Emanuel Lutheran Tiger Talk

Emanuel Events This Week Monday NO SCHOOL Opening service in church at 5:30 pm Ice cream social to follow in school Commons Tuesday NO BUSING First day of school for 6th-8th Doors open at 7:40 am Parents who wish to stay for orientation should go to the church coffee area 7th-grade volleyball tryouts at 5:30 pm Wednesday NO BUSING First day of school for 3K (M/W)-5th grade 6th-8th attend also Thursday NO BUSING First day of school for 3K (T/TH) A-team volleyball practice at 3:15 pm Soccer/Cross Country practice at 3:15 pm C-team volleyball practice at 3:15 pm B-team volleyball practice at 5:30 pm Friday NO BUSING School chapel at 8:05 am Saturday Worship at 5:15 pm Sunday Worship at 8:00/10:30 am Bible study between services

We often divide humanity into groupings that are not really significant: this ethnic group versus that one, men versus women, wealthy versus poor. Yet, every ethnic group is under God’s law. That law equally convicts men and women of sin. Because of sin, both the wealthy and poor will die. Only through faith in Christ is sin forgiven and the sting of death removed. God’s Word creates that saving faith, but not in everyone who hears it. Fallen mankind retains the awful power to reject the Word and God’s gift of faith. Therefore, God’s Word produces the only people distinction that matters—believers and unbelievers. We desire to live in peace with other people. But Jesus teaches, this side of heaven, that desire is a pipe dream. Those who embrace the gospel in faith will inevitably face hostility. Following Jesus will come at a price. Yet he promises that our perseverance will be rewarded. Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m. • Sunday at 8 a.m. • Sunday at 10:30...

Our Sunday School year will kick off on September 14, beginning at 9:15 AM. School-aged children through 5th grade are invited to join us. Come and grow in your faith through Bible stories, music, and of course, lots of fun! Register at emanuelnl.org/grow and then come to the Ministry HUB on September 14 to start the learning adventure.

Last week, Jesus warned us against overvaluing earthly wealth. This week, Jesus warns against undervaluing heavenly treasure. Last week, Jesus exposed the folly of greed. This week, Jesus exposes the folly of worry, even when faced with the prospect of having a seeming shortage of resources. This week might be the bigger challenge! Jesus asks us to give our undivided attention to him, that he might take our worries away. Jesus points to our Father, who promises to give us the heavenly treasures of his kingdom. Jesus assures us that our Father will throw in any needed earthly possessions as well. Want to hear more? See you this weekend: Saturday at 5:15 p.m. • Sunday at 8 a.m. • Sunday at 10:30 a.m.