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What About... Islam… Again!

As we continue our discussion of Islam, this month

we will talk about some of the specific beliefs of their

religion.

What do they believe about God?

One of the fundamental beliefs of Islam is that God

is one. They do not believe God is “three in one”

(Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). Muslims have a very

high respect and understanding of God. Dishonoring

God or His Name is one of the most serious of sins

in Islam. Muslims often refer to God as Allah. This is

not a special name or designation for God. Allah is

simply the Arabic word for God. As a result, Muslims are not the only ones who use the name of Allah for

God. In fact, Arabic translations of the Holy Bible use

the word Allah when referring to God.

What do they believe about Jesus?

Muslims believe Jesus is one of God’s messengers,

like Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Muhammad.

The Qur’an (Islam’s holy book) says Jesus was born

of the Virgin Mary. Muslims believe Jesus is sinless

and performed many great miracles, like raising the

dead, healing lepers, and giving the blind sight.

However, don’t be fooled! Islam teaches some very

different things about Jesus. Muslims contend that Jesus

is not God. Therefore, Jesus did not win forgiveness

for our sins or become the way of salvation. Instead,

Jesus is only a human being who faithfully followed

Allah. Muslims also believe that Jesus did not even die

on a cross. The Qur’an explains how God saved Jesus

from the cross and took him into heaven before he

died. Under Islam, Jesus is not a Redeemer.

He is merely a guide.

How is a person saved under Islam?

Like Christians, Muslims believe all of humanity will

end up at one of two destinations: heaven or hell.

However, we believe very different things on how

we get there!

The Qur’an clearly teaches that salvation is dependent

on both faith and good works. All Muslims are called to

bear their own burden as they wait for the Judgment

Day. Their faith and good works must outweigh their

sins in life. In other words, salvation is like a balancing

scale to them. On the one side is all the bad things they

have done in life. On the other side is all the faith and

good works they have performed. So long as the faith

and good works outweigh the bad things, they will get

to go to heaven.

As Christians, we are also waiting for the Judgment

Day. However, through faith in Jesus Christ and the

forgiveness He has to offer, God will declare us “not

guilty” of all our sins in life! Being saved does not

depend on what we do. What a comforting gift!

How should I respond?

Again, be patient and loving as you speak with Muslims.

Remember: Jesus died for their sins. They just don’t

know the Gospel, yet.

Also, find “common ground” to speak about. We,

too, have a very high respect for God and His Word.

We also realize Jesus was sinless, and heaven and hell are real places. Use some of these “common ground”

points to share the Gospel and the comfort we have

in Christ. When witnessing to Muslims, keep a spare

Bible on hand. They will oftentimes welcome the

opportunity to study more about Jesus. Since their

knowledge of Jesus is filtered through the Qur’an, allow

them to read for themselves about Jesus Christ. Many

Muslims have never opened a Bible before. Simply

“handing someone a Bible” is oftentimes an ineffective

form of evangelism, but a Muslim will likely be excited

about studying the “Injil of Isa” (Gospel of Jesus). Be

willing to help answer questions from Scripture or to

help get the answers they want from your pastor.

God’s Word is powerful and can open opportunities

for the Holy Spirit to work in their hearts!

If you have requests about other world religions that

you would like to learn about in future installments of

“What About...” just let me know!

Pastor Tim

Weekly Bible Reading - November

In November, we are in the final part of our reading through Mark’s Gospel. November is the end of the “church year” rotation of readings. This means our readings from God’s Word will have a special focus on Jesus’ return and “end times.” We will also finish reading our way through the highlights of Hebrews as this book keeps drawing the connections between the Old Testament and Jesus.

As Lutheran Christians, worship is one of the “high points” of the week. To help you prepare for worship, below are the readings for each of the upcoming Sundays. The Gospel reading is oftentimes the main focus. The Old Testament reading is picked out to fit with the Gospel. The Epistle reading may loosely fit with the Gospel, but often-times is an opportunity to read our way through some of the highlights of a particular New Testament letter. As you look over the readings, watch for patterns and how the readings may fit together!

