As We Gather - God’s supreme goodness is revealed in all his works. But most especially in the work of our redemption. Lost and condemned he finds us and pays the ransom by sending his only Son. As Simeon and Anna greet the infant Savior with words of praise that lift us up. Our eyes have seen God’s salvation. We give thanks for Jesus’ work on the cross to conquer our sin and in the tomb to conquer death. “His praise endures forever” (Ps 111:10)!

These scriptures will guide our worship this Sunday:

Psalm 111

Colossians 3:12-17

Luke 2:22-40

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A reading of Psalm 2 from the ESV Bible

Acts 11:18. And he stayed a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.

Steve Lehenbauer

Scripture readings for worship. December 19, 2021

Psalm 80:1-7

Hebrews 10:5-10

Luke 1:39-45

Acts 18:9 by St Luke's Lutheran Church & School

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Credit: From Luther's Small Catechism with Explanation© 1986, 2017 © 1986 Concordia Publishing House. Used with permission. All rights reserved. To purchase a print copy of Luther's Small Catechism with Explanation, please contact CPH at 800-325-3040 or visit them at cph.org.

Credit: From Luther's Small Catechism with Explanation© 1986, 2017 © 1986 Concordia Publishing House. Used with permission. All rights reserved. To purchase a print copy of Luther's Small Catechism with Explanation, please contact CPH at 800-325-3040 or visit them at cph.org.

Credit: From Luther's Small Catechism with Explanation© 1986, 2017 © 1986 Concordia Publishing House. Used with permission. All rights reserved. To purchase a print copy of Luther's Small Catechism with Explanation, please contact CPH at 800-325-3040 or visit them at cph.org.