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The Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 30, 2025 Our Sunday Lenten Series: Open Door Policies: God's surprising strategies for getting sinners back home.. Our Theme for Today: Grace Instead of Condemnation.First Reading: Isaiah 12:1-6.Second Reading: Romans 8:1-10.Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32Sermon Text: Romans 8:1-10 We Get Grace Instead of Condemnation.Pastor Ron Koehler

Sunday Worship for March 9, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service—Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen.Prelude—Chorale prelude on O MENSCH BEWEIN DEIN SUENDE GROSS, J. S. Bach (1685–1750 )• Introit—Psalm 91:15, 16, 1 • Gathering Hymn— The Glory of These Forty Days, ELW 320 •   First Reading— Deuteronomy 26:1-11  • Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 • Second Reading—Romans 10:8b-13 • Gospel—Luke 4:1-13 • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day— I Want Jesus to Walk with Me, ELW 325 • Communion Verse—Psalm 91:4, 5 • Distribution Anthem—Lord Jesus, Think on Me, Aaron David Miller (b. 1972) • Sending Hymn —You Are the Way, ELW 758 • Postlude—Fugue in G minor (“Little”), J. S. Bach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠go to this link.⁠⁠

Pisgah Sunday Service - First Sunday In Lent - 03/09/2025 - 10:45 AM Todays Readings: First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Second Reading: Romans 10:8b-13 Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 Prayer List: Otis Amick Wanda Amick Steve Barfield Donald Cato Donald & Janette Clamp Ken Hutto Cheryl Jumper Ricky Kyzer Eleanor Rawl Ricky Whisenant Barbara Watson The flowers for Sunday are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving of Alexx Anderson's 29th birthday by Anne Henley. ---------- Pastor Stephen Mims Pisgah Lutheran Church 1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072 www.pisgahlutheran.org @pisgahlutheran https://linktr.ee/pisgahlutheran 803-359-2223 We Share Our Gifts to Show God's Love ---------- THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. #shareourgifts #lutheran #pisgahlutheran #faith #goinpeace

The 1st Sunday of Lent, March 9, 2025 Year C.Listen carefully to the readings and join Dina Marie for this reflection on FAITH MOMENTS WITH DINA MARIE.The readings for the First Sunday of LentFirst Reading: Deuteronomy 26:4-10Responsorial Psalm 91: Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.Second Reading: Romans 10:8-13Gospel Reading: Luke 4:1-13For the daily liturgical readings visit: www.usccb.org or www.wau.orgThe podcast of this program is at www.materdeiradio.com.

First Sunday of Lent. Year C - Sunday, March 9, 2025 (EPISODE: 521) Readings for Sunday, Lent 1 Year C - March 9, 2025 First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Psalm: Ps 90:1-2. 10-15. "Be with me Lord when I am in trouble" Second Reading: Romans 10:8-13 Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 4:4 Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 Image Credit- https://creator. nightcafe. studio/creation/NDOCtXK0p5qR12GT2ZGT/jesus-is-tempted-in-the-desert?ru=Paul-Evangelion +++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice. Act I, Scene III, Prepare the Word; (February 10, 2008—First Sunday of Lent), https://preparetheword.com ). Image: First Sunday of Lent. Year C (EPISODE: 521) ++++++++ The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.. +++++++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to the weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA) "The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers. Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney Australia). "Quiet Time." Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. Lenten Hymn: "Have Mercy," inspired by Psalm 50(51). Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2020. https://www.airgigs.com/user/stefankelk [ Production - KER - 2025] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The Seventh Sunday after Epiphany, February 23, 2025 Our Epiphany Series: Epiphany is the season we celebrate when Jesus revealed his reason for coming. Today's focus: Love Your Enemies, Overcoming Evil with Good.First Reading: Genesis 45:3-15.Second Reading: Romans 12:14-21.Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 6:27-38. Jesus' Golden Rule for Christians.Pastor Nate Kassulke

The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, February 9, 2025 Our Epiphany Series: Epiphany is the season we celebrate when Jesus revealed his reason for coming. Today's focus: The Least Qualified Are the First Sent.First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8.Second Reading: Romans 10:12-17.Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 5:1-11. Let Down Your Nets for a CatchPastor Nate Kassulke

First Reading: Psalm 24  Second Reading: Romans 8:31-39    Part 1 of a 7-part series on what it means to be Reformed.  Sermon: The Earth Is the Lord's  Preaching: Pastor Tony  