-Pastor

Sunday, November 7th Revelation 7:9-17 1 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1–12

Sunday, November 14th Daniel 12:1-3 Hebrews 10:11-25 Mark 13:1-13

Sunday, November 21st Isaiah 51:4-6 Jude 20-25 Mark 13:24-37

Sunday, November 28th Jeremiah 33:14-16 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 19:28-40

There are new 2022

Serving Interest Surveys and

pledge forms

elsewhere in this

publication; you will also be

able to find copies in the

narthex. Please pick up a few

copies. Look them over and

take some time to review and reevaluate how you are using the gifts God has given you.

Then fill it out based on what your heart is telling you.

Take special note of the Youth Serving Interest Survey for ages 12-18

that are also available in the narthex.

As always be sure to place your name on the Serving Interest Survey (so we know

who is willing to serve for each job) but do not put your name on the pledge form.

You are welcome to bring your completed pledge forms to worship that day

or put them in the offering plate any Sunday in November.

"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of

God's varied grace." (1 Peter 4:10)

Confirmation Update November 2021

We recently finished studying a new Lutheran Distinction Benchmark. We have three different Lutheran Distinction Benchmarks and we cover a different one about every other year. Over the last few years, we have focused on our faith as compared to other religions (Islam, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormonism, etc.) and other denominations (Baptist, Roman Catholic, etc.).

This year, our Lutheran Distinction benchmark focused on our history as Lutheran Christians. Our focus was especially on Martin Luther and the Reformation in the early 1500’s. To help guide the discussion, we watched the Luther movie which came out in 2003. While this movie is very dense and packs a lot of history into two hours, it does a nice job of helping us picture what the Reformation was like through Martin Luther’s eyes.

If you ever have any questions about or ideas for our confirmation process we are developing at New Life, I would love to hear them! I will keep you posted with many of the new and exciting changes as they happen Blessings,

Pastor

Elder on duty: Brent Krause

Audio/Visual: Kay Walfoort and Mia Hageman

Communion Assistants: Michael Walcheski and Jerry Gunderson

Altar Preparation: Carole Swiden

Ushers: Michael Walcheski and Simon Walcheski

Cleaning:

November 4-5-6 — Jane Streitz and Judy West

November 11 — The Cleaning Authority

November 18-19-20 — Phyllis Trippel and Leah Hageman

November 24 — The Cleaning Authority

November 7

Greeters: Kathy Brevig and Joan Arndt

Power Point Tech: Mia Hageman

Reader: Bill Mullin

Acolytes Windows: Addison Batusch and Gabby Endthoff

Acolyte Candles: Naomi Endthoff

Snacks: Joan Arndt and Angela Springer November 14

Greeters: Lyle and Lynn Nelson

Power Point Tech: Anthony Endthoff

Reader: Wayne Gartland

Acolytes Windows: Drake Dereschuck and Elvis Onduko

Acolylte Candles: Mercy Lo

Snacks: Ginny Mullin and Marilynn Epland

November 21

Greeters: Dave and Dianne Hughes

Power Point Tech: Evan Krueger

Reader: Linda Wiegert

Acolytes Windows: Olivia Bartusch and Shea Hageman

Acolylte Candles: Lexi Endthoff

Snacks: Angela Springer and Kathy Brevig

November 28

Greeters: Linda Wiegert and Linda Anderson

Power Point Tech: Lexy Hanson

Reader: Ginny Mullin

Acolytes Windows: Preston Kiewel and Eli Trombley

Acolyte Candles: Evan Krueger

Snacks: Judy West and Judy Novy

November Sunday School Teachers

Leah Hageman, Penny Butcher Phyllis Trippel, Floreen Meyer

Kids Club Leaders—Linda Wiegert and Sonja Trombley

11-1 Robin Udstuen 11-2 Susan Gartland 11-2 Brooklynn ’Brien 11-3 Tim Trombley 11-4 Kathy Brevig

