What About... Scientology As we continue our “What About…” series on different

religions, we will next focus on Scientology. This religion

is something we hear about with celebrities. We even

have a large Scientology “church” in downtown St. Paul!

So what is Scientology and what does it teach?

Scientology was formed about 1952 by L. Ron Hubbard.

Prior to forming this religion, Hubbard earned a living

as a Fiction writer. He also wrote a series of self-help

resources. One of these resources, a book called

Dianetics, became so popular that Hubbard created a

religion around it.

The exact teachings of Scientology are very mysterious

and confusing, so here is a “nutshell” of what they

believe. Scientology teaches that everyone is “thetan,”

which is an immortal spirit. As a thetan, we have

unlimited power but we need to learn how to unlock

this power. Each of us has “engrams” which are

preventing us from fully unlocking our power. To

overcome the engrams, a follower of Scientology has

to pay for a very expensive process called “auditing.”

Through the auditing process, an individual remembers

and re-experiences unpleasant memories. Once these

painful memories are recalled, they can be defeated to

unlock more power for the individual. Basically, as a

person pays more money, their engrams get cleared

and they become more powerful.

Scientology teaches that as thetans, we are trapped in

a process of reincarnation. (Reincarnation is the belief

that when we die, we come back to life as another

living being.) While most religions who emphasize

reincarnation limit the process to earth, Scientology

teaches that some humans on earth have existed as a thetan on other planets. In other words, Scientology

teaches that some of us are aliens! To get free from

this cycle of reincarnation, we must overcome all of

our engrams (weaknesses) and finally be free to live

as a perfect being.

Why is Scientology so famous among celebrities?

Many celebrities are involved with this religion,

including John Travolta, Kirstie Alley, Lisa Marie

Presley, Nancy Cartwright, Jason Lee, Isaac Hayes, Edgar

Winter, Tom Cruise, Chick Corea, and Katie Holmes.

Ever since its beginning in the 1950s, Scientology has

intentionally targeted celebrities as a way of spreading their religion. Since the auditing process of ridding

oneself from engrams can be very expensive, wealthy

individuals are more likely to become involved in this

religion. Also, individuals can move through the ranks

of the religion based on their income level. In other

words, richer people can become more powerful faster

than poor people. As a result, Scientology has become

a popular religion for individuals with a lot of money.

How should I respond?

As a Christian, one important way to respond to

Scientology is to be aware of what they teach. This is

a very harmful religion and it leads people away from

Christ. Since Scientology has been the target of many

controversies, the religion operates under other names.

Scientology sponsors and teaches through the Narconon

anti-drug program, the Criminon prison rehabilitation

program, the Study Tech education methodology, and the

organization The Way to Happiness. If you encounter any

of these programs, be aware that these are extensions of

the Scientology religion!

If you meet someone who is caught up in this religion,

be willing to befriend them. Share with them the truth

about Jesus Christ. There are no secrets or “levels” to

earn with Jesus. Christ has already earned forgiveness for

all our mistakes (Romans 3:23-24). His forgiveness is also

free (Ephesians 2:8). Your level of income makes no

difference to God (Galatians 3:28). One of the key things

Scientology deprives people of is Jesus, so this is who we

need to share with them!

If you have requests about other world religions that you

would like to learn about in future installments of

“What About...” just let me know!

Even though they reject Jesus, one of

the symbols of Scientology is a cross

with eight points.

Pastor Tim

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Cleaning:

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August 19 The Cleaning Authority

August 26-28 Phyllis Trippel and Leah Hageman

September 2 The Cleaning Authority

Week of August 15—Ginny Mullin

Week of August 22—Wayne Gartland

Week of August 29—Phyllis Trippel

Week of August 1—Phyllis Trippel

Week of August 8—Floreen Meyer

and Melanie Steensland

READERS:

