Somerset Hills Lutheran Church

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Four hundred ninety-three years ago October 31, 1517, Martin Luther - a German monk/priest/theology professor - nailed the 95 Theses (theological discussion questions) on the church doors of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, to initiate a discussion with leaders of his Church - the Church in Rome - about a number of subjects (especially the practice of paying for indulgences) that, based on the Word of God (the Bible) Luther felt needed REFORMING in the Church.

Oct. 31 was the day before All Saints Day (Nov. 1), and Luther chose that day, because the worship attendance on All Saints Day would be very large. Because of what Luther did 493 years ago, October 31st is known through world (especially in Lutheran Churches), as Reformation Day.

I am aware that there is another obscure (I wish) celebration that takes place on Oct. 31. Halloween's (All Hallow's Eve) date also is on the day before All Saints Day, Nov. 1. But that's a whole another story!!

May we focus on the many New Testament Scripture texts that Martin Luther focused on, especially Ephesians 2: 8 & 9, "For it is by grace that you have been saved, through faith - and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast."

Halloween may be fun... but the Reformation realities point us to the most important eternal truth you will be ever given!!

Worship with Holy Communion
(Sunday School Children begin with parents in the sanctuary and then leave for classes at 9:50am)
9:50-10:40 am Sunday School - "Forgiveness"
11:00 am - Confirmation Class Brunch and Activity
12:00 pm Servicio en español (spanish service)

Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever! Psalm 106:1