This Week At Mt. Olive

Good evening, fellow redeemed!

Here is this week's lesson from the Catechism.

The Sixth Petition.
And lead us not into temptation.
What does this mean?
God, indeed, tempts no one; but we pray in this petition that God would guard and keep us, so that the devil, the world, and our flesh may not deceive us, nor seduce us into misbelief, despair, and other great shame and vice; and though we be assailed by them, that still we may finally overcome and gain the victory.

I also read this in the Large Catechism:
This, then, is leading us not into temptation, to wit, when He gives us power and strength to resist, the temptation, however, not being taken away or removed. For while we live in the flesh and have the devil about us, no one can escape temptation and allurements; and it cannot be otherwise than that we must endure trials, yea, be engulfed in them; but we pray for this, that we may not fall and be drowned in them.

And this:
Therefore we Christians must be armed and daily expect to be incessantly attacked, in order that no one may go on in security and heedlessly, as though the devil were far from us, but at all times expect and parry his blows. For though I am now chaste, patient, kind, and in firm faith, the devil will this very hour send such an arrow into my heart that I can scarcely stand. For he is an enemy that never desists nor becomes tired, so that when one temptation ceases, there always arise others and fresh ones.

I've also attached today's sermon in PDF form.

This Week at Mt. Olive
August's LWML meeting will be off-site! Enjoying a Ladies Night Out, the LWML will be meeting for dinner at Applebee's on SPID. If you'd like attend and weren't able to sign up this morning, please send me a blast and I'll forward it to Mary Hanelt.

Adult Information continues this Tuesday evening. We're just a few weeks out from finishing. I'll also be conducting this class in September, but on a different night of the week. Again, this is a great opportunity to invite your friends to discover the rich heritage we as Lutherans have.

The Lutheran Book Club also continues this Wednesday evening. We're still in "Why I am Lutheran" by Rev. Daniel Preus.

Rally Day for Sunday School is set for August 28 - a short four weeks away! Traditionally, we have meal following late service, as well as a few games. Look for more information to come.

Prayer Concerns:
Mary Norton and Eunice Lewis, both undergoing surgery this week
Kathy Vadney's sister, Becky, and Marilyn Nance's cousin, Susanna, as both deal with health issues
Those who serve in our armed forces and their families: Rob Vadney (Ft. Campbell), Richard Rhode (North Carolina), John Sorensen, Ryan Radtke (Corpus Christi)
College students and faculty who will be returning to campus and classes in the coming weeks
Students who have already begun classes and those who are preparing

This Week at Mt. Olive:
Monday, August 8
6:30 p.m.
Zumba Aerobics

7 p.m.
Church Council

Tuesday, August 9
6:30 p.m.
LWML Ladies Night Out at Applebee's

7 p.m.
Adult Information Class

Wednesday, August 10
9:30 a.m.
Bible Study (1 John)

6:30 p.m.
Zumba Aerobics

7 p.m.
Lutheran Book Club