Teachers, construction workers, parents, clerks, medical staff, community volunteers — on this Labor Day

weekend, welcome to worship, where God offers renewal for the work to which you each are called.

We would also like to extend a warm welcome to all of our visitors here today!

Please be sure to introduce yourselves to the greeters, ushers, and certainly to the pastors -

We’re excited to meet you!

SERVING IN OUR WORSHIP THIS WEEK

God, you don’t often speak today in the form of a burning bush (Exodus 3).

Nonetheless, help me listen for your voice as I stand on this holy ground.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Katherine Bickett, Kathy Bishop, Renee Clark, Justin Hecht, Janet Hession,

Jessica Hughes, Mark Richeson, Senora Venaman, Millie von Stein, and John Widau.

DEATHS: Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Windy Stigers who was called home on

Thursday, August 24. Please keep them in your prayers as they mourn their loss.

ALTAR FLOWERS

The flowers today are sponsored by Rosemary Young in loving memory of her brother, Karl Kull, and

by Esther Best in loving memory of her brothers, Arthur and David Kull. If you would like to sponsor

flowers to commemorate a special day in your life, please sign up on the flower chart in the church

office. We are currently seeking additional sponsors for October 1 & 22. The cost of sponsorship is

$30 per bouquet -- limit of two sponsors per week.

FELLOWSHIP TIME

Everyone is invited to enjoy the fellowship and some light refreshments (doughnuts, coffee, juice)

immediately after the 8:00 a.m. Sunday service in the cafeteria.

Preacher: Rev. Peter Heckert

Liturgist: Rev. David French

Elder: Jeff Wetzel

Organist: Linda Kyrouac

Greeters: Sat.-Ed & Rosie Swanson;

Sun. 8:00-Ken & Pam Walschlager

Ushers: Sat.-Dick & Cathy Collison;

Sun. 8:00-Jacob Griffin, Jim Gross, Gerry Beck,

Chuck Music; Sun. 10:30-Ken VanderHoff,

Jeremiah Grady, Clark & Edith Grady

Acolytes: Sun. 8:00-Laura Owens, Robert Owens,

Hope Plassard, William Crum; Sun. 10:30-Dax

Dombkowski, Isaiah Grady, Maya Schoon,

Kiersten Guyer

Week of September 3, 2017

SUNDAY ADULT CLASSES (9:15-10:15 A.M.)

REJOICE IN THE LORD: PAUL’S LETTER TO THE PHILIPPIANS led by Pastor Heckert in the

cafeteria. This week join us for Study Five - Rejoice in the Lord Always (4:2-23). Philippians is called

The Epistle of Joy. Paul’s obvious joy as he thought of and wrote to his friends there is part of it - but

his classic encouragement to rejoice in the Lord always in this section underscores it. He points to an

outlook at life and the pursuit of what is good as a source of great blessing. He thanks them for the gifts

they had sent to help him in his mission - and teaches what he had learned about the secret of

contentment.

A LONGER LOOK AT THE LESSONS moderated by Grace Gillespie in the fellowship hall. This

group discusses the Bible lessons (pericopes) which are read in church each Sunday. You are invited

every Sunday, but will not be lost if you miss a Sunday. This is a casual class with lots of interaction.

We pray for each other and care for each other. Join us in the fellowship hall, today and every Sunday.

KATHARINA & MARTIN LUTHER led by Eunice Maurer and Judy Nixon in the school library.

We will not be meeting this week, but will conclude our study next Sunday, September 10. How did this

most unlikely, most radical union between a runaway nun and a renegade monk come to be? How did

Martin Luther, the monk, and Katharina von Bora, the nun, come to wed in the first place? Come learn

about Katharina in our new Reformation Book Club series.

SUNDAY SCHOOL (9:15-10:15 A.M.)

