Reformation Rally at St. John's -- Sunday, October 25

 Reformation Festival

Sunday, October 25

 

5:00 PM   Vespers

5:30 PM    Bratwurst Dinner

6:30 PM   Luther Lecture

 

 

Our Luther Lecture will be:

The 95 Theses:

What are they, and do they matter anymore?

    

“In my opinion indulgences are the most worthless of all possessions of the church….  Furthermore, they are neither meritorious nor useful but, what is worse, extremely harmful if they who receive them have no sense of fear. Therefore I feel that such teaching deserves to be cursed and is contrary to the commands of God.”   

— Martin Luther, Explanation of the 95 Theses, 1518

page 207, Luther’s Works: American Edition, Vol. 31

          We hope that all guests of our Reformation celebration will gain a greater appreciation for the confessors and the confession of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

          There is no cost for the Reformation Festival, but we will have a free-will offering to offset our costs.  In order to be sure that we will have enough food for all who attend, please RSVP before October 19 (651-345-3523 or office@stjohnslakecity.com) and include how many will be in your party.  

Octoberfest at Good Shepherd -- September 28, 2025

          Octoberfest will be Sunday, September 28.  (Yes, I know, September. But that’s when they do it in Munich, so there!) 

          The schedule for our Octoberfest is:

               5:00 PM -- Vespers
               5:30 PM – A bratwurst dinner
               6:30 PM – Luther Lecture

          This year's Luther Lecture will focus on someone whom our Lord used to protect Martin Luther, enabling the Lutheran Reformation to take hold.  The theme is: "Frederick the Wise, elector of Saxony, protector of Luther."

          Good Shepherd will provide the bratwurst, buns, condiments, bottled water, lemonade, and coffee.  In order to make sure we will have enough food on hand for this event, please RSVP to welsnovi@aol.com, indicating your name and how many will be coming to this event. If you would be so willing, please bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to round out the meal.

         We hope that all guests of our Octoberfest celebration will gain a greater appreciation for the confessors and the confession of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.