Worship Information

Scripture Readings

and Sermon Summary

Below is information about the upcoming Sunday morning and special worship services.   The underlined text contains links, which will take you to the BibleGateway.com, where you can read the appointed Scripture lessons for each service. The main Gospel for 2010 [Church Year C] is the Gospel of St. Luke.

 

Sunday, August 8, 2010

11th Sunday after Pentecost

9:00 a.m.

Sermon Title: ""

Scripture Readings:

Summary: The Lord Himself was Abraham's shield and great reward. For “the word of the LORD came to him” and sustained the patriarch's faith in the face of death (Gen. 15:4). By divine grace, Abraham “believed in the LORD; and He reckoned it to him as righteousness” (Gen. 15:6), on account of the holy Seed, Christ Jesus. To that one old man, the Lord granted “as many descendants as the stars of heaven in number, and innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore” (Heb. 11:12). The Lord is likewise faithful to you. It is His glad desire “to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32). Therefore, “do not be anxious for your life,” but instead “seek for His kingdom” (Luke 12:22, 31). Set your heart on that treasure. “Be dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps alight . . . for the Son of Man is coming” (Luke 12:35, 40).

Liturgy:

 

Sunday, August 15, 2010

12th Sunday after Pentecost

9:00 a.m.

Sermon Title: ""

Scripture Readings: 

Summary: The Lord Jesus causes fear and trembling and division because His Word is “like fire . . . and like a hammer which shatters a rock” (Jer. 23:29). His Law puts us all to death, whereas only His Gospel can bring us to life. He has fulfilled that Word for us by His cross and in His resurrection from the dead. He undergoes such a distressing Baptism, accomplished by His death, in order to open the way for us through our Holy Baptism into His cross and resurrection. So, then, if we are able “to analyze the appearance of the earth and the sky” (Luke 12:56), let us mark this sign of His cross—recognizing that this world is subject to death, but knowing that Christ Jesus has also conquered death and obtained life everlasting for us. Let us fix our eyes “on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith” and “run with endurance the race that is set before us” (Heb. 12:1–2).

Liturgy: Divine Service with Holy Communion

 

Sunday, August 22, 2010

13th Sunday after Pentecost

9:00 a.m.

Sermon Title: ""

Scripture Readings: 

Summary:  With the cross of Christ, the time has come “to gather all nations and tongues” (Is. 66:18). The sign of the cross is set forth in the preaching of the Gospel, the declaration of the Lord’s glory “among the nations” (Is. 66:19). Many “will come from east and west, and from north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God” (Luke 13:29), but only by the narrow way of the cross. Those who refuse to follow Christ crucified will ultimately find only “weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Luke 13:28), whereas Christ’s disciples, called from all the nations, will eat and drink with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of God. They will come into “the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem” (Heb. 12:22).

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Sunday, August 29, 2010

14th Sunday after Pentecost

9:00 a.m.

Sermon Title: ""

Scripture Readings: 

Summary:  “Everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled,” Jesus proclaims, but “he who humbles himself shall be exalted” (Luke 14:11). For your hope is in the name of the Lord, who humbled Himself unto death on the cross and was exalted in His resurrection. So are you humbled by His cross, and “at the resurrection of the righteous,” He will say to you, “Friend, move up higher” (Luke 14:10; 13–14). By His grace, the King will honor you “in the place of great men,” where your eyes will gaze upon the Prince, His dearly-beloved Son (Prov. 25:7). As He has dealt so graciously with you, “Do not neglect doing good and sharing” (Heb. 13:16), and “do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers” (Heb. 13:2). Humble yourself and exalt your neighbor.

Liturgy: Divine Service with Holy Communion

 

 

 

Sunday Worship Schedule

 9:00 AM - Worship Service
10:00 AM - Fellowship Time
10:30 AM - Christian Education Hour (September thru May)

Worship services at Mount Moriah Lutheran Church can be described as traditional, yet blended, and visitor friendly. We sing a number of familiar hymns and songs, which vary from traditional to contemporary. One of our members said, “ Mount Moriah ’s worship services have something for everyone.” Children are important at Mount Moriah! Each week, the children are invited to come up front for a children’s message. These messages are interactive and engaging as the Word of God is shared. Many of the adults, as commented by them, find them to be meaningful.The Lord’s Supper (Holy Communion) is celebrated on the first, third, and fifth Sundays of the month and at special festival services.

The final act at every service is that we turn to greet one another in joy as we share the peace of the Lord.

Worship Assistants:

Acolytes – They are the youth in grades 5 through 8 who light the altar candles for the worship services.  When needed at festival or special worship services, they will process with processional cross, candles and banners.

Altar Guild – This guild is a dedicated group of ladies who prepare the chancel for worship and special services.  They change the altar paraments, banners, and set-up for Holy Communion.

Greeters – It is the job of our greeters to welcome worshippers and visitors at each worship service with a smiling face and helpful directions.

Lay Readers – They are members of the congregation that read the appointed Scripture lessons (Old Testament and Epistle) for the worship services.

Ushers - Greet worshippers, distribute bulletins and assist in helping to make the services run smoothly.Anyone who wishes to serve in one or more of these areas is invited to contact the church office. For more information about Mount Moriah Lutheran Church, or for special pastoral care needs, call the church office, (507) 775-2460 or email Pastor Matt at pastormatt@chartermi.net.