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EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH 5515 WEST BROADWAY 281-485-7833 PEARLAND, TX 77581 Pastor Jon Salminen (Senior

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1 EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH 5515 WEST BROADWAY PEARLAND, TX Pastor Jon Salminen (Senior Pastor) Pastor Nathan Misch (Associate Pastor) Pastor David Johnson (Pastor of Music Ministries) The Light October (FAX) ALTAR GUILD TURKEY DINNER Saturday, October 7, :00-7:00 p.m. AFLC Gym $8.00 for adults $5.00 for children 10 and under We will serve turkey, all the fixings, delicious desserts and enormous amounts of fellowship. Tickets on sale now! (Sundays-before and after all services.) If you cannot stay for dinner, purchase your tickets in advance and take your food to go. 1

REFORMATION 500 October 29, 2017 Commemorating the 500 th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation For by grace you have been saved through faith.

SANCTUARY Holy Communion service with hymnody and liturgy attributed to Martin Luther, seasoned by modern day composers of choral song.

2 REFORMATION 500 October 29, 2017 Commemorating the 500 th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV) WORSHIP SCHEDULE 8:00 A.M. SANCTUARY Holy Communion service with hymnody and liturgy attributed to Martin Luther, seasoned by modern day composers of choral song. Accompanied and proclaimed by the Adult Choir, Orchestra and Handbell Ensemble. 10:30 A.M. AFLC A festival service of Word and Song including the dramatic portrayal of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther with historic images from Germany s Reformation sites. Traditional hymnody and contemporary songs of grace accompanied and proclaimed by the The Light Worship Team, Adult Choir, Kids Choir, Youth Choir and Orchestra. 2

OCTOBER A TIME TO REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE! The date was October 31, 1517.

God, however, blew on this spark and started a purifying fire in His Church that would later be termed The Reformation.

It is from the Reformation that we clarified four major truths of the Christian Faith Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Scripture Alone and Christ Alone.

We don t earn it, we certainly don t deserve it, but God in His GRACE (His Underserved Love for Us in His Son, Jesus Christ) freely gives it to us.

FAITH is the hand that receives all the blessings God the Father longs to give us because of what Jesus Christ has done for us.

Scripture Alone We know this is true because as we learned as children the Bible tells me so. Scripture Alone is the basis of all that we as Lutheran Christians teach, preach and confess.

3 OCTOBER A TIME TO REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE! The date was October 31, A humble monk and professor from a little university in Germany nailed 95 statements on the church door at Wittenberg for the purpose of discussing what he saw were practices that were not consistent with Biblical teaching. Martin Luther intended his 95 statements (or theses) to be a spark whereby theologians in the Roman Catholic Church could help change some abuses that had arisen in the church. God, however, blew on this spark and started a purifying fire in His Church that would later be termed The Reformation. The Reformation is an event not only close to the hearts of Lutheran Christians but all Protestant Christianity. It is from the Reformation that we clarified four major truths of the Christian Faith Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Scripture Alone and Christ Alone. Grace Alone There is only one way that sinful men and women can be saved and have life with the One True God Father, Son and Holy Spirit and that is by GRACE ALONE! We don t earn it, we certainly don t deserve it, but God in His GRACE (His Underserved Love for Us in His Son, Jesus Christ) freely gives it to us. Faith Alone How does a person receive this new life of GRACE? Only through Faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior! FAITH is the hand that receives all the blessings God the Father longs to give us because of what Jesus Christ has done for us. The amazing thing is that even this FAITH is a gift from God created in our hearts by the power of the Holy Spirit. Scripture Alone We know this is true because as we learned as children the Bible tells me so. Scripture Alone is the basis of all that we as Lutheran Christians teach, preach and confess. While church leaders and councils can err, God s Word Alone is certain and true and will stand firm forever! Christ Alone Jesus said, No one comes to the Father but by me. He also said, I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. It is only through faith in Jesus Christ that we receive the forgiveness of our sins and the gift of eternal life. As we celebrate the 500 th Anniversary of the Reformation this month, we will go back to the basics focus on the truths that reformed the Christian Church Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Scripture Alone and Christ Alone. On Reformation Sunday, October 29, we will have two worship services celebrating the 500 Anniversary of the Reformation; one at 8:00 a.m. (in the sanctuary) and one at 10:30 a.m. (in the Family Life Center). It is a time for us to thank God for His faithfulness, praise Him for His goodness and proclaim that after 500 years it still is all about Jesus. Have a Happy Reformation! Pastor Jon 3

CHRISTMAS IS COMING! It is going to be another hot day. The weather man said this morning, It feels more like mid August than late September and early Fall.

