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Fifteenth Sunday After PentecostSeptember 5, 2010 |
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Prayer of the Day
Direct us, O Lord God, in all our doings with your continual help, that in all our works, begun, continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy name; and finally, by your mercy, bring us to everlasting life, through your son Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
The Scripture Readings
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Psalm 1
Philemon 1:1-21
Luke 14:25-33
In the Gospel text Jesus tells the people gathered that they must consider the cost of being a follower. In essence, the call to live for Christ and share the Gospel is a challenging one. Jesus says, "Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple." We are the carriers of the "Christ light." Therefore, we are called to go into some dark places and illuminate them with the love of Christ. I must admit, this is not easy work, but it is God's work! Dr. John Perkins writes in his book "Beyond Charity," "If living for God is not a challenge, not a struggle, not a risk, if it does not require giving of one's self, then it becomes stagnant and lifeless." The cross that we are called to bear will cost us greatly. Luther says, "A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing." Jesus never said this journey would be easy; however, he does promise that he will be with us through it all. It's worth it all!
Sermon title: Answering the Call
Sermon text: Luke 14:25-33
8:30 a.m. Holy Communion
11:00 a.m. Holy Communion
The Hymns
| Entrance Hymn | 475 LBW | Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove |
| Hymn of the Day | 398 LBW | "Take Up Your Cross," the Savior Said |
| Distribution Hymn | 487 LBW | Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus |
| 126 LBW | Where Charity and Love Prevail | |
| Sending Hymn |
384 LBW |
Your Kingdom Come, O Father |
Education Hour at 9:45 a.m.
Sunday School and Confirmation
Sunday School Lite: An informal hour of movies and crafts.
Teen Talk meets in the Youth Room with Pastor Faulstich.
Sunday Bible Study will not meet on September 5.
Readings from Luther: "Whether One May Flee from a Deadly Plague," with Pastor Modahl, in the Seminar Room.
GRACE CHURCH LIBRARY, near the Division Street entrance, has a wealth of resources for the adult education program and for other areas of interest. The library is staffed on Sundays from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is open for self-service during the week.
