(Always reforming!) God’s saving work is most clear in the humiliating defeat of the cross. This theology of the cross brings under suspicion and judgment every human triumph and accomplishment, which we may say is God’s favor. Instead, the Gospel teaches us to see that God’s work is hidden in trouble, not our prosperity or success. The Church’s ongoing reformation demands us to reform our ideas of what is “success” in God’s eyes.

• Combined Worship & Picnic Next Sunday for All Saints (Nov 1) at 11am. Join with sisters and brothers from Vida Nueva and Emmanuel Lutheran Churches for worship & food!
• Make plans to vote in the General Election on Nov. 3. Make a plan to vote. Seek the welfare of the city … and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare. (Jeremiah 29:7)

Readings for next week (All Saints Sunday)

Revelation 7:9-17

Psalm 34:1-10

1 John 3:1-3

Matthew 5:1-12

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