Veterans Day
Lord God,
From the day our nation began you have been with us. From the first time our armies marched against the foe you have preserved us. You have moved the hearts of men, and of women, to place their lives in danger’s path so that we, whom they never would meet, might enjoy the blessings of liberty that you have ordained for our land. Let the spirit of courage and the love of country that moved these heroes continue to thrive in our nation, that there will always be those ready to answer the call and pay the price for liberty. We pray this in Jesus’ name, who died to make us truly free. Amen.
November 6, 2009
What’s on your calendar?
- Sunday Worship Service:10:30 Sunday mornings
- Family Bible Hour/Sunday School: 9:15 a.m., Sundays
Special events, meetings, and Worship Services
- Christ the King Sunday: Nov. 22nd
- Thanksgiving Eve Service: Nov. 25th at 7 p.m.
- Wed. Advent Services:Dec 2, Dec 9, Dec 16 at 7 p.m.
- Children’s Christmas Service: Dec. 20 at 10:30 a.m.
- Christmas Eve Service: Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.
- Christmas Day Service: Dec. 25 at 10:30 a.m.
- New Year’s Eve Service: Dec 31 at 7 p.m.
- Voters meeting and family potluck: Jan 17
- Men’s Retreat: Feb. 19-20, 2010
Check out the white-board at church for individual committee meeting times.
November 1, 2009
“Timely Words”
If you haven’t been attending our Family Bible Hour, this is a great time to make it work for you and your family. Kids and teens start at 9:15, adults at 9:30.
...how good is a timely word! ~Proverbs 15:23a
“A farmer went out to sow his seed……The seed is the word of God. …the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.” ~ Luke 8:5a, 11b, 15
October 26, 2009
Reformation
A mighty Fortress is our God,
A trusty Shield and Weapon;
He helps us free from every need
That has us now o’er-taken.
The old evil Foe Now means deadly woe;
Deep guile and great might
Are his dread arms in fight;
On earth is not his equal.
With might of ours can nothing be done,
Soon were our loss effected;
But for us fights the Valiant One,
Whom God Himself elected.
Ask you, Who is this? Jesus Christ it is.
Of Sabaoth Lord,
And there’s none other God;
He holds the field forever.
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Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you for preserving your holy church against the forces of hell. For the gift of the blessed gospel we praise your name. For the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection from the dead, and life eternal in Christ, we thank you, loving Father. Help us treasure the rich heritage handed down to us. Continue to raise up faithful pastors and teachers among us in the spirit of Martin Luther, so that we can carry on your saving work to the end of time. All glory to your name. Amen.
October 24, 2009
¿Por qué se bautizan a los bebés?
La Biblia describe la naturaleza humana tal y como es: pecadora y sin Dios. David confiesa en Salmos 51:5: “Yo sé que soy malo de nacimiento; pecador me concibió mi madre.” El veredicto de Dios en Génesis 8:21 es: “Las intenciones del ser humano son perversas desde su juventud.” Toda aquella persona que llega a este mundo es un pecador perdido sin la gracia de Dios.
¿Cómo adquirió el hombre esta naturaleza pecadora? “Por medio de un solo hombre el pecado entró en el mundo, y por medio del pecado entró la muerte; fue así como la muerte pasó a toda la humanidad, porque todos pecaron” (Romanos 5:12) En ocasiones bebés mueren y cuando esto sucede, la única manera de explicar tal acontecimiento es: “Todos pecaron.” Morimos porque nacimos pecadores. Así dice Jesús: “Yo te aseguro que quien no nazca de agua y del Espíritu, no puede entrar en el reino de Dios. Lo que nace del cuerpo es cuerpo; lo que nace del Espíritu es espíritu” (Juan 3:5,6). El bautismo es la combinación de agua y el Espíritu….
October 24, 2009
Jesus sets the guilty free!
Romans 3:19-24
Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.
But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
October 23, 2009
El Mensajero Luterano
October 20, 2009
Sunday Mornings
Sunday School for 3 yrs and up, begins in the Chapel at 9:15. There’s always an empty chair for a friend!
Teen Bible Study is in the Learning Center (across the sidewalk from the church) at 9:15.
Adult Bible Study is at 9:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Enjoy a cup of coffee while we study God’s Word together.
Our worship service begins at 10:30. Please join us every Sunday morning for fellowship and learning. Visitors are always welcome at Living Hope!
October 19, 2009
Not alone
For this is what the high and lofty One says—he who lives forever, whose name is holy:
“I live in a high and holy place,
but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit,
to revive the spirit of the lowly
and to revive the heart of the contrite. Isaiah 57:15
“…surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:20b
October 18, 2009
