he nailed it! october 29, 2017 what martin luther did 500...
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He Nailed It! What Martin Luther did 500 years ago that changed the world
The church of the early 1500s taught that Christians could reach heaven faster by purchasing “indulgences.” On October 31, 1517 a little-known German monk and bible professor named Martin Luther proposed 95 Theses Against the Sale of Indulgences with “true repentance” as the main theme.
According to legend, he nailed them to the church door of his backwater town, Wittenberg. Evidence suggests he mailed them to the archbishop. What Luther intended as a scholarly debate soon hitched itself to the newly-invented printing press and spread quickly. Within a generation the Protestant Reformation recalibrated the status quo of church and state all across Europe.
Inspired by St. Paul’s New Testament writings, Luther and his colleagues summarized their teaching: “justification by grace through faith apart from works for the sake of Christ.” Their hope was to point us always to Jesus Christ and everything he’s done for us in his life, death, and resurrection.
Today we commemorate the 500th anniversary of these events because Christians, and Christ’s church throughout the world, always need the reformation brought about by
“true repentance.” Every day the Holy Spirit calls us to turn to Jesus who freely gives us God’s grace through forgiveness, new life, and salvation—and equips us to serve others.
—Pastor Karl-John
Contact: Nicole • [email protected] To see a full listing of volunteer opportunities, visit southwoodlutheran.org/give-back/mission
October 29, 2017
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Serve at Neighborhood Food DistributionTuesday, October 31 and November 7 • 4:00–6:00 p.m. Help hand out food to over 400 people in our community. All volunteers need to be at least 10 years old. Sign up at Southwood Central or at southwoodlutheran.ivolunteer.com
Luther and his colleagues
summarized their teaching: “justification by
grace through faith apart from works for the sake of Christ.”
Mourning HopeWe are seeking volunteers to help provide snacks for the Family Grief Support Group on Mondays through December 19. Snacks should be delivered to the Southwood kitchen prior to 1pm on Sundays. Sign up at southwoodlutheran.ivolunteer.com
Interested in traveling to Honduras? Interest Meeting: Sunday, October 29 12pm • Youth Room
• Trip dates: March 10–17 :: leader Brenda Semin :: Approximate Cost: $1,600
This team will build two homes, teach VBS, build a playground for an elementary school, and provide fellowship activities with the village.
Interested in traveling to Tanzania? Interest Meeting: Sunday, November 19 • 12pm
• Trip dates: June 24–July 8 :: leader Scott Koehn :: Approximate Cost: $3,700
This team will worship with our sister church, visit scholarship students, tour a local hospital and orphanage, plus go on a safari to the Serengeti! Questions: Contact Nicole at [email protected].
Root Beer, Brats and Luther!500th Anniversary Commemoration of the Reformation TODAY • 5–7pm5–6pm Meal $5 adults, $3 children, 2 & under free, pay at the door
6–7pm Reformation Gatherings (pick one) childcare and kids’ activities provided
1. How to Live an Extraordinary Ordinary Life presented by Michelle DeRusha, author of Katharina and Martin Luther: The Radical Marriage of a Runaway Nun and Renegade Monk.
2. Rick Steves’ Luther and the Reformation—a video watch party, presented by Pastor Karl-John.
Southwood Food Distribution in PalmyraSaturday, November 11 • 11am–1pm
Help distribute food at the Palmyra Activity Center to people in the surrounding rural communities. Sign up at Southwood Central or online at southwoodlutheran.ivolunteer.com
Reformation Worship Service a special Worship Event Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
Monday, October 30 7:30pmLocation: Southwood Lutheran Church
All are invited to join in this service to celebrate our common witness to the Gospel through praise, worship and beautiful music shared by musicians from area congregations. Hear Bishop Brian Maas’ message, “All Things New.” Give an offering to help Lutheran Family Services support the expanded Lincoln Health 360 center. Receive the gift of God’s grace as we reflect on the Reformation—a new way of thinking 500 years ago that changed everything!
Contact: Pam Dinneen • [email protected]
Prayer Team Serve through your prayers! Be a vital part of Southwood’s Care Ministry and serve through your prayers. Complete the training at home and become part of this meaningful ministry. Contact Mary at [email protected] for a training packet.
Save these dates! Thursday evenings beginning January 11Choose from one of the following classes. More details coming soon!
Ongoing Care Ministries Held in the Group Room next to the Nursery
` Prayer Shawl Ministry—Nov. 1 & 15 • 6:30pm | Nov. 9 • 10am ` Renewed Hope—November 19 • 11am
Contact: Jo Sheets • [email protected]
Visit southwoodlutheran.org for a complete listing of events and registrations.
Contact: Faye Koehn • [email protected]
Contact: Drew Jagadich • [email protected]
Sharing Faith at Work, Part 5Throughout this series, hopefully you’ve tried some new ways of infusing your faith and work life. It can be something you share with others, or a way to honor God through your own quiet time. Try these reflective practices:
f Pray during your commute, asking God to be in your workplace and all that you do.
f Use your lunch break to have quiet time with God, reading scripture, daily devotion and quiet reflection.
f Block out times in your busy calendar to pause, reflect and listen to God.
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Southwood SinglesSaturday, November 11 30 minutes before the Husker Football Game
Join us for the following activities:• Football: Huskers vs. Minnesota• Ping-pong tournament• Speed Scrabble
Bring an appetizer to share and a beverage. Water and hot apple cider will be provided.
Location: Connie Arends’ home near 70th & Old Cheney. More details online. Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events or at Southwood Central.
Daily DevotionalsLive out your faith in the everyday by subscribing to Southwood's Daily Devotionals. Written by the people of Southwood, inspirational words are sent straight to your inbox each morning. Sign up at southwoodlutheran.org/daily-devotionals/
Join our writing team to share your story and offer encouragement—no experience needed! Contact Jo at [email protected]
Life and Lattes Tuesday, October 31 • 2:30–5pm meet at Southwood in the Youth Room for coffee and time to work on homework and hang out.
Youth Grouptoday • No Youth Group November 5 • 6–8pm Students and leaders will be particapting in a service project to learn about the socioeconomics of food that affect many Lincoln families. Dinner provided.
DELVE (Confirmation) • 6th–8th grade• 6th & 7th Grade: No DELVE today.
Resumes Nov. 5 • 8:30, 9:45 and 11am in the Fellowship Hall. • 8th Grade: November 1, 6:15–7:45pm Continuing the Creed study.
Dinner provided. Meet in the Fellowship Hall.
Save the Date:Advent Festival
Sunday, December 3, 2–5pm
Come and begin your preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth at Southwood’s annual Advent Craft Festival. Bring your family, invite your friends, stop in for a short time or spend the afternoon creating small
treasures that remind us of Christmas and Jesus’ birth.
5 weeks ` Mercy—God's Love in
Action ` Caring for Aging Parents ` Daniel Plan
8 weeks ` DivorceCare ` Emotionally Healthy
Spirituality
Southwood SeniorsWednesday, November 8 • 12pm • Fellowship HallProgram: Scams and How to Avoid Them! by Teresa Fritz, Branch
Manager of the Lincoln Better Business Bureau. Bible Study: Led by Pastor Karl-John.Menu: Soup and fixings. Bring a dessert to share. Register at southwoodlutheran.org/events
Faith Stepping Stone Baptism ClassSunday, November 12 • 11am in the Meeting RoomUnwrap God’s gift of Holy Baptism at the Faith Stepping Stone Baptism Class. At Southwood, we ask that all parents who are having children baptized attend one of these classes. Sign up at Southwood Central or southwoodlutheran.org/events
Why Baptism?Here are some reasons that parents may choose to baptize their children:1. I love my child and want to surround her with
the love and promises of her parents, her family, and the church.
2. My child is such an awesome gift from God—a child is much more than “mine” or “ours.” He is God’s creation, God’s child.
3. I want my child to belong to a community of faith, people who love God and love others.
4. I want to affirm the promise of salvation for my child and nurture in his life a way of life and a hope for the future.
5. I want to make a commitment to raising my child as a Christ follower. I want the support of people of faith as I teach my child to live a life of faith.
6. As my child is marked with the cross of Christ forever through baptism. I want him to be empowered to serve the world in the name of Christ.
III. How can water do such great things?It is not water that does these things, but God’s Word with the water and our trust in this Word. Water by itself is only water, but with the word of God it is a life-giving water which by grace gives the new birth through the Holy Spirit.
St. Paul writes in Titus 3:5–7He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior. Because of his grace he declared us righteous and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.” (NLT)
IV. What does Baptism mean for daily living?
It means that our sinful self, with all its evil deeds and desires, should be drowned through daily repentance; and that day after day a new self should arise to live with God in righteousness and purity forever.
St. Paul writes in Romans 6:3–4“Or have you forgotten that when we were joined with Christ Jesus in baptism, we joined him in his death? For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives.” (NLT)
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Hopes for Your FutureI. What is Baptism?
Baptism is not water only, but it is water used together with God’s Word by his command.
What is this Word?In Matthew 28:19 our Lord Jesus Christ says: “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” (NLT)
II. What benefits does God give in Baptism?
In Baptism God forgives sin, delivers from death and the devil, and gives everlasting salvation to all who believe what he has promised.
What is God’s promise?In Mark 16:16 our Lord Jesus Christ says: “Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned.” (NLT)
PromisesHow can I fulfill these Baptismal Promises?1. Pray for your child in their presence.2. Take them to church with you so they will begin
to know they are God’s child and part of God’s family.
3. Sing them Christian songs.4. Tell them how much Jesus loves them.5. Fold their hands in yours as you
pray a simple prayer.6. Look at simple Bible storybooks,
pointing out pictures of Jesus.7. Point out things that God made.8. Every night when they go to bed, make the sign
of the cross on their forehead and say a blessing. Keep doing this. Ideas for a blessing are:
` “God loves you and so do I” ` “May God bless you and keep you safe” ` “Child of God, you have been sealed by the
Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever”
9. Pray for your child daily.10. Live so they see Jesus in you.11. Remember, you are not alone. You have
sponsors, pastors, parents, friends, your congregation, church resources, Holy Communion, the Bible, forgiveness and, above all, the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you.
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Women’s Morning StudyThursdays beginning November 9 • 6:30am
Start your day with the warmth of coffee and Christian conversation! Join us for a six-week study on the book of Daniel.