4 CHRISTMAS IS COMING! It is going to be another hot day. The weather man said this morning, It feels more like mid August than late September and early Fall. So while it may not feel very Fall-like outside and it certainly doesn t feel very Christmasy outside, the truth is Christmas Eve is 88 days and 15 hours away (as I write these words). For some of you that is the last thing you want to hear. For others (if you are like me) those words cause you to break out into your happy dance. Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year which provides a unique opportunity. In the past several years we have seen that more and more people prefer to go to church on Christmas Eve earlier rather than later. At least, that is what the worship numbers indicate as our 4:00 p.m. service has been our biggest for the past few years. Last year as Christmas Eve fell on a Saturday we moved our 4:00 p.m. service to 3:00 p.m. and it grew even larger. With that in mind, please note that on Christmas Eve this year we will offer four services: two early and two a little later. The schedule will be as follows: 10:00 a.m. (in the sanctuary) with children s choir and bells 3:00 p.m. (in the sanctuary) with adult choir 6:00 p.m. (in the AFLC) our contemporary Christmas service 9:00 p.m. (in the sanctuary) with orchestra and Holy Communion Please note that all of these services will include singing Silent Night by candlelight. Have a great day in the Lord! I think I m going to go and listen to a little Christmas music. Pastor Jon MORE FROM PASTOR JON I have mentioned this repeatedly over the past several weeks but it is worth saying again: I have never been more proud to be one of your pastors than I have in light of your response to Hurricane Harvey. I have seen God s people rise up as one and support those who have been hit by the flooding Harvey brought to S.E. Texas. From people helping to tear out flooring and sheet rock, to those who provided meals for victims and volunteers, to those who gave financial and prayer support I have been amazed at your show of love. While I can t thank all of you personally, because I simply don t know everything you have done, I would like to say a collective I thank God for you! Continue to shine your light so that, in the words of Jesus, people may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. In Christ s Love, Pastor Jon 4

NEW SMALL GROUP STARTING JANUARY 2018 A new small group will be starting in January 2018 guided by Dale and Tammy Green.

Studies will be on historical figures that shaped the church, such as Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Eusebius, Martin Luther and others.

Look for more details to come. FALL CAMPING TRIP Martin Dies Jr. State Park, Jasper, TX Friday, October 13 - Monday, October 16 (Any combination of days.

5 NEW SMALL GROUP STARTING JANUARY 2018 A new small group will be starting in January 2018 guided by Dale and Tammy Green. The focus of the group will be the history of the Christian Church. Studies will be on historical figures that shaped the church, such as Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Eusebius, Martin Luther and others. Please contact Pastor Nathan at pastor_nathan@epiphanypearland.org or Dale and Tammy if you are interested in joining this small group. Look for more details to come. FALL CAMPING TRIP Martin Dies Jr. State Park, Jasper, TX Friday, October 13 - Monday, October 16 (Any combination of days.) Camp info: Travel time to campground: 2 hours & 20 minutes from Pearland High rated park that is good for canoe/kayaking/biking Breakfast and worship Sunday morning Cost: $20/night + daily entrance fee ($4 for 13+, free for 12 and under) RSVP for campsite by 10/01/17 to Tammy Green. Note: Shelters are available, but not currently reserved. 5

6 Saturday December 9 6 to 9 PM The Light Fest Shine Jesus, THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD, in our community this Christmas! The Light Fest is an evening of food, music, children s activities, a living nativity including animals and LIGHTS! We need YOU to make it possible. Youth and adult volunteers are needed for planning, stringing lights, set up and helping the day of the fest. Most of all, please begin to pray about who you can invite to The Light Fest! More information and register to help at 6

7 Join the Epiphany Team for Friday at the Foodbank Friday, October 13 6:00-9:00 p.m. Ages 6 to 100+ Meet at the Foodbank at 5:50 p.m. Register by October at 7

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NEEDED: 35 adults to serve as prayer partners for our Confirmation youth Be a prayer champion for the next

Each adult will be paired with one or two Confirmation youth (5 th -6 th graders).

