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FLC TV - September 16 Sermon - Mark 9: Hurricane Hacks and Jesus

Mark 9:14-29: When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. “What are you arguing with them about?” he asked. A man in the crowd answered, “Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech. Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to drive out the spirit, but they could not.” “You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.” So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth. Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?” “From childhood,” he answered. “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.” “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.” The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said, “He’s dead.” But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him to his feet, and he stood up.

After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.”

Womens Bible Study Begins Sept. 21st

The New Testament Historical Books (Matthew – Acts)

These five books begin with the birth of Jesus Christ and conclude with the first imprisonment of the apostle Paul about six decades later. Within these books, God continues to reveal His sovereign plan. He moves the emphasis on the nation of Israel to an emphasis on the church, from a covenant of law to a covenant of grace, from His Holy Spirit coming upon people to actually indwelling them and from commanding Israel to live in such a way as to attract others to commanding the church to disperse throughout the world and make disciples of all nations. Sessions will be held on Friday mornings from 9-11 in the Fellowship Hall.  Cost for the member book is $13. Contact the church if you would like to participate.

FLC TV - September 9 Sermon - James 2: Demonstrating Faith By What We Do

James 2:14-20: What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.

What a Great Picnic!

Thank you to our hosts (the Edwards) and the many volunteers for providing such a great picnic - the weather, food and fellowship were superb!

Watch and Listen to First Lutheran

Select Bible Studies, sermons and services from the past six months are online (contact the church office for full services):

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Schedule of Worship Services

First Lutheran offers two services each Sunday:

• Traditional service at 8:15 a.m. (with Sunday School and Bible Study following).  Our ASL Signer is visible at the front of the sanctuary to assist the hearing-impaired and we are equipped with personal audio receiver/headsets for those who have difficulty hearing.
• 'Celebration' service with a contemporary praise band at 11:00 a.m

(During Lent and Advent we also hold services on Wednesdays at 12:15 and again at 6:30 p.m., with a free soup supper at 5:30 p.m.  Check our calendar for those and other seasonal worship dates.

Our children's nursery is staffed for both services.  A live video stream of the worship service is played in the nursery as well: