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Church News
Lord
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5955 FM 78, San Antonio, TX, 78244
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*Beginning Tuesday, September 13th 2011 from 7:00pm
to 8:30pm. Paul’s Letter to the Romans, What does it say to us today?
Through November 8th. For details you may call Pastor Michael,
(210) 452-3206 or E-mail at lordoflifesa@juno.com* "Is any among you sick?" James 5:14
This
question in the letter of James points us to an important responsibility that
we all bear as people of faith. When the author of this letter asks, "Is
any among you sick?", it is not a question which asks for information to
put on a list-it is a reminder of Christian responsibility and action. Read
James 5:14-18.
Believers were to take action on behalf of all those who were ill. They were
to be visited and prayed over. They were anointed with oil in the name of the
Lord. Believers were to confess their sins to one another and pray for each
other.
The challenge that we face as people of faith is that we do not take this
responsibility of praying for those who are sick and ill seriously enough. We
have a weekly prayer list in the bulletin, but do we really take seriously
the example to pray that is set forth in the letter to James?
The letter of James promises us that there is great power in praying for
others. Our prayers are a part of the healing power and presence of God. This
letter reminds us that we are invited and encouraged to be a part of sharing
God's healing presence with God's people.
Set aside time each day to ask for God's healing presence to be a part of
their lives. Pray for your healing. We will focus on God's healing power and
presence during our Lenten worship services. Come join Us.
Lord of Life Lutheran Church will offer four classes in some of the basics
beliefs of the Christian Faith. We will look at the Bible, Baptism, Holy
Communion & Prayer. These classes are for someone who is unfamiliar with
these basic teachings or for anyone who wants to renew their knowledge. We
will meet Wed. evenings.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Michael
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