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24 | October 27, 2016 | The frankfort station Faith frankfortstation.com Faith Briefs Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (177 Luther Lane, Frankfort) Mornings with Mommy 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2. Mornings with Mommy is to take place. This one-hour class is to focus on music and instruments. Living Streams Women’s Acts Study 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. These studies take place every second Saturday of the month. Women are encouraged to join in on the conversation about the Book of Acts. Each session includes a Bible teaching, small group discussion and prayer. Free study guides for each chapter are available for download at lstreams. com. For more information, contact joyfullife@lstreams. com. Weight Watchers 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mondays Divine Service 8-9 a.m. Sundays. Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m.-Noon Saturdays Contemporary Service 10:46 a.m. Sundays. The service blends the best of both ancient tradition and modern music and instruments Answers Class 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Everyone is invited for an in-depth study of what we believe. For more information, call (815) 469-2549. FUNERAL SERVICES DIRECTORY Kim O’Neil Golob Kelli Hartseil Mores Kelly Furlong Foresman, Secretary ADVERTISE YOUR FUNERAL SERVICES. Frankfort United Methodist Church (215 Linden Drive, Frankfort) The Craft Group 10 a.m. Every second and fourth Thursday. The next meeting is to take place Thursday, Oct. 27. Daybreak Homeless Ministry 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7. All youth interested in earning community service hours are encouraged to join this ministry. For more information, contact Kris Warning or the church office at (815) 469-5249. Book Club 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays Worship Service 9-10 a.m. Sundays. For more information, call (815) 469-5249. Children’s Church 9-10 a.m. Children attend service for the first half, then children ages 4-10 have choir practice and a story or craft for the second half. For more information, call (815) 469-5249. Sunday School 10:15-11:15 a.m. For more information, call (815) 469-5249. Peace Community Church (21300 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort) Food Pantry Peace’s food pantry is open the first Sunday of every month. For more information on the pantry’s services, contact the Deacons at deacons@peaceinfrankfort. org. Worship Services 9:30 a.m. Sundays. We offer a staffed nursery during the service, Sunday School programs and biblically based teaching. For more information, visit www.peaceinfrankfort.org. Healing Hope 7:30-8:30 p.m. every other Sunday Women’s Bible Study 9:15-11:15 a.m. and 6:30- 8 p.m. Wednesday Men’s Meeting 7-8:30 a.m. Saturdays in the Fellowship Room Amazing Love Lutheran Church (21301 S. Pfeiffer Road, Frankfort) Teen Group Teens in sixth- through 12th-grade are welcome to join. There will be a meeting with new activities every second Saturday of the month. For more information, visit www.amazinglove-ministries.org. Women’s Group 9:30-11:30 a.m. every first and third Saturday of the month, at the church. The group is currently reading Esther and led by Bible teacher Erin Atherton. Participants do not need to come with a book, but study workbooks will be sold at the group meeting for $15. Men’s Group 6:30-8 a.m. every second and fourth Saturday of the month, at the church. This group uses the Men’s Fraternity curriculum, which is currently focusing on “Winning at Work and Home.” Please see Faith, 25 In memoriam Bob Buchanan Bob Buchanan, 70, of Frankfort, died Oct. 18. He is survived by his wife, Denise (nee Bozec); children, Gina (Sloan) Rolando, Colleen (Ed) Dampf and Michelle (Tom) Buell; grandchildren, Kira, Tommy, Gregory, Johnny, Lucy, Clare, Samantha and Nick; and numerous loving cousins. Buchanan was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in New Lenox. He loved horses, tar- Colonial Chapel Family Owned Funeral Home edward damstra, owner Private On-Site Crematory Orland Park colonialchapel.com Contact Jessica Nemec @708.326.9170 ex.46 www.22ndcenturymedia.com get shooting, cars and motorcycling. Services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Trinity Lutheran Church would be appreciated. Arrangements by Kurtz Memorial Chapel. Have someone’s life you’d like to honor? Email rebecca@ frankfortstation.com with information about a loved one who was a part of the Frankfort community.
