Ever since attending our Circuit Convocation I have been praying for God’s daily guidance in walking with Jesus on his mission. Greg Finke, the speaker, emphasized two little self-examination questions: Know what? So what? Or, put another way, how does what we know change what we do (or how we live)?
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“Papa, why are your teeth yellow?” our granddaughter asked me as we sat upon the couch watching who-knows-what on the television. The question caught me off-guard, even though it was not the first time she had posed the question of me (The first time had been quite some time ago, but under similar circumstances). Thus, without really thinking I responded with my “default” answer, “I guess it’s because papa is old.” Oh, what a great privilege it is to be a grandparent.
Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name.
April 27, 2025 Bulletin Read Post »
On Tuesday evening Monica and I entered into an interesting week – one that is filled with additional responsibility … and great joy. It started with us packing our suitcases and moving out of our condo, traveling about ten minutes to South Offshore Drive. However things really got underway once Matt and Rachel, with bags packed, headed to Metro Airport for a weeklong journey across the sea. The increased responsibility comes with two names, Brooklyn and Andi, with whom we will be living for the week. Fortunately, God is merciful … not only are they wonderful grandchildren (aren’t they all?!), but we also get the weekend off to rest our (I expect) weary bodies!
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Almighty God the Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have overcome death and opened the gate of everlasting life to us. Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of our Lord’s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by Your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns
with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
April 20, 2025 Bulletin Read Post »
The word “holy” means “set apart”. The Christian Church calls this week “Holy Week” because it is the one week in the year specifically “set apart” to focus upon the week in which our Lord’s earthly redemptive mission reaches its fulfillment. It starts with Palm Sunday, includes Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, and reaches its climax on Easter Sunday.