August 1: Wayne Gartland

August 8: Linda Wiegert

August 15: Ginny Mullin

August 22: Lisa Heinecke

August 29: Hope Fitzhugh

August 1

Acolytes Windows: Preston Kiewel and Eli Trombley

Acolylte Candles: Mercy Lo

Snacks: Stephanie Clymer, Fran Shields, Floreen Meyer

Clean-up: To Be Determined

August 8

Acolytes Windows: Gabby Endthoff and Elvis Onduko

Acolylte Candles: Sam Hanson

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Clean-up: To Be Determined

August 15

Acolytes Windows: Shea Hageman and Joanne Kavugha

Acolylte Candles: Lexi Endthoff

Snacks: Pastor John and Helen Schildwachter

Clean-up: To Be Determined

August 23

Acolytes Windows: Lila Heinecke and Jack Steensland

Acolylte Candles: Lexi Hanson

Snacks: Stephanie Clymer

Clean-up: To Be Determined

August 29

Acolytes Windows: Adam Fritsche and Dane Heinecke

Acolytes Candles: Zach Kollos

Snacks: Louise Krueger and Kay Walfoort

Clean-up: To Be Determined

Confirmation Update August 2021

While these last few months have had a lot of hot weather, we have also had some great time outside. Each month, we specifically have a gathering for a campfire. To close out the school year, we had a Confirmation Mentor Campfire for all our students and mentors. This was a great opportunity to gather outside in the fresh air, roast some s’mores, and catch up. We had some honest time of sharing what we learned over the course of the pandemic. It was a great time for fellow Christians to hear one another and support each other. We are continuing this with our monthly summer Youth and Family Campfire. At 6:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, all children and families are invited to meet up at the firepit. As we enjoy eating some good campfire-roasted marshmallows and s’mores, we have a great time talking and catching up. It is also fun to informally start up some games in the grass, GaGa ball pit, or playground. We praise God for the wonderful opportunity to get some fresh air together!

If you ever have any questions about or ideas for our confirmation program we are developing at New Life, I would love to hear them! I will keep you posted with many of the new and excit-ing changes as they happen.

Blessings, Pastor

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8-16 Luke Johnson 8-17 Mercy Lo 8-22 David Streitz 8-22 Betsy Walcheski 8-24 Zach Trippel 8-25 Eric Grunwald 8-26 Gabriella Endthoff 8-26 Janet Kavugha 8-26 Carol Moe

8-31 Damaris Kamanda

To everyone who donated so generously the school supplies for the Hugo Good Neighbor Food Shelf.

THANK YOU! From

NEW LIFE WOMEN and the Children of Hugo.

The supplies will be distributed by the food shelf to families who reach out for help

because they are unable to provide what is needed.

8-1 Tom and Diana Minlschmidt 8-4 Dave and Louise Krueger 8-9 Bob and Linda Anderson 8-12 James and Kathy Aufderhar 8-20 Wayne and Sue Gartland

8-20 Mike and Elaine Whalen 8-24 Dave and Jane Streitz 8-26 Julius and Janet Kavugha 8-27 John and Robin Udstuen 8-29 Kevin and Jackie Aufderhar

Overcoming Envy (From “Our Daily Bread”)

Saul has slain thousands, and David his tens of thousands. 1 Samuel 18:7

In the film Amadeus, aging composer Antonio Salieri plays some of his music on the piano for a visiting priest. The embarrassed priest confesses he doesn’t recognize the tunes. “What about this one?” Salieri says, playing an instantly familiar melody. “I didn’t know you wrote that,” the priest says. “I didn’t,” Salieri replies. “That was Mozart!” As viewers discover, Mozart’s success had caused deep envy in Salieri—even leading him to play a part in Mozart’s death.

A song lies at the heart of another envy story. After David’s victory over Goliath, the Israelites heartily sing, “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands” (1 Samuel 18:7). The comparison doesn’t sit well with King Saul.

Envious of David’s success and afraid of losing his throne (vv. 8–9), Saul begins a prolonged pursuit of David, trying to take his life.

Like Salieri with music or Saul with power, we’re usually tempted to envy those with similar but greater gifts than we possess. And whether it’s picking fault with their work or belittling their success, we too can seek to damage our “rivals.”

