Biblical Texts for Sunday, September 17 (Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost):

 

Focus Text:

Matthew 18:21-35

First Reading:

 

Genesis 50:15-21

Epistle:

Romans 14:1-12

Gospel:       

How Often Will My Brother Sin Against Me, and I Forgive Him?                                     

Matthew 18:21-35 

 

21Peter came up and said to [Jesus], “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” 22Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven. 23“Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. 24When he began to settle, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. 25And since he could not pay, his master ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. 26So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ 27And out of pity for him, the master of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. 28But when that same servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii, and seizing him, he began to choke him, saying, ‘Pay what you owe.’ 29So his fellow servant fell down and pleaded with him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ 30He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt. 31When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their master all that had taken place. 32Then his master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. 33And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’ 34And in anger his master delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt. 35So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.”

 

Daily Devotions:

 

Lutheran Hour Ministries, Link: https://www.lhm.org/dailydevotions/default.asp

 

Special Announcements: 

 -          Reminder about inclement weather and church functions: Our policy for bad weather cancellations has been to cancel morning Bible studies, etc. when local schools close. Evening meetings and events will probably continue, as long as road crews are out and a storm is not intensifying. Sunday services, as well as Advent and Lent midweek services, are seldom cancelled. However, do not attempt to drive if your local conditions are poor and you are uncomfortable driving in the weather!

 

Upcoming Schedule:

 

Sundays

Young Adult Bible Study on 2nd & 4th Sunday - 9:00 AM 

Worship Services at Church  - 11:00 AM (began on June 21, 2020). Please see the Church Re-opening Letter and Plan for more information.

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Monday

Family Night - Mon.,Sept. 11, 5 PM Family Game Night!

 

Tuesdays

Bible Study at Church at 9:30 am

LWML Quilting at 11:00 am

Ladies Bible Study at church at 1:00 pm  (Topic "52 Women of the Bible") Questions: Contact Sharon Hopkins 

 

Wednesdays

Movie Night - Wednesdays, September 6 & September 20, 6 PM "the Chosen"