5th Commandment - Confirmation
The Almighty God who created us commands that we do not kill, harm or injure others in any way. This God desires that we help others in all of their physical needs.
Theme Verse
You Shal Not Murder
Exodus 20:13
Luther’s Small Cat
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The Fifth Commandment
You shall not murder.
What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and support him in every physical need.
Remember 1 Thing
The Almighty God who created us commands that we do not kill, harm or injure others in any way. This God desires that we help others in all of their physical needs.
Some Bible Time
Matthew 5:46-47
21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire. 23 Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. 26 Assuredly, I say to you, you will by no means get out of there till you have paid the last penny.
Matthew 5:43-48
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so? 48 Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.
Matthew 25:21-46
31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. 33 And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left. 34 Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 36 I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’
37 “Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? 38 When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 39 Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ 40 And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’
41 “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels: 42 for I was hungry and you gave Me no food; I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink; 43 I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, naked and you did not clothe Me, sick and in prison and you did not visit Me.’
44 “Then they also will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?’ 45 Then He will answer them, saying, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.’ 46 And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”
“Somone angry irritated and envious has nothing to do with you. it is God who they are angry with. ”
“Someone who is guilty of breaking the 5th commadments is one who fails to take the opportunity to do good to his neighbor and whom though able to prevent evil and to protect, shield, and save the neighbor from injury and bodyly harm. Fails to do so. ”
“If you send a person away naked when you might have given him clothing , you have let him freeze to death. ”
“Have you let your neighbor remain stuck in his misfortune until he perished. That is the same as watching a man drown. ”
Baptism of Hudson
We Baptized Hudson on November 10th 2024
We Baptized Hudson on November 10th 2024
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[Sunday] One Another- Keep It Simple
This is the Kingdom plan: Love one another. This is how they will know you are Christians, that you love one another.
- This is the Kingdom plan: Love one another. This is how they will know you are Christians, that you love one another.
Questions for the Week: KEEP IT SIMPLE: - One Another
Describe a time you’ve seen the body of Christ love one another in a beneficial way.
Read John 13:31-38. What is Jesus’ commandment? In context around this, how do the disciples fail to love another?
In what ways might selfishness hinder our ability to love others fully? How can we recognize and address this tendency in ourselves?
How can we actively demonstrate love for one another, especially during challenging times or when we disagree with each other?
What Had happened at Grace this week.
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Christmas Boxes Packing For Haiti
Christmas Boxes for the Children In Haiti
Christmas boxes for the children of Haiti
We will send our Christmas boxes to the children of Haiti. Our goal is to send 100 boxes of joy that Meschac will share at a special program.
***** Please bring items by November 3rd. *****
We will focus the box gifts for boys and girls , ages 5 -7 , 8- 10 , 11 - 13 yrs old . Please mark your box with "boy" or "girl " and ag e group . Thank you .
Suggested items THAT WILL FIT IN A SHOEBOX are :
*NO SCHOOL SUPPLIES , PLEASE*
• A "wow" toy: children's baseball caps , mus ical instrument
• Small toys: cars , games, jump ropes , puzzles (be sure to include of finished puzzle)
• Small hard candies, lollipops
• Marbles, playing cards, fidget toys
• Dolls, dominoes, sunglasses
• Jump-ropes, balls
• Flashlights (with batteries or hand crank)
• Underwear (small & medium), socks, flip flops
• Hygiene items: hair brushes, comb, small barrettes, washcloths,
toothbrush/toothpaste, bar soap, alcohol wipes, bandaids, deodorant, lip balm
• Please, NO school supplies!
"PACKING" DAY
November 9, 2024 9:30 am
New Hymn (O God Beyond All Praising)
On November 10th we will be Singing.
“O God Beyond All Praising” (With One Voice 797)
(We Praise you and Acknowledge You) (LSB 941)
On November 10th we will be Singing.
“O God Beyond All Praising” (With One Voice 797)
(We Praise you and Acknowledge You) (LSB 941)
The tune is from Holst’s Jupiter
aka Thaxted
Here is the Same Tune but Different Lyrics
Here is the Grace Piano Version
1. O God beyond all praising,
we worship you today
and sing the love amazing
that songs cannot repay;
for we can only wonder
at every gift you send,
at blessings without number
and mercies without end:
we lift our hearts before you
and wait upon your word,
we honor and adore you,
our great and mighty Lord.
2. You, Christ, are King of glory,
the everlasting Son,
Yet You, with boundless love,
sought to rescue ev’ryone:
You laid aside Your glory,
were born of virgin’s womb,
Were cru-ci-fied for us
and were placed in a tomb;
Then by Your resurrection
You won for us reprieve
You opened heaven’s kingdom
to all who would believe.