Classes meet in the sanctuary following Fellowship Time for the Sunday school opening and will then

proceed to the following rooms:

Preschool through 8th grade in the parish center (lower level classrooms)

High school in the conference room

WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES

CONFESSIONS BIBLE STUDY led by Pastor Barton on Mondays 7-8 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

We will not be meeting on Monday, September 4 or 11, but will resume on Monday, September 18 with

a new study of a part of the Lutheran Confessions: The Power and Primacy of the Pope. We’ll consider

the role of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church and our own view of church structure and power,

based on Scripture. New people are always welcome to join this study, (though we would encourage

women to consider attending the regular Ladies LifeLight Bible Study which meets at the same time on

Mondays or on Tuesday mornings). Contact Pastor Barton for details at: jpbarton47@gmail.com.

COFFEE CLUB led by Pastor French on Thursdays 7:00-7:45 a.m. in the conference room.

MEN’S BIBLE BREAKFAST led by Pastor Barton on Fridays 6:00-7:00 a.m. at the Downtowner

Restaurant. You can come for coffee or breakfast at 6:00 a.m. or just for the Bible study on the

Scripture lessons for the coming Sunday which begins about 6:25 a.m.

TV & RADIO MINISTRIES

WORSHIP FOR SHUT-INS: Worship for Shut-Ins is a 30 minute Lutheran television worship service.

It includes the readings for the day, prayers, and a Lutheran pastor delivering a message that is one-on-

one to the viewer. Sundays at 10:00 a.m. on WHMB-TV40.

LUTHERAN PUBLIC RADIO: Music of the Church anytime at www.LutheranPublicRadio.org.

ISSUES, ETC.: Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and produced

by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL. You can listen to what you want, when you want at

www.issuesetc.org.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR: Jesus redefined greatness. He came, not to be served, but to serve and

to give His life as a ransom for many (Matthew 18:1-20). In next week’s broadcast on September 10,

Dr. Gregory Seltz speaks on the topic, “Who’s the Greatest?” The Lutheran Hour is heard every week

in our listening area at 7:00 a.m. on station 720 AM, at 7:30 a.m. on 97.3 FM, at 9:04 a.m. on 107.7 FM,

or at 10:00 a.m. on 97.3 FM.

LUTHERAN RADIO STATION - KFUO: Listen to Worldwide KFUO.org, your radio station for

practical Lutheran talk, daily Bible and Confession studies, current issues from a Lutheran worldview,

and daily worship opportunities. All programs are archived at KFUO.org for 24/7 on-demand listening.

You can also find our programming wherever you get your podcasts! Have a question or comment?

Find us at @KFUOradio on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Call (800)730-2727 or e-mail

letstalk@kfuo.org to join the conversation on “Let’s Talk!”

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PURDUE STUDENTS: A warm welcome to any and all Purdue students joining us for worship today!

We are elated to have you, and pray God’s richest blessings to you as you begin this new school year!

We’d like to keep you updated on things going on here at St. James, and as such, please be sure to

include your e-mail address when you sign the fellowship pad! We look forward to worshiping our

Lord Jesus with you again soon!

LIFE THOUGHTS IN THE CHURCH YEAR: Life Thoughts are designed to help pastors and

congregations see the church year through the lens of the sanctity of human life; they are based on the

appointed readings from Lutheran Service Book. September 3 – Like Peter, the world imitates Satan in

talking or acting as if some situations even Jesus shouldn’t redeem (Matthew 16:21-23). Though we

often allow this or even agree, still the Lord God does not forget or forsake us (Jeremiah 15:15, 20-21).

Indeed, He lifts up the lowly (Romans 12:16), because His vengeance has been repaid against our

crucified Savior instead (Romans 12:19). His forgiving goodness overcomes every evil, even sins

against life. Lord God of Hosts, by Your words let us bring rejoicing to those who weep. Amen.

CHOIR CALLOUT: The Lutheran Church has, since her birth, been called “the singing church.”

