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“Why do I have to go to church? It’s so boring.” “What is worship anyway? I don’t understand the words. The music is strange.” And on and on the less than favorable comments regarding Christian worship could go.

It’s amazing isn’t it? Christians worship all the time and yet seldom understand the reasons why they do the things they do in worship or say the things they say and so end up frustrated and wondering why? Why? Why?

If you were ever curious or are just interested in deepening your understanding and experience of Christian worship then please join Pastor Wismar this Fall as he leads a class entitled Worship: Theology and Practice. The time, location, dates and reading schedule are listed below.

Sign-Up: Please sign-up for the course electronically using the form below.

The class meets Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM in Room 101.

Schedule of Topics Discussed

• Wednesday, October 3—Gathered Guests, Part 1: Dimensions of Worship
• Wednesday, October 10—Gathered Guests, Part 2: The Lutheran Liturgy
• Wednesday, October 17–Gathered Guests, Part 3: Worship, Music, and the Arts
• Wednesday, October 24—Gathered Guests, Part 4: festival and Occasional Worship Services
• Wednesday, October 31—Gathered Guests, Part 5: Prayer and Reading in Worship
• Wednesday, November 7—Gathered Guests, Part 6: Variety in Worship
• Wednesday, November 14–Gathered Guests, Appendices

The textbook for the class is Gathered Guests: A Guide to Worship in the Lutheran Church, 2^ndEdition by Dr. Timothy H. Maschke. ISBN# 13: 978-0-7586-1349-3. The book is available for purchase through cph.org. (The cost of the course is free but you will need to order and purchase the book on your own and have part 1 read by October 3.) PLEASE MAKE SURE IT IS THE 2^NDEDITION. THE REVISIONS FROM THE FIRST TO THE SECOND WERE SIGNIFICANT!!

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Dedication of the new field house, commons area and administrative offices was held September 16 on a beautiful but hot Sunday afternoon at the new north entrance of the school. Thank you to everyone who attended the dedication and open house, to all who worked to put the event together, and to all the committees, workers, staff and supporters of Mayer Lutheran High School who helped make this day a reality.

To God All Praise & Glory!

MLHS activities director Kris Gustin received this letter in the mail this past Monday, Sept. 17, and we’re sharing it here with the permission of the letter writer, Brian Bias. It was written the Thursday following the Crusader varsity football team’s 28-21 loss to United South Central (USC).

Dear Mr. Gustin,

Please pass this letter along to your football announcer after you finish reading this letter.

I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciated the style of announcing at the USC/Mayer football game last week. Thanks for keeping it light and reminding us that these young athletes are just kids in many was and it was just a high school game after all.

And thank you for the pre-game prayer. Very nice. I wish we’d hear that more often before a game. It’s my biggest concern as a parent that my son come out of the game unhurt.

My son also made the comment that the Mayer players were good sports and didn’t show any chippyness. A credit to the coach for sure.

Of course, I came away with a good feeling from the game, having come out on top. But as we get ready for tomorrow night’s game, I find myself thinking about the Mayer game not because we won. But because of the quality of the contest, the announcing, and the sportsmanship of the Mayer players.

Good luck on the rest of your season.

Warmest regards,

Brian Bias
Father of USC senior George Bias

Thank you, Mr. Bias, for your kind words! And thank you to our announcer, Tom Marcsisak, football coach Dean Aurich, and the football team for representing Mayer Lutheran and their Lord and Savior so well!