READINGS, PRAYERS and DEVOTION
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30
THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
Psalm 122:1 I was glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord!
NEWS: Today Pastor Eric Kaelberer is our leader, teaching our Bible study at 9:00 AM and conducting our worship service at 10. Afterwards we have our Fellowship time with coffee and goodies outside. The weather is good again…great for being in God’s house to spend an hour or so with our Lord and fellow believers. For those who can’t be there, our service is broadcast live on our Facebook page. Scroll down to where it says OTHER RESOURCES, click on our Facebook link, click on the More dropdown, then click on Live. Please “Like” us while there and add a comment on what you like/liked about our service. Thanks!
PRAYERS: Today we especially pray for Terry and Alba Reilly.
COLLECT FOR TODAY: Almighty God, You know we live in the midst of so many dangers that in our frailty we cannot stand upright. Grant strength and protection to support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
READINGS: Psalm 33; Zechariah 9:1-17; 2 Timothy 2:1-26
DIGGING DEEPER: Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12
Alleluia. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Alleluia.
DEVOTION:
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Luther’s Morning Prayer
In the morning, as soon as you get out of bed, you are to make the Sign of the Cross and say:
“God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit watch over me. Amen.”
Then, kneeling or standing, say the Apostles’ Creed and the Lord’s Prayer. In addition recite this prayer as well:
“I give thanks to you, my heavenly Father through Jesus Christ your dear son, that you have protected me this night from all harm and danger, and I ask you that you would also protect me today from sin and all evil, so that my life and actions may please you completely. For into your hands I commend myself: my body, my soul, and all that is mine. Let your holy angel be with me, so that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen.”
After singing a hymn or whatever else may serve your devotion, you are to go to your work joyfully.
Luther’s Evening Prayer
In the evening, when you go to bed, you are to make the Sign of the Cross and say:
“God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit watch over me. Amen.”
Then, kneeling or standing, say the Apostles’ Creed and the Lord’s Prayer. In addition recite this prayer as well:
“I give thanks to you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ your dear Son, that you have graciously protected me today, and I ask you to forgive me all my sins, where I have done wrong, and graciously to protect me tonight. For into your hands I commend myself: my body, my soul, and all that is mine. Let your holy angel be with me, so that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen.”
Then you are to go to sleep quickly and cheerfully.
OTHER RESOURCES:
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A very blessed Lord’s Day and Sunday to everyone! For any needs or prayer requests, please contact us.