11-8 Delaney Pyle 11-10 Louise Krueger 11-10 Taylor Streitz 11-11 Judy West 11-20 Brent Krause 11-20 Jared Pyle 11-20 Sonja Trombley

11-21 Tia Schlundt 11-22 Denae Kohler 11-25 Jan Weeks 11-27 David Hughes 11-30 Dorothy Meilinger 11-30 Edward Onduko

Pease help us fill the grocery cart with food to support

the Good Neighbor Food Shelf.

The Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf is in need of the following

items: toothpaste,

toothbrushes, shampoo/ conditioner, personal care products,

paper towels, toilet paper, bar soap and laundry detergent.

Cash donations are welcome and a more efficient way to donate

( or buy Fresh Green Buck$ sold at Festival Foods .

At the White Elephant party we will

vote on which non profits will share

the money from the Used-A-Bit sale.

You may add to the list of suggestions

on the bulletin board before Nov 15th.

Mite Box Donations — please remember to fill your mite box

and bring it in the first Sunday of the month. Give it to Judy

West. See calendar below.

See article on another page regarding the collection for Trin-

ity First School

INFORMATION COMING SOON: Red

Cross Blood Drive at New Life

Church on Thursday, January 13.

Fare For All will be at Community of Grace Church in White

Bear Lake on Friday November 12.

November 2021 Mites Calendar

New Life Women’s White Elephant Christmas Party

Monday, December 6 @ 6:30 PM Where? Dee Winter’s Party Room @7022 Centerville Rd,

Chauncey Barrett Gardens in Centerville

Bring a white elephant gift -wrapped- to exchange (anonymously), Bring a small snack to share. Beverages furnished. Come for an evening full of fellowship and laughs!

— DEFINITION: WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT —

Typically an inexpensive, humorous gift or used item from home.

The term white elephant refers to a gift whose maintenance costs exceed its usefulness.

Serving Interest Surveys **with your name on them**

may be turned in during the month of November in the offering can or you can place

them in the SEM mailbox (in Lisa’s office) or Kathy B's mail box.

Pledges for 2022 will be offered during the service on Sunday, November 14.

***No name goes on them***

The American Red Cross will be at New Life Church-Lutheran to take blood donations on

Thursday, January 8, 2020 from 12:30-6:30 PM.

Did you know that every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood? In fact, in the time it takes to

donate blood approximately 1,800 people need a blood a transfusion!

Although 38 percent of people in the U.S. are eligible to donate blood, only 3 percent actually do.

Let’s raise that percentage! Watch for more information in the next LifeLine.

New Member Welcome on November 7

On Sunday, November 7, you are invited to welcome some of the newest members of our

New Life church family. We will officially recognize them in worship and then will continue welcoming

them during the first part of the Education Hour in the Fellowship Hall.

They are:

Dan and Phyllis Becker,

Jan Johnson,

and Kyle Schumacher.

Pledges for 2022 will be offered during the

11-4 Paul and Mary

Luecke

11-29 Don and

Robin Wies

Operation Christmas Child

November 15-22 is National Collection Week for Operation Christmas

Child. If you participate in this ministry you can drop

off your shoe box at:

Forest Lake, MN - Crossroads Evangelical Covenant Church 17445 Notre Dame

Street NE Forest Lake, MN 55025-8325

-or- North Heights Lutheran Church

1700 Highway 96 W, Arden Hills, MN 55112-5734

-or– Rice Creek Covenant Church

125 Ash Street, Lino Lakes, MN

55126-1129

PUT AN MP3 BIBLESTICK

in the hands of a soldier through Faith Comes By Hearing's Military BibleStick project.

