Elders Meeting – Tuesday, September 16th at 6:30pm

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Preschool Prayer Program

We still have 4 Preschool children that need sponsors.

Please talk to or email Brenda Ruehs to sign up.

As a sponsor, you are committed to praying for your assigned preschooler throughout the school year. You are also agreeing to pay $25 to cover the cost of your preschoolers' children's bible, and small gifts that are given out through the preschool on your behalf during the year. If you have not yet paid the $25 fee, please do so using the following link: https://www.locirvine.com/giving-page

Adult Ed Study: Killing Christians

We will be working through the book "Killing Christians". We will talk through the experiences people in the book have and see how it can shape our own faith. These stories are inspirational, and you are encouraged to get a copy of the book and read it. If you don't read the chapter for a given week, you can still be a part of the study and learn. The class is not dependent on people having read the book.

Upcoming sermons

I (Pastor Jim) have been a pastor for 20 years, all at Light of Christ. I am going to be looking at some sermons in honor of that.

September 7 - October 19: Killing Christians. Based on the book by the same title. Do you want to know why we have persecuted Christians in our weekly prayers? This book is why. This book was humbling and transformational for me. There are a lot of lessons we can learn from those who are persecuted. I will preach on a chapter a week and continue the conversation in Adult Ed.

You do not need to get the book to understand the sermons or Adult Ed. But, it is a good read for those who would like to learn more. The book was written by Tom Doyle. I will have a few copies for those who would rather borrow one.

PSW District Update - 100 in Ten

Our Goal

To facilitate the launch of 100 new faith communities by the 100th anniversary of the Pacific Southwest District of the LCMS in 2031.

A new Faith Community engages in intentional Gospel proclamation, saturating regions and transforming lives. The Mission of God –Forgiving and reconciling every human soul in Christ Jesus

The Mandate of the Church – Responding to the call and proclaiming the Gospel to all people

The Means of Ministries – Connecting to the wider community and cooperating with others in mission

The Measure of Success – Establishing new faith communities and reaching people with the Gospel

For more information and resources please visit the District website at https://www.psd-missions.org/100-in-10.