All Saints Day is a time of remembrance and a time of thanksgiving. With the traditional candle lighting and prayer, we remember those who have entered the Church Triumphant and now rest peacefully in Christ. We also give thanks for the newest saints of Christ who are welcomed into the Church Militant through the sacrament of Holy Baptism. All Saints Day is November 1st and traditionally observed on the first Sunday in November.
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All Saints Sunday
Posted October 25, 2024 By adminLutheran Women
Posted October 20, 2024 By adminThe Women’s Group will be sponsoring a Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, October 27th from 4:00-6:00 PM. There will be games, cake walk, fishing pond, corn hole, face painting and hay rides. Prizes will be given. Everyone (adults too) is invited to wear your Halloween costume. There will also be a costume contest.
Halloweenies (hot dogs), chips and drinks will be served. Invite a friend and come on out for lots of fun and fellowship.
We need more volunteers for the Trunk or Treat. If you are interested, please let Phyllis or Sandra know by Sunday, October 20th.
Into Liturgy, part 2
Posted October 20, 2024 By adminWe continue to explore the components of our Sunday liturgical worship (the Divine Service) from start to finish in the order which they appear. This month, we examine the Invocation along with the Brief Order for Confession and Forgiveness.
Invocation
For Lutherans, the invocation is the opening prayerful act through which we humbly, yet confidently acknowledge God’s divine presence during worship. Baptized into his name – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we seek God’s blessing as we come to hear his Word and receive his grace. As we are gathered in God’s name, we remember that in baptism, we are sealed by the power of the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever. Thus, it is proper to make the sign of the cross over your body, beginning at the forehead (Father), then moving to the abdomen (Son), then left to right across your heart (Holy Spirit).
Brief Order for Confession and Forgiveness
(Absolution)
After the Invocation, the Brief Order for Confession and Absolution in divine service prepares us to enter the place where heaven and earth are united in God’s name. Sins are confessed, and through the office of the keys, are absolved by the one called under the authority of Christ himself to absolve (forgive) sins. The congregation receives absolution from the Pastor as from God himself. The Pastor’s act of absolving is God’s forgiveness conveyed upon repentant sinners. Here, the Office of the Keys, the special authority Christ has given to his church to loosen or bind sins (John 20:21-23) is used publicly by the Pastor as a called and ordained servant of God’s Word.
Reformation Sunday
Posted October 15, 2024 By adminOn October 31, 1517 as an invitation to debate the Roman Catholic practice of selling indulgences, Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the doors of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. This action by Luther is seen as the beginning of the 16th century Reformation which gave rise to the Lutheran church and other protestant church bodies. As we gather for worship on October 27th, we will acknowledge our Lutheran history through the singing of traditional hymns. We will also have the opportunity to dedicate the new red paraments purchased earlier in the year which dress our altar, pulpit, and lectern. Please join us for worship as we give thanks to God for the work of Martin Luther and those dedicated to lead the Reformation of the Church.
Confirmands Working Hard
Posted October 15, 2024 By adminOur current confirmation class is currently studying the Old Testament Scriptures with Pastor David on Sunday afternoons. This is the largest class we have had in quite a while, and the kids are learning how to read the Bible and use the many tools it provides for discerning the Good News of God’s Word. Please continue to pray for our confirmands as they grow in faith together.
Portals of Prayer
Posted October 10, 2024 By adminStart your day. End your day. Take a break in the middle. No matter when you need it, Portals of Prayer inspires you to live each day in Jesus’ name.
Portals of Prayer has been a favorite of generations of readers, a timeless daily source of strength and comfort since 1937.
Each daily devotion includes a Bible reading, meditation and prayer to apply to your daily life. The book also includes order of family worship, Martin Luther’s morning prayer, Martin Luther’s evening prayer, a morning and evening prayer for each day of the week, and prayers for other specific needs.
These pocket sized devotional books are available in the church narthex or the church office. A new book is published quarterly.