Meet and get to know your student at the Prayer Breakfast on October 15 during the Sunday School hour.

11 NEEDED: 35 adults to serve as prayer partners for our Confirmation youth Be a prayer champion for the next generation and make an impact that will last into eternity. What does a prayer partner do? Each adult will be paired with one or two Confirmation youth (5 th -6 th graders). Pray regularly for your student using the provided prayer guide. Meet and get to know your student at the Prayer Breakfast on October 15 during the Sunday School hour. There will be a breakfast in the spring too! Register as a prayer partner and receive a prayer guide specially designed to help you pray for your student. More information and registration at: 11

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13 REFORMATION CELEBRATION 5th-12th Grade come party like its 1517! October 29 6:00-8:00pm AFLC GYM Food, music, games, friends and more! And don t forget the crazy dress contest! Oct. Schedule Sundays 6:00-8:00pm Oct 1: Jesus > Religion -Covenant > Contract Oct 8: No Youth -Retreat Weekend Oct 15: Jesus > Religion -Worship > Rituals Oct 22: Jesus > Religion -Community > Conformity Oct 29: Reformation Celebration 13

BIRTHDAYS 10/01 Todd Arnold 10/01 Allison Oberlies 10/01 Devin Hebert 10/02 Sandra Lange 10/03 Jacob Hamilton 10/03 Ruth Berdine 10/03 Colin Silberfein 10/03 Matthew Hay 10/03 Christina Hay 10/04

Reyes 10/13 Jack Hamilton 10/14 John Cloeter 10/15 Cregg Dombrosky 10/15 Kim Munoz 10/15 Dillon Keels 10/15 Steven Turner 10/16 Matthew Stevens 10/16 Bernice Bilich 10/17 David Maly 10/17 Grant Runge

10/22 Dale Green 10/22 Nichole Lodrigue 10/22 Sydney Hardaway 10/22 Allison Lynch 10/22 Nikky Walliser 10/22 Sverre Andersen 10/23 Cash Elston 10/23 Ruth Ziehr 10/24 Garret Riveness 10/24 Richard

Knudson 10/28 Johnnie Walther 10/29 Jennifer Ward 10/30 Brad Freeman 10/30 Mildred Fegter 10/30 Sharon Nieto ANNIVERSARIES 10/01 Jim & Deana Hebert 10/04 Justin & Misty Paden 10/06 Tony & Sue Ellyn

Hayes 10/12 Ed & Kathleen Kaspar 10/13 Ken & Angie Schesser 10/14 Stephen & Linda Hornow 10/14 Lou & Laura Russo 10/15 Dennis & Diana Ballard 10/16 Vernon & Vivian Chudej 10/16 Jeff & Dawn Lester

