A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: On this date, August 28, we remember Augustine of Hippo, who died on this date in A.D. 430. Augustine was one of the great early Christian theologians who was converted as a young man after living a rather wild life. A verse which moved him was Romans 13:13-14, where Paul said to "clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ." Augustine realized his life of sin was not satisfying his real needs. He wrote his Confessions about his change in heart and later "On Christian Doctrine." In the latter work, he said "I believe in order to understand and I understand, the better to believe." Augustine understood God's grace in Christ and trusted God's Holy Word of Scripture, which he expounded for the rest of his life.

Psalm 26

"Expecting A Mountaintop Experience," by Pastor Maschkebased on Hebrews 12:18-24.

Romans 12:17

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: WATER--a beneficial blessing or a devastating force! We've seen the problems associated with too much water in our area recently as well as in other parts of the country. Yet, water is essential for life. Our bodies are over 50% water. Luther spoke of the condemnation as well as the benefits of water in his Flood Prayer in which he recalls Noah and his family being saved in the ark and the people of Israel walking through the Red Sea on dry land, yet Pharaoh's army being destroyed. May you rejoice in the waters of Baptism by which the Spirit worked faith and connected you to Jesus and eternal life with the Father.

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: WATER--a beneficial blessing or a devastating force! We've seen the problems associated with too much water in our area recently as well as in other parts of the country. Yet, water is essential for life. Our bodies are over 50% water. Luther spoke of the condemnation as well as the benefits of water in his Flood Prayer in which he recalls Noah and his family being saved in the ark and the people of Israel walking through the Red Sea on dry land, yet Pharaoh's army being destroyed. May you rejoice in the waters of Baptism by which the Spirit worked faith and connected you to Jesus and eternal life with the Father.

Psalm 138

"Speaking Faithfully,” by Pastor Schultz based on Luke12:49–53 .     

Romans 12:16

Don’t Be like a Duck; Be like a Bird,” by Pastor Anderson,based on Luke 12:22-34.