1. Christian Friends of New Americans Trivia Night
Carol Buckman with Christian Friends of New Americans, talks about their upcoming Trivia Night on Saturday, November 12. The Silent Auction begins at 5:15 p.m., and the Trivia and Bingo begin at 6:30 p.m. Register or volunteer for the Trivia Night at cfna-stl.org/trivia-night. Charlie Caciano, CFNA Volunteer, talks about volunteering with CFNA. Learn more about CFNA at cfna-stl.org.
2. Witness Wednesday
With Rev. Mark Wood, Director of Witness and Outreach in the LCMS Office of National Mission.
3. Daily Lectionary
Rev. Zachary DeArmond from Redeemer Lutheran Church in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, studies Matthew 25:1-13.
3. Morning Prayer Sermonette
Today’s sermonette is given by Rev. Zachary DeArmond from Redeemer Lutheran Church in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Matthew 25:1-13
The Parable of the Ten Virgins
25 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps[a] and went to meet the bridegroom.[b] 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, 4 but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. 5 As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. 6 But at midnight there was a cry, ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ 7 Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. 8 And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ 9 But the wise answered, saying, ‘Since there will not be enough for us and for you, go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves.’ 10 And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut. 11 Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ 12 But he answered, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ 13 Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.
Footnotes:
- Matthew 25:1 Or torches
- Matthew 25:1 Some manuscripts add and the bride
