Thursday, October 26, 2017

Anticipating Worship (October 29)

The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost


Worship Focus:  Rejoice at the Lord’s feast!

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 23
Philippians 4:4-13
Matthew 22:1-14

Sermon Meditation:  Matthew 22:1-14

Come to God's Wedding Feast!
1.  Invited earnestly
2.  Dressed correctly

Prayer of the Day:  Grant, O merciful Lord, to your faithful people pardon and peace that they may be cleansed from all their sins and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


It is a blessing to be in God's house with our fellow believers.  We support one another as the Lord strengthens us.  See you Sunday.

Reformation Concert (October 28)

On Saturday, a combined choir from area churches will present some of Martin Luther's hymns in a sacred concert.  There will also be organ pieces and congregational singing.  The time is 3:00 PM.

A reception with German deserts will follow.

Come and celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in this way.  We may take for granted the many songs that we sing regularly.  But we can be glad that we can praise God with our voices in music and embed key truths in our minds through melodies.

Friday, October 13, 2017

Anticipating Worship (October 15)

The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost


Worship Focus:  The Lord looks for repentance from us.

Scripture Readings:
Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32
Psalm 25
Philippians 2:1-11
Matthew 21:28-32

Sermon Meditation:  Matthew 21:28-32

Jesus Makes Us Think about Being a Good Son

Prayer of the Day:  Mercifully grant, O God, that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts, for without your help we are unable to please you; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


We gather to worship our God together as his children.  See you Sunday.

Friday, October 6, 2017

Anticipating Worship (October 8)

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost


Worship Focus:  God saves sinners by the gift of his grace.

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 55:6-9
Psalm 27
Philippians 18b-27
Matthew 20:1-16

Sermon Meditation:  Matthew 20:1-16

It Is Fair!
1.  Because God is gracious
2.  Because God is generous

Prayer of the Day:  Lord God, you call us to work in your kingdom and leave no one standing idle.  Help us to order our lives by your wisdom and to serve you in willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Come and hear about God's grace.  See you Sunday!