St. Paul Recorder

St. Paul Lutheran Church

The emphasis in Pastor C. C. Sunwall's sermon last Sunday was on "Evangelism Visitation". His topic was "Here Am I-Send Me" This was taken from the sixth chapter of Isaiah verse eight.

Isaiah saw a vision and received a commission. He heard the voice of the Lord say, "Whom shall I send and who will go?" Then Isaiah said, "Here Am I Send Me."

"Salvation is by grace, not by what we do or are. Grace is for all regardless of mentality, social standing, experience or work. May God help us to serve the down and out. We can accept or reject this gift of grace. When we become His we become members of the family and the rules of the family are there When we believe we become His Witnesses. In James is dead."

God says, "Go work today in my vineyard." Because we are children of God we obey. Jesus said, according to John 15:15. "No longer do I call you servants-I call you friends." Our service is on a friendly basis. Being engaged in service we gird ourselves for the task. We must eliminate those things that hinder. We all have a duty to call on the sick, sorrowing, aged and unchurched in the community.

We serve, not with the thought of reward, but with a desire to glorify Him through the salvation of souls. Our reward will come later. Paul said, when he was nearing the end of his life. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course. I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me on that day; and not to me only, but to all them that have loved His appearing."

There will be reception of new members, Baptisms and Communion Services on Sunday, March 3, at 10:45 a. m.

Everyone is welcome to St. Paul Lutheran church. -Ann Wendell