Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Grace Lutheran Church in DeWitt
Bethany Lutheran Curch in Cedar Rapids
SHARE SUNDAY AT BETHANY, October 31, 2010
A new emphasis has begun at Bethany Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids- Grow (your relationship with God), Connect (your relationship with each other), and Share (serve each other and the community).
Bethany members focused on Share- serving the community on Sunday, October 31.
Sunday morning attendees were asked to choose one of four activities to participate in. Canned food that had been collected during the month of October was transported to CrossRoads Mission in Cedar Rapids. In addition to food, clothes and cash were collected and delivered. 50 Bethany members ventured to the Mission to see it in person on SHARE Sunday. Bethany member, Pat Kane, is the Mission Director.
Over 75 people filled nearly 1,000 rice bags that will convert into 4,000 meals for Kids Against Hunger. These bags of rice, dehydrated vegetable, vitamins and minerals were sent to Haiti. Thrivent gave us $750 for this project.
Eighteen Bethany members visited 8 Bethany shut-ins.
22 people handed out 150 bars of “The World’s Finest Chocolate” along with an inspirational card near Hy-Vee on 1st Avenue in Cedar Rapids.
A new emphasis has begun at Bethany Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids- Grow (your relationship with God), Connect (your relationship with each other), and Share (serve each other and the community).
Bethany members focused on Share- serving the community on Sunday, October 31.
Sunday morning attendees were asked to choose one of four activities to participate in. Canned food that had been collected during the month of October was transported to CrossRoads Mission in Cedar Rapids. In addition to food, clothes and cash were collected and delivered. 50 Bethany members ventured to the Mission to see it in person on SHARE Sunday. Bethany member, Pat Kane, is the Mission Director.
Eighteen Bethany members visited 8 Bethany shut-ins.
22 people handed out 150 bars of “The World’s Finest Chocolate” along with an inspirational card near Hy-Vee on 1st Avenue in Cedar Rapids.
St. John Lutheran Church in Marengo
Third Annual Day of Theological Reflection
St. John’s Lay School of Theology (an educational arm of St. John Lutheran Church in Marengo) will host its Third Annual Day of Theological Reflection on Saturday, February 19th. The speaker for the day is the Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. Dr. Biermann’s topic is "Living the Two Kinds of Righteousness." Dr. Biermann writes: "In 1535, Luther’s great Galatians commentary was published, complete with the reformer’s brief introduction to the epistle. In these introductory words, Luther taught the reader about what he considered to be the driving paradigm or distinction that animates Paul’s letter. In fact, Luther found this distinction so vital that he referred to it as ‘our theology.’ The distinction he had in mind was not, as one might expect, law and gospel. It was the two kinds of righteousness. When rightly understood, it quickly becomes apparent why this distinction was normative for Luther and why a firm grasp of this wonderful duality can contribute mightily to Christians, today. The benefits to be gained by a study of the two kinds of righteousness are for congregations, certainly; but even more, perhaps, for individual Christians striving to live lives of faithful discipleship. Consequently, this seminar will focus on Luther’s distinction, but always for the sake of practical application."
The first lecture is at 10:15 a.m., with a second lecture following at 1:00 p.m. A lunch will be served between the morning and afternoon lectures. Registration for the Day of Theological Reflection is $25.00 per person ($15.00 for emeriti pastors). The Day of Theological Reflection is for both pastors and laity. You may register in one of the following ways: 1) call the church office at 319-642-5452; email Pastor Doug Morton at dmluther@msn.com; 3) fax the church office at 319-741-6291; or 4) send to St. John’s Lay School of Theology, 780 Court Avenue, Marengo, Iowa 52301. Questions may be addressed to Rev. Douglas Morton by calling him at 319-521-3751 or by emailing him at dmluther@msn.com.
St. John’s Lay School of Theology (an educational arm of St. John Lutheran Church in Marengo) will host its Third Annual Day of Theological Reflection on Saturday, February 19th. The speaker for the day is the Rev. Dr. Joel Biermann, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. Dr. Biermann’s topic is "Living the Two Kinds of Righteousness." Dr. Biermann writes: "In 1535, Luther’s great Galatians commentary was published, complete with the reformer’s brief introduction to the epistle. In these introductory words, Luther taught the reader about what he considered to be the driving paradigm or distinction that animates Paul’s letter. In fact, Luther found this distinction so vital that he referred to it as ‘our theology.’ The distinction he had in mind was not, as one might expect, law and gospel. It was the two kinds of righteousness. When rightly understood, it quickly becomes apparent why this distinction was normative for Luther and why a firm grasp of this wonderful duality can contribute mightily to Christians, today. The benefits to be gained by a study of the two kinds of righteousness are for congregations, certainly; but even more, perhaps, for individual Christians striving to live lives of faithful discipleship. Consequently, this seminar will focus on Luther’s distinction, but always for the sake of practical application."
The first lecture is at 10:15 a.m., with a second lecture following at 1:00 p.m. A lunch will be served between the morning and afternoon lectures. Registration for the Day of Theological Reflection is $25.00 per person ($15.00 for emeriti pastors). The Day of Theological Reflection is for both pastors and laity. You may register in one of the following ways: 1) call the church office at 319-642-5452; email Pastor Doug Morton at dmluther@msn.com; 3) fax the church office at 319-741-6291; or 4) send to St. John’s Lay School of Theology, 780 Court Avenue, Marengo, Iowa 52301. Questions may be addressed to Rev. Douglas Morton by calling him at 319-521-3751 or by emailing him at dmluther@msn.com.
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