frankfortstation.com Faith the frankfort station | October 27, 2016 | 25 Pastor Column Pulling a trick on God Rev. DR. Kurt Kruger Peace Community Church For many children, Halloween is all about the candy. The objective on trickor-treat night is not only to bag a large quantity of candy, but also highquality candy. A plastic pumpkin full of Milk Duds, Tootsie Roll candies and Dum Dums lollipops is not going to cut it. Kids want the good stuff like Twix, Snickers and the holy grail of Halloween candy – the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. For other children, Halloween is all about the costumes. Some kids dress up as their favorite fantasy character like Batman or Princess Jasmine. Others want to be a scary creature like a monster or a vampire. Perhaps the ultimate oldschool Halloween costume is the classic ghost-in-awhite-bedsheet costume. It is simple, and it works. Regardless of what costume children decide to wear, mostly all of them like the idea of hiding behind a mask and tricking people they know. Kids trick-or-treating in their own neighborhood will often ring the door bell, shout “trick or treat” and when their neighbor opens the door, they will ask, “Do you know who I am?” For some reason, many kids enjoy pulling a trick on people they know by hiding behind a mask and having them guess their identity. After leaving them in suspense for a brief time, they pull up their mask and shout, “It’s me!” Dressing up in a costume starts to lose its appeal after about the fourth or fifth grade. The junior high kids in my old neighborhood thought that the best trick on Halloween was to run around town throwing eggs at people’s cars and houses. A few of them found out the hard way that throwing eggs at other people’s property is not a Halloween trick. It’s called vandalism and it is against the law. In Luke 3:1-9, the Bible gives us the account of some people who were coming out to be baptized by John the Baptist. These people were trying to pull a trick on God. If you recall, John the Baptist had been given the task of preparing the way for Jesus by calling people to repent of their sins. He baptized those who came out with repentant hearts, desiring to be made right with God. But for those who came out in an attempt to trick God, John the Baptist had some harsh words. Luke 3:7 states: “He said therefore to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?’” At first glance, it almost appears that John the Baptist is disappointed that someone warned them to flee from the wrath to come, and that they were turning up to repent and be baptized. But that is not what was going on. The implied answer to John the Baptist’s question is, “Not me!” He is saying that somewhere, somehow, they got the idea that by merely going through the motions of completing an outward religious act of piety (John’s baptism), that they could escape God’s wrath and judgment. The people on the receiving end of John’s harsh words had been deceived into thinking that it was possible to obtain God’s blessing and forgiveness by participating in an insincere outward ritual. In reality, their hearts were far from God. They wanted to be given the sign that signified they were among God’s people, but they were a people that refused to give God their heart and their lives. They were trying to pull a trick on God. Sadly, people still try to pull this trick today, and not just at Halloween. The deceptive nature of sin leads people to think they can trick God into blessing them and granting them forgiveness and eternal life without ever truly repenting and believing in Jesus. For example, some people mistakenly think that living a good life and refraining from murdering anyone is sufficient to be counted as righteous in God’s sight. Others think that going to church is enough to trick God into allowing them into heaven. The thinking is, “As long as I do these things, I can go and live my life however I want and still be on God’s good side in the end.” The Bible repeatedly teaches that no one can trick God, because God sees our hearts. God is not tricked by the face paint of outward piety or religious ritual. God will not be fooled into allowing anyone into the kingdom just because they have put on a costume called religion. God is looking for people to take off their masks and stop pretending to be “good enough.” He calls us to acknowledge that we are sinful human beings who are morally accountable to him and his revealed word, the Bible. No one can trick God, and no one can ever be good enough to enter heaven. The good news is that God has sent Jesus to pay the penalty for our sin on the cross. When we repent of our sin and turn to Jesus Christ in faith, God promises to forgive our sin and to credit Jesus’ perfect righteousness to us. Instead of a scary costume of self-righteousness that can never hide our sin, the Bible teaches that we receive the righteousness of Jesus Christ. This Halloween, how about we resolve not to play any more tricks, and instead be honest with ourselves before God? If we have any hope of entering the kingdom of God, we need God’s Son, Jesus. The views expressed in this column are those of the author. They do not necessarily represent those of 22nd Century Media and its staff. Faith From Page 24 The Family Hearth (119 Kansas St., Frankfort Women and the Abundant Life 9:30 a.m. Mondays. Classes have started for the “Women and the Abundant Life,” a study of authentic femininity, holiness of life and women’s purpose and their mission in today’s world. The cost to participate is $35, which includes the fee for the class materials. Study of Women in the Bible 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Classes for the “Study of Women in the Bible” have begun, and studies cover the Old and New Testament. The cost to participate is $35, which includes the fee for the class materials. Scripture Reflection (Bible Study) Group 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Men and women are welcome to join the Bible study. They are encouraged to bring a Bible, and there is no fee to attend. Christian Cancer Support Group 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. These sessions are for patients and family members affected by cancer. Kind Deed for a Family in Need Ministry Those interested in performing kind deeds for families in need should contact the Family Hearth General Store at familyhearthfrankfort@gmail.com or (708) 334-1988. St. Peter’s United Church of Christ (12 W. Sauk Trail, Frankfort) Sew What? This is an ongoing gathering for beginning to advanced sewers that alternates on Fridays and Saturdays. For dates and more information, call (815) 469-2220. USO Drop-off The church serves as a drop-off location for donations to the USO from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every weekday. The church accepts entertainment items such as movies and games; food including beef jerky, powdered drink mix and coffee; hygiene items such as baby wipes, shampoo and toothpaste; and miscellaneous items such as bug spray, sunscreen and fabric softener. For a list of things that can and cannot be donated, or for more information, call (815) 469-2220. Bible Study 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. Thursdays Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Tuesdays. All those currently struggling or who have struggled with an alcohol addiction are welcome. Meetings are confidential. For more information, call (815) 469-2220. Sunday School 9:30-10:45 a.m. Sundays Sunday Worship with Communion 9:30 a.m. every first Sunday of the month. Lighthouse Fellowship (8128 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort) Revolution Youth Group 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. This youth ministry is for those in grades 7-12. Meet for worship, games, food and Bible study. Enter through the upper-west doors. For more information, call (815) 469-0611. To have your church’s events included in Faith Briefs, email them to Editor Rebecca Susmarski at rebecca@frankfortstation.com, or send a fax to (708) 326-9179. Deadline is noon Thursdays one week prior to publication.
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