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[Sunday] The Kingdom is at Hand - Triple H

Jesus, who called his disciples, now sends them on their first mission trip, to tell that the kingdom of God is at hand. Is that threatening language from Jesus a clue that we better shape up, or is it a promise of hope for all those who feel like a sheep without a shepherd?

Jesus, who called his disciples, now sends them on their first mission trip, to tell that the kingdom of God is at hand. Is that threatening language from Jesus a clue that we better shape up, or is it a promise of hope for all those who feel like a sheep without a shepherd?

Sunday Bulletin November 13th

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Sleeping in Church

When Sanctuary Is Safe

Read whole article at From Issue 21: Sleeping in Church (https_mbird.com)

As a preacher, I can proudly say that I’ve never bored an audience so thoroughly that someone fell asleep and fell out a window. (“Fell asleep,” okay, yes. But never “fell out a window.” I know, it’s a low bar.) I plan to give the apostle Paul a little dig about that if, as I hope, I get to meet him someday………………….

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FLGA Middle School Gathering Photos

Great time this year

Pastor Cris, Coli, Pam, and Kyler had fun at the FLGA Middle School Gathering

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[Sunday] Cares of the Heart - Triple H

For all those whose hearts have been hurt, to those who have been thrown away and told you don’t belong here, we see that Jesus comes into the midst of them to change and heal hearts.

For all those whose hearts have been hurt, to those who have been thrown away and told you don’t belong here, we see that Jesus comes into the midst of them to change and heal hearts.

Sunday Bulletin November 6th

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SW Florida Hurricane Relief.

Latest Needs of SW Florida

Last edited 11/10/22


Next Truck Leaving from Grace Lutheran PSL Wednesday Nov 14 in the afternoon
Maybe, It might be later. Talking with the church.


I talked with Tim Richter at Zion Lutheran Church near Ft Myers. He surprised me at the needs that he expressed to me.

  • First off he said they have plenty of food right now. Food banks are full. Here is what they need.

Here is what they need.

  • Over the next few weeks. Goal to deliver these supplies in 2-3 weeks.

    • Baby Supplies. !!!!!

      • Diapers

      • Wipes

      • Pedialyte

      • Formula

    • Paper Goods.

      • Paper Towels

      • Cleaning Supplies.

      • toiletries


FLGA District LCMS

Info and Donations.

FLGA LCMS District


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[Sunday] Use Your Head - Triple H - Reformation

Whether we are as dense as Derek Zoolander or as smart as Stephen Hawking, we can all have the same problem: a lack of being curious and a neglect of learning the voice of the Good Shepherd. But as we engage the voice, we will find our actions and activities will sound like the Good Shepherd.

Whether we are as dense as Derek Zoolander or as smart as Stephen Hawking, we can all have the same problem: a lack of being curious and a neglect of learning the voice of the Good Shepherd. But as we engage the voice, we will find our actions and activities will sound like the Good Shepherd.

Sunday Bulletin October 30th

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Rethinking Luther, Rethinking Myself

I Was Sure of my Self-Righteousness, and Grace Sounded Too Easy

I Was Sure of my Self-Righteousness, and Grace Sounded Too Easy

In college, I liked to trash-talk Lutherans when I was drinking. I didn’t do this all the time, but it certainly wasn’t an isolated incident. 

“The guy who wrote On the Jews and Their Lies is the guy you want to rally behind?” I would ask with a self-satisfied smirk on my face. Reader, I don’t blame you for wanting to get in a time machine and punch 22-year-old me square in the jaw.

I was sure of my self-righteousness. I thought sola gratia and sola fide sounded too easy. I wanted to work for my sanctification. I wish I could say that I didn’t actually have such a reactionary stance towards grace, but I did. I was drunk on a cocktail of works righteousness…………………………………………………..

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Rethinking Luther, Rethinking Myself - Mockingbird (mbird.com)

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[Sunday] Head, Heart, Hands - Triple H

Stewardship is a process of growing in your head, heart, and hands. Following Jesus helps us learn how to be a disciple in all parts of our life.

Stewardship is a process of growing in your head, heart, and hands. Following Jesus helps us learn how to be a disciple in all parts of our life.

Sunday Bulletin October 23rd

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Baptism of Grace Nail

Baptism of Grace Nail

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Photos of LWML Zone Rally

Zone Rally

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Photos of Supplies going to Ft Myers.

October 15th we took some supplies over to Ft Myers.

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Tripple H: Head, Heart, Hands (Teaching Series)

Jesus is standing on the shore calling Peter and the other disciples to follow him. He says, "Come follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Jesus, in this one phrase, is calling them into stewardship in God’s Kingdom, calling them in head, heart, and hands.


Jesus is standing on the shore calling Peter and the other disciples to follow him. He says, "Come follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Jesus, in this one phrase, is calling them into stewardship in God’s Kingdom, calling them in head, heart, and hands. 


Reading Plan
Read around the readings for Sunday

  • 10/23/22

    • Jeremiah 16:14-18
      1 Corinthians 1:1-10
      Matthew 4:17-25

  • 10/30/22

    • Deu 6:1-9
      Colossians 1:15-23
      John 10:7-18

  • 11/6/22

    • Hosea 2:16-23
      Galatians 5:16-26
      Matthew 6:19-34

  • 11/13/22

    • Micah 6:6-8
      2 Corinthians 5:14-20
      Matthew 10:5-15

  • 11/20/22

    • Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
      Ephesians 1:15-23
      Matthew 25:31-46

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[Sunday] Choose Church - Being Challenge

Choosing church brings consistency into our lives. And the consistency that it brings is the good news of Jesus into your lives. The church is the consistent place where the good news of Jesus is proclaimed.

Choosing church brings consistency into our lives. And the consistency that it brings is the good news of Jesus into your lives. The church is the consistent place where the good news of Jesus is proclaimed.

Days This week.

  • Tuesday Was Day 29 in your book.

  • This Sunday is Day 34

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Sunday Bulletin October 16th

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Photos of Donations for Ian

Collecting things for SW FL

100 Toiletry Kits in the black tash bags.

We also donated all the food to the local

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[Sunday] Seek Solitude - Being Challenge

It seems like the church just wants doers, people who will do things for God, which is good, but we also need to be people who abide with the creator, who sit in sabbath knowing God does enough for us.

It seems like the church just wants doers, people who will do things for God, which is good, but we also need to be people who abide with the creator, who sit in sabbath knowing God does enough for us.

Days This week.

  • Tuesday Was Day 22 in your book.

  • This Sunday is Day 27

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Sunday Bulletin October 9th

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