14 BIRTHDAYS 10/01 Todd Arnold 10/01 Allison Oberlies 10/01 Devin Hebert 10/02 Sandra Lange 10/03 Jacob Hamilton 10/03 Ruth Berdine 10/03 Colin Silberfein 10/03 Matthew Hay 10/03 Christina Hay 10/04 Jeanne Bogar 10/04 Amy Rubright 10/04 David Albert 10/05 Anna Arnold 10/05 Paisley Jones 10/06 Duke Frampton 10/07 Alexander Toomes 10/09 Nichole Gordon 10/11 Dawn Clark 10/11 Diana Brown 10/13 Alex Reyes 10/13 Jack Hamilton 10/14 John Cloeter 10/15 Cregg Dombrosky 10/15 Kim Munoz 10/15 Dillon Keels 10/15 Steven Turner 10/16 Matthew Stevens 10/16 Bernice Bilich 10/17 David Maly 10/17 Grant Runge 10/17 Blake Elliott 10/17 Eric Hindman 10/18 Mary Vijjeswarapu 10/18 Larry Kelley 10/18 Art Broussard 10/19 Curtis Garner 10/21 Robert Melton 10/21 Nora Sailor 10/22 Merle Toomes 10/22 Anna Lentz 10/22 Dale Green 10/22 Nichole Lodrigue 10/22 Sydney Hardaway 10/22 Allison Lynch 10/22 Nikky Walliser 10/22 Sverre Andersen 10/23 Cash Elston 10/23 Ruth Ziehr 10/24 Garret Riveness 10/24 Richard Armstrong 10/24 Lillian Barath 10/24 Meredith Ackerman 10/26 Jeff Otto 10/26 Charles Ortiz 10/27 Karen Helton 10/27 Steve Wynn 10/27 Braden Orsak 10/27 Danny Underwood 10/28 Caleb Maly 10/28 Linda Knudson 10/28 Johnnie Walther 10/29 Jennifer Ward 10/30 Brad Freeman 10/30 Mildred Fegter 10/30 Sharon Nieto ANNIVERSARIES 10/01 Jim & Deana Hebert 10/04 Justin & Misty Paden 10/06 Tony & Sue Ellyn Kunkel 10/06 Bob & Sandra Lange 10/07 Garret & Sherry Riveness 10/08 Michael & Cecelia Ganje 10/09 Gene & Ginger Green 10/10 Jeff & Jennifer McGinley 10/10 Tyler & Amanda Ring 10/12 Donald & Amanda Hayes 10/12 Ed & Kathleen Kaspar 10/13 Ken & Angie Schesser 10/14 Stephen & Linda Hornow 10/14 Lou & Laura Russo 10/15 Dennis & Diana Ballard 10/16 Vernon & Vivian Chudej 10/16 Jeff & Dawn Lester 10/17 David & Kerri Keels 10/18 Lester & Mary Andrews 10/20 John Flash & Marlo Gordon 10/22 Bert & Martha Balzer 10/22 Art & Becky Broussard 10/24 James & Deborah Nester 10/28 Brad & Sharla Hollis 10/28 Craig & Anna Sites BIRTHS Owen Snyder September 9, SYMPATHY The Rev. Jay Simonsen September 18, 2017 Barbara Myers September 22, 2017