The Military BibleStick is a digital audio player that is pre-loaded with a

dramatized recording of the entire New Testament

and some selected Psalms. Over one million of these Audio Bibles

are now in the field. The cost of one BibleStick is $25.

Your gift may be earmarked

“BibleStick” and placed in the offering on or before

November 14.

Check the UPDATE BOX monthly for any address or contact

changes please send them to: Lisa at

newlifehugo@gmail.com, or Phyllis at

pjtrippel@gmail.com or Pastor Tim at

revheinecke@gmail.com

Address Change:

Pastor Fung, Kalia and Mercy Lo 10438 Lever St NE

Circle Pines, MN 55014

New Member Information:

Kyle Schumacher 13050 Europa Trail Way N #G

Hugo MN 55038 schu1460umn.edu

Dan & Phyllis Becker 5531 Township Dr

White Bear Lake MN 55110 dpbecker55@yahoo.com

Jan Johnson 12580 Fenway Ave N Hugo, MN 55038

janjohnsonac@gmail.com

Check drop-off times online

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

operation-christmas-child/drop-off-

locations/

Advent Services December 1st, 8th, and 15th

@ 7:00 p.m.

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Theme:

Christ is the King.

Scripture: John 18:37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate.

Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born

and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of

truth listens to me.”

The crown is a symbol of power and authority.

Who do you know that wears a crown?

A king or queen wears a crown, right? Being a

king is different from being the president of a

country. A president is elected by the people,

but a king isn’t elected, he is born to be king.

Have you seen the movie "The Lion King?" As a lion,

Simba was born to be the "King of the Beasts." Simba

sings, "I Just Can't Wait to Be King." Simba was

anxious to become king because he didn't want anyone

telling him what to do. He also wanted to tell everyone

else what to do.

Simba had a poor idea of what it means to be a king.

The real role of a king is to look after the needs of his people. A good king

is more concerned with caring for his people than he is in being served.

During His last days on earth, Jesus was arrested

and put on trial. When asked if He was a king,

Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a

king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for

this I came into the world."

Yes, Jesus was a king, but unlike Simba, He was

only interested in doing the will of His Father, God. He was born to be

king, but His kingdom is not on this earth -- it’s in heaven. He only came

to earth to make a way for us to live with Him in heaven.

Jesus "just can't wait to be your king." He has invited you to enjoy eternal

life in His heavenly kingdom. Will you crown Him as your King today?

Heavenly Father, we thank You for sending Your Son to be our Lord and

King. Help us today, and every day, to honor Him, obey Him, and follow

His will for our life. In Jesus' name, amen.

From

Church Officers President: Dave Wallner Vice President: Simon Walcheski Treasurer: Zach Trippel Secretary: Sonja Trombley Financial Secretary: David Streitz and Carole Swiden Church Council & Board Members Elders: Brent Krause (chair), Wally Jensen, Michael Walcheski, David Krueger Board of Education: Linda Wiegert (chair), Penny Butcher, Leah Hageman, Tim Trombley, Phyllis Trippel SEM Board (Stewardship, Evangelism, Missions): Kathy Brevig (chair), John Schildwachter, Linda Wiegert, Kay Walfoort (St Andrew’s liaison) Fellowship Board: Darlene Sutton, Joan Arndt, Gloria Dirksen, Susan Gartland, Cindy Yost Board of Church Properties: Dave Streitz (chair), Phil Watkins, Brent Krause, Wally Jensen, Dave Swiden

Committee & Working Group Coordinators Acolytes/PowerPoint Techs: Dee Winter Altar Care: Judy West Audio & Visual: Elders Bulletin: Lisa Heinecke Church Cleaning: Phyllis Trippel Church Decorating: Betsy Walcheski Church Property Use/Rental: BoCP – Dave Streitz Garden Maintenance: Jeanne Woeltge Greeters: Lynn Nelson Lawn Maintenance: Phil Watkins LifeLine: Phyllis Trippel New Life Women: Kathy Brevig, Judy West Readers: Phyllis Trippel Road Sign Update: Dave Wallner Snacks: Dorothy Meilinger Soul Purpose: Cheryl Grunwald Ushers: Elders Website: Kay Walfoort

In November the SEM Board and New Life Women be collecting

water color paints and brushes for the children at Trinity First School.

