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From Pastor Jay When the early reformers were trying to explain to people what they believed - they would break it down according to certain "sola" statements - Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), Sola Fide (Faith Alone), Sola Gratia (Grace Alone), and Solus Christus (Christ Alone). Often times when I met someone who didn't come from a Lutheran background I got the question, "What do you believe at your church?" This question used to stymie me. Most of you have seen my bookshelf. In my mind I would think of that bookshelf, then I would narrow it down to the section on Lutheran theology, then I would narrow it down further to the older documents from the 16th century, then I would narrow it down further to the catechisms, then to the Small Catechism - which was about as basic as I thought I could get - about 12 pages - and then I'd ask God "How do I fit all of that into a sentence or two?" By the time I came up with an inspired answer, it had taken me stammering all over the place saying "uh" a lot and losing the person. That is where this statement comes in handy. When someone asks what your church believes, you can tick it off in your head - "We're a Jesus-Centered Community of Scripture, Faith, and Grace." Now what do each of those items mean? Well...come on Sunday and/or Wednesday, participate in our community here, and you'll find out. In Christ, Pastor Jay Clear
Your Calendars! New and
Important
Calendar Items! August 31st - The 16th Sunday After Pentecost
We're traveling to Orlando, seeing the Rock the Universe concert, staying at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Oveido overnight, and then it's back to Tallahassee to watch the 'Noles. Ticket orders must be to Pastor Jay by Friday morning. September 6th - Western Carolina vs. Florida State It's the first tailgate and game. Be sure to come by the church to celebrate with us and then head over to the game at 6pm. Helping ULC Grow - Overview being offered again, Aug 31st Interested in helping University Lutheran be more hospitable, being a good neighbor to people moving into the area, and bringing the Gospel of Jesus to non-churched people? Were you not able to make it to the last "Overview" meeting? Join us after church this coming Sunday! Parking Passes Are In - Come and Get Yours University Lutheran parking passes are
in. Stop by the office to pick up your pass if you plan on
parking here during the week. Hurricane Food Drive With each and every storm, the shelters and foodbanks in our area can easily become overwhelmed. Your Thrivent Chapter is currently conducting a food drive in support of ECHO (Emergency Care and Help Organization) here in Tallahassee who will distribute the goods. If you would like to participate or would like more information about ECHO, please contact chapter leader Mollie Frawley. PJ taking some vacation Pastor Jay will be taking vacation from
the evening of September 7th to September 13th. He will leave and
be back in time for both Sunday services.
Student
Welcome Meal on September 7th Some very wise people mentioned that we
should not have a student welcome meal after church the first weekend
that they are in town. We will have a student reception meal
after church on September 7th instead. Check Your Name On Our Directory Sunday This coming Sunday, be sure to check your information on the University Lutheran Directory before it is published. Missed a
sermon? Send
a Card Consider sending a
card or celebrating with the following people in some way this week:
Good
Stuff There was once a preacher whose sermons seemed to drone on and on, sometimes even going over 30 minutes. However, one day, this very preacher gave a very short 5 minute sermon. As the preacher stepped away from the pulpit, he explained why the sermon was so short - "Ladies and gents, I regret to inform you that last night my dog Prince, who really likes paper, ate my sermon...let us pray." After the service, a man walked up to the preacher. He identified himself as a relative of one of the people in that congregation. He took the preacher to the side and stuffed a business card and a $20 bill into the preacher's pocket. "That's for if that dog of yours ever has pups, I want to be the first to know. I do believe my preacher could benefit from having such a pet."
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Forget Your Checkbook Last Sunday? Send in your offering via University Lutheran's web site. Prayer List (Please consider including the following in your
prayer life this week) All new and returning students, that God may grant them strength, protection, and the knowledge of His love. Those still dealing with the effects of Tropical Storm Faye. HOPE Community which had their Board Retreat and meetings here at University Lutheran this week. We pray for students Sarma K., Tyler M., Kelsey D., Matthew B., Brendan M., Lacey W., Jeff B., Sherie B., and Sarah W. ...and that our prayers may be joined with the prayers of all God's saints here on earth. Weekly
Events Sunday @ 11am -
WORSHIP Wednesday @ 5:30pm
- Dinner at ULC Wednesday @ 6pm
- Click
here for ULC's Calendar of Events Email
Links: Get This
In Your Email Box! LutherNOLE T-Shirts Peer
Minister Corner We were a little upset that half our
Seminole Sensation Week events were rained out, but now we have ideas
for later in the week. We continued counseling training at
our weekly meeting and made decisions on the next round of activities,
including attending Rock the
Universe Sept 5th. Your Peer
Ministers are Adam
Douthwaite, Randee
Garrett,
and Crystal
Berner.
Last
Sunday In Perspective
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