The Confession of Sins
The Absolution
The Introit p. 16
The Gloria Patri
The Kyrie p. 17
The Gloria in Excelsis
The Salutation and Collect p. 19
The Epistle and Gradual
The Gospel
Glory be to Thee, O Lord!
Praise be to Thee, O Christ!
The Nicene Creed p. 22
The Sermon Hymn #239 Come Thou Almighty King
Be Followers of Christ
The Communion Hymn #316 O Living Bread
The Preface p. 24
The Sanctus p. 26
The Lord's Prayer p. 27
The Words of Institution
The Agnus Dei p. 28
The Nunc Dimittis p. 29
The Benediction p. 31
The Hymn # 339 All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Prayers and Announcements
- Sarah Buck; Lori Howell; Dr. Lito Cruz and his father.
- Pray for those suffering from emotional and metabolic stress.
- Pray for those suffering from emotional and metabolic stress.
KJV Philippians 3:17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. 18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) 20 For our conversation [ πολιτευμα, citizenship ] is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: 21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
Followers of Christ
Philippians is called the Letter of Joy, because he is telling the people they have good reason. It was an era where people could cause a great deal of trouble, and Paul could suffer more. The congregation gathered and prospered. Lydia - the chemical merchant - she supported and encouraged them.
This reminds me of our members who burst into smiles and laughter over the sudden order that I had to leave this apartment after 14 years. The joy came from the switch - to going somewhere else. And a whole crew from here were glad to participate. What looked grim became quite a gathering of the area and a family one as well.
I counted many impossibles in a row and remembered those fleeting panics. The message of Philippians is to trust in the coming events even when they look overwhelming, because of trust in Jesus Christ.
The more threatening the dark clouds, the more we should concentrate on all that the Savior gives us - in losses, illnesses, and being alone. Pilgrim's Progress lists all of his sorrows in prison., 2000+ printings based on Bible stories.
Dr. Bradly Reed - NW Medical, Springdale, Arkansas.
He talked me out of walnuts and ice cream - high blood sugar.
I gave him an excellent book on nutrional medicine, which he devoured 80%.
My latest results were 100% once I added Vitamin D and B12.
That is how the Faith of Jesus works, where one blessing promotes many more.
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KJV Matthew 22:15 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. 16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men. 17 Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? 18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? 19 Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. 20 And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? 21 They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's. 22 When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.
Twenty-Third Sunday After Trinity
Lord God, heavenly Father: we thank Thee that Thou hast hitherto granted us peace and graciously spared us from war and foreign dominion: We pray Thee, graciously let us continue to live in Thy fear according to Thy will, giving no cause for wars or other punishment; govern and direct our magistrates, that they may not hinder the obedience due to Thee, but maintain righteousness, that we may enjoy happiness and blessing under their government, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, one true God, world without end. Amen.