AUSTRALIA DAY - NATIONAL DAY (Sunday 26TH JANUARY) (EPISODE:515) CELEBRATION - AUSTRALIA DAY - NATIONAL DAY (26TH JANUARY) (EPISODE:515) Image Credit- https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/5tLgqgAxLgw9EWRnhVvY/australia-day-national-holiday-christian-background?ru=Paul-Evangelion THE LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading: Isaiah 32:15-18 Psalm: Ps 84:9-14. R. "The Lord speaks of peace to his people." Second Reading: Romans 12:9-13 Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 11:25. Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom. Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 12:22-32 Australia Day – +++++ Fr Paul W. Kelly Adapted from the Australia Day homily by Archbishop Julian Porteous of Hobart, January 26, 2024 Image Credit- https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/5tLgqgAxLgw9EWRnhVvY/australia-day-national-holiday-christian-background?ru=Paul-Evangelion Archive of homilies and reflections: http:homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to the weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https:soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love, - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL) Scriptures – The Lectionary- Jerusalem Bible © 1969 – Collins Publishers. "The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers. Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney Australia). {Sung "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - by Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The ….Gloria, copyright 2011 ccwatershed.org. } "Faith, Hope and Love" theme hymn - in memory of William John Kelly - Inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Music by Paul Kelly. Arranged, with additional lyrics and sung by Stefan Kelk. 2019. Reflection Hymn - "Praise the Lord, All Creation." Original instrumental composition by William John Kelly (1942-2017). Original music composed by William John Kelly c. 1990. Arranged by Stefan Kelk. This arrangement Produced - 10th March 2021. https://www.airgigs.com/user/stefankelk "Today I Arise" - For Patricia Kelly. By Paul W. Kelly.. Inspired by St Patrick's Prayer. Arranged, with additional lyrics and sung by Stefan Kelk. 2019. [ Production - KER 2025]

View the Bulletin for Wednesday, December 4, 2024Advent Worship Service: 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. During Advent, there will be no Wednesday Bible Study, it will resume Wednesday January 8, 2025All are welcome, bring a friend, neighbor or relativeVisit our YouTube channel — Click the red “subscribe” box, and then click on the “bell” next to that box to receive Live Streaming notifications. You must be logged into YouTube to activate these features.Archive of AUDIO “Readings & Sermons”Archive of VIDEO “Complete Service”Archive of BULLETINSFirst Reading – Isaiah 9:1-2, 6-7 But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time He brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time He has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over His kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this. Second Reading – Romans 11:32-36 For God has consigned all to disobedience, that He may have mercy on all. Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and how inscrutable His ways! “For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been His counselor?” “Or who has given a gift to Him that he might be repaid?” For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen. Third Reading -- Matthew 7:24-29 “Everyone then who hears these words of Mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.” And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, for He was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.

Reformation Sunday Worship for October 27, 2024, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service—Pastor John Michael Barich; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude—Two organ preludes on EIN FESTE BURG ("A Mighty Fortress"): Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750); Dietrich Buxtehude (1637–1707) • Processional Hymn—A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, ELW 504 •  First Reading—Jeremiah 31:31-34 • Psalm 46 • Second Reading—Romans 3:19-28 • Gospel—John 8:31-36 • Sermon—Pastor Barich • Hymn of the Day—Thy Strong Word, ELW 511 • Distribution Anthem —The Truth Will Make You Free, Anne Krentz Organ (b. 1960) • Recessional Hymn —Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word, ELW 517 • Postlude — Fantasy on “A Mighty Fortress”, Charles Ore (b. 1936) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠go to this link.⁠⁠

Pisgah Sunday Service - Reformation Sunday - 10/27/2024 - 10:45 AM Todays Readings: First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Second Reading: Romans 3:19-28 Gospel: John 8:31-36 Prayer List: Otis Amick Wanda Amick Rick Cartner Donald & Janette Clamp Frankie Dial Jeff Hall Ken Hutto Cheryl Jumper Evelyn Keisler Ricky Kyzer Eleanor Rawl Ricky Whisenant DeWitt & Barbara Watson The flowers are given to the glory of God , in honor of the choir and in loving memory of Kevin Fain for his birthday, October 28th by Jon Fields. ---------- Pastor Stephen Mims Pisgah Lutheran Church 1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072 www.pisgahlutheran.org @pisgahlutheran https://linktr.ee/pisgahlutheran 803-359-2223 We Share Our Gifts to Show God's Love ---------- THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. #shareourgifts #lutheran #pisgahlutheran #faith #goinpeace

All Souls - Second of November 2024 - (EPISODE: 331) https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/IFj7NWFTHY9i9Z4cxSAY?ru=Paul-Evangelion Homily ALL souls DAY. 2nd NOVEMBER. – Year B First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-9 Psalm: Ps 26: 1-4,7-9, 13-14. "I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living." Second Reading: Romans 5:5-11 Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 11:28 "This is the will of my father says the Lord, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given to me, and that I should raise it up on the last day." Gospel: Mark 15:33-39; 16:1-6 (Year B) Image Credit: https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/aS7GqRSKOeMyXZCWjeKJ?ru=Paul-Evangelion +++++ References: Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ writes for Jesuit Communications and Jesuit Social Services. https://catholicoutlook.org/a-reflection-for-all-souls-day-2/ Fr Paul W. Kelly Image Credit: https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/aS7GqRSKOeMyXZCWjeKJ?ru=Paul-Evangelion ++++++ All souls DAY - 2nd NOVEMBER. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. +++++++++++++ Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries. I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault,* through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen. Lord have Mercy Christ Have Mercy Lord Have Mercy +++++++++++++ Memorial Acclamation We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Preface of the Dead I - PREFACE Eucharistic prayer TWO (theme variation: 1 ) (pre+post variation: 3) ++++ Go in peace. (glorifying the Lord by your life) ++++++++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to my weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here. https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks You are welcome to subscribe to Fr Paul's homily mail-out by sending an email to this address: paulkellyreflections+subscribe@googlegroups.com Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA) "The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers. Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993). (Sydney Australia). Sung "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - By Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The Gloria, Copyright © 2011 ccwatershed.org. - "Faith, Hope and Love" theme hymn - in memory of William John Kelly - Inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. "Quiet Time." Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. - "Today I Arise" - For Trisha J Kelly. Original words and music by Paul W. Kelly. Inspired by St Patrick's Prayer. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. [ Production - KER - 2024] May God bless and keep you.

Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost, September 1, 2024 THE NEED FOR FOLLOWERSHIP: In this series, we ask Christ to empower us with his Spirit so that we might better follow his lead. Our theme for this Sunday: Followers of Christ Obey His Law from the HeartFirst Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9.Second Reading: Romans 9:30-10:4.Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. What Does It Mean To Be Clean?Pastor Nate Kassulke

First Reading: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18  Second Reading:  Romans 12:9-16    Sermon: Just Keep Going  Preaching: Pastor Jen  

Sunday Worship for May 26, 2024, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:00 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude—Selections from The Dansereye, Tielman Susato (c. 1510-after 1570), arr. David A. DeSilva; Chorale prelude on PERICHORESIS (“The Play of the Godhead,” ACS 946), Mark Sedio (b. 1954) • Introit —Liturgical text; Psalm 8:1 • Gathering Hymn—The Play of the Godhead, ACS 946 •  First Reading—Isaiah 6:1-8 • Second Reading—Romans 8:12-17 • Gospel—John 3:1-17  • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson "What Makes Us Children of God?" • Hymn of the Day—Come, Join the Dance of Trinity, ELW 412 • Hymn after Distribution —He Comes to Us as One Unknown, ELW 737 • Sending Hymn— Voices Raised to You, ELW 845  • Postlude—Prelude in D major, Dietrich Buxtehude (1637–1707) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠go to this link.⁠

Pisgah Sunday Service - Holy Trinity - 5/26/2024 - 10:45 AM ---------- First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 Second Reading: Romans 8:12-17 Gospel: John 3:1-17 Online Links: https://linktr.ee/PisgahLutheran Online Donations: https://www.PisgahGives.com Different ways to give: 1. Mail your offering or drop off at the church. 2. Call church office (803-359-2223) and we will pick it up. 3. Online at www.PisgahGives.com. PISGAH PRAYER LIST: Otis Amick Wanda Amick Rick Cartner Donald & Janette Clamp Ken Hutto Evelyn Keisler Eleanor Rawl Roger Sease Robin Smith The flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Pisgah's veterans we remember this Memorial Day. Given by Laura Grace and Glenn Howard. ---------- Pastor Stephen Mims Pisgah Lutheran Church 1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072 www.pisgahlutheran.org @pisgahlutheran https://linktr.ee/pisgahlutheran 803-359-2223 We Share Our Gifts to Show God's Love ---------- THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. #shareourgifts #lutheran #pisgahlutheran #faith #goinpeace

Trinity Sunday, May 26, 2024 A Top-Down-Faith Series (Truths about God Too Good to Make Up)First Sunday after Pentecost: Only a Triune God Can Deliver What Only a Triune God Can OfferFirst Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8.Second Reading: Romans 8:12-17.Gospel: John 3:1-17Sermon Text: Romans 8:12-17. A Simple Message from a Complex God: We are God's ChildrenPastor Nate Kassulke

The Most Holy Trinity Sunday - May 26, 2024 Year B.Listen carefully to the readings and join Dina Marie for this reflection on FAITH MOMENTS WITH DINA MARIE.The readings for The Most Holy TrinityFirst Reading: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40Responsorial Psalm 33: Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.Second Reading: Romans 8:14-17Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:16-20For the daily liturgical readings visit: www.usccb.org or www.wau.orgThe podcast of this program is at www.materdeiradio.com.

Sunday Worship for May 19, 2024, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen, choral guests from Northwest Repertory Singers Prelude—Chorale prelude SONG 13 (ELW 398, “Holy Spirit, Truth Divine”), Emily Maxson Porter (b. 1942); Chorale prelude on DOWN AMPNEY (ELW 804, “Come Down, O Love Divine”), Walter Pelz (b. 1926) • Introit —Wisdom 1:7, Psalm 68:1 • Gathering Hymn—Come Down, O Love Divine •  First Reading—Acts 2:1-21 • Psalm 104:24-34, 35b • Second Reading—Romans 8:22-27 • Anthem—Set Me as a Seal René Clausen (b. 1953) (Sung by members of NWRS) • Gospel—John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15  • Hymn of the Day—Holy Spirit, Truth Divine, ELW 398 • Hymn after Distribution —Veni Sancte Spiritus (ELW 406) • Anthem —This Little Light of Mine, Moses Hogan (1957–2003) (Sung by members of NWRS) • Sending Hymn— God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind, ELW 400  • Postlude—Toccata in G major, Théodore Dubois (1837–1924) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠go to this link.⁠

