594 God’s Own Child, I Gladly Say it
Our Hymn of the Day for 9/26/21, when we observe the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels, and celebrate the Holy Baptism of Mary Ann McNally.
The Encouraging Church in a Discouraging World
(to be featured in our October Newsletter) Is anyone happy right now? You wouldn’t know it from any of the major news sites, no matter which way they lean. Try turning them off; at least for a moment. It seems we’ve known softer and easier times as a nation and as a planet. But every … Read more
Hymn of the Day: 851 Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us
17th Sunday after Pentecost, September 19th 2021
The 1st Chief Part: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
This past Wednesday a group of about 10 met to begin a 6 week study on The Six Chief Parts of the catechism. This first night was on the first part: The Ten Commandments. [note: This Wednesday (Sept. 15) at 7 PM we’ll meet again to study the Creed. Consider joining us if you’re free!] … Read more
Hymn of the Day: 797 Praise the Almighty
15th Sunday after Pentecost 1 Praise the Almighty, my soul, adore Him!Yes, I will laud Him until death;With songs and anthems I come before HimAs long as He allows me breath.From Him my life and all things came;Bless, O my soul, His holy name.Alleluia, alleluia! 2 Trust not in rulers; they are but mortal;Earth-born they … Read more
Devotion: Footprints and Psalm 77
You’re likely familiar with the modern Christian poem Footprints in the Sand. The final verse is the most memorable, with God remarking to the writer “…When you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you”. It’s a fine poem inviting us to place our trust in God, especially when we … Read more
Hymn: LSB 518 – By All Your Saints in Warfare
This coming Sunday we celebrate the Feast of St. Mary, Mother of Our Lord. This hymn has multiple verses available to add in for the appropriate Saint’s day. We sang it previously for St. James the Elder, and we’ll sing it for some future saints’ days as well. 1 By all Your saints in warfare,For … Read more