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What makes a Christian? This Weekend at ELC

April 26, 2013 by john

The early church had to decide what really mattered in this new faith.  Was it tradition, heritage, or some work?  No they said, we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus.

Join us in sharing that good news this weekend:

Saturday worship – 5:00 p.m. in chapel

Sunday – Traditional Worship – 8:30 a.m

                Sunday School and Fellowship – 9:30 a.m.

                Contemporary Worship – 10:30 a.m.

                 Agape Preschool Programs at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

                 Young adult music time at 6:00 p.m.

                 Youth Group at 7:00 p.m.

Faith Gives Identity
April 28, 2013
Acts 15:1-18

Key Verse: “[Peter said] ‘On the contrary, we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.’” Acts 15:11

Time of Events: 30-50 C.E.
Written: 80-85 C.E.

Since Last Week: Jesus’ followers continued to travel and proclaim the good news of the risen Christ. Persecutors continued to arrest, torture, and kill Christians throughout the lands.

Background: An argument arose among the early Christians when some of the Jewish believers wanted the Gentile (non-Jewish) believers to become circumcised and follow the laws of Moses, the primary guiding laws of the Jews. Paul and Barnabas were elected to travel to Jerusalem to consult with the apostles. Ultimately, it was decided that believers would be saved, not by following the laws of Moses, but by the grace of God through Jesus Christ.

Community: In what ways does your community of faith practice grace? In what ways does your community of faith practice law?

At Home: Do you live as though you were saved by grace or by your good works? What difference does it make? How does your faith inform your behaviors?

Read This Week:
Monday: The Conversion of Lydia, Acts 16:11-15
Tuesday: Paul and Silas in Prison, Acts 16:16-40
Wednesday: Paul Sails for Rome, Acts 27:1-12
Thursday: The Storm at Sea, Acts 27:13-38
Friday: The Shipwreck, Acts 27:39-28:16
Saturday: Paul Preaches in Rome, Acts 28:23-31

Next Week: People are Justified by Grace Through Faith, Galatians 1:13-17; 2:11-21

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Youth Choir Musical – This weekend at ELC, April 13-14

April 19, 2013 by john

 

ELC Youth Choir Presents:

Old Testament Fast Forward

Words by Tom S. Long / Music by Allen Pote

ELC’s Youth Choir, under the direction of Barb Underwood, will be presenting the musical “Old Testament Fast Forward” at all three services this weekend.

Saturday – 5:00 p.m (in sanctuar)

Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Worship

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Worship

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The challenge of being the church – This weekend at ELC, April 13 – 14, 2013

April 12, 2013 by john

The life of the early church was full of joy and growth, but also discord and sacrifice.  In this week’s stories we see the promise and the challenge of being the church both then and now.

This weekend’s schedule: 

Saturday – 10:00 a.m.  – “Breaking bread & Prayers” in St. Olaf Room

                     5:00 p.m.  Worship in Chapel

Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship

                 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Adult Class, Fellowship

               10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship

                 7:00 p.m. Youth Group – Video & Discussion on bullying

 

Notes for this weekend’s worship:

Stephen is Martyred
April 14, 2013
Acts 6:1-14, 7:47-60

Key Verses: “While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’ Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, ‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them.’ When he had said this, he died.” Acts 7:59-60

Time of Events: 30-40 C.E.
Written: 80-85 C.E.

Since Last Week: As word of Jesus’ resurrection spread, communities of believers started to form throughout the lands. These early converts were baptized and given the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Background: Some of the followers were appointed to stay put and care for those in their community. Others were appointed to travel and proclaim the good news. Stephen was among those chosen to care for widows and others in his community. Non-believers who were threatened by the new teachings stoned him to death. Many other martyrs also died proclaiming the risen Christ.

Community: How have the duties in your faith community been distributed? How might you do things differently to best honor the gifts of those in your community?

At Home: What role do you play at home, at work, or at church? How are you best using your gifts to do God’s work in the world?