Pisgah Sunday Service - Day of Pentecost - 5/19/2024 - 10:45 AM ---------- First Reading: Acts 2:1-21 Second Reading: Romans 8:22-27 Gospel: John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15 Online Links: https://linktr.ee/PisgahLutheran Online Donations: https://www.PisgahGives.com Different ways to give: 1. Mail your offering or drop off at the church. 2. Call church office (803-359-2223) and we will pick it up. 3. Online at www.PisgahGives.com. PISGAH PRAYER LIST: Otis Amick Wanda Amick Rick Cartner Donald & Janette Clamp Ken Hutto Evelyn Keisler Eleanor Rawl Roger Sease Robin Smith The flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor and in honor of Abby McAbee and all the 2024 graduates. Congratulations and best of luck! Jill and Mark McAbee ---------- Pastor Stephen Mims Pisgah Lutheran Church 1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072 www.pisgahlutheran.org @pisgahlutheran https://linktr.ee/pisgahlutheran 803-359-2223 We Share Our Gifts to Show God's Love ---------- THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. #shareourgifts #lutheran #pisgahlutheran #faith #goinpeace

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Dr. Shane Owens. Joseph, Husband of Mary Solemnity First Reading: Second Samuel 7: 4-5a, 12-14a, 16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29 Second Reading: Romans 4: 13, 16-18, 22 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 84: 5 Gospel: Matthew 1: 16, 18-21, 24 or Luke 2: 41-51a Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Dr. Shane Owens. Joseph, Husband of Mary Solemnity First Reading: Second Samuel 7: 4-5a, 12-14a, 16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29 Second Reading: Romans 4: 13, 16-18, 22 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 84: 5 Gospel: Matthew 1: 16, 18-21, 24 or Luke 2: 41-51a Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

5th Sunday of Lent -Year A readings, March 17, 2024.Listen carefully to the readings and join Dina Marie for this reflection on FAITH MOMENTS WITH DINA MARIE.The readings for the 5th Sunday of Lent, Year AFirst Reading: Ezekiel 37:12-14Psalm 130: With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption.Second Reading: Romans 8:8-11Gospel Reading: John 11:1-45For the daily liturgical readings visit: www.usccb.org or www.wau.orgThe podcast of this program is at www.materdeiradio.com.

Sunday Worship for February 25, 2024, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service— Pastor Dan Peterson, presiding; Cantor Kyle Haugen Prelude—Selections for organ from the English Baroque •Introit—Psalm 25:6, 115:11 • Gathering Hymn—Give Me Jesus, ELW 770• First Reading—Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 • Psalm 22:23-31  • Second Reading—Romans 4:13-25 • Gospel— Mark 8:31-38  • Sermon—"Get Behind Me, Satan," Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day—Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said, ELW 667 • Distribution Hymn—Will You Come and Follow Me, ELW 798 • Sending Hymn—Be Thou My Vision, ELW 793  • Postlude—Praeludium in D minor, Georg Böhm (1661–1733) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠go to this link.⁠

The readings for the Third Sunday of Lent (These are Year A readings)First Reading: Exodus 17:3-7Responsorial Psalm 95: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. Second Reading: Romans 5:1-2, 5-8Gospel Reading: Luke 4:5-42For the daily liturgical readings visit: www.usccb.org or www.wau.orgThe podcast of this program is at www.materdeiradio.com.

Pisgah Sunday Service - Second Sunday In Lent - 2/25/2024 - 10:45 AM ---------- First Reading : Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Second Reading: Romans 4:13-25 Gospel: Mark 8:31-38 Online Links: https://linktr.ee/PisgahLutheran Online Donations: https://www.PisgahGives.com Different ways to give: 1. Mail your offering or drop off at the church. 2. Call church office (803-359-2223) and we will pick it up. 3. Online at www.PisgahGives.com. PISGAH PRAYER LIST: Otis Amick Wanda Amick Donald & Janette Clamp Evelyn Keisler Lisa Kirby Judy Kyzer Kevin Porter Wanda Porter Eleanor Rawl Family of Frances Rawl Richard Roof Roger Sease Robin Smith Dianne Steelman Doug Wingard The flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; in memory of our parents, Boyd & Marjorie Rish and Thomas & Alma Harmon by Charles & Frances Harmon. ---------- Pastor Stephen Mims Pisgah Lutheran Church 1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072 www.pisgahlutheran.org @pisgahlutheran https://linktr.ee/pisgahlutheran 803-359-2223 We Share Our Gifts to Show God's Love ---------- THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. #shareourgifts #lutheran #pisgahlutheran #faith #goinpeace

Second Sunday in Lent, February 25, 2024 Rethinking Religion Series, Week 2: Rethinking Suffering under the CrossFirst Reading: Job 1:13-22. Second Reading: Romans 5:1-11Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 8:31-38. Where is Your Mind Set?Pastor Timm Patoka

Listen carefully to the readings and join Dina Marie for this reflection on FAITH MOMENTS WITH DINA MARIE.The readings for the Second Sunday in LentFirst Reading: Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18Responsorial Psalm 116: I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living. Second Reading: Romans 8:31b-34Gospel Reading: Mark 9:2-10For the daily liturgical readings visit: www.usccb.org or www.wau.orgThe podcast of this program is at www.materdeiradio.com.

