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Sunday, December 8, 2024

Second Sunday in Advent

9:00 am Worship

God’s Word

Malachi 3:1-7b “Who can endure the day of His coming?”

Psalm 66:1-12 “You have tried us as silver is tried.”

Philippians 1:2-11 Discern what is best until the day of Christ.

Luke 3:1-14 John goes into the country preaching a Baptism of repentance.

Collect of the Day

Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of Your only-begotten Son, that by His coming we may be enabled to serve You with pure minds; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

Theme

Divine judgment is swift and decisive! In time, the Lord is sure to obliterate all opposition to what is good and right. In spite of this conflict, Divine grace in Jesus fortifies the Church in prayer, partnership, good works, affection, love, discernment, and excellence. God’s Word and Sacraments continuously equip the forgiven and forgiving church to be vigilant about the coming wrath, but also to be generous in bearing fruits of repentance as we await the salvation of God.

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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.