"Train up a child in the way he should
go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Prov.
22:6
"If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed,
And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you
free." John 8:31-32 (NKJ)
It has been said that teachers stop being teachers when they
cease being students. This is true not only of teachers but
of Christians as well. Sometimes it is assumed that Christian
Education is only for children. If this is true then it becomes
easy to understand why the Rite of Confirmation is often confused
with graduation from the educational agencies of the church.
While the truth of God’s word remains the same from
the time of the Apostles to today, it
is also true that Dr. Luther’s comment that the Scriptures
are so simple that a Child of seven may understand
the central message of Salvation in Christ Jesus alone, the
scriptures are so complex that a theologian
of a lifetime cannot begin to plum their depths.
September is often seen as a time to emphasize the importance
of ongoing Education in the Word of God.
So this month I am taking this opportunity to remind each
and every one of the wonderful opportunities that are offered
for each person to grow in both faith and knowledge through
the word of God.
Several new opportunities will be offered this year! On the
second Sunday of each month beginning in
October, at 10:30 a.m., Pastor will offer new prospective
members and School parents of Grace Lutheran School the opportunity
to learn more about the Lutheran
faith in a class entitled, “Lutheranism for
School Parents.”
At the same time, the LWML will offer a Bible
study for women of the Church. The Elders
will offer a Bible Study for all others not included in the
groups above that will explore “How the Church
confesses her faith.”
Sunday School for preschool children through grade 8 will
be offered each Sunday beginning in September at 10:15 a.m.
each week. Check the bulletin for exact dates. Regular Bible
class for Adults will be held on the other Sundays in the
Church Library at 10:30 a.m.
The Tuesday Morning Bible study will continue the Study of
Leviticus each Tuesday Morning as noted in the monthly schedule.
There are special times offered during the week
for women to gather for study either at church or home, and
for the youth of the church to gather both for study and for
a social time. See the monthly calendar for time and place.
All of this is in addition to your home time of teaching your
family the will of Christ, and the
gathering together of God’s people in the Divine Service.
In this way you might always
be a student (disciple) of Jesus! May Christ strengthen and
Keep you in the faith.
Pastor Froh
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