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Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

God’s Word

Isaiah 66:10-14 “I will extend peace to her like a river.”

Psalm 66:1-7 “Shout for joy to God, all the earth.”

Galatians 6:1-10, 14-18 “Bear one another’s burdens.”

Luke 10:1-20 The Lord appoints others to work in the harvest.

Collect of the Day

Almighty God, You have built Your Church on the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. Continue to send Your messengers to preserve Your people in true peace that, by the preaching of Your Word, Your Church may be kept free from all harm and danger; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

 

Theme

“Peace be to this house!” (Luke 10:5b). “The kingdom of God has come near to you” (Luke 10:9b). Did you catch that? Those are more than words spoken long ago; those are the realities of God’s Word being  pro-claimed directly to you today! Through the living voice of Jesus, peace comes into Your heart and home. As you lay the burdens of your broken-ness at the foot of Christ’s cross, the healing medicine of His Word and Meal fills you with His mercy. The kingdom of God Himself comes to you and your family today as you gather for worship. Within the household of faith, Jesus is here and “brings pleasure eternal”! Since God Himself is present, lift up your hearts to Him in joyful songs of praise!

                                       

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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.