Luther himself had a very high esteem for music and church hymns. “Music is an outstanding gift of

God and next to theology.” [What Luther Says, Plass, CPH, p.979] Luther wrote many hymns in

German, restoring the music of the church to the people (much like he did with his German translation

of the Scriptures). We invite you to join in the heritage of our church as we prepare for the 500th

anniversary of the Reformation! Choir rehearsals will be held on Thursday evenings in the music

room (top of the stairs/west of the sanctuary). Our Bell choir meets at 5:30 and Adult Choir at 6:30. We

encourage all talents, high school age and older, to join us! It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing

praises to your name, O Most High! (Psalm 92:1)

ONE-TIME CHANGE OF DATE FOR FRIDAY FUN NIGHT: September’s First Friday Fun Night

will be happening on September 8 and is fun for ALL ages with cards, games, sports and food! Come

one, come all to the gym at 6:00 p.m.

LUTHERANISM 101/ABOVE ALL ELSE: Beginning on Sunday, September 10 during the

education hour, Pastor Heckert will start a new adult information (new member) class in the fellowship

hall (east of the sanctuary). Above All Else will introduce you to Christian doctrine as revealed by God

through Scripture. It explains the essentials of our faith: what the Church believes and what it means

to live “in Christ.” If you would like to brush up on your fundamentals of the faith and meet some

potential new members, we would love to have you join us! If you know of someone you would like the

church to send an invitation, please pass their information along to Nola in the church office (Mon-Fri

8:00a-5:00p) or give it to a pastor or one of the elders today.

NOAH: Beginning on Sunday, September 10 during the education hour, Pastor French will start a

new adult Bible study in the cafeteria (west of the sanctuary). The biblical account of Noah and the

Flood is one in which water is literally all over the place. What are we to make of this water story?

What message does it send about how God chooses to use water? Does it have any relation to the

Church today? These are the types of questions we will ask of the story in Genesis 6-9, a story that is

full of warning and consolation.

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED: An Open House is being given for Judie Watts in celebration of

her 80th birthday. Please join us to wish her the best in the fellowship hall on Sunday, September 10

between 1:00 & 4:00 p.m.

LADIES LIFELIGHT BIBLE STUDIES - STARTING SEPTEMBER 11 & 12: Please reserve a

spot by September 5 by signing up in the welcome center (west lobby) so that study guides can be

ordered before the first classes begin.

Ruth/Esther led by Barb Kirkpatrick on Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Conference Room.

Contemporary issues were also faced by devout believers long ago. One of only two books of the Bible

named after a woman, the Book of Ruth tells the story of a young widow and her widowed mother-in-

law who must rely on a kinsman-redeemer. Although written some 3,000 years ago, the story of Ruth,

Naomi, and Boaz is a story of love and faithfulness. Through their lives, we see the greater drama of a

loving and faithful God providing His people with a greater Kinsman-Redeemer: Ruth’s descendant, our

Savior, Jesus Christ. The Book of Esther tells the tale of the young, beautiful Jewish girl, who by God’s

gracious providence became queen of Persia. With Mordecai, her protective and loving cousin, Esther

saves her people by exposing a cruel plot to exterminate the Jews remaining in Persia, who chose not to

return to the Promised Land. While God’s name does not appear in this book, He is the main character.

Working behind the scenes, God inspires faith in His gracious promises and enables His children to

accomplish extra-ordinary things on behalf of their neighbor.

Daniel led by Jan Harris on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Conference Room.

The theme is God’s sovereignty. “The Most High God is sovereign over the kingdoms of men” (5:21).

Daniel’s life is nothing but a fine clear mirror; in it we see the conflict and victory of faith. He was

exalted in the world. God’s grace appears in Daniel through several Messianic prophets.

SAVE THE DATES: Wednesday, September 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wabash Landing 9, Grace Lutheran Church

is sponsoring the movie, Luther, the Idea that Changed the World - the rousing adventure story of

Martin Luther’s life, following his bold quest for truth; a journey that would reshape the church, and

the world. Advance purchase of movie tickets is required. To purchase tickets and/or watch a

trailer for the movie, check out www.gracelaf.org/luthermovie. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime

event!

Sunday, September 24 - Ladies Lutherhaus Luncheon will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Lutherhaus

(St. James Cafeteria). Special German fare will be served and a visit from Katie is anticipated.

