August

Faith formation is an important work of our congregation. We open our doors at Wyneken for the 51st academic year on Thursday, August 8 with the theme “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity.” -2 Peter 3:18

The Apostles’ Creed is an early statement of Christian belief— is recited in church on Sunday and used throughout the week in Morning Prayer, in our weekly chapel services at Wyneken and in the home. We use the Creed to instruct youth and adults in the core Christian beliefs.  Each statement of faith is rooted in Scripture. As you recite the creed meditate on the truths it teaches as they are rooted in God’s Word the source of our life and work.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, 

[Matthew 5:45]

Creator of heaven and earth. 

[Genesis 1:1; Romans 1:20]

And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, 

[Matthew 3:17; Philippians 2:12]

Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, 

[Luke 1:35]

Suffered under Pontius Pilate,

[John 19:16]

Was crucified, died, and was buried.

[John 19:29-42]

He descended into hell; 

[1 Peter 3:19-20]

On the third day He rose again from the dead 

[Matthew 28:1-10; John 20:11-18]

He ascended into heaven,

[Luke 24:51]

and sits at the right hand of God, 

[Hebrews 1:3]

the Father almighty; 

[Mark 14:36]

from thence He shall come again, 

[Matthew 16:27; Acts 10:39 ff]

to judge the living and the dead. 

[1 Corinthians 15:51 ff ]

I believe in the Holy Spirit, 

[John 14:15-20; Acts 1:7-8]

the Holy Catholic Church 

[Matthew 16:18-19; Ephesians 5:26-27; Colossians 1:24]

the communion of Saints, 

[Mt. 28:19-20; 2 Corinthians 11:13; 1 Corinthians 15:33]

the forgiveness of sins, 

[John 20:22-23]

The resurrection of the body, 

[1 Corinthians 15:51-54; 1 Thessalonians 4 :13-18]

and the life everlasting 

[1 John 5:20]

A special Back – to – School BBQ Cook-Off with be held on Saturday, August 10 beginning at 3pm in the groove across from Wyneken. The cafetorium will be used in care of rain. This event is for school families and congregational members from St. John Bingen, St. Paul Preble, Zion Friedheim, St. Peter Fuelling, and Immanuel Union Township. There will be plenty of food and beverages. Families are invited to bring a side dish, dessert, lawn chairs and games. Activities include a whole host of fun [inflatables, corn-hole, volleyball, etc.] Festivities begin at 3pm with dinner and BBQ judging starting at 5pm. You are invited to come at any time. A free-will offering will be received to help support the Parent Teacher Leagues of St. Peter – Immanuel and Wyneken schools.    

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