Read This Week:
Monday: Saul Persecutes the Church, Acts 8:1-25
Tuesday: The Conversion of Saul, Acts 9:1-19a
Wednesday: Saul Preaches in Damascus, Acts 9:19b-31
Thursday: Peter and Cornelius, Acts 10:1-33
Friday: Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit, Acts 10:34-48
Saturday: Peter in Prison, Acts 12:1-19

Next Week: Philip Baptizes an Ethiopian, Acts 8:26-39

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Where have you met the risen Jesus? Sunday, April 7th at ELC

April 5, 2013 by john

We celebrate new life as Jesus meets us on the road this week, both in the Bible story,  but also in the daily travels of our lives.  How do we show the living Lord’s presence in our gathering, our breaking bread and prayers?

Saturday Worship – 5:00 p.m. in the chapel

Sunday Morning – 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship

                                       9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Adult study and fellowship

                                     10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship

Sunday, April 7th – Camp Sunday – Sunday School children 1st grade through 5th grade: come and meet the new program director of Sugar Creek Bible Camp, learn some popular camp songs and try some of the most favorite Sugar Creek snacks during Sunday School!  Camperships for summer Bible Camp will be our monthly benevolence emphasis.

The Road to Emmaus
April 7, 2013
Luke 24:13-35

Key Verses: “Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, ‘Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?’” Luke 24:31-32

Time: 30 C.E.

Since Last Week: After the women found the tomb empty, some of the disciples left Jerusalem.

Background: It was on the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus, about seven miles, that two of the disciples encountered the risen Jesus. At first they were kept from recognizing him, but their eyes were opened in the breaking of the bread.

Community: In what ways does your community of faith reveal Jesus to one another? What might your community of faith do to help others know Jesus?

At Home: What things are your eyes closed to, that you could or should be looking at in your own life? How might you face some of those things this week? Who can help you see and work through the difficult issues you face?

Read This Week:
Monday: Peter and John before the Council, Acts 4:1-22
Tuesday: Believers Pray, Acts 4:23-31
Wednesday: Believers Share, Acts 4:32-37
Thursday: Ananias and Sapphira, Acts 5:1-11
Friday: The Apostles Heal, Acts 5:12-16
Saturday: The Apostles Are Persecuted, Acts 5:17-42

Next Week: Stephen is Martyred, Acts 6:1-14, 7:47-60

 

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“With glad and generous hearts” — A note from Pastor John

March 31, 2013 by john

 

42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. . . .  46Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home* and ate their food with glad and generous* hearts, 47praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.   Acts 2:42, 46-47

In the very early days of the church, weeks and months after Easter, the early gathering of believers faced a world that was busy, uncertain, and hostile to the faith.  Our predecessors in faith responded by living out their faith in basic and consistent daily acts like the “breaking of bread and the prayers”.  They weren’t known for the brilliance of their arguments, or their obvious success in worldly pursuits, but that they did all with “glad and generous hearts.”  This daily witness to the love of Christ active in their lives, led more and more to come and hear the story of faith, and the Lord worked through them to bring more and more to faith.

Today we still face a world that is busy, uncertain, and sometimes hostile to the faith.  Now maybe it is because the winter has dragged on so long, or maybe it is because the world around us remains unsettled, but there are days I wonder if we are still known for our “glad and generous hearts”.  It is sometimes easy to stay at home, stay busy, and stay away from the breaking of bread and prayers.  I know I can find it easy to dwell on every shortcoming and fix blame for every difficulty, instead of humbly and prayerfully asking God to restore us to life, love and joy.

So I resolve this Easter season to let the Risen Christ bring new life to my daily walk, setting aside the coldness that creeps into my heart, and seek to let joy and generosity of spirit be my witness to the world.

God’s Peace,

Pastor John

 

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Worship Services

Welcome to Worship!

Saturday: 5:00 pm Worship in small chapel – modified traditional format.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Worship with a blend of traditional and contemporary music

Sunday School:  10:15 a.m.

Live worship will be streamed at 9:00 a.m. on Facebook. Recordings will be available on Facebook,  YouTube and on the Sermon Archive page.

Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mount Horeb (ELCA)
315 E. Main St., Mount Horeb, WI  53572
elc@mhtc.net

A Reconciling in Christ Congregation

We welcome all to ELC! Everyone. Without exception. Regardless of race,
ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, faith traditions, physical or mental abilities, financial resources, family status, or personal struggles. We are committed to being an anti-racist community. By the power of the Holy Spirit we will work to extend God’s grace, love, justice, and dignity. You belong here. Your story and your life are valuable. In Christ’s love, we welcome you.

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