Advent 1 – Wednesday Evening Prayer
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A season of hope, peace, joy and love for God’s people
Happy Holy Week! Today we celebrate Jesus’ Advent as the first half of this new Church Year begins again. All of you should know the season. It serves to prepare the Way for us to hear of, and rejoice in, the divine reasons the eternal Second Person of the Holy Trinity took on our flesh.
The rhythm of this season is used to return our thoughts and hearts to the Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love God showed for sinners. He did so that they, you, might have the blessings of eternal life in Christ even now. …For more, click on the title above.
Catechism Lesson for the Week of December 3, 2023
The Ten Commandments – The Third Commandment
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Advent 1 (Ad Te Lavavi)
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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
90 days of prayer: Day 90
Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 – Father of all mercy, You have given us the gift of Christ crucified. Christ crucified is our legacy. We want the light of that legacy to shine brightly in our community and around the globe and so we are building this new church. Unless you build the building it will… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 90
90 days of prayer: Day 89
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, Feast of St. Andrew – Lord God, heavenly Father, You have called us to be laborers in Your vineyard. We beseech You, send Your blessings on our labors, through the Capital Campaign at Your vineyard here in Catalina. Help us to remember that no matter how burdensome this labor can seem,… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 89
90 days of prayer: Day 88
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 – Oh Lord, Creator of all things, sin came into the world, corrupting Your good creation. Your Son, by his death, restored all things for us, giving us everlasting joy. Forgive us Lord, for being weighed down by sin and sorrow, and failing to share our joy to the world. Help… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 88
90 days of prayer: Day 87
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 – Loving, heavenly Father and dearest Jesus, our precious Redeemer and Savior. Thank You for richly blessing this congregation and making it Yours. May Your Word always be purely preached and taught among us that we may share it with all whom we meet. Help us to be faithful and generous… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 87
90 days of prayer: Day 86
Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 – Almighty Father, how awesome are Your deeds! We rejoice and sing praises to Your Holy Name. As Your servants we thank You for Your many gifts. Help us to use Your treasures wisely that we continue to raise Your Holy Name in our church, our community and in all the… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 86