Flood Bucket Build
Posted October 7, 2024 By adminThe Carolinas Mission Region is hosting a flood bucket build at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Little Mountain on Saturday, October 12th at 11 AM. St. Jacob’s is asked to supply fifty cans of scouring powder (Ajax, Comet, etc.) and fifty 1 quart bottles of Pine-Sol cleaning liquid. We are also asked to supply thirty buckets and lids (5 gallons each). Volunteers from all around the NALC Carolinas will gather to assemble the flood buckets and arrangements will be made to transport them to the warehouse in Kings Mountain, NC, or to our shed here in Chapin. We need volunteers to help in this project. Please plan on attending and helping to build flood buckets. This is always a fun filled event with plenty of good fellowship among our brothers and sisters in Christ. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex for this event.
We Care Christmas 2024
Posted October 5, 2024 By adminWe need your help! So many caring people are looking for ways to give to those less fortunate at Christmas. We Care provides gifts for our clients’ children every year, with the gifts received from sponsors likely to be the only Christmas these little ones will get!
The last few years we have averaged providing Christmas for over 500 children each year. This year, we are serving even more people and anticipate more children. Regardless of the final numbers and how extensive the need, as we have always done, we will not turn any child away.
Please help us make sure every child has a blessed Christmas by participating yourself and sharing this opportunity with others. Thank you!
What does a sponsor do?
1. Buys gifts for assigned individual children, using info that will be provided to purchase clothing and a few items off the child’s wish list.
2. Purchases $25 gift cards from Walmart or Target, including an individual receipt for each card gift cards work great for teens!
3. Provides both gifts and gift cards for a child and/or family.
How do I get involved?
1. Fill out form on-line https://forms.gle/XQTjXmMvsfFwyNYHA
2. Email chapinwecarechristmas@gmail.com
3. Mail a sponsorship form to We Care, PO Box 491, Chapin, 29036
SPONSOR EARLY! We need to hear from you by November 1!
What else can I give?
1. Hats, gloves, scarves and mittens
2. New blankets, books and toys
3. Additional small gifts for infant through teens
4. Christmas stockings and fillers, candy
5. Wrapping paper and bows
Help our local children and their families experience the wonder of Christmas by being Jesus’ hands and feet to meet them in their need in tangible ways. If you have any additional questions or ideas for how you or your organization can help, please email us at chapinwecarechristmas@gmail.com
Up and Going
Posted October 5, 2024 By adminThe Up and Going gathered in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday, September 12th for a short business meeting and devotional. Helen, Team Leader gave the devotional. The topic was prayer and waiting for God to talk to you. Joan provided an interesting Biblical quote referencing apples. Psalm 17:8, “Keep me as the apple of your eye, hide me in the shadow of your wings”. All prayed together the Lord’s Prayer.
Nineteen members and guests boarded 2 vans and headed to Hendersonville, NC for lunch at Harry’s BBQ and Miss Piggy’s Ice Cream Parlor. Everyone chose lunch and enjoyed a delicious meal and ice cream if desired. We were honored to have Pastor’s daughter, Katie, and husband join us for lunch.
Then over to Grandad’s Apples for apples and delicious apple goodies. Fried apple pies and caramel apple oatmeal cookies were the favorites. We all chose bags and bags of apples to bring home plus apple pastries to enjoy on site or to bring home.
Special thanks to Davis and Michael for driving the vans and everything involved with them. We do appreciate Davis and Michael for being so kind and patient. Special thanks to Jerry and Debbie, friends of Up and Going, for driving their truck to bring back our purchases. We had a great time on our Apple Run.
Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 10th. We will gather at the Fellowship hall at 9:30 AM to travel by cars to have lunch at Shealy’s in Batesburg. After lunch we will shop on Main Street. There will be a sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board.
Helen
Team Leader for
Up and Going
Mid-Week Bible Study
Posted October 4, 2024 By adminOur Mid-week Bible study is in full swing, meeting on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 AM in the church office conference room. Our topic is an especially interesting look into the “Spiritual Realms.” All are welcome to join the group, there is plenty of room for everyone. The only necessary materials are your Bible and a desire for conversation and learning more about God’s Word for His people.
The October 9th meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 8th at 9:30 AM.