First Sunday in Lent, February 18, 2024 Rethinking Religion Series, Week 1: Rethinking Trials, Test, and TemptationsFirst Reading: Genesis 22:1-18. Second Reading: Romans 8:31-39Gospel: Mark 1:12-15.Sermon: Genesis 22:1-18. The LORD Will ProvidePastor Nate Kassulke

The Baptism of Our Lord, January 14, 2024 From the River to the Mountain: It Begins with BaptismFirst Reading: Isaiah 49:1-6. Through the pen of the prophet Isaiah, the Messiah himself speaks of the work he would do when he was anointed at his baptism. Second Reading: Romans 6:1-11. St Paul connects our baptism to Christ.Gospel: Mark 1:4-11. Jesus' public ministry begins with the anointing he received in his baptism.Sermon: Romans 6:1-11. Consider Your Baptized Self: Dead to Sin; Alive to God. Because of our union with Jesus' death and resurrection, sin has no place in our life. We are forgiven of every sin an no longer desire to live in it any longer. We have a new life that is freed to serve God with Christ at our side.Pastor Tim Patoka

The Epiphany of our Lord, Sunday, January 7, 2024 Good News of Great Joy: For All PeopleFirst Reading: Numbers 24:15-17. God compels the heathen magician Balaam to prophesy that out of the nation of Israel would come one who would shine like a star for all people to see.Second Reading: Romans 11:13-15, 28-32. Paul writes about his passion for sharing the good news with all peoples.Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-12. Wise Ones Worship Jesus. Thanks be to God for his good news of great joy for all people. Thanks be to God who has le us to believe that wise ones worship Jesus.Pastor Nate Kassulke

Pisgah Sunday Service - Fourth Sunday of Advent - 12/24/2023 - 10:00AM ---------- First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Second Reading: Romans 16:25-27 Gospel: Luke 1:26-38 Online Links: https://linktr.ee/PisgahLutheran Online Donations: https://www.PisgahGives.com Different ways to give: 1. Mail your offering or drop off at the church. 2. Call church office (803-359-2223) and we will pick it up. 3. Online at www.PisgahGives.com. PISGAH PRAYER LIST: Otis Amick Wanda Amick Jeff Bocchino Donald & Janette Clamp Evelyn Keisler Lisa Kirby Judy Kyzer Roger Sease Robin Smith The chancel flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of Pisgah's staff & choir and with the wishes to our Pisgah family for a very blessed Christmas! by Beverly Roof and Tony Roof ---------- Pastor Stephen Mims Pisgah Lutheran Church 1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington, SC 29072 www.pisgahlutheran.org @pisgahlutheran https://linktr.ee/pisgahlutheran 803-359-2223 We Share Our Gifts to Show God's Love ---------- THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. #shareourgifts #lutheran #pisgahlutheran #faith #goinpeace

Sunday Morning Christmas Eve Service, December 24, 2023 Good News of Great Joy: God Keeps His PromisesFirst Reading: 2 Samuel 7:8-16. Second Reading: Romans 17:25-27.Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 1:26-38. You Have Found Favor with GodFor all the people of the world, Jesus came to be our Savior. God was keeping the promises he had made. And because of that good news of great joy at Jesus birth comes this good news of great joy for us: you have found favor with God.Pastor Nate Kassulke

"I Will" on the Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year B, December 24, 2023.Listen carefully to the readings and join Dina Marie for this reflection on FAITH MOMENTS WITH DINA MARIE.The readings for the Fourth Sunday of AdventFirst Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16Responsorial Psalm 89: For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.Second Reading: Romans 16:25-27Gospel Reading: Luke 1:26-38For the daily liturgical readings visit: www.usccb.org or www.wau.orgThe podcast of this program is at www.materdeiradio.com.

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner for a conversation on the Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Fourth Sunday of Advent on December 24, 2023. If you'd like to read the commentaries for this week in addition to the texts for both Christmas Eve and Christmas, go to https://www.workingpreacher.org/ First Reading | 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Psalm | Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 Second Reading | Romans 16:25-27 Gospel | Luke 1:26-38 This episode was aired on Saturday, December 16, 2023  #workingpreacher #lutherseminary #faithlead #revisedcommonlectionary #joyjmoore #matthewskinner #karolinelewis #sermonbrainwave #podcast #advent2023  Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Ukx31giP-zk  

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed by Ms. Joan Watson. The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) First Reading: Wisdom 3: 1-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Second Reading: Romans 5: 5-11 Alleluia: Matthew 25: 34 Gospel: John 6: 37-40 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Sunday Worship for October 29, 2023, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service—Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen; Morris Northcutt, trumpet. Prelude—Chorale preludes on EIN FESTE BURG IST UNSER GOTT (“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” ELW 504); Dietrich Buxtehude (1637–1707); Johann Gottfried Walther (1684–1748) • “The Majesty” from Twelve Heroic Marches, Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767)  •  Processional Hymn—The Church's One Foundation, ELW 654 • Children's Message, Pastor Peterson • First Reading—Jeremiah 31:31-34 • Psalmody—Psalm 46 • Second Reading—Romans 3:19-28  • Gospel—John 8:31-36 • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson, "What Is Worship" • Hymn of the Day—Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word, ELW 517 • Distribution Anthem—Here Am I, Hans Leo Hassler (1564–1612), arr. Mark Schweizer (1956–2019) • Sending Hymn—A Mighty Fortress • Postlude—Praeludium in G, Nicolaus Bruhns (1665–1697) ⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠⁠ Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠⁠go to this link.

