Reformation Sunday . . .

           What does the large, wooden door at the entrance to our sanctuary have to do with Martin Luther?  We learned on Sunday how Martin Luther translated the Bible into German so others in his country could read the Bible for themselves and learn what God says in His Word.  Because there were other things about the church that Martin Luther wanted to reform, he nailed to the church door, a list of 95 changes  that he thought  should be made.  Since those 95 changes took place in forming the Lutheran Church, our large wooden door reminds us of the door where the changes were posted, and the 95  holes (yes, you can count them) in the door remind of us Martin Luther's 95 ideas of reformation.  When you see the door to the sanctuary, you can remember Martin Luther's courage and desire for the world to know God's Word.