15 2 Announcements Due! MDO MDO MDO MDO Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday LWML Mite Box Sunday 9:00-10:15am-Blood Pressure Screening-106 9:15am-201 Class-207 9:15am-New Member Class-202 9:15am-FPU FLEX-203 9:15am-Revolutionary Parenting-101 9:15am-Christianity & the Competition :45am-Orchestra Practice-sanctuary 11:45am-Kid s Choir-101 Noon-Bubble Party 2:00-4:00pm-Basketball-gym 6:00-8:00pm-Confirmation 6:00-8:00pm-Youth Nights-gym/204 9:30am-Ladies Bible Study :00-11:30am-Bible Markers COM/SS & ABC/COM/WOR* 9 Announcements Due! 16 Announcements Due! MDO MDO MDO MDO MDO MDO MDO MDO 9:15am-201 Class-207 9:15am-New Member Class-202 9:15am-FPU FLEX-203 9:15am-Revolutionary Parenting-101 9:15am-Christianity & the Competition :45am-Orchestra Practice-sanctuary 11:45am-Kid s Choir-101 2:00-4:00pm-Basketball-gym No Confirmation! No Youth Nights! 9:15am-201 Class-207 9:15am-New Member Class-202 9:15am-FPU FLEX-203 9:15am-Revolutionary Parenting-101 9:15am-Christianity & the Competition :45am-Orchestra Practice-sanctuary 11:45am-Junior Bell Choir :45am-Puppets-101 2:00-4:00pm-Basketball-gym 6:00pm-Leadership Council Meeting-202 6:00-8:00pm-Confirmation 6:00-8:00pm-Youth Nights-gym/204 7:00pm-The Light Worship Team -AFLC 9:30am-Goodtimers-101 No Ladies Bible Study! 7:00pm-The Light Worship Team -AFLC Meals on Wheels 9:00am-Quilting-202 9:30am-Ladies Bible Study :00-11:30am-Bible Markers-207 7:00pm-The Light Worship Team -AFLC 4:00pm-Bible Study-202 4:00pm-Bible Study-202 7:00pm-Board of Elders-202 4:00pm-Bible Study-202 6:30pm-PT-sanctuary 7:30pm-Choir-sanctuary 6:30pm-PT-sanctuary 7:30pm-Choir-sanctuary 6:30pm-PT-sanctuary 7:30pm-Choir-sanctuary 9:15am-LifeLight-203 7:00-8:15pm-Midweek Meet Up (high school juniors young adults ) 7:00pm-Bell Choir -sanctuary 9:15am-LifeLight-203 7:00-8:15pm-Midweek Meet Up 8 WOR/SS & ABC/WOR/COM* 23 Announcements Due! 30 Announcements Due! MDO MDO MDO MDO MDO Sunday Morning Schedule: 8:00 am - Traditional Worship Service-sanctuary 9:15 am - Sunday School & Adult Bible Class 10:30 am - Blended Worship Service-sanctuary 10:30 am - The Light Worship Service-AFLC 9:15am-201 Class-207 9:15am-New Member Class-202 9:15am-FPU FLEX-203 9:15am-Revolutionary Parenting-101 9:15am-Christianity & the Competition :45am-Orchestra Practice-sanctuary 11:45am-Kid s Choir-101 Noon-Budget Forum-gym 2:00-4:00pm-Basketball-gym 6:00-8:00pm-Confirmation 6:00-8:00pm-Youth Nights-gym/204 Only 2 services today! 8:00am-sanctuary 10:30am-AFLC See newsletter for details! No Sunday School or Adult Classes! No Orchestra! No Kid s Choir! No Basketball! 6:00-8:00pm-Reformation Celebration-gym (grades 5-12) 9:30am-Ladies Bible Study-203 7:00pm-The Light Worship Team -AFLC 9:30am-Ladies Bible Study-203 7:00pm-The Light Worship Team -AFLC *WOR: Worship COM: Worship with Communion SS: Sunday School ABC: Adult Bible Class 4:00pm-Bible Study-202 4:00pm-Bible Study-202 9:00am-Quilting-202 6:30pm-PT-sanctuary 7:30pm-Choir-sanctuary (high school juniors young adults ) 7:00pm-Bell Choir 9:15am-LifeLight-203 7:00-8:15pm-Midweek Meet Up (high school juniors young adults ) 7:00pm-Bell Choir -sanctuary 9:15am-LifeLight-203 7:00-8:15pm-Midweek Meet Up (high school juniors young adults ) 7:00pm-Bell Choir -sanctuary Fall Camping Trip October Martin Dies Jr. State Park 2017 Fall Retreat October 6-8 Carolina Creek (grades 5-12) 5:30am-Men s Bible Study Group MB kitchen Food Bank Friday Houston Food Bank 6:00-9:00pm Movie Night with Martin Luther 7:00pm AFLC Gym 5:30am-Men s Bible Study Group MB kitchen 6:00pm-Confirmation Rehearsal 6:30pm-Confirmation Dinner 7 Noon-Altar Guild Meeting -AFLC Kitchen Altar Guild Turkey Dinner 4:00-7:00pm AFLC 14 7:30am-Men s Bible Breakfast-203 9:15am-Elders Meeting :00-11:00am-Music Rehearsal-AFLC 9:30am-LWML Meeting-203 4:00pm-Confirmation Service -sanctuary NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER ARTICLES DUE OCTOBER 10! COM/SS & ABC/COM/WOR* 22 WOR/SS & ABC/WOR/COM* 29 Reformation Sunday

As we prepare for the upcoming 500 th anniversary of the Reformation, join us for Movie Night

for a showing of the movie Luther with Joseph Fiennes as the great reformer.

Wear your comfortable clothes, bring a lawn chair or even a blanket if you like we ll supply

16 As we prepare for the upcoming 500 th anniversary of the Reformation, join us for Movie Night with MARTIN LUTHER Join us on Friday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. for a showing of the movie Luther with Joseph Fiennes as the great reformer. Learn more about the man responsible for the Reformation and beginning of our Lutheran faith. Wear your comfortable clothes, bring a lawn chair or even a blanket if you like we ll supply the fresh popcorn and lemonade. Make plans to join us in the AFLC gym and watch the movie on the BIG screen. (This movie is rated PG-13.) 16

The Light. November 2017 EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH. (Pastor of Music Ministries) Pastor David Johnson. Pastor Nathan Misch (Associate Pastor)

The Light. November 2017 EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH. (Pastor of Music Ministries) Pastor David Johnson. Pastor Nathan Misch (Associate Pastor) Pastor Jon Salminen (Senior Pastor) Pastor Nathan Misch (Associate Pastor) Pastor David Johnson (Pastor of Music Ministries) 5515 WEST BROADWAY PEARLAND, TX 77581 281-485-7833 281-485-5040 (FAX) WWW.SHININGTHELIGHT.ORG