Let’s back up a bit. Chapter 11 began by saying, “When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.” Then when John was in prison, he sent his disciples to ask Jesus if he...
WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, July 9, 2023 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN My Faith Looks Up to Thee #479 APOSTOLIC GREETING Page 57 KYRIE and HYMN OF PRAISE ...
"Whoever welcomes you, welcomes me.” If a person does right by you, Jesus will consider they’ve done right by him and who sent him. Although it sounds like the same code sanctioned by prisoners, gangs and crime syndicates, the idea of caring for your own,...
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WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, July 2, 2023 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven #549 APOSTOLIC GREETING Page 57 KYRIE and HYMN OF PRAISE...
WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday, June 25, 2023 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS Page 56 ENTRANCE HYMN All People That on Earth Do Dwell #245 APOSTOLIC GREETING Page 57 KYRIE and HYMN OF PRAISE...
The only way we can make sense of some readings is to see whether they hold true when compared to others. Another way of saying that is to ask if one text can “prove” the validity of another when held together side-by-side. When Jesus said to...
In the first reading from the Book of Exodus, people offer a pledge of allegiance to God by saying, “Everything that the Lord has spoken we will do.” To recap what the Lord spoke was this, “If you obey my voice and keep my covenant,...
WELCOME to MESSIAH & ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCHES Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor Greta Wright, Music Director Sunday June 18, 2023 Third Sunday after Pentecost Happy Father’s Day ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS Blessed be the holy Trinity,[☩] one God, who always hears confession and offers forgiveness. Your word is truth; your mercy endless, and your love forever. Amen. Let...
As Lutherans, we profess to believe and also understand some things quite clearly. For one, we believe and understand that following the letter of the law is not only improbable, but impossible. Second, we believe and understand that faith relies on grace. Without grace, which...