Sunday Worship for September 17, 2023, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service— Guest preacher Rev. Leslie Mahraun; Pastor Dan Peterson, presiding; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude—To a Wild Rose, Edward MacDowell (1861–1908); Song Without Words, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809–1847) • Introit—Ecclesiastes 36:18; Psalm 122:1 • Gathering Hymn—God Is Here, ELW 526 • First Reading—Genesis 50:15-21   • Psalm 103:1-13  • Second Reading—Romans 14:1-12 • Gospel—Matthew 18:21-35   • Sermon—Pastor Leslie Mahraun • Hymn of the Day—Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive, ELW 605 • Distribution Hymn—Take My Life, That I May Be, ELW 685 • Sending Hymn—God of Grace and God of Glory, ELW 705 ⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠ Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠go to this link.

Entrance Hymn #408 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns AboveSequence Hymn #440 Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word Offertory Anthem In Perfect Charity (DeBruyn)Timothy Hoyt, SoloistCommunion Anthem Panis Angelicus (Franck)Timothy Hoyt, Soloist Post-Communion Hymn #376 Joyful, Joyful We Adore TheeTHE COLLECT OF THE DAYGrant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.FIRST READING Ezekiel 33:7-11 A Reading from the Prophet Ezekiel.You, mortal, I have made a sentinel for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me. If I say to the wicked, “O wicked ones, you shall surely die,” and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but their blood I will require at your hand. But if you warn the wicked to turn from their ways, and they do not turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but you will have saved your life.Now you, mortal, say to the house of Israel, Thus you have said: “Our transgressions and our sins weigh upon us, and we waste away because of them; how then can we live?” Say to them, As I live, says the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from their ways and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways; for why will you die, O house of Israel?Reader PeoplePSALMThe Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.Psalm 119:33-40Legem pone33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes, * and I shall keep it to the end.34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep your law; * I shall keep it with all my heart.35 Make me go in the path of your commandments, * for that is my desire.36 Incline my heart to your decrees * and not to unjust gain.37 Turn my eyes from watching what is worthless; * give me life in your ways.38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, * which you make to those who fear you.39 Turn away the reproach which I dread, * because your judgments are good.40 Behold, I long for your commandments; * in your righteousness preserve my life.SECOND READING Romans 13:8-14 A Reading from Paul's letter to the Romans.Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet”; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.Reader PeopleGOSPELPriestPeopleThe Word of...

Sunday Worship for September 10, 2023, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service— Guest preacher Rev. John Branch ; Pastor Dan Peterson, presiding; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude, Introit, and Postlude were omitted from this recording, apologies. • Gathering Hymn—God of the Sparrow, ELW 740 • First Reading—Ezekiel 33:7-11  • Psalm 119:33-40 • Second Reading—Romans 13:8-14 • Gospel—Matthew 18:15-20  • Sermon—Pastor John M. Branch • Hymn of the Day—Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether, ELW 470 • Distribution Hymn—Here Is the Bread, ELW 483 • Sending Hymn—God's Work, Our Hands, ACS 1000 ⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠ Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠go to this link.

Sunday Worship for September 3, 2023, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:00 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Two settings of dix (ELW 879, “For the Beauty of the Earth”), Anne Marie David (b. 1970), Charles Callahan (b. 1951) • Introit—Psalm 37:4, 7, 5 • Gathering Hymn—For the Beauty of the Earth, ELW 879 • First Reading—Jeremiah 15:15-21 • Second Reading—Romans 12:9-21 • Gospel—Matthew 16:21-28  • Sermon—"What's with Peter?" Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day—Will You Come and Follow Me?, ELW 798 • Distribution Hymn—Eat This Bread, ELW 472 • Sending Hymn—Let All Things Now Living, ELW 881 • Postlude—Processional of Joy, Lawrence J. Meyer (1928–1996) ⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠ Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠go to this link.

Sunday Worship for August 27, 2023, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:00 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude—A selection sung by our "pick-up choir"• Introit—Psalm 117 • Gathering Hymn—Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation, ELW 645 • First Reading—Isaiah 51:1-6  • Second Reading—Romans 12:1-8 • Gospel—Matthew 16:13-20  • Sermon—"Too Many Distractions" Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day—The Church's One Foundation, ELW 654 • Sending Hymn—We All Are One in Mission, ELW 576 • Postlude—Go Forth with Knowledge, Rex Koury (1911–2006) ⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠ Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠go to this link.

ENTRANCE HYMN #525 The Church's One Foundation OPENING ACCLAMATIONThe people standing, the Celebrant saysCelebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.SALUTATION FOR BAPTISMCelebrant People Celebrant PeopleThere is one Body and one Spirit; There is one hope in God's call to us; One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; One God and Father of all.THE COLLECT OF THE DAYCelebrant People CelebrantThe Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.The LessonsFIRST READING: Isaiah 51:1-6The people sit.A Reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.Listen to me, you that pursue righteousness, you that seek the LORD. Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug. Look to Abraham your father and to Sarah who bore you; for he was but one when I called him, but I blessed him and made him many. For the LORD will comfort Zion; he will comfort all her waste places, and will make her wilderness like Eden, her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the voice of song.Listen to me, my people, and give heed to me, my nation; for a teaching will go out from me, and my justice for a light to the peoples. I will bring near my deliverance swiftly, my salvation has gone out and my arms will rule the peoples; the coastlands wait for me, and for my arm they hope. Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth beneath; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and those who live on it will die like gnats; but my salvation will be for ever, and my deliverance will never be ended.Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.Silence may follow.PSALM: Psalm 138Remain seated.1 I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with my whole heart; * before the gods I will sing your praise.2 I will bow down toward your holy temple and praise your Name, *because of your love and faithfulness;3 For you have glorified your Name * and your word above all things. 4 When I called, you answered me; *you increased my strength within me.5 All the kings of the earth will praise you, O LORD, * when they have heard the words of your mouth.6 They will sing of the ways of the LORD, * that great is the glory of the LORD.7 Though the LORD be high, he cares for the lowly; * he perceives the haughty from afar.8 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you keep me safe; *you stretch forth your hand against the fury of my enemies; your right hand shall save me.9 The LORD will make good his purpose for me; * O LORD, your love endures for ever;do not abandon the works of your hands.SECOND READING: Romans 12:1-8The people sit.A Reading from Paul's letter to the RomansI appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and...

