On September 29th we observe the Festival of St. Michael and all Angels. The word Angel comes from the greek angelos, which means messenger. Angels are not divine but created beings. They act at the Lord’s direction to speak His words, carry out His actions, or bring judgment or salvation. The phrase from the Nicene […]
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Trinity Sunday
Lord God, You have graciously revealed Yourself to us as one God in three Divine Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We thank You for the gift of the Creeds that teach us to confess You, our Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier. Let us never cease to confess this faith in the Holy Trinity, giving glory […]
The Day of Pentecost
Lord God, heavenly Father, when You filled the disciples with the Holy Spirit, 3,000 souls were called, gathered, enlightened and sanctified. Likewise, please fill our congregation, our Synod and the whole Christian Church on earth with the Holy Spirit. Renew them, that the Sacraments may be administered faithfully and that many more would be called […]
Season of Lent
Lent is a 40 day Christian festival that begins on Ash Wednesday and concludes on Easter (Sundays are not counted). To begin this holy season, on Ash Wednesday some churches invite their members to come forward and receive the imposition of ashes. The Pastor applies ashes in the shape of a cross on the forehead […]