To better keep our subscribers up to date on what’s new, I (Pastor Bramwell) thought it would be good to post a Sunday Update instead of separate posts to avoid “spamming” your inbox. What’s in the Sunday Update? First and foremost the sermon from Sunday, but also the most recent episode of Cross Defense, as well as the new pic of This Week’s Sign. I hope this new posting format will serve all of our subscribers better.

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Sermon for 11/12/23

This week is the Twenty-Third Sunday after Trinity and the sermon was on the Gospel reading, Matthew 22:15-22. The podcast and video versions were recorded for the benefit of those unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.

Readings for the Day:

• Old Testament: Proverbs 8:11-20
• Epistle: Philippians 3:17-21
• Gospel: Matthew 22:15-22

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Cross Defense for 11/11/23

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This Week’s Sign for 11/12/23 to 11/19/23

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This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.

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