Entrance Hymn #410 Praise, My Soul, The King of HeavenSequence Hymn #533 How Wondrous and Great Thy WorksOffertory Anthem “Simple Song: from Mass (Bernstein) Sarah Izzi Hamel, SoloistCommunion Anthem Hear My Cry, O God (Franck) Sarah Izzi Hamel, Soloist Post-Communion Hymn #371 Thou, Whose Almighty WordTHE COLLECT OF THE DAYAlmighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.FIRST READING Isaiah 56:1,6-8Thus says the LORD: Maintain justice, and do what is right, for soon my salvation will come, andmy deliverance be revealed.And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD, to minister to him, to love the name ofthe LORD, and to be his servants, all who keep the sabbath, and do not profane it, and hold fast my covenant--these I will bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer; their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.Thus says the Lord GOD, who gathers the outcasts of Israel, I will gather others to them besides those already gathered.PSALM Psalm 67 Deus misereatur 1 May God be merciful to us and bless us, *show us the light of his countenance and come to us.2 Let your ways be known upon earth, * your saving health among all nations.3 Let the peoples praise you, O God; * let all the peoples praise you.4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, * for you judge the peoples with equity and guide all the nations upon earth.5 Let the peoples praise you, O God; * let all the peoples praise you.6 The earth has brought forth her increase; *may God, our own God, give us his blessing.7 May God give us his blessing, *and may all the ends of the earth stand in awe of him.SECOND READING Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! I myself am an Israelite, a descendant ofAbraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew.For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Just as you were once disobedient to God but have now received mercy because of their disobedience, so they have now been disobedient in order that, by the mercy shown to you, they too may now receive mercy. For God has imprisoned all in disobedience so that he may be merciful to all.GOSPEL Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28[Jesus called the crowd to him and said to them, “Listen and understand: it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles.” Then the disciples approached and said to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees took offense when they heard what you said?” He answered, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted. Let them alone; they are blind guides of the blind. And if one blind person guides another, both will fall into a pit.” But Peter said to him, “Explain this parable to us.” Then he said, “Are you also still without understanding? Do you not see that whatever goes into the mouth enters the stomach, and goes out into the sewer? But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this is...

Entrance Hymn #594 God of Grace and God of Glory Sequence Hymn #447 The Christ Who Died But Rose Again Offertory Anthem Bist Du Bei Mir (J.S. Bach) Communion Anthem“O Rest in the Lord” from Elijah (Mendelssohn) Timothy Hoyt, Soloist Post-Communion “Thy Kingdom Come!” Hymn #615 On Bended KneeTHE COLLECT OF THE DAYO God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.FIRST READING 1 Kings 3:5-12At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask what I should give you.” And Solomon said, “You have shown great and steadfast love to your servant my father David, because he walked before you in faithfulness, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart toward you; and you have kept for him this great and steadfast love, and have given him a son to sit on his throne today. And now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David, although I am only a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in. And your servant is in the midst of the people whom you have chosen, a great people, so numerous they cannot be numbered or counted. Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, able to discern between good and evil; for who can govern this your great people?”It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this. God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches, or for the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, I now do according to your word. Indeed I give you a wise and discerning mind; no one like you has been before you and no one like you shall arise after you.”PSALM Psalm 119:129-136 Mirabilia 129 Your decrees are wonderful; *therefore I obey them with all my heart.130 When your word goes forth it gives light; * it gives understanding to the simple.131 I open my mouth and pant; *I long for your commandments.132 Turn to me in mercy, *as you always do to those who love your Name.133 Steady my footsteps in your word; *let no iniquity have dominion over me.134 Rescue me from those who oppress me, * and I will keep your commandments.135 Let your countenance shine upon your servant * and teach me your statutes.136 My eyes shed streams of tears, * because people do not keep your law.SECOND READING Romans 8:26-39The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn within a large family. And those whom he predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified.What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not withhold his own...

Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.FIRST READING Wisdom of Solomon 12:13,16-19There is no god besides you, whose care is for all people,to whom you should prove that you have not judged unjustly;for your strength is the source of righteousness,and your sovereignty over all causes you to spare all.For you show your strength when people doubt the completeness of your power, and you rebuke any insolence among those who know it.Although you are sovereign in strength, you judge with mildness,and with great forbearance you govern us;for you have power to act whenever you choose.Through such works you have taught your people that the righteous must be kind,and you have filled your children with good hope, because you give repentance for sins.'PSALM Psalm 86:11-17 Inclina, Domine 11 Teach me your way, O LORD,and I will walk in your truth; *knit my heart to you that I may fear your Name.12 I will thank you, O LORD my God, with all my heart, * and glorify your Name for evermore.13 For great is your love toward me; *you have delivered me from the nethermost Pit.14 The arrogant rise up against me, O God,and a band of violent men seeks my life; * they have not set you before their eyes.15 But you, O LORD, are gracious and full of compassion, * slow to anger, and full of kindness and truth.16 Turn to me and have mercy upon me; * give your strength to your servant; and save the child of your handmaid.17 Show me a sign of your favor,so that those who hate me may see it and be ashamed; * because you, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me.SECOND READING Romans 8:12-25Brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh-- for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ-- if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God; for the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.GOSPEL Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43Jesus put before the crowd another parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his...

This episode is a sermon that I preached at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino, California. It is about Romans 8 and the struggle between the flesh and the spirit. It is also about zombies. First Reading Genesis 25:19-3419These are the descendants of Isaac, Abraham's son: Abraham was the father of Isaac, 20and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah, daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan-aram, sister of Laban the Aramean. 21Isaac prayed to the LORD for his wife, because she was barren; and the LORD granted his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. 22The children struggled together within her; and she said, “If it is to be this way, why do I live?” So she went to inquire of the LORD. 23And the LORD said to her,
     “Two nations are in your womb,
          and two peoples born of you shall be divided;
     the one shall be stronger than the other,
          the elder shall serve the younger.”
24When her time to give birth was at hand, there were twins in her womb. 25The first came out red, all his body like a hairy mantle; so they named him Esau. 26Afterward his brother came out, with his hand gripping Esau's heel; so he was named Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.27When the boys grew up, Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents. 28Isaac loved Esau, because he was fond of game; but Rebekah loved Jacob.29Once when Jacob was cooking a stew, Esau came in from the field, and he was famished. 30Esau said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stuff, for I am famished!” (Therefore he was called Edom.) 31Jacob said, “First sell me your birthright.” 32Esau said, “I am about to die; of what use is a birthright to me?” 33Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore to him, and sold his birthright to Jacob. 34Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew, and he ate and drank, and rose and went his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright. Second Reading Romans 8:1-111There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. 3For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do: by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and to deal with sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, 4so that the just requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 6To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 7For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's law — indeed it cannot, 8and those who are in the flesh cannot please God.9But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. 10But if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you. Gospel Matthew 13:1-9, 18-231That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3And he told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went out to sow. 4And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. 5Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. 6But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away. 7Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. 8Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. 9Let anyone with ears listen!”18“Hear then the parable of the sower. 19When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path. 20As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; 21yet such a person has no root, but endures only for a while, and when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that person immediately falls away. 22As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing. 23But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entrance Hymn #440 Blessed Jesus, At Thy WordSequence Hymn #589 Almighty God, Your Word is Cast Like SeedOffertory Music Musician VoluntaryCommunion Music Musician VoluntaryPost-CommunionHymn #530 Spread, O Spread, Thy Mighty WordTHE COLLECT OF THE DAYO Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.FIRST READING Isaiah 55:10-13As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there until they have watered the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and succeed in the thing for which I sent it.For you shall go out in joy, and be led back in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress; instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle; and it shall be to the LORD for a memorial, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.PSALM Psalm 65:1-8, 9-13 Te decet hymnus 1 You are to be praised, O God, in Zion; *to you shall vows be performed in Jerusalem.2 To you that hear prayer shall all flesh come, * because of their transgressions.3 Our sins are stronger than we are, * but you will blot them out.4 Happy are they whom you chooseand draw to your courts to dwell there! *they will be satisfied by the beauty of your house, by the holiness of your temple.5 Awesome things will you show us in your righteousness, O God of our salvation, *O Hope of all the ends of the earthand of the seas that are far away.6 You make fast the mountains by your power; * they are girded about with might.7 You still the roaring of the seas, * the roaring of their waves, and the clamor of the peoples.8 Those who dwell at the ends of the earth will tremble at your marvelous signs; * you make the dawn and the dusk to sing for joy.9 You visit the earth and water it abundantly; you make it very plenteous; *the river of God is full of water.10 You prepare the grain, *for so you provide for the earth.11 You drench the furrows and smooth out the ridges; *with heavy rain you soften the ground and bless its increase.12 You crown the year with your goodness, * and your paths overflow with plenty.13 May the fields of the wilderness be rich for grazing, * and the hills be clothed with joy.14 May the meadows cover themselves with flocks, and the valleys cloak themselves with grain; * let them shout for joy and sing.SECOND READING Romans 8:1-11There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set youfree from the law of sin and of death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do: by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and to deal with sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, so that the just requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those...

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of St. Joseph by Dr. Scott Hahn. Joseph, Husband of Mary Solemnity First Reading: Second Samuel 7: 4-5a, 12-14a, 16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29 Second Reading: Romans 4: 13, 16-18, 22 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 84: 5 Gospel: Matthew 1: 16, 18-21, 24 or Luke 2: 41-51a Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com