GET THE DIRT
That is the motto of Lutheran Hour Ministries. It’s also the goal of the Lutheran Heritage Foundation, which is dedicated to translating and publishing, distributing and introducing books that are Bible-based, Christ-centered and Reformation-driven. This worldwide effort is coming to Slayton on Sunday, August 4, as Rev. Mark Moss speaks to the faithful at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Rev. Moss will be the guest preacher during Bible Class to speak about LHF’s mission work around the globe, and how God is calling people to faith through Lutheran literature available in their own languages.
Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 2105 King Ave.In Slayton, is affiliated with Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and is led by Pastor Jeff Williams. Services are each Sunday at 9 a.m., with Bible Class to follow at 10:15.
Members and guests are encouraged to visit Trinity on August 4 to hear of the Lutheran Heritage Foundation mission.Refreshments will be available during Bible Class.
Rev. Moss is Mission Engagement Associate for LHF. He has a lengthy history of Bible translation principles and supervision. He’s had several assignments as an LCMS theological educator in Nigeria and Ghana, and has 20 years of experience as a military chaplain in the U.S. Chaplain Corps. In the latter role he traveled the world and interacted with people and cultures from Bahrain to Japan, and from Iraq to Alaska.
“During my years as a military chaplain, I saw the common need everywhere for a Savior,” Rev. Moss said. “We have this picture, particularly of Islamic countries, where we think Christianity cannot make inroads. That simply isn’t true. The Lord has interesting ways of opening doors to these countries, where people are thirsty for the Gospel.”
The LHF is based in Macomb, Mich. The agency has worked to provide translations of Scripture and Lutheran-based materials in more than 95 countries and 150 languages. These works include the Holy Bible, the Good News About Jesus, A Child’s Garden of Bible Stories, and Luther’s Small Catechism.
The organization has published and distributed over 1,500 titles and 5.5 million Lutheran books to pastors, seminary students, missionaries and churches – all at no cost to them.
Throughout the LCMS, congregations, Sunday Schools, Christian day schools, VBS, youth groups, and men’s and women’s groups have provided active support of LHF work with their mission offerings. Certain fraternal organizations, such as Thrivent Financial, will match donations and conduct projects for the benefit of LHF.
Trinity Lutheran Church invites the community of Slayton to join in meeting Rev. Moss to hear about the important mission of work of Lutheran Heritage Foundation.
By Kathy Schwartz, Murray County Master Gardener Powdery mildew is unsightly but not dangerous to plants. Use products with the active ingredient of sulfur or potassium bicarbonate to treat.
When you have to move any plant, move it with as much soil as possible around the roots.
If your flower garden has healthy plants but produces only a few flowers, check your fertilizer mix. Most gardeners use a 10-10-10 mix, but should be using 5-20-20. (Hard to find.) Maybe a soil test is needed.
Information provided by the University of Minnesota Extension Service.
