January 26, 2025 - The 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany

Please join us for meditation on God’s Word and prayer! View or download a service folder at https://tinyurl.com/mlcgrds250126 Bible Readings: Psalm 102:1-2, 13, 18-22 Nehemiah 8:1–3, 5–6, 8–10 1 Corinthians 12:12–31a Luke 4:16–30 Hymns (from Lutheran Service Book): 400 Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning (hymn of the month) 839 O Christ, Our True and Only Light 626 Come, Let Us Eat 602 The Gifts Christ Freely Gives 836 O God of Light 706 Love in Christ is Strong and Living Order of Service: Divine Service Setting Three, LSB 184 Only Jesus sufficiently comprehends & delivers the counsels of God in the purity of the Law & the grace of the Gospel. As sinners, postured to heed God’s Word, we are crushed, tear-filled, perceiving mammoth guilt. And yet this is the holy intent of God - confession of sin & repentance unleash the Gospel’s joy! Sinners receive undeserved forgiveness; the poor, good news; the captive & oppressed, liberty; and the blind, sight. Jesus offers these things to believing & hardened hearts alike. Pastor: Rev. Eric Black Cantor: Mr. Rick Krueger