Tickets are $8 and will be available at the Information Center by mid-August. More exciting

activities are on the horizon for October. The Reformation Celebration Committee will meet on

Tuesday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. If you’d like to share in the preparations for

these activities, please come!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The first Lutherans for Life Regional Conference will be held at the

Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne on Saturday, September 16. The theme is “Hope for

Life!” For registration, schedules, hotels, and more go to: www.lutheransforlife.org/conference.

SAVE THE DATE: The St. James Athletic Dept. annual Fish Fry is fast approaching, on October 6!

Join us for wonderful food and fellowship while supporting our athletes! Pre-sale tickets will be

available soon for $10 per adult and $5 per child OR at-the-door tickets will be available for $12 per

adult and $7 per child. We are also looking for volunteers to help with this event and/or those wishing

to donate desserts or side dishes. More information will follow as we draw closer to the event! If you

are interested in volunteering or donating, please contact Hannah Heckert at hheckert@stjameslaf.org.

See you there!

CHECK YOUR CONTACT LISTS: Need to contact someone in the church or school, but not sure

which number to use when calling or what times someone will be in the office if you need to stop by?

Here’s the who, what, where, and when …

Church Office (Nola Hecht), 423-1616, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to Noon & 1 to 5 p.m.

Pastor French, Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Pastor Heckert, Tuesday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Mindy Schlotman, Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

School Office (Ashley Northington), 742-6464, Monday - Friday 7:45 to 11:30 a.m. & 1 to 3 p.m.

Jake Rogers, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

If you call in after-hours (or if the secretaries are away from their desks), please use the automated

attendant to reach or leave a message for the person you seek.

EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A GREETER? IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO START:

Thank you to the greeters that were able to attend the meeting last week. If you are interested in the

Greeter program but you were unable to attend, contact Beth Lancaster at Lancaster221@gmail.com or

448-7858 for more information about the program.

THE LWML IS LOOKING FOR WOMEN WHO ARE HIGH SCHOOL AGE OR OLDER TO

BECOME PRAYER PALS: It is time to sign up to be a Prayer Pal for one of the 8th graders in our

congregation and in our school. Would you like to be a special prayer pal for one of this year’s class?

Please contact Grace Gillespie at grace.gillespie@gmail.com.

COACHES NEEDED: Love sports and looking to be involved with the students and families of our

wonderful school? St. James’s Athletic Department is looking for a JV Girls’ basketball coach and four

track coaches for the 2017-2018 academic year! If you are interested in joining our coaching team,

please contact Hannah Heckert at hheckert@stjameslaf.org.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE FALL CRAFT FAIR: The St James Craft Fair has

grown to be one of the best shows in Lafayette for hand made goods! We are in need of volunteers

to help with planning, communication, and day-of operations. If you have an interest in joining the

committee, please let Amanda Goodspeed know at stjamescraftshow@gmail.com.

FANTASY FOOTBALL: The league for this fall is now forming, please e-mail Bill Crum at

billcrum@gmail.com if you are interested in participating. The youth of the congregation are welcome

to play too! This year we will create a league on ESPN.

PORTALS OF PRAYER: These daily devotional booklets are still available on the tract racks for you

and those you might know. Take a few home and give them to relatives and friends, coworkers and

teammates. The devotions are short and very easy reading. It is a great way to start or end each day.

“LIFE QUOTES” FROM LUTHERANS FOR LIFE (www.lutheransforlife.org): “In every task

you tackle, at every moment in life, in whatever situation you find yourself, you have a calling, a

vocation. You get to bless people. You get to show God’s love. You get to elevate the conversation,

change the perspective, and bring dignity into a difficult world. You get to live in the life that He gifts

you with, love meant for you, love meant for all.” Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz, The Lutheran Hour speaker

STEWARDSHIP GENEROSITY THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Matthew 16:26 – “For what will

it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life?” He who dies with the most toys … is

dead. But the one who trusts in the Lord, even though he dies, yet shall he live. We live out our trust

in the Lord by faithfully fulfilling the roles God has given us to play in home, church, and society as

loving, generous people. Those who don’t know the Lord are afraid to be generous because they think

that what they give away is lost to them. But we who know the Lord know that the things of this world

become true blessings when they are used for God’s Kingdom.

