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Reformation Day (celebrated)

October 25, 2026

Readings: Revelation 14:6-7; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36

Hymns: 656, 555, 645, 617, 655, 794

Calendar 

Witness

The Christmas Fair will be a success only if it is well attended.  We have flyers available to place in local shops, bulletin boards, and to share with friends and neighbors.  Please take one (or several) to let others know about this important and festive event.

Many of us are familiar with Lutheran Hour Ministries through the Lutheran Hour radio program which was first broadcast in1930 (heard locally Sunday mornings at 5:30 on WGAN am 560 or fm 98.5), or perhaps by seeing their Christian float in the Rose Parade on New Years morning.  Their vision is, "To empower, equip, and inspire you to engage in meaningful spiritual conversations with confidence."  An LCMS auxiliary organization, they offer many resources to equip us to share our faith with others.  Check them out at lhm.org/lhm-learn.

We were blessed by Pastor and Lisa Sandeno’s visit last week as they prepare to serve the English-speaking community around Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany. Visit https://www.lcms.org/missionary/sandeno to learn more their missionary service and how to support them in prayer and financially.

Mercy  

"The Locker Project" of the Gorham School district is collecting snack items again for the students.  In addition, they have asked for donations of toiletries items such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, etc.  Any contribution would be appreciated.  There is a list of snack suggestions and a box for donations in the narthex. 

In addition to the Locker Project collection, this year we are collecting items to create "Thanksgiving Baskets".  Donations of items for a "Thanksgiving feast" can be dropped off in a box in the narthex.

If you need anything (rides, supplies, medicine pickups) or any assistance please feel free to contact Sandy or Tom DiPasqua at 207-536-1547 or tjdipasqua@aol.com.  

Saints of Redeemer, the Mercy committee would like to keep a supply of meals for members in need. Meals can be anything freezable, in a disposable container and should feed at least two people. Please bring your meals to church and put them in the fridge freezer. Label your contribution with the contents and how to heat it. Currently we have two families that will benefit from meal donations. 

Life Together

Our annual Octoberfest BBQ is Sunday October 25th, immediately following the Divine Service.  Please see Betsy for more details.

Saturday October 31st, we accept two new members to our congregation in Sanford.  Tyler Sidmore and Keith Lindley will be received during the Divine Service. Please welcome them as we continue our lives together in Christ.

Redeemer's 2nd Annual Craft Fair will be held on Saturday November 14th from 8:30 am to 2 pm.  Betsy has posted a sign-up sheet downstairs. 

A Life Thought in the Church Year for October 25 (Reformation): Luther said, “My conscience is captive to the Word of God.” The Word of God teaches clearly that God is our Maker: “You formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.” The Word of God holds us captive to the truth that all human life is wonderfully made by God, and no laws, nor politicians, nor celebrities, nor councils, nor anything will sway us otherwise. We, too, are persuaded by the Word of God “that neither death nor life … shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

A Stewardship Thought for October 25 – Reformation Day (Observed) John 8:36 – “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” Today we celebrate Reformation Day. Luther is rightly remembered as a champion of the Gospel — but he also called himself “the apostle of good works.” For, only by being set free by the Gospel, can we do good works. Jesus has set us free: His blood covers our sins, and now we stand before God as His beloved children, invited to live our lives to His glory for the good of His kingdom.

PATHS TO LUTHERANISM SERIES… Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken.  You can listen to stories of guests who have come to Lutheranism from Islam, Mormonism, Atheism, Agnosticism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, Pentecostalism and more.  You’ll find the series at issuesetc.org/pathstolutheranism.

Communications

Newsletter Deadline – If you wish to contribute to the November 2026 church newsletter, please email your submission to the church office by October 22. 

All announcements and prayer requests received in the church office by noon on Wednesday will appear in print that week in Friday’s email. If there is an announcement that you would like Pastor to make following Sunday’s FB live stream, please email him that information

Looking Forward All Saints Day

Readings: Revelation 7:2-17; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12

All Saints' Day

November 1, 2026

Readings: Revelation 7:2-17; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12

Hymns: 677, 676, 673, 670, 679, 675

Calendar 

Witness

The Christmas Fair will be a success only if it is well attended.  We have flyers available to place in local shops, bulletin boards, and to share with friends and neighbors.  Please take one (or several) to let others know about this important and festive event.

