Ephesians:  The Nuts & Bolts of Our Faith & Life
A verse-by-verse study of a foundational portion of God's Word
Teacher:  Jim Eller
Location:  Fellowship C

Becoming the Woman I Want to Be
A Donna Partow study of helpful biblical concepts for life
Facilitator:  Stephanie Balladone
Location:  Fellowship D

An Experiment in Spiritual Formation
Getting acquainted with tools used by believers through the centuries for
growing in Christ
Teacher:  Pastor Mark
Location:  Fellowship B

Understanding Islam
What they believe, what we believe, & why it makes a difference
Facilitator:  Rick Jacobi
Location:  Fellowship A


MEN'S RETREAT is Fri-Sat, Sept. 24-25.  Special guest speaker is Dr. Herb
Hoefer of Concordia U, former missionary to India, whose messages will be
uplifting and challenging.  Pastor Phil D. will also be sharing some great
words.  Ladies, get your guy to go!  Cost is $50 ($20 deposit).  Register
Sunday.  It'sgonnabegreat! 

A little something for your heart from Prayers from the Heart by Richard
Foster:
"Clean out, O God, the inner stream of my life:  all the duplicity, all the
avarice, all the falsity.
Search, out, O Lord, the hidden motives of my life:  all the conceit, all
the anger, all the fear.
Root out, divine Master, the destructive actions of my life:  all the
manipulation, all the scheming, all the guile.
May the operations of faith, hope, and love increase in everything I am and
everything I do.  Amen."

In His love,
Pastor Mark
"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every
way.  The Lord be with all of you." - 2 Thess. 3:16


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