● October 2024 "The Mountain Top Messenger" Newsletter
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Fall is here! While it doesn't feel like it yet, at the time of this writing, summer seems to be
hanging on tightly with highs still in the seventies and even an 80 or two. But I think we all
know that is going to change soon. While it's warm in the daytime, the evenings are becoming
cooler and I have already had a couple of crisp mornings.
So in preparation for fall we are getting ready again for our fall Music Festival and Harvest
Dinner. It will be on the 19th of October this year. If you are interested in performing this year,
or know someone who is, please have them get a hold of Tiffany Darling as soon as possible.
If you're not into performing at least make sure you mark the date so you can come listen to
our local talent and enjoy a really good meal. There will be sign up sheets if you would like to
help serve or clean up after and another sheet if you would like to let us know if you will be
bringing one of your fall favorites for the dinner. We look forward to seeing you there.
It is a month for some interesting endings and some new beginnings. We recently ended our
Sunday morning Bible Study on Ezekiel, and are getting ready to head on to something new.
Also our Monday morning Bible study is now on the last book of Bible, Revelation. This will be
the completion of the study started by Pastor Hyvonen almost 12 years ago, here's a toast to
perseverance. We are discussing what will come next, there has been talk of looking at the
Book of Concord. Oh and by the way one of the things the Sunday morning group was considering
was looking at a book from my library called Christ in the Psalms, a book that helps
show us how the Psalms point us to Christ and maybe help us achieve a better understanding
of this Old Testament Book.
Just an update on a couple of things in the circuit, Trinity Lutheran Church in Ironwood will be
installing a new pastor on October 6, 2024. Pastor Jacob, is a retired military chaplain and we
welcome him to the north Wisconsin district. As many of you may have heard Pastor Tim
Steckling from Our Redeemer, Ramsey and Trinity Lutheran Church in Berglund, MI has taken
a call to Faith Lutheran Church in Springfield, MO. He and his family will be heading South following
his final services on Sunday September 29, we pray God's speed and wish them well.
Also Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mellen has issued a call to a Pastor Ross, and he is considering
the call and has said he will notify both Immanuel and his current congregation of his
decision on October 6. We pray that the Lord guidance as he considers the call.
A reminder that both Sunday school and Confirmation begin the first Sunday in October, if
you have any questions please let either Darryl Warren or myself know. I have also been in
discussion with some folks who are interested in getting a Sunday school program going for
lower grades and pre-k age group, if you have an interest and may be willing to help please
contact and we will see if we can't make that happen.
I have kind of run the gambit here, and I'm actually out of things to say at the moment. Other
than to take a second and thank you all for your support of me and all that we do here at Zion.
I am blessed to be your Pastor and thank the Lord daily for allowing me to serve you.
God Lord willing I look forward to many more years with all of you.
And now; May the Lord bless you and keep you,
may the Lord make His face shine upon you and be
gracious to you, may the Lord look upon you with
favor and give you Peace!
In His Service,
Pastor Rick
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