Martin Luther (November 10, 1483 – February 18, 1546) was a German monk, priest, professor, theologian, and church reformer. His teachings inspired the Reformation and deeply influenced the doctrines and culture of the Lutheran and Protestant traditions, as well as the course of Western civilization.     Luther's Major Contribution to Christian Beliefs     He believed in justification by Faith: People receive God's divine gift of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ through Faith. Sins are forgiven by the sheer mercy of God. Luther objected to indulgences (buying the Church favors such as forgiveness of sins) and critiqued their use by nailing 95 theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenburg, Germany on October 31, 1517. Luther's Most Famous Hymm     A MIGHTY FORTRESS US OUR GOD, A SWORD AND SHIELD VICTORIOUS; HE BREAKS THE CRUEL OPPRESSOR'S ROD AND WINS SALVATION GLORIOUS. THE OLD SATANIC FOE HAS SWORN TO WORK US WOE! WITH CRAFT AND DREADFUL MIGHT HE ARMS HIMSELF TO FIGHT ON EARTH HE HAS NO EQUAL.     Luther's Timeline     1483 - Born 1507 - Became Ordained Priest 1511 - Doctor of Philosophy 1517 - 95 Thesis 1523 - Translated Bible 1546 - Death    CHURCH HAYRIDE    11/14/2008    Faith is having an ALLCHURCH Hayride! Nov. 14th at Boston Hills Farm!! Sign-up in the Lobby underneath the tissue paper fire! Cost is $10/person or $25/family which includes the hayride, cider, donuts and an evening of fun. For information contact: Church Office at (978) 475-4059      SENIOR HIGH LOCK IN    11/14/2008 to 11/15/2008    FLY is having a Lock-in after the Hayride!! This event is for ALL 9- 12 grade students! Bring a snack to share and your Bible as well as a sleeping bag, pillow and whatever you might need for the night. For information contact: Church Office at (978) 475-4059      NEWCOMERS GATHERING    11/16/2008 | 6:30PM    Faith Lutheran will hold a Newcomers Gathering dinner on Sunday, November 16 at 6:30 PM in our fellowship hall. This dinner is being sponsored by Faith’s Fellowship team. For information contact: Church Office at (978) 475-4059      CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP    11/20/2008    PrimeTimers are invited to bring your nimble fingers for our annual Christmas centerpiece workshop and your voices for an Oldies Piano Sing along led by Helen Hamel. For information contact: Church Office at (978) 475-4059      MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCK IN    12/05/2008 to 12/06/2008    Middle school students MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! December 5-6 we’re having a lock-in here at church from 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. For information contact: Church Office at (978) 475-4059