[Bslc-dist] Pastorgr@m

[Mark Bertermann]

Hello friends,

Sunday is Fall Kick-Off Sunday with lots of things starting up.  We begin,
of course, with worship.  Take some time to look at:
*	Ps. 119.165-168
*	Col. 2.6-15
*	Rom. 7.5-11

Don't forget the new classes beginning this Sunday:

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

LOVED BY GOD
Liz Curtis Higgs shares spiritual insights based on Genesis...a verse by
verse intensive & uplifting study.
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  Location:  Fellowship B

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

Also:  I understand there is still a need for a Sunday 6th Grade teacher?
Call Kay Keep for details.

There's also sign up tables galore throughout the entry area:  Men's
Retreat...Dinners for Eight...Church Directory...Men's Appreciation
Dinner...Woman to Woman Program.

Guys, the dates for the Retreat are September 24 & 25.  Cost:  $50 ($20
deposit).  Great program planned!  Sign up Sunday.

Wednesday Discipleship Training Classes  begin a week from Wednesday,
September 15th. Suppers are at 6 pm.   The following will be offered, plus
one by Pastor Pete:

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 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

Ethel & I are leaving for a trip to Wisconsin tomorrow to visit my folks
(both 90), her mother (96), as well as her siblings and my brothers.  I'll
be back in time for Wednesday evening's kick off; I'm really looking forward
to exploring the topic of spiritual formation with those interested.

To think about:
"Every man has a train of thought on which he rides when he is alone.  The
dignity and nobility of his life, as well as his happiness, depend upon the
direction in which that train is going, the baggage it carries, and the
scenery through which it travels." - Joseph Fort Newton

Yours and His,
Pastor Mark









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