(Always reforming). Jesus confronts the Pharisees, who want to try to trap him between worshipping God alone and the demands of the Roman empire. Likewise, some Christians today want to claim that love of God is the same as love of the USA. Jesus helps us keep him in the center—the true one who saves us—and reject the attempt to mix up God and country, instead following Jesus to serve our vulnerable neighbor.

• Grow in faith and community at 9:45 am. Adult Forum meets in the Manor to discuss Luther’s Sermons and Citizenship.  Learn more!
• Deacon Wendy installed as "Deacon for Outreach Coordination" on Saturday Oct 24 at 5pm in the Worship Center. Come celebrate this new chapter in St. John's ministry and pray for God's blessing and guidance. There will be a light meal following. Find out more!
• Youth-led service on Reformation Sunday (October 25) at 11am. God is always reforming the church! The Youth will lead the worship and bring the message at the 11am service Reformation Sunday. Come allow the Holy Spirit to reform you!  Read more!
• 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) Learn more!

Readings for next week (Reformation Sunday)

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Psalm 46

Romans 3:19-28

John 8:31-36

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