$ FINANCIAL NEWS FROM MINDY SCHLOTMAN $

Let me give you a little update on the Sewer Project that was completed recently. I have finally received

some invoices toward this project. Brenneco, the plumbing company we chose, has been working with

us and are so kind since they are also on their own church boards and know how the financials can

become a challenge at times. The total invoice was $15,900 for the project, and I am aware of $2,490

we have received in donations toward the project. (Keep in mind I asked for folks to increase their

offering by $75 so I would not be aware of the majority of the donations!) We have received a $10,000

donation toward the project! I would like to say “THANK YOU” to all of you for helping us out and

keeping us moving ahead.

WEEKLY OFFERINGS: July 31 - August 6: $12,936.59 August 7 - 13: $13,318.05

August 14 - 20: $19,072.32 August 21-27: $8,605.18

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

September 10, 2017

Ezekiel 33:7–9

Romans 13:1–10

Matthew 18:1–20

Living as Humble Little Children of the Father

True greatness is not self-sufficient strength, but humility like that of a little child. The

greatness of childlike faith receives all good things as gracious gifts from our Father in heaven.

Apart from such faith, “you will never enter the kingdom of heaven,” but whoever is humbled

like a little child will be “the greatest in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:3–4). Though in

our sin we deserve to be “drowned in the depth of the sea” (Matthew 18:6), we have instead

been drowned (“buried”) with Christ in Baptism and then raised to the new, humble life of a

child of God. The Lord sends His watchman to warn us with a word from His mouth, in order

that we may not die in our iniquity, but be turned from our pride and selfishness to live (Ezekiel

33:7–9). Thus, we live in humility and faith before God as well as in love for our neighbor,

which “is the fulfilling of the law” (Romans 13:10). In the reverent fear of God, we do no harm

to our neighbor, but we “pay to all what is owed to them” (Romans 13:7) and we “owe no one

anything, except to love each other” (Romans 13:8).

SCHOOL NEWS FROM JAKE ROGERS

With God as our foundation, we educate & equip for service, for Christ,

the mind, heart, and spirit of today’s 21st Century learner.

SCHOOL THEME FOR 2017-2018: Act Justly. Love Mercy. Walk Humbly. (Micah 6:8)

For 166 years of ministry at St. James Lutheran School, our focus has and will always remain on us

teaching about a changeless Christ (our Rock) to a changing world. It is a constant theme for our school

and all Lutheran schools around the world. No matter what happens in our own lives or our world, we

rejoice that our hope is secure in Jesus Christ through His death on the Cross and resurrection. God calls

us to live out our school theme daily: to do what is right, to show love and mercy toward one other, and

to recognize that everything is a gift from God!

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN SCHOOL CALENDAR 2017-2018:

Sept. 4 ........ Labor Day—No School

Sept. 5 ........ PTL Family Fun Night, 6-7:30p, cafeteria

Sept. 9 ........ SJS Volleyball Tournament

Serving the Master Teacher,

Jake Rogers, Principal

jrogers@stjameslaf.org

Twitter: @sjsjrogers)

BIRTHDAYS

Sept. 3 Patrick Bishop, Shawn Cline,

Noli Freel

Sept. 4 Andrew Rogers

Sept. 5 Alex Grady

Sept. 6 Camden Cline, Ben Schoon

Sept. 7 Victoria Bodkin, Jeanine

Contreras, Sarah Schreiber,

Kelby Tarter

Sept. 8 Jody Gibson, Steve Schamber

Sept. 9 Cheryl Knodle, Patricia Koger

Sun. 9/3

Mon. 9/4

Tue. 9/5

Wed. 9/6

Thu. 9/7

Fri. 9/8

Sat. 9/9

Worship (C)

