Christmastide is a time of great joy and rejoicing! The words for both “joy” and “rejoicing” in the New Testament Greek are interrelated (as they are in English), and point squarely to God’s grace in sending His Son to us to take on our flesh, die for us on the Cross, and rise again to… Continue reading LSB 897: O Rejoice, Ye Christians Loudly
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St John, Apostle and Evangelist
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The baptizer points to the Baptizer
The Baptizer came baptizing in the house of misery, which is what Bethania means, along the famous Jordan and this was strange. It was strange to those who came to him, even to those who knew chapter and verse of John’s famous quotation:
“I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘make straight the way of the LORD.’” And it is strange to us.
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Nevertheless, Amen
This week is the week of Peace: we’ve lit the second candle on our Advent wreath. But what do you hear from our Gospel reading today that gives you peace?
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God’s Beautiful Grace…
Sermon for Advent 1 Wednesday
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Veteran’s Day Photos
Operation Barnabas had a successful Pickle & Jam and bake sale at Claire’s Cafe. Proceeds of $648 were raised and we served 28 Veterans with a free breakfast or lunch. Pastor Morehouse led a meaningful service for Veterans that stressed the meaning of discipline in the service and in the Service to the Lord. Everyone… Continue reading Veteran’s Day Photos
LSB 351 Creator of the Stars of the Night
We have selected LSB 351, Creator of the Stars of Night, as our seasonal hymn for Advent AD 2023. Advent marks the beginning of the new Church Year. It is a penitential time (a “mini Lent”) during which we reflect on our sin and need for a Savior. The word Advent is derived from the… Continue reading LSB 351 Creator of the Stars of the Night
2nd Last Wednesday of the Church Year
Trinity 23 Wednesday
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LSB 672 Jerusalem the Golden
Selected as the seasonal hymn for AD 2023 All Saints-tide. This final cycle of the long Trinity season is named for the November 1 feast which marks its beginning. For the past almost 5 weeks of Michaeltide, we have reflected on endurance in the face of tribulation. As we close in on the end of… Continue reading LSB 672 Jerusalem the Golden