Donations will be accepted until mid December. Place items in the tote by the bulletin board

outside of the kitchen

Trim the Tree

and Church Decorating

9:00 AM

Saturday,

November 27

Everyone welcome!

Sunday, November

7th 2:00 AM Thank You

FOR HELPING US

HELP OTHERS

Scripture: Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give

thanks to him and praise his name. Psalm 100:4 (NIV)

My Thanksgiving Top Ten List

10. My house – there are many people in this world today who have no place to live.

Many of them sleep on park benches and under bridges.

9. Food - we always have plenty to eat at our house. Many people don’t. Every day as I drive

home from work, I see people standing beside the road holding a sign that says, “Will work

for food.”

8. Clothes – I never have to worry about whether there will be clothes in my closet for me to

put on each day. Many people only have the clothes that they are wearing.

7. Health – I am thankful that I am blessed with good health. Many people have a serious

illness which keeps them from enjoying a full and happy life.

6. My country – I am thankful that I live in a country where I enjoy great freedom. In many

countries you don’t have much freedom. In some countries you can be put in prison, or

even put to death, for telling others about Jesus.

5. Teachers – I am thankful for the teachers that I have had in school and in church who

have taught me the things I needed to know to live a happy and successful life.

4. Friends – I am thankful for my many friends. In times of trouble, I have always had friends

who were there to help me.

3. Family – I am thankful for my family. God has given me wonderful family members whom

I love very much.

2. Parents – I am thankful that God blessed me with wonderful parents who loved me, cared

for me, and taught me about Jesus and his love.

1.Jesus – Jesus is number one on the list of things for which I am thankful. No one ever

loved me like Jesus. He loved me so much that he was willing to die on a cross so that I

can have everlasting life. Thank you, Jesus.

The Bible says that God blesses us and gives us much so that we may show our

thanks by sharing it with others. I hope that this Thanksgiving, we will share what God

has given us with those who do not have as much as we do.

“This Thanksgiving, let’s remember exactly

what God has bought for us with the blood

of His Son—not just anything, but

everything that matters: Pardon from sin

and release from guilt. Peace with God

and a home in heaven. We come empty-

handed to this banquet of blessings.

No marshmallow-topped side dish of good

works can earn us a place at this buffet.

We have nothing to offer God in exchange,

yet ‘[t]he LORD has done great things for

us, and we are filled with joy”

(Psalm 126:3).’”

Sarah Habban, Time of Grace –

A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life •

At the White Elephant party (December 6th)

we will vote on which non profits will share

the money from the 2021 Used-A-Bit sale.

Used A Bit

Email pjtrippel@gmail.com

to place your add here.

Usborne Books and More Ruth Endthoff

htpp://K2178.myubam.com 612 385-2584

Lutheran Church Extension Fund Wayne Gartland 651 257-8790

(1-800-843-5233)

Member Business and Services Directory

Home Inspection Advisors Division of DAG Decorating Inc.

David A Griefenhagen, Sr 1424 Hallman Ave N

651 248-2601 Mahtomedi, MN 55115

Kitchen Cabinets and Remodeling Glenn and Ceilia Marten

651 433-2862

Avon Representative Marilyn Acker 651 407-0622

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“Go... Tell the people the full message of this new life.” Acts 5:20b

651 429-1975 www.newlifehugo.org

Pastor: Timothy Heinecke

Sunday Services: Worship 9:00 AM

(Holy Communion 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays)

See Calendar for Sunday AM Education Schedule

New Life Church — Lutheran

6000 N 148th St

Hugo, MN 55038