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Maundy Thursday, 4/2/15

Scriptures: Isaiah 49:7-13; Hebrews 8:6-13; Matthew 26:26-29, 30-35;
Prayer of the Day: Lord Jesus Christ, in Your great love and faithfulness You prepared a feast for us in Your true body and Your true blood. Give us repentant and thankful hearts as we eat and drink at Your table, receiving forgiveness for all of our sins; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Sermon: Isaiah 49.7-13

Palm Sunday 3/29/15

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 14:1-11
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, you sent your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, to take our flesh upon him and to suffer death on the cross. Grant that we may share in his obedience to your will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Mark 14.1-11

Wednesday, March 25th, 2015

Scriptures: Isaiah 49:1-6; Hebrews 10:5-10; Matthew 18:1-10
Prayer of the Day: Almighty and everlasting God, you sent your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, to take upon himself our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross. Mercifully grant that we may follow the example of his great humility and patience and be made partakers of his resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Isaiah 49.1-6

Sunday, March 22nd, 2015

Scriptures: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-12; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, our redeemer, in our weakness we have failed to be your messengers of forgiveness and hope in the world. Renew us by your Holy Spirit, that we may follow your commands and proclaim your love; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Psalm 51.1-12

Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

Scriptures: Isaiah 48:17-22; Hebrews 9:11-14; Matthew 10:26-33
Prayer of the Day: Gracious Father, You provided the gift of Your Son who suffered and died to cleanse us from our iniquities. As our atoning sacrifice and Passover Lamb, his blood forgives us and frees us from all sin. Hear us as we give you thanks and praise for this wonderful salvation; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Isaiah 48.17-22

Sunday, March 15th, 2015

Scriptures: Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21
Prayer of the Day: God of all mercy, by your power to heal and to forgive, graciously cleanse us from all sin and make us strong; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Ephesians 2.1-10

Wednesday, March 11th, 2015

Scriptures: Isaiah 45:1-8; Hebrews 6:13-20; Matthew 9:27-34
Prayer of the Day: O Almighty God, merciful Father, you opened a way for your ancient people Israel to return from Babylon to the Promised Land and through your Son Jesus, you open up for us the way to everlasting life. Free us from the chains that bind us so that we follow where you lead, all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ you Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Isaiah 45.1-8

Sunday, March 8th, 2015

Scriptures: Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22
Prayer of the Day: Eternal Lord, your kingdom has broken into our troubled world through the life, death, and resurrection of your Son. Help us to hear your Word and obey it, so that we become instruments of your redeeming love; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: 1 Corinthians 1.18-25

Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

Scriptures: Isaiah 44:1-5; Hebrews 4:15-5:6; Matthew 9:9-13
Prayer of the Day: Loving and gracious Father, we thank and praise You for the gift of Holy Baptism. Through water and the Word You cleanse us from our sin, fill us with Your Holy Spirit, and make us Yours forever. May we always treasure and cherish this gift, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Isaiah 44.1-5

Sunday, March 1st, 2015

Scriptures: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38
Prayer of the Day: Eternal God, it is your glory always to have mercy. Bring back all who have erred and strayed from your ways; lead them again to embrace in faith the truth of your Word and to hold it fast; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon: Mark 8.31-38