Twenty-Third Sunday after Trinity
04 November 2018
And He said to them, âRender therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesarâs, and to God the things that are Godâs.â
St. Matthew 22.21
Render to God the Things of God
When confronted with the civic duty of paying taxes, our Lord Jesus, Wisdom incarnate, walked âin the way of righteousness, in the paths of justiceâ (Proverbs 8.20) and discerned that wisdom âis better than jewelsâ and âbetter than gold, even fine goldâ (Proverbs 8.11, 19). When we set our minds on earthly things, such as wealth and passing glory, our âend is destructionâ (Philippians 3.19). However, our humble and prudent Lord has rendered âto God the things that are Godâsâ (St. Matthew 22.21), namely, perfect fear, love, and trust, as well as the complete sacrifice for our sin. In so doing, He also rendered to Caesar the things of honor and justice, submitting to the law of the land that put Him on the cross. The true âriches and honor are with [Him],â because âenduring wealth and righteousnessâ (Proverbs 8.18) are found in our heavenly citizenship from which âwe await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.â He âwill transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himselfâ (Philippians 3.20-21).
Parish News
Altar Flowers  are given to the glory of God by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Monday in honor of their fifty-third wedding anniversary.
Christmas Poinsettia Order Form   is on the table in the Narthex. Poinsettias are $11. Please write your name under “donated by” and, if you would like, a name of a person you would like to remember or honor. Orders are due November 19.
Fall Tuesday Evening Class:Â Â Â The â8 Habits of a Highly Successful Christianâ â our class on Christian piety is Tuesdays at 6:30pm. Contact Pastor Sutton if you need a book. Â You may join the class whenever you are able. Class on November 6: âThe Second Godly Habit: The Daily Prayersâ
Adult Bible Class  on Sunday at 9am currently is studying Hebrews 7.11-19. Next on November 11 is Hebrews 7.20-28: âThe Eternal Intercessorâ Jesus is a high priest unlike any other â He has the power to save completely âbecause He always lives to intercedeâ on behalf of those who come near to God through Him, having been made perfect for eternity.
Sanctifying Your Vocations With the Word of God  Issues, Etc. is a radio show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by Pastor Todd Wilken. This week’s teachings include: âThe Fleshâ in the Bible, The Book of Hosea, The Ten Commandments, Jesus Raises a Girl, Liturgical Worship and more. You can listen at your convenience at www.issuesetc.org and on the LPR mobile app.
Indiana State University Masterworks Chorale   will perform settings of the Gloria in Excelsis by Antonio Vivaldi and K. Lee Scott next Sunday, November 11 at 4pm in Tilson Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for non-ISU students with ID, and free for ISU students with ID.
Prepare for Next Sunday
Exodus 32.1â20; 1 Thessalonians 4.13â18; St. Matthew 24.15â28
Hymns: 659 â 658 â 674 â 713 â 759 â 726 â TLH 407
Order of Daily Prayer
L Make haste, O + God, to deliver me.
R Make haste to help me, O Lord.
    Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit;
    as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Alleluia!
Psalm 31
Scripture Readings:
[S] from Divine Service
[M] 1 Corinthians 3.1-23; Joel 3.1-13
[T] St. Matthew 19.16-30; Joel 3.14-21
[W] St. Luke 14.1-15; Obadiah 1-21
[Th] St. Mark 13.1-37; Nahum 1.1-14
[F] Romans 9.1-23; Nahum 1.14â3.19
[S] Romans 10.1-21; Isaiah 10.1-27
Hymn of the Day or Month I Trust, O Christ, Your Holy Name (734)
Catechism (bulletin)
Apostlesâ Creed
Kyrie: L Lord, have mercy upon us; Â R Christ, have mercy upon us; Lord, have mercy upon us.
Our Father
Collect of the Day (bulletin)
Lutherâs Morning or Evening Prayer
L Bless we the Lord. Â R Thanks be to God.