We are at 2 CORINTHIANS 12:11ff.
Let’s go!
Author: Scott Heitshusen (Page 12 of 92)
Our next study for our Sunday morning adult Bible class will be the book of Deuteronomy.
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (ESV)
Deuteronomy is a pivotal book in both the Torah (first five books of the Bible) as well as the entire Old Testament. It encapsulates and distills the essence of the Torah and shares many theological truths. It contains sermons, laws, and exhortations delivered by Moses to the Israelites just before his passing and the Israelite’s entry into the Promised Land. Moses motivates the people to obey the covenant legislation out of love and gratitude toward God.
Deuteronomy has themes of God’s love, justice, covenant, prophecy, and law; all essential elements in Scripture. That said, love is at the heart of Deuteronomy; God’s love for all people (and for Israel in particular), our responsive love for God, and our love for others.
The book is frequently quoted or alluded to the in New Testament. Jesus Christ himself citing it more than any of the other books of the Pentateuch.
Join us, starting September 22, 2024, as we start our journey through this exciting book!
“The things that come out of a person are what defile him.” (Mark 7:15)
That’s what Jesus said. And, boy, do a lot of defiled things come out of us!
The things that come out of a person are what defile him.
Mark 7:15
There is a phrase that was popular when I studies programming many moons ago: “GIGO!” It stands for “Garbage in. Garbage out.” If you aren’t careful with the inputs, your outputs will be of no use.
We certainly need to be cautious of what we take in: what we watch, persons we hang around with, things we read, and the like. They affect us. But it is what comes from us that is a reflection, not only of what we take in externally, but the sate of our hearts and mind, too; and those are affected most of all by how closely they are aligned with Jesus and the Scriptures.
If our heart and mind are defiled, we will output defilement, and desire to take in more defiled things! It is a vicious circle.
And the way to stop it? We need a new heart and mind. Cleansed. Focused on Him. Desiring and spewing forth His grace, His forgiveness, His righteousness, His mercy; Him!
And we can’t change our hearts and minds. We need God to do it for us. To rid us of the filth and vileness that stains and defines us and exchanged for a heart and mind that eagerly desires and pursues His heart; His mind; His will; His ways!
“Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right Spirit within us. Grant that we are so desiring of You we take in that which is good, right, and proper, and radiate out all that is holy, and just, and true! In Jesus’ Name. Amen!”
Scriptures
- Psalm 51:1-12
- Mark 7:14-23
We are at 2 CORINTHIANS 11ff.
Let’s go!
Are you feeling the call to GO?
We have two options this year for you to answer that question!
Then Jesus Came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Matthew 28:18-20
Trinity Ablaze in Kenya
Vision Clinics
Trinity Klein and other participating churches address both the spiritual needs and physical vision of Kenyans through short term mission trips.
Our mission teams conduct vision clinics while spreading the Word of God to all who attend.
A single team of eight can reach hundreds of people in a single week, giving each visitor clear vision of Jesus Christ’s healing plus providing eye care through onsite services and materials.
LINKS
DATES
May 29 – June 8, 2025
AGES
You must be 18 years old to take part in this opportunity.
A Passport and Visa/E-Visa will be required.
PRICE
$1,600 to Trinity Ablaze in Kenya covers all accommodations and transportation. Also covers Breakfast and Dinner. Lunch is TBD by the location that you are stationed.
Air fare is not included.
They do ask that we book the same flights into Nairobi and out of Nairobi. Depending on when you book your flight, it will likely be $1,600-$2,400.
Alaska Summer 2025
Background
We have a few people in our congregation that wanted to go on mission trip, however they haven’t found the one they felt called to go on.
While on mission in Kenya, we got the opportunity to talk to Amy who was on our team. She has been a leader with GraceWorks Alaska a couple of times now. When I (Angie) came back from Kenya and shared a few stories with the Battle group a few of the youth expressed wanting to go on a trip. So, I gathered more information.
LINK
Graceworks Alaska: Make an Impact Through Volunteering
DATES
July 20-26, 2025
AGES
You have to be 12 years old to go on the GraceWorks Alaska trip.
It would be best for an adult (parent/grandparent) to attend with the youth partner. (Think of it as a trip to service alongside them!)
