Welcome to Zion Lutheran Church

16th Sunday After Pentecost

INTRODUCTION TO THE DAY

Consideration of and care for those in need (especially those “at our gate,” visible to us, of whom we are aware) is an essential component of good stewardship. It is in the sharing of wealth that we avoid the snare of wealth. It is the one whom death could not hold—who comes to us risen from the dead—who can free us from the death grip of greed.

FIRST READING: Amos 6: 1a, 4-7

The prophet Amos announces that Israel’s great wealth is a cause not for rejoicing but rather sorrow, because God’s people have forgotten how to share their wealth with the poor. The wealthy will be the first to go into exile when judgment comes.

PSALM: Psalm 146

SECOND READING: 1st Timothy 6: 6-19

Timothy is reminded of the confession he made at his baptism and of its implications for daily life. His priorities will be different from those of people who merely want to be rich.

GOSPEL: Luke 16: 19-31

Jesus tells a parable in which the poor one is “lifted up” and the rich one is “sent away empty.” Jesus makes it clear that this ethic of merciful reversal is not new but is as old as Moses and the prophets.

Announcements!

CHURCH EVENTS

SUNDAY DISCUSSIONS BEFORE CHURCH We meet at 9:40 on Sunday mornings to have discussions before the service each week.

SEPTEMBER 28TH the Pastors of the community will lead a prayer service for world conditions and our community. The whole town is invited. It will be at 6 PM at The First Church on Lilly Chapel Road and there are refreshments afterward.

OCTOBER 19TH/OCTOBER 26TH we will be meeting at the Senior Center. These two weeks are set aside for the Community Fall Festival. This will include Reformation Sunday. Find your RED.

NOVEMBER Many things come in November but I want to tell you early that we will be serving breakfast again at First English. Mark your calendars for November Sundays. It is a busy month.

NOVEMBER 30th is also the first Sunday of Advent. Yes, Christmas is coming. Get your shopping done early so that we can properly celebrate the birthday of our King.

PRAYERS

We are praying for Nicole Biler Robinette, her husband, Stephen; and her parents and family. Please remember all of those who are suffering from health issues. Please remember all of our shut-ins and sick. Maybe send a card or something to let them know they are being remembered.

FUNDS FOR ZION

Please check the bulletin board behind the office door for all of the sign-up sheets for this year. Communion, birthday Sundays, and Worship Assistants/helpers. Thank you so much!

You can also remember special occasions or special people by contributing money that would normally be used for altar flowers. Instead the donation goes to our local food pantry.