We continue our discussion of the law and the gospel and the distinction between the two. The Protestant Reformers thought that being able to tell the difference between law and gospel (command and promise) was the task of the theologian. Straightening out these lines of thinking is critical to clear understanding of what the Christian faith is, to what Christians believe and teach. So we’ll think about it a little bit more on Sunday. The core idea I am thinking about this week is of the Christian faith-law and gospel-as a life into which one is invited. An invitation given and received could carry all the good things the Christian faith promises: blessing, love, belonging, vocation, instruction, security and peace. The sermon on the mount is our text. In it Jesus sounds strict and stern, as if he is preaching a fiery new law. We’ll try to understand that, and let the words of gospel promise appear through the demands of the law.

The choir rehearses at 8:45 am.

Remember to bring in  food for the Wayland Food Pantry. Let’s fill up our basket in the next couple weeks.

Rejoicing Spirits Sunday at 4 pm.

Remember to sign up to have your photo taken for our directory. You can do this easily by visiting our website. http://www.peacewayland.org

Senior lunch Thursday, February 20 at 12 noon, followed by a presentation by Wayland archeologist Tonya Largy at 12:30 pm.

350MA meeting here Thursday, February 20  at 7 pm. Speak to Ron Riggert for more information.

Next Sunday Anna Mullen will be here to begin our discussion of the ELCA social statement Caring for Creation. I hope many of you will plan to come.

Remember to go to our website and sign up to make an appointment for a family portrait.

Looking ahead to Lent