In addition to this you can attend as an adult without a youth as well.
PRICE
Pricing is $750 per person to GraceWorks and estimated flight is around $1,700 per person.
Q&A SESSION
One will be scheduled soon!
Let’s craft, Ladies!
Saturday, September 14, 2024; 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bring a salad or dessert to share.
Love offering of $10 suggested.
See y’all then!
A FREE ASL class in Katy, taught by our own Becky Jungklaus!
Did you know that ASL is the 3rd most spoken language in the U.S.?
It’s important for communicators, parents with deaf children, ASL students, teachers, deaf/hearing people, and many more to understand how learning and using other languages such as American Sign Language (ASL) can benefit how you communicate with others and better your life overall.
Here are the details:
| DATE | 2nd & 4th Sundays Beginning on Sunday, September 22, 2024 |
| TIME | 1:00-2:30 PM |
| LOCATION | Memorial Lutheran Church 5810 3rd St. Katy, TX 77493 |
| CONTACT | Deaconess Becky Jungklaus |
We are starting a new BridgeKidz series with the tagline, “How To Train Your Attitude.”
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Colossians 3:2 (NIrV)
Tagline
The Way To The Right Attitude.
Idea
Keeping our attitude in check can sometimes be as difficult as herding dragons. But, with the word of God as our guide, we can learn to train ourselves to have the right attitude in all situations.
Dates
This series covers the month of September, 2024.
Join us!
Ladies, it’s time to RETREAT!
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.
John 1:5 (NLT)
Join us this fall as we grow together, coming “Out of the Darkness, Into the Light!”
Here are the details:
| DATE | Saturday, October 12, 2024 |
| TIME | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| LOCATION | St. John Lutheran Retreat Center 4740 TX-36, Bellville |
| COST | $60 MUST accompany sign up! Payment options: |
| SIGNUP PERIOD | August 25 to September 29. |
| CONTACT | Dorrie White |
Come into the Light of the LORD this October!
Last week we discussed serving the LORD, not just with words, but with actions; based on His Word and will.
This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me; in vain do they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.
Mark 7:6b,7
This week has a similar message.
In our reading from Mark, Jesus chastises the Pharisees who were placing their traditions and rules over those of God’s. He quotes from Isaiah, showing the issue to be an old and oft-repeated one.
One thing that is not said, however (but often implied), is that Jesus doesn’t tell the people to ignore honoring Him with their lips. He wanted to make sure they know that their hearts were more important.
When God has our hearts, our lips of praise will follow!
We should always be away of doing something just because of tradition, or expediency, or desire. How do our actions reflect our hearts and draw us closer to Him? How can our lips better express our love and praise of God because our hearts love and service Him at their very core? How can we better honor God with our lips because, through faith and forgiveness, He already has our heart forever?
If we truly know the heart of God for us, reflected in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, how can we not want Him, with every fiber of our being, to have our hearts and lips of praise in everything?!
“Lord Jesus, we praise and thank You for Your salvation through death and resurrection. We lift You up in praise and thanksgiving with our hearts and lips – always! Amen!”
Scriptures
- Mark 7:1-13
We are at 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6ff.
Let’s go!
Each year new officers of LifeBridge are needed due to vacancies.
This year the following positions are open and need to be filled:
- Congregational President (1 year left on term) (Position Description – President)
- Congregational Vice-President (Position Description – Vice-President)
- Congregational Treasurer (Position Description – Treasurer)
- Four (4) members of the Board of Elders (Positions 2, 4, 6, 8) (Position Description – Elder)
Click to the right of each above for a description of the position, including duties, qualifications, limits, etc. Please read through those position descriptions prior to nominating someone for a position to make sure the person meets the requisites.
Any voting member of LifeBridge may nominate or be nominated for each of these positions (with the gender restriction for those serving on the Board of Elders), with the stipulation that the prior approval of the person being nominated must be secured. (That is, if you are going to nominate someone, talk to them first and get their approval.)
Self-nominations are acceptable.
You may nominate by filling in the form below. Or, if you would prefer to not do so via the form, please email the LifeBridge Vice President your nominations.