Saul had been divinely chosen for his task (10:6–7, 24), a status that should’ve fostered security in him rather than envy. Since we each have unique callings too (Ephesians 2:10), maybe the best way to overcome envy is to quit comparing ourselves. Let’s celebrate each other’s successes instead. By Sheridan Voysey

"Pass It On" July 30, 2021

Romans 10:14 - How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in Him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? Traditionally, the Olympics begin by transferring the flame torch from the site of the original contests in Olympia, Greece, to where the games will be held next. It is a privilege to be chosen as a torchbearer. Athletes, actors, musicians, sports figures, and politicians have all carried the Olympic torch, passing it on to the next person in the procession as it moves toward its final destination. It is an impressive sight with millions of people watching the centuries-old pageant on television. This initial spectacle concludes when the fire lights the hosting stadium's torch. Then it's time for the contests to begin. The sharing of our faith works something like this. With the atoning work for our sins accomplished by Jesus Christ's death and resurrection two thousand years ago, His message to His disciples was to take the Gospel out into the whole world. He told them, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19). Since then, the fire of faith has spread to the earth's distant corners, as we see many people around the world sharing the flame of the Gospel with others. The apostle Paul knew, too, that reaching others with the light of salvation means sharing the Good News of God's love in Jesus Christ: "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the Word of Christ." (Romans 10:17). As God's people in this great marathon of faith, preaching is our duty and a blessed opportunity to participate in the growth of God's kingdom on earth. It is our obligation and responsibility to bring the torch of faith to all we meet along our road of life. How wonderful it is when God uses us to share the Gospel with others. Furthermore, how we rejoice when we see people throughout the world who are moved by the Holy Spirit to receive in faith Jesus as their Lord and Savior. These people can then say, along with the apostle Paul, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1). How blessed too when these same people—newly redeemed by God's grace—take up the Gospel torch and join in sharing His story of salvation with others! THE PRAYER: Heavenly Father, give us the strength to carry the torch of Your Word to a world groping in darkness. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.

WEEKLY BIBLE READING

In August, we are continuing what churches call “The Season of Pentecost.” Throughout these summer months, each

week has its own theme and focus. Since many of us are gone from time to time over the summer months, this makes it

easy to catch onto the theme of the day, even if we were out of town the previous week. Our Epistle reading continues our

walk through the book of Ephesians. This letter is very encouraging and great for us to spend time in. For our Gospel read-

ing, we will take a short break from Mark to read our way through part of John 6. These events pick up

after the famous Feeding of the 5,000 with how Jesus cares for us in the midst of life’s struggles.

As Lutheran Christians, worship is one of the “high points” of the week. To help you prepare for

worship, below are the readings for each of the upcoming Sundays. The Gospel reading is oftentimes

the main focus. The Old Testament reading is picked out to fit with the Gospel. The Epistle reading

may loosely fit with the Gospel, but oftentimes is an opportunity to read our way through some of the

highlights of a particular New Testament letter. As you look over the readings, watch for patterns and

how the readings may fit together!

-Pastor

September 9-11

Clean out your closets, de-clutter your drawers, make room in

your garage. Sell it all at the New Life Used—A—Bit Sale.

Thursday—Friday, September 9 and 10 - from 9 am to 5 pm

Saturday, September 11—from 9 am to Noon.

(Free bags of clothes on Saturday)

All leftover items will be donated to the DAV or a thrift store.

You may begin bringing Items for sale after Bible Study on

Sunday, Sept 5th. Please have your items marked (nothing under 25 cents)

Clothes do not need to be marked but we recommend you put the size on them.

~Let us know if you want an item back if it does not sell. You can pick it up after 12 pm on Saturday.~

New Life Women will vote on which charities will receive the proceeds from the sale.

There will be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for volunteers.

Thank you for your help and donations. Advertise the sale to your friends and neighbors!

Thanks, Judy West and Kathy Brevig.

