Newsletter October

The Reformation: (31 October 2025) The Son of God Has Set Us Free from Sin and Death by His Grace “Wisdom is justified by her deeds” (Matthew 11:19), and the true Wisdom of God, Christ Jesus, the incarnate Son, justifies us by His deeds. He prepares His way by the preaching of repentance, but He has suffered the violence of the Law and voluntarily handed Himself over to violent men, that we might eat and drink with Him in His Kingdom and “remain in the house forever” (John 8:35). For He is “a friend of tax collectors and sinners” (Matthew 11:19), and He has rescued us by His grace from the slavery of sin and death. By the proclamation of His eternal Gospel “to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people” (Revelation 14:6), “the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law” (Romans 3:21), “that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus” (Romans 3:26). And by hearing the Gospel of Christ Jesus, “whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith” (Romans 3:25), “you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:31-32).

Reformation Festival: (26 October 2025 @ 12:00 PM, Sunday) We are celebrating the Reformation with a congregational picnic, live action drama, Lutheran trivia, pumpkin carving, and fellowship. The first act of our three act play starts at Noon. The conclusion of that first act will signal the start of the picnic. The Reformation commemorates the rescue of the Gospel (Faith alone, Grace alone, Scripture alone, Christ alone, All Glory to God alone) from a corrupt medieval church. The catalyst for the reformation was the Oct 31, 1517 posting on the door of the Wittenberg Church a disputation protesting clerical abuses and the sale of forgiveness.

Marionette Puppets: (19 October 2025 @ 9:30 AM, Sunday) John Tetzel is selling forgiveness for sin. Students of near by Wittenberg University learn from Martin Luther that forgiveness for sin is not something that can be sold. Forgiveness is Jesus’ gift to us. If we believe in Jesus and are sorry for our sins, then they are forgiven. The students are witnessing the beginnings of the reformation.


Sunday School, Music of the Reformation: (12 October 2025 @ 10:00 AM, Sunday) Explore the music of the Reformation and how hymns and composers like Martin Luther helped shape faith, worship, and church life. This series will deepen your appreciation for the spiritual and historical significance of Reformation-era music. Meets in the Fellowship Hall with David Ott —no musical background needed!