Adult Education/Sunday School

Worship

Office Closed / No Scheduled Events

Board of Parish Education

Board of Church Properties, Action Ministry Team

7th & 8th Grade (Public School) Confirmation Classes

Coffee Club

Bell Choir Rehearsal

Adult Choir Rehearsal

Men’s Bible Breakfast

First Friday Fun Night

Worship

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

09:15 AM - 10:15 AM

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Labor Day

06:15 PM - 07:00 PM

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

07:00 AM - 07:45 AM

05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

06:00 AM - 07:00 AM

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

BAPTISMAL BIRTHDAYS

Jake Bishop, Lucy Bishop, Maggie Bishop,

Victoria Bodkin, Sara Delaney, LaVaughan Evans,

Jocelyn Knobloch, Kitrick Knobloch, Zach Knotts,

Annie Rogers, Dave Rogers, Thomas Roller,

Maya Schoon, Kuentin Schultz, Jace Tischer,

Lisa VanderHoff

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

ANNIVERSARIES

Sept. 5 Jacob & Allison Spencer (2 years)

Please take a moment to sign the Record of Fellowship pad today.

The birthday, anniversary, and baptismal birthday lists are generated from those records.

Bless you as you celebrate!

All Ladies of St. James are invited to a once in 500 years

Ladies Lutherhaus Lunch September 24, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Lutherhaus (the cafeteria)

Special German fare will be served including a savory,

specialty bread and honey, and fruit and a sweet.

Also Katie’s special “Cloister Brew” a non-alcoholic beer and apple juice

We are expecting a visit from Katie herself and maybe some of her friends.

Please wear a period costume or ethnic outfit for the costume parade.

Tickets: $8.00 available at Information Desk by mid-August

or contact Judy Nixon at jnixon@purdue.edu.

Rachel Meyer serves the Lord through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) as a missionary in Uganda. She teaches at a Lutheran primary school and supports the development of a continuing education program for the teachers. Rachel is also involved with the life and activities of a local congregation, giving her the wonderful opportunity to build relationships and share the Gospel with the local people.

Rachel’s hometown is Milwaukee, Wis. She received bachelor’s degrees in music education and elementary education from Concordia

University Chicago, River Forest, and a master’s degree in education with a specialization in elementary reading and literacy from Walden University. Before serving in Uganda, Rachel taught 2nd grade at Grace Lutheran School, Modesto, Calif. (2004-2008) and 4th grade at St. Paul’s Lutheran School, Bourbonnais, Ill. (2008-2014). She also taught general music to kindergarten through eighth grade at both schools. In addition, she served as a missionary teacher at Concordia English Language Academy, Chiayi, Taiwan (2014-2017).

Rachel’s previous mission service includes serving as a vacation Bible school teacher in Seoul, South Korea (July 2002), serving on a medical mission team in Honduras (July 2013), being a volunteer child care provider at Concordia Children’s Services in Manila, Philippines (Feb. 2015), and serving as a volunteer missionary with the LCMS’ Project 24 in Rongo, Kenya (Feb. 2016). In her free time, Rachel enjoys hiking, reading, music and spending time with family and friends.

Pray for Rachel as she serves in Uganda. Ask God to give her strength as she transitions to life in Uganda and learns the language and the culture. Pray that as she strives to understand the people of Uganda that God gives her opportunities to build relationships where she can share the love of Jesus. Pray for guidance and strength as Rachel builds her support network. Pray that the Holy Spirit works in the hearts of Rachel’s students, her coworkers and their families. Ask God to continue to grow Rachel in her faith and give her wisdom and encouragement to humbly share Christ’s love in word and deed. Pray that God’s name is glorified in all that Rachel does and says. Let us give thanks that Rachel is serving God’s children in this part of the world.

• BIRTHDAY: May 12 • HOME DISTRICTS: Northern Illinois and South Wisconsin

• Pray daily for Rachel — and how you can support and tell others about her ministry. Visit lcms.org/meyer

• Learn about LCMS international work at lcms.org/international

• Support and adopt an international worker. Call 888-930-4438.

Pray forRachel MeyerPrimary School TeacherServing the Lord in Uganda

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