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Reformation Sunday

God’s Word

Revelation 14:6-7 The heavenly vision of God’s Word proclaimed.

Psalm 46 “God is our refuge and strength.”

Romans 3:19-28 “By grace are you saved through faith.”

John 8:31-36 “And the truth shall set you free.”

Collect of the Day

Almighty God, we ask You to provide refuge and strength for all who are your children by faith. Watch over us and protect us from all evil that may befall us. Help us to hold to Your Word that the devil, the world, and our own sinful human nature will not lead us into sin and unbelief. Grant to Your Church Your saving peace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

 

Theme

The Reformation began in the early 16th century when Martin Luther was convinced by the words recorded in Romans that we are saved by faith in Jesus Christ and not by human works. This changed not only his life, but also the lives of many who listened to his preaching, studied his teaching, and read his writings – all of which were based on the truth of God’s Holy Word. Saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone! That truth lives on in our church’s preaching and teaching today. As this truth changed Luther’s life and the lives of many in his time, it still changes and blesses lives in our time.

                                       

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Martin Luther’s Morning Prayer

I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.

Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer

I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.