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Week #1, August 26, 2007 13th Sunday After Pentecost

INVOCATION In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven and sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life + everlasting. Amen.

Verse of the week: Deuteronomy 6:4-5 "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. (ESV)

Psalm of the week: Psalm 146

Catechism: Ten Commandments—First and Second Commandments
The First Commandment You shall have no other gods. What does this mean? We should fear, love and trust in God above all things.
The Second Commandment You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not curse, swear, use satanic arts, lie, or deceive by His name, but call upon it in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.
Bible Stories for the Week:
“ Sunday The Healing of the Deaf Mute—Mark 7:31-37
“ Monday The Temptation of Jesus – Matthew 4:1-11
“ Tuesday The Three Men in the Fiery Furnace—Daniel 3:1-28 (29-30)
“ Wednesday Daniel and the Lions’ Den—Daniel 6:1-23 (24)
“ Thursday Jesus Prays in the Garden of Gethsemane—Matthew 26:36-46
“ Friday Peter Denies His Lord—Matthew 26:69-75

Second Readings: Lutheran Service Book (LSB) Daily Lectionary pg. 299

PRAYERS:
Collect For the 13th Sunday after Pentecost
O Lord, You have called us to enter Your kingdom through the narrow door. Guide us by Your Word and Spirit, and lead us now and always into the feast of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

In Our Prayers this week
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THE LORD'S PRAYER Matthew 6:9-13
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Morning Prayer from the Catechism
I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.

Evening Prayer From the Catechism
I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands, I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen. Then go to sleep at once and in good cheer.

Hymn of the week: All People That on Earth Do Dwell LSB 791 vs. 1-2

Looking forward to the 14th Sunday After Pentecost...September 2, 2007
Proverbs 25:2-10 The old Testament Lesson warns against self-exaltation.
Hebrews 13:1-14 The Epistle tells us to focus our lives on serving Jesus Christ, not ourselves.
Luke 14:1-14 The Gospel is Jesus' Parable of the Wedding Guest, teaching us not to exalt ourselves like the self-righteous Pharisees.
Hymns 862 (612 Choir) 482, 623, 837, 744