3. Then hear, O gracious Savior,
accept the love we bring,
that we who know your favor
may serve you as our king;
and whether our tomorrows
be filled with good or ill,
we'II triumph through our sorrows
and rise to bless you still:
May we with the saints be numbered
where praises never end,
In glory everlasting.
Amen, O Lord, amen
Dicken's A Christmas Carol Study (Intro - Stave 1)
A Study of Dickens A Christmas Carol
Intro - Stave 1
We are reading through Charles Dickens’ a Christmas Carol
4th Commandment - Confirmation
The Almighty God who created us placed us in families.
God commands us to honor our parents and others in authority by our words and deeds.
Theme Verse
Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
Exodus 20:12
Luther’s Small Cat
Honor your father and your mother.
What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise or anger our parents and other authorities, but honor them, serve and obey them, love and cherish them.
Remember 1 Thing
The Almighty God who created us placed us in families.
God commands us to honor our parents and others in authority by our words and deeds.
Modern Family
How do most children on television today relate to their parents? How did they relate a generation ago?
Does television portray an accurate reflection of the American family?
How have parenting issues changed over the last generation? How are they the same?
Some Bible Time
Read Ephesians 6:1-3
Exodus 20
12 “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.
13 “You shall not murder.
14 “You shall not commit adultery.
15 “You shall not steal.
“you will live long and well in this land.” What does that mean?
Who Do I Honor
Parents have Authority over us.
Who Else has authority over us?
Who Has given them authority over us?
Language Themes
Define the words “honor” and “respect.” Then add the prefix “dis” to them and redefine them
What are we supposed to do if parents or authorities aren’t acting in a respectful fashion? How can we honor a person we don’t respect?
Create a list of five common ways we honor and dishonor our parents or guardians
“For if we from the heart are genuinly to honor someone, then we must have him standing truly high and great in our estimation”
“Parents are representatives of God and bear in mind that. however poor infirm or eccentric they may be, our father and mother are nevertheless God’s gifts to us. ”
“Prize and value them as earth’s greatest treasure. ”
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[Sunday] Stewardship - Keep It Simple
Stewardship can be something that we overcomplicate. Keep it Simple; Jesus has saved you.
Stewardship can be something that we overcomplicate. Keep it Simple; Jesus has saved you.
What Had happened at Grace this week.
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Reformation Trivia Questions and Photos
General trivia, and a generally good time.
Here are the questions from Trivia
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What is the largest desert in the world? Antarctica
Sir Isaac Newton had this many laws of motion. Three
What type of whale is actually a dolphin? Orca
What two primary colors can be mixed to make purple? Red and blue
Which two states in the U.S. share the most borders with other states? Tennessee and Missouri
Who was the Roman emperor who issued the Edict of Milan, granting religious tolerance to Christians? Constantine the Great
How many months of the year have 31 days? Seven
The chemical "NaCl" is better known as what? Salt
How many countries are in Africa? 54
How many bones are in the human body? 206
What is the deadliest animal in the world? The mosquito
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In bowling, what is it called when you get three strikes in a row? A turkey
What NFL team is the only team to finish with a perfect season (undefeated)? The Miami Dolphins
When Shrek tries to explain himself to Donkey in Shrek, what does he compare himself to? Onions
What NASCAR driver has a combined 200 race wins? Richard Petty
What year did Netflix, previously a DVD rental business, introduce streaming services? 2007
What is the "Mets" in New York Mets short for? Metropolitans
What is the Wicked Witch of the West's name in the musical Wicked? Elphaba
Which color is not on the Olympic rings: blue, orange, red, or yellow? Orange
In 2010, Sebastian Vettel became the youngest Formula 1 champion. What country is he from? Germany
What is the highest-grossing Broadway show of all time? The Lion King
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She cries herself to sleep each night, tears soaking her pillow. Lamatations 1:2
She played fast and loose with life, she never considered tomorrow Lamatations 1:9
We were the kings and the queens and they read off our names Taylor Swift:
Long Live Her city gates, iron bars and all, disappeared in the rubble Lamentations 2:9
And there you are on your knees, begging for forgiveness Taylor Swift:
White Horse Your knives and swords and weapons that you use against me Taylor Swift:
Mean We’ve been to hell and back. We’ve nowhere to turn, nowhere to go Lamentations 3:48
These walls that they put up to hold us back will fall down Taylor Swift:
Change Stained from their dirty lives, Wasted by their wasted lives Lamentations 4:14
They are the hunters, we are the foxes and we run Taylor Swift:
I Know Places He will try to take away my pain Taylor Swift:
Haunted He knocked me from the path and ripped me to pieces. Lamentations 3:11
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone Lamentations 18:9, Just Kidding!
