The Small Catechism – part 17
Gratitude from the world? Too often, it seems like there is not much gratitude even from the church. That is a reason why a minister’s sufficiency must come from God.
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We are a church family committed to the authority of the Bible as the inspired Word of God. In keeping with the Lutheran Confessions, we believe all doctrines should and must be judged by the teaching of Scripture. We are a church centered on the unique Gospel of Jesus Christ, animated by missions and evangelism, grounded in the 2,000-year tradition of Christian faith.
Mondays in October - Noodle Making 9:00 a.m. Donations of Gold Medal Flour and monetary donations for the purchase of eggs would be greatly appreciated.
Farmer's Market - every Tuesday (May - October) at 1st Methodist Church (The Red Door Church) 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
October 18, 2025 - Community Breakfast 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. suggested donation $7.00
November 14, 2025- 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Trinity Lutheran Church Fall Festival - Crafts, Homemade Noodles and Baked Goods for sale. Swiss Steak Dinner 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. Dine in or Carry Out.
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Gratitude from the world? Too often, it seems like there is not much gratitude even from the church. That is a reason why a minister’s sufficiency must come from God.
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It is clear Luther consider the catechism part of the wider education of children. Further, he believed the catechism could instill in them a heart to serve both church and ...
One more verse in today’s Scripture, it reads, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction” (Pro 1:7).