Greetings from Swedlanda!
We have a beautiful fall day today and the farmers have been working hard lately. As you can see from the big silver maple in back of the church, the leaves are beginning to turn and the fields are starting to look bare.
I was good to have Bernice C. back in church after her surgery last week. We added Doug S. to our prayers today. He injured his hand in an accident, but is recuperating at home. We also prayed for the family of Marvin Johnson, a former neighbor who passed away last week. 
When the Pharisees try to trap Jesus in our Gospel Lesson today, he tells them to give the emperor what belongs to him and to God what belongs to God. To gather for worship reminds us that our ultimate allegiance is to God rather than to any earthly authority. Created in the image of God, we offer our entire selves in the service of God and for the sake of the world. If you want to view the sermon, the link is on the right side.
I will be attending the Fall Theological Conference of our Synod today through Wednesday. The topic is “Evangelized: God’s Gift of the Good News.” Speakers are Dr. Rolf Jacobson, Luther Seminary and Dr. Beth Lewis, President of Augsburg Fortress. The conference is being held in St. Cloud.
Here’s a prayer for our companions in South Africa:
God of grace and glory, we pray for our sisters and brothers in our companion synod in South Africa. We especially remember those in the Vryheid Circuit as we work to build connections with them, and prepare to welcome representatives to our Conference next summer. Give wisdom and strength to their newly elected bishop, Rev. P. P. Buthelezi, as he leads these congregations in witnessing to your love.
May God bless you.
Pastor Stewart
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