JOIN US FOR WORSHIP  –  You may worship with us in our sanctuary or watch on Facebook Live. Recorded services are also available to watch on our website links above.

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST – The scripture readings are Isaiah 45:1-7, Psalm 96:1-9, and Thessalonians 1:1-10. The Gospel reading is Matthew 22:15-22. 

WELCOME BACK PASTER KEN! – Pastor Ken appreciates all of the kindness shown to him following his surgery on September 8th. Especially the meals delivered to his home. Your prayers have been an important part of his recovery. Thank you! 

See the bulletin for more information regarding decisions about Pastor’s return to work based on consulting with the Church Council.

PRAYER LIST – Connor Doeden, Rusty Welch, Angela Holthus, Phyllis Rippe, Monique Grotrian, Katie Eggers, Brooke McPherrin, Mary Ferguson, Lloyd Pfister, and Roger Hector.

HOLY BAPTISM – Ruth Susan Meyer, daughter of Lance & Leah Meyer, will be received into the family of God through Holy Baptism on Sunday, October 18th. Ruth’s sponsors are Lynn & Tricia Meyer. Grandparents are Ron & Susie Meyer.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY BAGS – New activity bags are available for the kids to use during worship service. We hope they are a fun blessing for them to enjoy.

CONFIRMATION – Classes are each Wednesday afternoon. Pastor Ken will resume teaching the 8th grade class at 4:00. Pastor Mike Williams will teach the 7th graders at 5:15. 

SHOEBOX MISSION PROJECT – Our current mission project thru November 15th is packing Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. Every box is an opportunity to reach a child with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Preprinted shoeboxes are available in the narthex, as well as an idea sheet on the entrance table in the sanctuary. Please rubberband your box to keep it shut. Shipping is $10 per box. Donations for shipping costs are much appreciated.

SHOEBOX PACKING EVENT – We are fortunate to have received a generous donation which will allow us to pack 300 shoeboxes. (This is in addition to those you pack at home.) The donor asks for our help packing these boxes. The Mission Committee will purchase items for these boxes. We ask the congregation to help pack the boxes during the Sunday School hour on November 8th. Please plan to join in!

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM – It’s time to start planning for this year’s program. Please let Kathie Grotrian know if your kids will not be in the program.

OFFERINGS – Your tithing may be mailed to MLC, PO. Box 176, Johnson, NE 68378. 

MLC FACEBOOK – You can also follow MLC on Facebook.