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The clear calling of every Christian is to share the Good News, but so many of us don’t know what to do, where to get started, or how to make a difference. The need is urgent and the answer can be as simple as Show & Tell.
October 2026 | Luther Commons | Led by Pastors Hemenway & Brakhage The clear calling of every Christian is to share the Good News, but so many of us don’t know what to do, where to get started, or how to make a difference. The need is urgent and the answer can be as simple as Show & Tell.
What are we actually singing when we gather for worship? In Week 1 of this Discipleship Hour series, Dr. Evatt explores the important role hymns and songs play in shaping our understanding of God, Scripture, and the Christian faith. From the early church and Ambrose to Martin Luther and the hymns we sing today, we’ll look at how music has long been used not only for praise, but also to teach and confess the truths of God’s Word. Dr. Evatt also examines why the words we sing matter, how hymns can point us toward Christ, and the danger of replacing the specific hope of the Gospel with vague spiritual ideas or feelings. Join us as we take a closer look at the theology behind the music of the Church and ask a simple but important question: “Wait, what are we singing?”
Pastor Brakhage wraps up I Love the ’90s with a look back at 1999, Y2K, and the fears that come when the future feels uncertain. Through Psalm 99, we’re reminded that while everything around us can shake, God does not. His power, wisdom, holiness, and promises remain constant through every generation and every unknown. And ultimately, the cross shows us where our security is found: in Jesus, who took our sin upon Himself and gives us a hope stronger than anything we have to fear.
In the final week of the Being Challenge, Toby Young explores the last habit: Choosing Church. Church is more than a building we attend on Sunday. It’s a community of believers gathering around the good news of Jesus, encouraging one another, serving together, and inviting others to experience that same hope. As we finish the Being Challenge, we’re reminded that following Jesus isn’t meant to be done alone. We each have a role to play in His Church.