The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Focus: Look to the Lord’s love at all times in your life.
Scripture Readings:
Lamentations 3:22-33
Psalm 30
2 Corinthians 8:1-9,13,14
Mark 5:21-24a,35-42
Sermon Meditation: Lamentations 3:22-33
Wait in Confident Hope
1. Because the Lord's compassion is new every day
2. Because the Lord's concern is near every moment
Prayer of the Day: O God, you have prepared joys beyond understanding for those who love you. Pour into our hearts such love for you that, loving you above all things, we may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
We can't hear about God's love too much. We will do that together in worship. See you on Sunday at 9:30 AM.
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Friday, June 29, 2018
Friday, June 22, 2018
Anticipating Worship (June 24)
The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Focus: Our almighty God controls all creation out of love for us.
Scripture Readings:
Proverbs 30:4,5
Psalm 46
2 Corinthians 5:14-21
Mark 4:35-41
Sermon Meditation: Proverbs 30:4,5
God's Word Answers Good Questions
Prayer of the Day: O Lord, our God, govern the nations on earth and direct the affairs of this world so that your Church may worship you in peace and joy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
We stand in awe of our powerful God. We do that as we join in worshipping him. See you on Sunday at 9:30 AM.
Worship Focus: Our almighty God controls all creation out of love for us.
Scripture Readings:
Proverbs 30:4,5
Psalm 46
2 Corinthians 5:14-21
Mark 4:35-41
Sermon Meditation: Proverbs 30:4,5
God's Word Answers Good Questions
Prayer of the Day: O Lord, our God, govern the nations on earth and direct the affairs of this world so that your Church may worship you in peace and joy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
We stand in awe of our powerful God. We do that as we join in worshipping him. See you on Sunday at 9:30 AM.
Friday, June 15, 2018
Anticipating Worship (June 17)
The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Focus: The Church grows because of God’s power behind it.
Scripture Readings:
Ezekiel 17:22-24
Psalm 92
2 Corinthians 5:1-10
Mark 4:26-34
Sermon Meditation: Psalm 92
It Is Good to Praise the Lord
1. For his faithfulness
2. For our fruitfulness
Prayer of the Day: O God, protector of all the faithful, you alone make strong; you alone make holy. Show us your mercy and forgive our sins day by day. Guide us through our earthly lives that we do not lose the things that you have prepared for us in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
God has planted the seed of faith in our hearts. It grows through contacts with Word and sacrament. Come and worship the Lord. See you on Sunday at 9:30 AM.
Worship Focus: The Church grows because of God’s power behind it.
Scripture Readings:
Ezekiel 17:22-24
Psalm 92
2 Corinthians 5:1-10
Mark 4:26-34
Sermon Meditation: Psalm 92
It Is Good to Praise the Lord
1. For his faithfulness
2. For our fruitfulness
Prayer of the Day: O God, protector of all the faithful, you alone make strong; you alone make holy. Show us your mercy and forgive our sins day by day. Guide us through our earthly lives that we do not lose the things that you have prepared for us in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
God has planted the seed of faith in our hearts. It grows through contacts with Word and sacrament. Come and worship the Lord. See you on Sunday at 9:30 AM.
Friday, June 8, 2018
Anticipating Worship (June 10)
The Third Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Focus: Continue in his Word.
Scripture Readings:
Deuteronomy 4:1-10
Psalm 78
1 Peter 1:3-9
John 15:1-17
Sermon Meditation: John 8:31,32
Continue in Jesus' Word
1. With faith
2. For Freedom
Prayer of the Day: Gracious Lord, you have made us your own dear children through faith in Christ Jesus. In your mercy, you have brought us together in this church body called the Minnesota District of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. We praise you that your Word is still proclaimed among us. We thank you that the message of forgiveness and eternal life in Jesus Christ is still our central teaching. We glorify you for the mission you have given us: to reach the lost and strengthen the saved. Today we ask you to send the Holy Spirit and rekindle in us our zeal for the work you have given us, that more people may come to trust in Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
This Sunday we commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Minnesota District. We consider how we might remain in God's Word. See you on Sunday at 9:30 AM.
Worship Focus: Continue in his Word.
Scripture Readings:
Deuteronomy 4:1-10
Psalm 78
1 Peter 1:3-9
John 15:1-17
Sermon Meditation: John 8:31,32
Continue in Jesus' Word
1. With faith
2. For Freedom
Prayer of the Day: Gracious Lord, you have made us your own dear children through faith in Christ Jesus. In your mercy, you have brought us together in this church body called the Minnesota District of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. We praise you that your Word is still proclaimed among us. We thank you that the message of forgiveness and eternal life in Jesus Christ is still our central teaching. We glorify you for the mission you have given us: to reach the lost and strengthen the saved. Today we ask you to send the Holy Spirit and rekindle in us our zeal for the work you have given us, that more people may come to trust in Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
This Sunday we commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Minnesota District. We consider how we might remain in God's Word. See you on Sunday at 9:30 AM.
Friday, June 1, 2018
Anticipating Worship (June 3)
The Second Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Focus: God gives us real rest in Jesus.
Scripture Readings:
Deuteronomy 5:12-15
Psalm 126
2 Corinthians 4:5-12
Mark 2:23-28
Sermon Meditation: Mark 2:23-28
Jesus Redefines the Sabbath
Prayer of the Day: O God, you rule over all things in wisdom and kindness. Take away everything that may be harmful and give us whatever is good; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
We rejoice together in the rest from the "Lord of the Sabbath." See you on Sunday at 9:30 AM.
Worship Focus: God gives us real rest in Jesus.
Scripture Readings:
Deuteronomy 5:12-15
Psalm 126
2 Corinthians 4:5-12
Mark 2:23-28
Sermon Meditation: Mark 2:23-28
Jesus Redefines the Sabbath
Prayer of the Day: O God, you rule over all things in wisdom and kindness. Take away everything that may be harmful and give us whatever is good; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
We rejoice together in the rest from the "Lord of the Sabbath." See you on Sunday at 9:30 AM.
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