Sunday Worship Service, March 23, 2025, 10:30 AM MT

AS WE GATHER Some of the tools and implements that make our lives easier do not have very lengthy histories. Although ladders of rope, wood, and stone have been around for thousands of years, the trusty stepladder we use in so many ways was not invented until 1862, when John Basely of Dayton, Ohio, constructed a hinged ladder so it could be put away easily after use. Ladders have aided humans for centuries. They assist a person to reach high places safely. The ladder in Jacob’s dream did that and more—it reached down to him on earth with an affirmation of God’s promises. As we worship, God reaches to us with His promises of redemption, forgiveness, and love. What a great vision that is for us to share!   Bulletin can be found at: https://app.lutheranservicebuilder.co... OLD TESTAMENT READING Ezekiel 33:7-20 EPISTLE 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 HOLY GOSPEL Luke 13:1-9 OPENING HYMN "Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus" LSB 660 Text: George Duffield, Jr., 1818–88, alt. Tune: George J. Webb, 1803–87 Text and tune: Public domain ENTRANCE HYMN "Praise Be to Christ" LSB 538 Text: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926–2024 Tune: Johann Störls . . . Schlag- Gesang- Und Noten-Buch, 1744, Stuttgart Text: © 1984 Hope Publishing Co. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110005077 Tune: Public domain OFFERING "I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus" LSB 729 Text: Frances R. Havergal, 1836–79 Tune: Henry W. Baker, 1821–77 Text and tune: Public domain  CLOSING HYMN "Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me" LSB 761 Text: Augustus M. Toplady, 1740–78 Tune: Thomas Hastings, 1784–1872 Text and tune: Public domain