From Pastor Curt:
To our neighbors in Spring Hill / Thompson’s Station,
Please accept my personal invitation to the Lord’s Sanctuary on the hillside of Buckner Road in Spring Hill / Thompson’s Station. As the pastor of the people of this congregation, I, also, consider myself a pastor for this community where Faith’s been planted. So, it’s for that reason … and, also, as I, and our members, are
families among you: working, living, playing and going to school with you, no doubt … we’d all like you to know of our commitment to, not only, being your good neighbor but, also, Christ’s Church in your midst, here to minister, as allowed, God’s graciousness which He distributes in some very specific ways that He’d committed to. To that end, we’re about the task of passing-on His successful Word (Isaiah 55:11) which the Bible is cover-to-cover (2 Timothy 3:16). We preach “Christ crucified and Him risen”, striving to live in recognition of ourselves because of His cross and empty tomb. We baptize all nations, withholding this (that’s connected to salvation) from no-one of any age (Matthew 28:19 and Mark 16:16). And we take the Lord at His Word when He says “Take and eat, this is My body” and “Drink of this cup, all of you, for this is My blood of the covenant, poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins” (Matthew 26:26-28). Hearing and believing His promise, we have a place and context to enter into where our Lord vowed to substantially be. That having been said, we see ourselves as “stewards, (or caretakers), of His great mysteries” (1 Corinthians 4:1), so we not only baptize all nations, but respond to Jesus’ mandate to “teach them, then, to observe all that He’d commanded” (Matthew 28:20). We understand that “truth” is something we’re liable for, so you’ll notice that we choose to settle for nothing less … it’s for that reason that we strongly encourage consideration of truth issues (several you’ll find highlighted on the back, in topical questions that have answers … and independent and communal ways to discern them). It’s our goal (at Faith) to dispense God’s gifts faithfully. And while that’s our goal, we gather to confess that we are, first, ourselves, sinners who struggle in that. As much, though, as we admit our struggle, we’re, also, folks who know where to find God’s mercy for our failings … so our time together begins by confessing to prepare us to hear His forgiveness upon our confession. And so, we choose to gather. We gather to bow before Him who is King, to seek (anew) His mercy and grace for us and, then, to receive, from Him, those gifts-of-His to grant us peace (therefore joy) for every one of our days into eternity. We gather, as well, out of our responsibility to each other … a duty to encourage one another, knowing that we’re not called to be loners, but, rather, fellow complimentary members of Christ’s body, the Church. As I respect your privacy, but wanted to introduce myself and us (therefore didn’t, just, knock on your door), please feel encouraged to call me on my cell phone any time you’d like … (615) 533-4636. If there is, even, the smallest question that you have about Christ’s Church, the role of Faith’s confession within it, and your invitation to such in Him, please don’t hesitate to ask. I’m certain that both of us will be better for having had the conversation. Until we get that chance to chat one day, to God be all glory, both now and into forevermore. Amen. Curt R. Hoover
Faith Lutheran Church
2640 Bucker Road
Thompson’s Station, TN 37179
www.faithlutheran-tn.org
(615) 791-1880
God
How can we know that there is a God? Who is the one true God? What is God like? How did God make everything? How did man fall away from God? How did God plan to win man back again? How does God care for us today? What can we give God for all His love? What does it mean to believe in God? The Bible
What is the Bible? How does the Law guide us? What are the two great messages of the Bible? How does the Law condemn us? How does the Gospel free us? The Savior
What are some important promises of a coming Savior? What is significant about Jesus’ birth and early life? What two natures are united in Christ? How did Christ suffer and die? What does the Bible say about Jesus’ resurrection and ascension? What did Christ really accomplish? Who receives these wonderful blessings? The Spirit
Who is the Holy Spirit? Why is it necessary that the Holy Spirit work saving faith in you? How does the Holy Spirit bring you to faith in Christ? When should you believe in Jesus Christ as your Savior? How can you know for sure whether you are converted? What else does the Holy Spirit do for you through the Gospel? What is a good work in God’s sight? Will you stay in your Christian faith? How can you be sure? Does the Holy Spirit desire to do these things for everyone? Why, then, are not all people converted? Baptism
Who commanded baptism? What does the word “baptize” mean? Who should administer baptism? Who is to be baptized? Why should infants be baptized? What are the benefits of Baptism? How can water do such great things? Can anyone be saved without being baptized? What is the significance of Baptism? The Keys
What is the Church of Jesus Christ? What are the keys to the Kingdom? To whom has the Lord given these keys? Whose sins are forgiven and whose sins are not forgiven? What about church discipline and excommunication? How does the local congregation publicly use these keys? Lord’s Supper
What is the Lord’s Supper? What is present at the Lord’s Table? What are the purposes and benefits of the Lord’s Supper? Does everyone who attends the Lord’s Supper automatically receive these blessings? Who should not eat and drink the Lord’s Supper? How should I prepare for the Lord’s Supper? Should we attend the Table if we have sinned or if we have a weak faith? Why should we receive the Lord’s Supper frequently? Devotional Life
What are some of the privileges and benefits of public worship? What role should Bible study groups, family and private devotions play in my life? What is prayer? What are some important qualities of prayer? What else does the Bible tell us about prayer? How does Jesus teach us to pray? Stewardship
What is a Christian steward? What does God say about our use of time and abilities? What does God say about our serving Him with money? What is our job as Christian witnesses? What should we do as Christian witnesses? Why do we want to be good Christian stewards? Eternal Life
What happens at the moment of death? What does the Bible say about Christ’s final coming? What about the resurrection of the body? What will happen on Judgment Day? What will heaven be like? To whom will God give eternal life? What, then, should be some important goals in our lives? If you are looking for a church home we invite you to make ours, yours as we grow together in the grace and love of Jesus
Divine Service w/Holy Communion:
Saturday Evening 5:00 PM
Sunday School 9:15 AM
Sunday Morning 10:30 AM
