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, March 7, 2010

3rd Sunday in Lent

9:00 a.m.

Sermon Title: "Perish the Thought"

Scripture Readings:  Ezekiel 33:7-20  |  1 Corinthians 10:1-13   |  Luke 13:1-9

Summary: Each of today's Scripture readings is an invitation to repent. The Lord tells Israel that it is a matter of life or death. Paul promises that God will provide a way out of each temptation. Jesus tells a parable about a fruitless tree being given a second chance. God's grace is always the impetus for turning our lives around; and we see it most clearly in our Lord's journey to the cross and tomb for us.

Liturgy: Divne Service, Setting One with Holy Communion

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

4th Wednesday of Lent

7:00 p.m.

Sermon Title: "The Sign of Jonah: Praying in the Belly of the Great Fish"

Scripture Readings:  Jonah 2  |  Matthew 7:1-11

Summary:  Now that Jonah has been tossed in the sea. A great fish swallows him. Now we find Jonah praying in the belly of the great fish that God sent save him. Prepare for this service by answering the following questions after reading the appointed lessons. 1.) How do times of distress affect my prayer life? 2.) How fervent am I in porayer when life is going well? 3.) How does distress re-orient my thinking toward God? 4.) Is the power of prayer found in my sincerity, my persistence, or God's grace?

Liturgy: Special Lenten Service

Sunday, March 14, 2010

4th Sunday in Lent

9:00 a.m.

Sermon Title: "Our Father Forgives on His Terms, Not Ours"

Scripture Readings: Isaiah 12:1-6   |  2 Corinthians 5:16-21   | Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

Summary: The prodigal son in Jesus' parable is surprised by the undeserved welcome and complete forgiveness of his father's open arms, offered on his return (though not shared by his brother). Through Isaiah the Lord promises joy and salvation even as His judgment on Jerusalem is about to unfold and the inhabitants will find themselves far from home. For us, who have been given faith to trust in Christ, Paul writes that "the old has passed away; behold, the new has come." Like the prodigal, we were lost, but we have been found. For Jesus' sake, here in the midst of Lent we can rejoice in the grace and mercy of the open arms of our loving Father in heaven.

Liturgy: Divine Service, Setting One without Holy Communion

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

5th Wednesday of Lent

7:00 p.m.

Sermon Title: "The Sign of Jonah: The God of the Second Chance"

Scripture Readings:  Jonah 3:1-4  |  Matthew 8:5-13

Summary:  God give Jonah a second chance to go to the great city of Nineveh. Prepare for this service by answering the following questions after reading the appointed lessons. 1.) What does it mean for my life that "the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time"? 2.) Do you think Jonah willingly went to Niveveh? 3.) What do you think of his serom? Where is the Law? Where is the Gospel?

Liturgy: Special Lenten Service

 

 

 

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.