The Church of Irresistible Influence – Part 2
By Philipp Meinecke Jesus used many compelling and vivid metaphors to describe the Church and its intended influence and function in the world: A city set on a hill. Visible event to the untrained eye. A lamp bringing light even into the darkest of rooms. A beautiful bride made ready for her husband. A house, in which those far and near find a home. Salt to season and preserve. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the early Church presented such a
The Church of Irresistible Influence
by Philipp Meinecke A city set on a hill. Visible even to the untrained eye. A lamp bringing light even into the darkest of rooms. A beautiful bride, made ready for her husband. A house in which even those far off find a home. Jesus used many compelling and vivid metaphors to describe the church and its intended influence on the world. Through the power and work of the Holy Spirit, the Early Church presented such a transformative force on its culture that even persecution
Weekly Invite – 17 September
This Sunday, Philipp Meinecke will be preaching on The Church of Irresistible Influence. Scripture verses we'll be considering are 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. Read more here: https://starnbergfellowship.de/news/the-church-of-irresistible-influence/. Many thanks to all for your great help with our Oktoberfest celebration. Thursday PM Worship Band Rehearsals will be starting soon. If you'd like to know more about them, please see Sarah or Stephanie. Coffee and Conversations: Our next meeting will be Wednesday, 4 October, from 10:00 – 12:00 noon. Fall Weekend Retreat: Munich Christian Fellowship invites
Faith Alone?
This Sunday, we’ll be looking at the issue of faith and considering these and other questions: What role does human effort play in the life of faith? What is the place of “good works”? The New Testament often repeats that good works (deeds) are a necessary part of the Christian’s life, but different answers have been given in various branches of the Church as to what that means. The answer will determine all of earthly life for us because there
Weekly Invite – 10 September
We are excited to be back together for regular worship this Sunday, 10 September! As it will be a very special celebration, please note the worship service time change: 15:30 hrs. We'll be looking at the issue of faith and considering the questions: What role does human effort play in the life of faith? What is the place of “good works”? Pastor John will be preaching. This Sunday our Oktoberfest Celebration begins at 16:30 hrs! What to bring: -An Oktoberfest influenced dish to serve
Weekly Invite – 3 September 2017
Summer Worship Schedule concludes this Sunday, 3 September. We’ll complete our study on Romans 8. To read more, visit our website: https://starnbergfellowship.de. Special Worship Time, Sunday, 10 September—15:30 hrs: Please note that we'll be joining together for worship at 15:30 hrs on Sunday, 10 September. Pre-Oktoberfest Celebration— Sunday, 10 September: Join us as we celebrate being in Bavaria, when people from all over and from every walk of life come to take part in one of the biggest festivals in the world.
Weekly Invite – 3 September
Summer Worship Schedule concludes this Sunday, 3 September. We’ll complete our study on Romans 8. To read more, visit our website: https://starnbergfellowship.de. Special Worship Time, Sunday, 10 September—15:30 hrs: Please note that we'll be joining together for worship at 15:30 hrs on Sunday, 10 September. Pre-Oktoberfest Celebration— Sunday, 10 September: Join us as we celebrate being in Bavaria, when people from all over and from every walk of life come to take part in one of the biggest festivals in the world.
Weekly Invite – 27 August 2017
Summer Worship Schedule will run until Sunday, 3 September. This coming Sunday, we’ll complete our study on Romans 8. Summer Vacation Bible School for Youth and Children: “Growing in Grace and Gratitude” will be the theme.The overarching theme is found in Ephesians 2:8-10: For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship,
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Thanks for your prayers for our family as we traveled to and back from the Ligonier Regional Conference in Wittenberg. It was an unforgettable time of learning about the life and theology of Luther. We also had the joy of singing the great hymn "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” in All Saints’ Church (Schlosskirche) where Luther is buried. In 1517, Luther nailed the 95 Theses on the church’s door. This coming Sunday, we’ll complete our study on Acts 17 and
