Weekly Newsletter of Memorial Lutheran Church                                 Houston, Texas
Memorial Messenger
29 September 2017
Adult Instruction
 
Sundays 9:45 AM-10:45 AM
10 September 2017 - 21 January 2018
Church Library
 
Why should you come to this class?
1. To learn more about the basic 
    teachings of the Christian religion.
2. To reaffirm your faith.
3. To join Memorial Lutheran Church as a member.
4. To learn what your children are taught at Memorial         Lutheran School.
 
If you are interested in taking this class, please contact Pastor Murray. Come and join us!
From the Pastor
The Four Alones
This coming Sunday, MLC will begin a four-week sermon series based on the four "alones" of the Reformation.  The four "alones" are: grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone, and Scripture alone.  Occasionally, a person will see these four "alones" and be confused.  After all, alone means one and not many.  When it comes to the "alones", the reason there are many is because each one answers a different question about the nature our salvation.  Worked out in a brief way, we are saved by grace alone and not by works.  This salvation is received through faith alone and cannot be earned.  Christ alone is the one who has made this grace available to us by his perfect obedience under the law, his substitutionary death on the cross, and his resurrection from the grave.  We have come to know and receive this grace, this faith, and this Christ by way of Scripture alone.  
Sunday's Scripture Readings & Hymns
Hymns: LSB  534, 581 (7, 11, 12),  655, 823, 406, 919
If you have suggestions about things that you'd like to see in the Memorial Messenger, please let the office staff know. We would love to hear from you.

Sincerely,
Rev. Dr. Scott R. Murray
Senior Pastor
Memorial Lutheran Church and School
In This Issue
Let Us Pray
For Jane Schoen as she heals

For those families affected by the floods from Hurricane Harvey

For the family of Brenda Blackwell in this difficult time

For Susan Narr may she be given strength 

For Susan Bomar as she seeks therapy
Christian Education Night (CEN)
Wednesdays Thru 15 November
5:15 Dinner
6:00 Classes

Pastor Murray and Vicar 
will lead a class on Luther and the Reformation

We are looking for several good hosts! CEN is delicious because of you- contact Mike Jeffers or the church office for more info!
Memorial Lutheran Church | smurray@mlchouston.org | http://www.mlchouston.org | http://www.memoriallutheranschool.org
5800 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77057