It's Taylor Swift
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What are the colors of the German flag. black, red, and gold
There are four original colors of Starburst candy: red, orange, yellow, and...? pink
The Reformation started in what year? 1517
if it is 5:00 pm in Port St Luice, what time is it in Berlin? 11:00 PM
Who wrote the Goosebumps book series? R.L. Stine
What is the capital of Missouri Jefferson City
How many colors will you find in a regular bag of M&Ms? 6
What does BMW stand for (in English)? Bavarian Motor Works
When Luther Went into hiding, how many weeks did it take him to translate the New Testament into German? 10 Weeks
What year did Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins launch nationally? 1993
When Christians observe Palm Sunday, what Jewish Holiday are they celebrating? Hanukkah
Photos from Reformation Trivia
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[Sunday] Reformation - Keep It Simple
Let’s rediscover the beauty of God's uncomplicated gift of salvation and how it frees us to joyfully participate in His work.
Let’s rediscover the beauty of God's uncomplicated gift of salvation and how it frees us to joyfully participate in His work.
Questions for the Week: KEEP IT SIMPLE: Reformation
In what ways do we tend to overcomplicate our relationship with God, and how can we simplify it in light of the message of salvation by grace?
Read John 10:22-30 How does the Jews’ request of Jesus overcomplicate things? How does Jesus’ response simplify what He is about to do?
What are some practical ways we can live out the understanding that salvation is a gift, not something we earn? How does this affect our daily lives and interactions with others?
How can we effectively share the message of salvation by grace with others, especially those who may be struggling with legalistic or works-based beliefs?
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Reformation Trivia Oct 27th 4pm
Bring your best German food or your wurst.
Oct 27th 4PM
Bring your best German food or your wurst.
And your best answers to our General Trivia
Oct 27th 4PM
We are providing
Bratwurst, Hotdogs, Schnitzel and Spaetzle
Please bring whatever else. Main, Sides, And deserts
I know what you are saying. But no one make better spaetzle than me.
Then bring it
I hear you saying, I don’t know how to make anything German.
It is reformation day. bring something red. Sauce and Noodle :)
Last time we did this, it was a lot of fun.
Photos of 2 years ago
David Franklin CEO at Alzhimer's Community Care (Video)
Listen to CEO of Alzheimer’s Community Care
Keep It Simple: Jesus has saved you. (Teaching Series!)
We often get in our own way, making salvation, giving, and all the ways God is involved in our lives more complicated than they need to be. Keep it simple; Jesus has saved you.
Keep it Simple: Jesus has saved you.
We often get in our own way, making salvation, giving, and all the ways God is involved in our lives more complicated than they need to be. Keep it simple; Jesus has saved you.
Reading Plan
Read around the readings for Sunday
10/27/24
2 Samuel 7:4-17
Ephesians 2:1-10
John 10:22-33
11/3/24
Isaiah 49:8-16
1 Cor 4:1-5
Matthew 6:24-34
11/10/24
Ezekiel 11:14-21
Acts 4:32-35
John 13:31-35
11/17/24
Isaiah 25:1-9
Philippians 4:10-20
Matthew 22:1-14
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Week 6 Serving Challenge Together group: Ambition
Ambition Is what we are talking about this week.
Barreto Together Group
Wednesdays 6:30
Pastor Cris’ Together Group Meets
Thursday Morning at 11am
Thursday Evening Starts at 7PM at Pastor’s House
Video recording releases Friday mornings.
Together Group Video Week 6
Discussion Guide | Week 6
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[Sunday] Ambition - Serving Challenge
Nobel ambition is shown through humility and a genuine desire to serve others, rather than the pursuit of personal recognition or power.
- Nobel ambition is shown through humility and a genuine desire to serve others, rather than the pursuit of personal recognition or power.
QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK: See This weeks Together Group Study
Sunday October 20th is Day 34 in the Book!
New Together Groups Materals
Releases at 11Am on Sunday
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Week 5 Serving Challenge Together group: Ability
Ability Is what we are talking about this week.
Barreto Together Group
Wednesdays 6:30
Pastor Cris’ Together Group Meets
Thursday Morning at 11am
Thursday Evening Starts at 7PM at Pastor’s House
Video recording releases Friday mornings.
Together Group Video Week 5
Discussion Guide | Week 5
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[Sunday] Ability- Serving Challenge
God has invested in you, blessing you with unique abilities. He trusts you with these gifts. Let's use them to honor Him.
- God has invested in you, blessing you with unique abilities. He trusts you with these gifts. Let's use them to honor Him.
QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK: See This weeks Together Group Study
Sunday October 13th is Day 27 in the Book!
It will Ask for an Email address. if you are not comfortable using your own, use lab@gracelutheranpsl.com
New Together Groups Materals
Releases at 11Am on Sunday
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Milton West Coast Cleanup
Sign Up to Help Our Brothers and Sisters
Needs have changed.
Mold began to set into the homes because of Helene and then Milton.
Because of Helene the insurance companies were already on the ground with their crews.
LERT have moved efforts to Sarasoda. It is a tree removal project now.
If you would like to help, sign up by emailing Jay Wendland:
Email: jwendland@flgadistrict.org
Send this info:
Name
Phone Number
Email Address
(Old Information)
How do we help with our friends on the west coast?
Thursday I recieved a call from Jay Wedland (head of Lutheran Early Response Team).
He was asking for how we are and asking for volunteers to help in St Petersburg.The 2 churches in St. Petersburg have 75 homes with signifigant flood damage.
He was asking for volunteers to muck out homes there before the mold sets in.
He stressed that it is not pleasant work. It is hot and messy.
I asked how long would someone be expected to help.
He said no more than a week, and it can be just a couple of days.
He will take what he can get.
Wednesday would be the earliest day you would begin.
To help, sign up:
Email: jwendland@flgadistrict.org
Send this info:
Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Milton Aftermath at Grace (Photos)
We have wrestled with Milton. Let us stay together.
We contended with this storm, but we got through another one.
Please communicate with those at church to check on each other.
So here is what is in this post.
How are things at Grace Lutheran PSL
How are people doing in our Church
How to help those on the west coast
How are things at Grace?
Things are good at Grace. We had the shutters up on the original building.
The church has power (I have never seen the church without power, as Grace is on the same lines that support the emergency room in SLW).
We do have some small things.
General debris on the campus
4 of our decorative trees our down.
We have need for our trees to be uprighted and re-supported
Alzheimer’s patients return tomorrow morning.
Thanks to Maryann and Gary for Cleaning the grounds!
How are our friends doing in our church?
I (Pastor Cris and Coli) do not currently have power 10/10/24 4pm
Everything else is normal.Thursday was a scary day for us in St Lucie County. I don’t know what the final number was, but we had somehting like 20 tornandoes in the area.
I have talked and texted with a good amount of poeple.
Most are fine, some have power and others don’t.
I have talked with a few where the tornadoes did not hit them but homes in their direct neighborhoods where hit.
I know of
Frank and Trisha, Martin Co.
Megan and Tom, Rosser Blvd.
Kevin, Lakewood Park.
I know of more but these seemed to be the closest.
The first phone call I recieved Wednesday was from Joeseph and Lena.
It said they just got hit by a tornado. (north of Sams on Gatlin)
The tornado went right down the edge of their property and went down their road.
Their damage is minimal, but their water softner was damaged by a branch in the tornado. So they are without water and power.
They are staying with family in Tradition.
If you know any more stories, please let Pastor Cris know.
Here are some I have Recieved.
Hans
We did have a lot of tornado activity around us in Hope sound and south Stewart. We were under a tornado warning for four hours consecutive.
I visited three customers today, whose property is within a mile of our house and they varied from significant impact to near devastation.
How do we help with our friends on the west coast?
Thursday I recieved a call from Jay Wedland (head of Lutheran Early Response Team).
He was asking for how we are and asking for volunteers to help in St Petersburg.The 2 churches in St. Petersburg have 75 homes with signifigant flood damage.
He was asking for volunteers to muck out homes there before the mold sets in.
He stressed that it is not pleasant work. It is hot and messy.
I asked how long would someone be expected to help.
He said no more than a week, and it can be just a couple of days.
He will take what he can get.
Wednesday would be the earliest day you would begin.
To help, sign up:
Email: jwendland@flgadistrict.org
Send this info:
Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Ways to Help Hurrican Milton & Helene Damage
Congregations across Florida are cleaning up after Hurricane Helene. Many buildings and homes have been damaged or destroyed, and the needs are significant.
Ways to Help Hurrican Milton & Halene
Give to Grace and we will disperse.
Choose Disaster response on paypal drop down.
Give / Volenteer / and find out more at our District Disaster response site.
Thrivent Matches Gifts
https://www.thrivent.com/about-us/membership/disaster-response
You can make a financial contribution to help those impacted. For every $2 donated through Thrivent's online giving platform or through a Thrivent Charitable Impact and Investing® Donor Advised Fund to one of the organizations listed below, Thrivent will add $1 up to $500,000.
Mark's account unveils a resurrection marked by amazement, revealing God's presence in unexpected bursts of glory. Mark 16