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Weekly Blurb – September 12, 2024
Weekly Blurb
Don’t forget! September 29th, 2024 @ 10:30AM – Joint Service @ Waterloo Fireman’s Park Bingo Hall
Reflection:
Three weeks ago we heard Peter’s confession of faith as told in John’s gospel. This week we hear Mark’s version, when Peter says, “You are the Messiah.” In John, the stumbling block is Jesus’ invitation to eat his flesh, given for the life of the world. In Mark too the scandal has to do with Jesus’ words about his own coming death, and here Peter himself stumbles over Jesus’ words. But Jesus is anointed (the meaning of messiah) in Mark only on the way to the cross (14:3); so we are anointed in baptism with the sign of the cross.
Upcoming Scripture Lessons:
Isaiah 50:4-9a
(The servant is vindicated by God)
Psalm 116:1-9
(I will walk in the presence of the Lord. (Ps. 116:9)
James 3:1-12
(Dangers of the unbridled tongue)
Mark 8:27-38
(Peter’s confession of faith)
Special events and announcements:
Early registration for the WELCA Retreat ended on 9/11. Cost was $30, and has now raised to $50. If you are interested in going, you may self register. Here is information:
https://scsw-elca.org/welca/
Beer & Bible Study starting October 1st – Location to be announced
Upcoming weeks events:
Tonight 6:30 – Council Meeting @ STP
September 17th 8:30 – Quilters @ BLC
September 17th 6:30 – Ladies Bible Study @ Mary Kay’s
September 18th 5:30 PM – Choir Rehearsal @ BLC
September 19th 7:00 – Council Meeting @ BLC
September 21st 8:30 – Norwegian Goodies Baking @ BLC
October 2nd 6:30 – Confirmation Orientation @ STP for Confirmands and parents
Ministers of Worship for St. Paul’s this week: September 15th
Usher: Bob S, David B, Rob R.
Greeter: Russ P. & Marilyn C.
Lector: Val S.
Prayer Leader: Val S.
Comm. Asst: Val S.
Organist: Elizabeth C.
Videographer: Debra M.
Ministers of Worship for BLC this week: September 15th
Accompany: Holly D.
Asst. Minister: Bob F.
Recorder: Marty S.
Computer Operator: Arlene S.
Greeter: Arlynn & Ann S.
Usher: Arlynn & Ann S.
Comm. Asst: Anne Sietz
Altar Guild: Janice V. & Marie S.
Comm. Bread: Sue S.