We have chosen LSB 909, Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation, as our hymn for the 2021 Johntide cycle of the long Trinity season. During Trinitytide as a whole, we focus on the marks of the Church, and during Johntide specifically, on Law and Gospel. As explained in the Apology of the Augsburg Confession, one… Continue reading LSB 909, Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation – Johntide
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In Defense of Life Part 2
LSB 505: Triune God, Be Thou Our Stay – Trinitytide
We have selected LSB 505 as the AD 2021 seasonal hymn for Trinitytide, the first part of the long Trinity season. The Trinity season is known as the, “Time of the Church,” with the overriding theme of the Father’s love. The Trinitytide theme is the Marks of the Church (the pure doctrine of the Gospel… Continue reading LSB 505: Triune God, Be Thou Our Stay – Trinitytide
In Defense of Life Part 1
Notes from the May 11 Operation Barnabas Chapter Meeting
Pastor opened our meeting with the Litany where we asked God to have mercy on us sojourners here on earth. It is our job to engage the rest of society by pointing the way of peace, hope and salvation while walking with Christ beside us. We can be joyful as we journey towards heaven. Those… Continue reading Notes from the May 11 Operation Barnabas Chapter Meeting
Notes from the April 13 Operation Barnabas Chapter Meeting
Pastor Morehouse opened the meeting with a devotion and prayer. The devotion reminded us of the hope and promise of everlasting life given to us at our Baptism which brings us into a life in which every day is Easter. We must never lose sight of this hope which helps us avoid the temptations of… Continue reading Notes from the April 13 Operation Barnabas Chapter Meeting
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Notes from the February 9th Meeting
Dear Members & Friends,Vicar Nelson opened the meeting with a prayer and a devotion. Just as soldiers lay down their lives for their country, Jesus shows us His ultimate love by dying on the cross for our sins. We as Operation Barnabas members can show our love for those in the military service, and continually pray… Continue reading Notes from the February 9th Meeting
LSB 585 Lord Jesus Christ, with Us Abide – Gesimatide
Chosen as our seasonal hymn for Gesimatide, AD 2021. The three Sundays of Gesimatide, or, “pre-Lent,” date back at least to Gregory the Great (c. 540-604) 1 and mark the transition from the joy of Christmastide and Epiphanytide to the solemn penitential season of Lent.
LSB 332: Savior of the Nations, Come – Advent
Advent 1, 29 November AD2020 Chief hymn for Advent 1, selected also as the Advent seasonal hymn this year. Since the 13th century, the Church has recognized Advent as the beginning of her year. During Advent, we prepare for Christmas as we remember Jesus’ coming in the flesh. We also anticipate His final coming with… Continue reading LSB 332: Savior of the Nations, Come – Advent