As We Gather: This Sunday, June 4, we come face-to-face with the great mystery of the Holy Trinity. It is not so much truth to be understood as it is a truth to be confessed. We confess the Triune God—one God, three persons. We confess the Father from whom all things come; the Son who is the incarnate Lord Jesus Christ; and the Spirit who proceeds from the Father through the Son. Sunday begins the second phase of the Church year, in which the focus shifts from the events in the life of our Lord to his teachings in which he reveals the Triune God and his kingdom. Sunday, we start with the story of the order created by God, destroyed by sin, and restored in Jesus Christ. The readings are: Genesis 1:1-2:4a, Acts 2:14a, 22-36, and Matthew 28:16-20. My message will be based on the Genesis reading and titled “Order Created, Order Restored.”
Stewardship Standard: Matthew 28:19–20, says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Here we see the threefold name of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We are baptized into this name. We have been made a part of God’s family. Now, we are called to live in harmony with our new family; to be godly and live in God’s image. As God is loving, kind, and generous, so we are called to be the same.
Please continue to pray for the vacant congregations in the Altenburg Circuit: Rev. David Behm of Williston, N.D., is still considering the call to Trinity, Friedheim. Rev. Lucas Edwards of Rapid City, S.D., has declined the call to Immanuel, New Wells.
SMALL GROUP UPDATES:
“Concordia Sings” will meet at 6 p.m., Monday, June 5, in the balcony at Concordia. Its next scheduled date to sing in worship is Sunday, July 2.
A.C.T.S. will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, at the Thrivent office in Frohna.
A potluck brunch, hosted by the A.C.T.S. small group, will take place after worship next Sunday, June 11, in the UCLS gym. Bring your favorite fruits, Danish, and desserts, and join in on the food and fellowship! The A.C.T.S. small group will be providing several breakfast casseroles. A free-will offering will be collected for the Hall renovation project.
Concordia’s annual Mission Fest will be held Sunday, June 18, at the East Perry County Fairgrounds (weather permitting). Rev. Kevin Parviz of Apple of His Eye-MO will be the guest preacher/missionary. His Bible study will begin at 8:30 a.m. under the pavilion. Worship will begin at 9:30 a.m. Please note the ½ hour later time change; plan to be there with your family!
United in Christ Lutheran School is seeking a principal beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. You may submit names of possible candidates in writing to any board member, pastor, or to the school office. Candidates should be faithful to the teachings of Scripture and the doctrines of the LCMS, and able to model the love of Christ in all decision-making and personal interactions. Duties include overseeing the day-to-day operation of the school, guiding the setting of learning goals for students, supervision of teaching and support staff, curriculum development, dealing with disciplinary matters, management of budget, hiring staff as needed, working with
the board of education and the pastors of the association congregations, and maintaining good working relationships with the congregations and community. Additional qualifications include but are not limited to being synodically trained or becoming synodically trained, and a master’s degree in administration or willingness to complete one. For a full job description, contact a board member or call 573-824-5198 or 573-270-5876. Please keep this call process in your prayers as we remain strong in the mission of United In Christ Lutheran School.
Suzy Barich and Robert Martin (Concordia) Travis Mueller and Chris Leible (Salem) Lori Bronenkant and Liz Yokley (Trinity)
Lutherans for Life quote for June 4: “Almighty Triune God, thank you for your amazing love for us. Thank you that you have rescued us from ourselves and that you have made us yours through Christ dying on the cross for our sin and rising again to give us eternal life. Thank you for the Holy Spirit, which calls us and opens our eyes and minds and hearts to respond in faith to your message of salvation. And bless us this day as we cling to you and as you hold us up in the palm of your hand and in the grip of your grace.” Rev. Roland Syens, Guest Speaker on “The Lutheran Hour” – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • lutheransforlife.org
Stewardship Standard: Matthew 28:19–20, says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Here we see the threefold name of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We are baptized into this name. We have been made a part of God’s family. Now, we are called to live in harmony with our new family; to be godly and live in God’s image. As God is loving, kind, and generous, so we are called to be the same.
Please continue to pray for the vacant congregations in the Altenburg Circuit: Rev. David Behm of Williston, N.D., is still considering the call to Trinity, Friedheim. Rev. Lucas Edwards of Rapid City, S.D., has declined the call to Immanuel, New Wells.
SMALL GROUP UPDATES:
“Concordia Sings” will meet at 6 p.m., Monday, June 5, in the balcony at Concordia. Its next scheduled date to sing in worship is Sunday, July 2.
A.C.T.S. will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, at the Thrivent office in Frohna.
A potluck brunch, hosted by the A.C.T.S. small group, will take place after worship next Sunday, June 11, in the UCLS gym. Bring your favorite fruits, Danish, and desserts, and join in on the food and fellowship! The A.C.T.S. small group will be providing several breakfast casseroles. A free-will offering will be collected for the Hall renovation project.
Concordia’s annual Mission Fest will be held Sunday, June 18, at the East Perry County Fairgrounds (weather permitting). Rev. Kevin Parviz of Apple of His Eye-MO will be the guest preacher/missionary. His Bible study will begin at 8:30 a.m. under the pavilion. Worship will begin at 9:30 a.m. Please note the ½ hour later time change; plan to be there with your family!
United in Christ Lutheran School is seeking a principal beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. You may submit names of possible candidates in writing to any board member, pastor, or to the school office. Candidates should be faithful to the teachings of Scripture and the doctrines of the LCMS, and able to model the love of Christ in all decision-making and personal interactions. Duties include overseeing the day-to-day operation of the school, guiding the setting of learning goals for students, supervision of teaching and support staff, curriculum development, dealing with disciplinary matters, management of budget, hiring staff as needed, working with
the board of education and the pastors of the association congregations, and maintaining good working relationships with the congregations and community. Additional qualifications include but are not limited to being synodically trained or becoming synodically trained, and a master’s degree in administration or willingness to complete one. For a full job description, contact a board member or call 573-824-5198 or 573-270-5876. Please keep this call process in your prayers as we remain strong in the mission of United In Christ Lutheran School.
Suzy Barich and Robert Martin (Concordia) Travis Mueller and Chris Leible (Salem) Lori Bronenkant and Liz Yokley (Trinity)
Lutherans for Life quote for June 4: “Almighty Triune God, thank you for your amazing love for us. Thank you that you have rescued us from ourselves and that you have made us yours through Christ dying on the cross for our sin and rising again to give us eternal life. Thank you for the Holy Spirit, which calls us and opens our eyes and minds and hearts to respond in faith to your message of salvation. And bless us this day as we cling to you and as you hold us up in the palm of your hand and in the grip of your grace.” Rev. Roland Syens, Guest Speaker on “The Lutheran Hour” – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • lutheransforlife.org
