September 15, 2024 Worship

First Lutheran Church

September 15, 2024 Worship

September 15, 2024 • Tim Bjorge • Psalm 116:1–8, Exodus 20:1–7, James 3:1–12, Mark 8:27–38

PRAYER: O God, through suffering and rejection you bring forth our salvation, and by the glory of the cross you transform our lives. Grant that for the sake of the gospel we may rebuke the lure of evil, take up our cross, and follow your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, whom with you and the Holy Spirit we worship and praise, one God, now and forever. Amen

November 3, 2024 Worship

November 3, 2024 • Tim Bjorge • Psalm 24, Isaiah 25:6–9, Revelation 21:1–6, John 11:32–44

PRAYER: Almighty God, your people are knit together in one communion in the mystical body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who love you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, whom with you and the Holy Spirit we worship and praise, one God, now and forever. Amen.

October 27, 2024 Confirmation Sunday

October 27, 2024 • Confirmation Kids • Hebrews 12:1–2, Lamentations 3:22–23, Ephesians 4:29, Philippians 4:5–7

Congratulations to our confirmands! PRAYER: Almighty God, heavenly Father, confirm the work you have begun in these young people. Grant that they may remain in the fellowship of your church and in the faith of your gospel. Keep them so that nothing of this world may lead them away from you and the truth they have confessed. Give them joy in obeying your Word. Grant that they may always know you more intimately, love you more fervently and serve you more faithfully in word and deed….for the welfare of all humanity, for the up building of your people and the glory of your name, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

October 20, 2024 Worship

October 20, 2024 • Tim Bjorge • Isaiah 53:4–12, Hebrews 5:1–10, Mark 10:35–45

PRAYER: Sovereign God, you turn your greatness into goodness for all the peoples on earth. Shape us into willing servants of your kingdom, and make us desire always and only your will, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, whom with you and the Holy Spirit we worship and praise, one God, now and forever. Amen