Used A Bit

Sunday, August 1st

Exodus 16:2–15

Ephesians 4:1–16

John 6:22–35

Sunday, August 8th

1 Kings 19:1–8

Ephesians 4:17—5:2

John 6:35–51

Sunday, August 15th

Proverbs 9:1–10

Ephesians 5:6–21

John 6:51–69

Sunday, August 22nd

Isaiah 29:11–19

Ephesians 5:22–33

Mark 7:1–13

Sunday, August 29th

Deuteronomy 4:1–2, 6–9

Ephesians 6:10–20

Mark 7:14–23

.

**Kathy B has some medical equipment available for anyone who

may be in need of it. (Commode, shower bench, wheel chair, 4-

prong cane, walker) See her for more information or if you need

to borrow an item or have an item to donate. Inquires to Kathy B

@ 651 429-3862.

**Mite Box Donations — please remember to fill

your mite box. A collection box can be found

every Sunday by the outside table for church

donations or give it to

Judy West.

**

Coming Next Month

Information about Rally Day and Fall Festival

Don’t Miss It!

Please update your records with the information shown above.

Check the UPDATE BOX monthly for any change of address or phone

numbers of our members. **NOTE **

If you have any contact information changes please send them to

Phyllis Trippel at pjtrippel@gmail.com or

Lisa Heinecke at newlifehugo@gmail.com.

NEW ADDRESS

Max Neubauer 1000 Minnehaha Ave W

St Paul, MN 55104

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Al and Helen Bauer 1615 2nd Avenue #312

White Bear Lake, MN 55110

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“God shows us what it is to love every single day. Even the grace He gives us to change people’s hearts toward Him

is an outpouring of His love. Let us love like Christ and sacrifice our time to save His unborn children. Let us show

mothers who have had or are thinking of having an abortion the love that has been so beautifully bestowed upon us

from our Father.

Christina Hogan, Southhampton Students for Life (UK) - A Life Quote from Lutherans for Life

• Lutheransforlife.org

Scripture: 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and the devil’s schemes. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:10-11 How many of you have watched a Major League Baseball game? I’m sure noticed that all the players use equipment like a ball, a bat, a glove.

But there is one player on the team--the catcher--who has some very special equipment. The catcher is in a very dangerous spot right behind the batter and needs certain equip-ment for protection.

The mask protects the catcher's face from foul tips or pitches that might get past the glove. The catchers special glove protects his hand from balls that the pitcher is throwing 80 to 100 miles per hour .

The chest protector protects the middle part of the body.

Finally, the catcher wears shin guards to protect his knees and legs.

No catcher would ever think of playing the game without this protective equipment!

The Bible teaches us that you and I need protection in our lives, too. The Bible calls it the armor of God, which protects us from Satan's evil plans to hurt us. What kind of protection does the Bible say that we need? Let’s go through each piece together:

The belt of truth: The Bible tells us that God’s enemy, Satan, is the "father of lies," but Satan can never win if we will hold onto the truth that Jesus is Lord.

The breastplate of righteousness: Satan can never harm us when we choose to do what God says is right.

Feet fitted with the gospel of peace: Satan tries to create worry and confusion in our lives, but knowing Jesus brings peace.

The shield of faith: Satan will try to plant seeds of doubt in our hearts and minds, but those seeds of doubt can never take root if we have faith in Jesus.

The helmet of salvation: Jesus came from heaven to earth to save us from the evil one. If we choose to follow Jesus, we will win the battle against Satan.

The sword of the Spirit: the Bible, God's holy Word, is a powerful weapon against Satan.

Just as a catcher needs protective equipment, Christians need all the protection God has given us. Remember, Satan cannot harm us when we put on the "full armor of God."

Dear God, thank You for the protection that You have given us against the evils of this world and Satan’s plans to harm us. Help us to always remember to put on every piece of your armor. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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“Go... Tell the people the full message of this new life.” Acts 5:20b

651 429-1975 www.newlifehugo.org

Pastor: Timothy Heinecke

Sunday Services: Worship 9:00 AM (Holy Communion 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays)

Education Hour for All Ages: 10:30—11:30

New Life Church — Lutheran

6000 N 148th St

Hugo, MN 55038