Redeemer Lutheran and St. Theodore
On Oct. 24, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Churches said goodbye to Terry Durham at his memorial service. The congregations also dedicated a memorial cross for him, as requested by his daughter, Karyn Durham.
On Sunday, Nov. 9, the congregations will celebrate the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost. The holy Communion service is held at 10:30 a.m. and gathers at 13564 St. Andrews Drive with Rev. Murray D. Finck presiding.
Fellowship will be held after the service in the downstairs Fellowship Hall with coffee, tea, cookies and snacks.
The first part of the Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, Nov. 9, immediately following the service.
The Fellowship Hall will once again be turned into a holiday bazaar on Thursday, Nov. 13, and Friday, Nov. 14, from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Join members for fun, food, fellowship, and holiday shopping.
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Rev. Murray Finck and Terry Durham's daughter, Karyn. For more information or to sign up for a table, call Carmen Leslie at 562-430-6950.
The midweek Bible study meets on Wednesdays in the Fellowship Hall from noon- 1:15 p.m. On Nov. 12, the study group will finish its current study, Women of the New Testament Bible. All are always welcome. A study guide will be distributed. Rev. Murray Finck will lead the discussion. This will be the last Bible study for this year.
People are welcome to join and bring their lunch. Refreshments will be available.
Beginning Dec. 3, the congregations will gather for Advent observations on Wednesdays in place of the Bible study.
The gospel lesson for this week is from Luke 20:27-38.
Jesus responds to a question from the Sadducees about resurrection and marriage. Jesus emphasizes that in the resurrection, people will not marry but will be like angels, highlighting the transformative nature of eternal life. The believer’s life will no longer be focused on the physical being, but on the spiritual life in connection and in the presence of God himself.
Scripture reaffirms the reality of resurrection, stating that God is the God of the living, not the dead, thus reinforcing the faith in life after death. This passage emphasizes the reality of the resurrection and eternal life, challenging misconceptions about life after death. Jesus’ teachings encourage believers to focus on their relationship with God rather than earthly concerns.