Many of us are familiar with Lutheran Hour Ministries through the Lutheran Hour radio program which was first broadcast in1930 (heard locally Sunday mornings at 5:30 on WGAN am 560 or fm 98.5), or perhaps by seeing their Christian float in the Rose Parade on New Years morning.  Their vision is, "To empower, equip, and inspire you to engage in meaningful spiritual conversations with confidence."  An LCMS auxiliary organization, they offer many resources to equip us to share our faith with others.  Check them out at lhm.org/lhm-learn.

We were blessed by Pastor and Lisa Sandeno’s visit last week as they prepare to serve the English-speaking community around Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany. Visit https://www.lcms.org/missionary/sandeno to learn more their missionary service and how to support them in prayer and financially.

Mercy  

"The Locker Project" of the Gorham School district is collecting snack items again for the students.  In addition, they have asked for donations of toiletries items such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, etc.  Any contribution would be appreciated.  There is a list of snack suggestions and a box for donations in the narthex. 

In addition to the Locker Project collection, this year we are collecting items to create "Thanksgiving Baskets".  Donations of items for a "Thanksgiving feast" can be dropped off in a box in the narthex.

If you need anything (rides, supplies, medicine pickups) or any assistance please feel free to contact Sandy or Tom DiPasqua at 207-536-1547 or tjdipasqua@aol.com.  

Saints of Redeemer, the Mercy committee would like to keep a supply of meals for members in need. Meals can be anything freezable, in a disposable container and should feed at least two people. Please bring your meals to church and put them in the fridge freezer. Label your contribution with the contents and how to heat it. Currently we have two families that will benefit from meal donations. 

Life Together

Saturday October 31st, we accept two new members to our congregation in Sanford.  Tyler Sidmore and Keith Lindley will be received during the Divine Service. Please welcome them as we continue our lives together in Christ.

Installation of Rev. Doug Minton will be on Saturday, November 14, at 11 a.m. at. Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Waterville, Maine.  Following the installation there will be brunch.

Redeemer's 2nd Annual Craft Fair will be held on Saturday November 14th from 8:30 am to 2 pm.  Betsy has posted a sign-up sheet downstairs. 

A Life Thought in the Church Year for November 1 – All Saints Day: Every believer (saint) lives a life of tribulation, being hated by the world and mourning the sin in their own heart and the sins of the world, like abortion, human trafficking and other such evils (Revelation 7:14; 1 John 3:1). Yet, God’s children live hopefully, awaiting the day in which He will wipe every tear away from our eyes. When we find ourselves in that great, innumerable multitude, we will rejoice to be freed from all such evil and to greet all the saints washed in Christ’s blood, including many of the victims of our culture of death (Revelation 7:9, 14, 17).

A Stewardship Thought for November 1 – All Saints’ Day Matthew 5:7 – “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” This is one of many Bible passages that remind us that we reap what we sow. Likewise, what God puts into us (His own love, mercy, kindness and generosity) — flows back out of us. It all starts with His self-giving.

EXPERT GUESTS, EXPANSIVE TOPICS, EXTOLLING CHRIST... Issues, Etc. is a podcast and radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken.  Recent topics include: Lutheranism in Israel, Postpartum Depression, ADHD, 20th-Century Lutheran Theologian Hermann Sasse and more.  You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn, the LPR mobile app and a podcast provider..

Communications

Newsletter Deadline – If you wish to contribute to the December 2026 church newsletter, please email your submission to the church office by November 22. 

All announcements and prayer requests received in the church office by noon on Wednesday will appear in print that week in Friday’s email. If there is an announcement that you would like Pastor to make following Sunday’s FB live stream, please email him that information

Looking Forward to the Twenty-Third Sunday After Trinity

Readings: Proverbs 8:11-22; Philippians 3:17-21; Matthew 22:15-22