Sunday, September 25, 2016 - Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost.

For every Sunday of the year, the official United Church of

Christ calendar lists recommended Scripture readings. On
Sunday, September 18th they include Luke 16:19-31.
This is Our Lords account of a rich man, who lived a life of
extreme luxury, and an extremely poor man named Lazarus.
While the rich man (who is not named) is indifferent to the plight
of Lazarus, Lazarus humbly seeks a meal of bread crumbs from
the rich mans banquet table.
Jesus then teaches the reality of a heaven and a hell.
19 Jesus

said, There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed in purple and fine linen and
who lived each day in luxury. 20 At his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus who was covered with
sores. 21 As Lazarus lay there longing for scraps from the rich mans table, the dogs would come and
lick his open sores.
22 Finally,

the poor man died and was carried by the angels to sit beside Abraham at the heavenly
banquet. The rich man also died and was buried, 23 and he went to the place of the dead. There, in
torment, he saw Abraham in the far distance with Lazarus at his side.
24 The

rich man shouted, Father Abraham, have some pity! Send Lazarus over here to dip the tip of
his finger in water and cool my tongue. I am in anguish in these flames.
25 But

Abraham said to him, Son, remember that during your lifetime you had everything you
wanted, and Lazarus had nothing. So now he is here being comforted, and you are in anguish. 26 And
besides, there is a great chasm separating us. No one can cross over to you from here, and no one
can cross over to us from there.
27 Then

the rich man said, Please, Father Abraham, at least send him to my fathers home. 28 For I
have five brothers, and I want him to warn them so they dont end up in this place of torment.
29 But

Abraham said, Moses and the prophets have warned them. Your brothers can read what they

wrote.
30 The

rich man replied, No, Father Abraham! But if someone is sent to them from the dead, then
they will repent of their sins and turn to God.
31 But

Abraham said, If they wont listen to Moses and the prophets, they wont be persuaded even
if someone rises from the dead.

Paraments and altar linens remain GREEN.

Green
symbolizes the renewal of vegetation and generally of living
things and the promise of new life.
Pastor Bill Krens September 21st
Morning Sermon:

Sunday

TAKING INVENTORY
Now on YouTube. If you click on the picture
to your left you will be taken to the website.

A Peek at the Sunday Sermon

The Sunday sermon is titled
A Breakthrough in Praying.
We will be returning to Psalm
119 and reading verses 2532.
In this short passage, King
David (the author) reveals
the
key
ingredient
in
improving an individuals
prayer life.
If praying has been difficult and you feel you need a breakthrough that will take you to
the next level in communication with God you really need to attend the 10:00 AM
Morning Worship Service at Dearborn Congregational Church!

Blogging Away! Pastor Kren

has been keeping a blog about
ministry and Life at Dearborn
Congregational. If you are
interested in what makes
Pastor Bill Pastor Bill, why
not visit his blog and read a
few of his articles? Just click
on the picture to the left!

If you havent why not Like Us on

Facebook? Just click on the signs
to the right you will be transported
to the Dearborn Congregational
Facebook Page! Maybe you like to
tweet? You can follow Pastor Kren
on Twitter: @william_kren.

The Dearborn Congregational

Choir is back in action!

Church

Old members, new members, friends and

anyone who is just curious join us at
9:00 a.m. on Sunday for Choir Rehearsal!
Interested in singing a Special in our
Morning Worship? Talk to our Music
Director, Brian Sampson

Update On Our Parking Lot Repairs

We have good news and bad
news to report! The good
news is that the total amount
raised for the Parking Lot
Pledge Drive is $8,310.00. The
not-so-good news is that
the projected costs have gone
up.
An unforeseen problem with
the gravel base has forced the
contractor to pass along an
increase of approximately
$6,300.00. We now need to
raise an additional $10,000.00!
Will you prayerfully consider

At this writing, the contractor is completing

the repair
You
helping
in the work.
completion
of
should be able to park your car on our refurbished
lot.
A
very
this project?
sincere thank you for your generous support!

Adult Bible Fellowship

On Tuesday, September 28, 2016, at
7:00 p.m. Pastor Kren is hosting an Adult
Bible
Fellowship
at
Dearborn
Congregational Church. This is week
two (2) of a seven (7) week study on the
spiritual journey of the Apostle Peter.
We are using the Revised Standard Version of the New Testament. Hand out sheets
and copies of the Bible are made available. Of course, you may bring your own Bible
(any translation) and join in on the fun!
Yes, this is a fun, relaxing, fellowship oriented, Bible study! We are meeting in the
Sanctuary entry through the front door!

Rummage Sale! Rummage Sale!

The Annual Womens Fellowship Church Rummage and Bake Sale is Friday,
October 7, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM and Saturday, October 8, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (or
when we are Sold Out!).
If you have items to donate now is the time to drop them off
at the Church. Phone ahead (313-271-8552) and we will help
you unload!
Dont forget the Bake Sale! There will be a table with
goodies in the Mayflower Room. Your home made, home
baked offering will be greatly appreciated! Remember to
label all baked goods with a detailed description of
ingredients. If you have a suggested price, this will help the
volunteers. Any questions? See Teresa Curless!

Prayer Requests
Wayne Boyd Family. Wayne is now with Jesus. He passed away on September 19th.
A Memorial Service is in the planning stages and will be announced soon.
Edith Schwartz. At home and recovering from hip surgery.
Marilyn Beardsley. Continuing medical concerns.
Gordon Grozdanoff. Serious medical problems. Gordon has been moved from
Oakwood Commons and is now home and receiving care.
Pat Stacho. Continuing medical concerns. Also, please remember her brother Butch
who is scheduled for open heart surgery.
Shirley Fedraw. Adjusting to her new caregiving facility. Medical concerns.
Suzanne Van Ranst. Medical concerns.
Pauline Gourlay. Medical concerns.

A complete list of prayer requests is also printed in the Sunday bulletin. If you have a
special request please phone the Church Office: 313-271-8552. You can also phone
Pastor Kren at 313-344-9808.

Our Neighbors in Need Mission Offering begins this week, through October 2, 2016.
The annual offering supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the US.
The 2016 theme is This we believe and connects the issue of child hunger to the
work that UCC congregations are doing in serving their community. Prayerfully
consider how you can support the Neighbors in Need Special Offering.

I hope this newsletter found you well and blessed. Im looking forward to our time
together on Sunday morning.
With Blessings,

Pastor Bill