“Ever Faithful, Ever His,” by Pastor Chris Navurskis, based on Psalm 100:5.

“Ever Faithful, Ever His,” by Pastor Chris Navurskis, basedon Psalm 100:5.

Romans 12:12

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: When God is silent! That was the title of a devotion I read this month. God sometimes seems to be silent particularly in our prayer life. We wonder whether He hears or even cares about us. Job felt that way (Job 30:20) as did Habakkuk and Isaiah. Several psalms speak of God's silence, too. Jesus experienced God's silence from the cross, yet God is always present. His Spirit helps us in our weakness (Romans 8:26) as He prays for us. Thomas Pollock's hymn stanza reminds us: "Though no Father seems to hear, Though no light our spirits cheer, May we know that God is near. Hear us, holy Jesus" (LSB 447:12).

"Who Is Coming to Dinner?” by Pastor Maschke, based onGenesis 18 and Luke 10.

Psalm 27

Romans 12:11

Based on Luke 10:25–37.  

A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: On this birthday of John Calvin, we remember his contribution to the 16th century Reformation movement. Trained as a lawyer, Calvin was much more systematic in his theology, emphasizing God's sovereignty and power, in contrast to Martin Luther, who emphasized God's justification of the sinner by grace through faith in Christ. Both men were biblical theologians and recognized the need for reform in the Church. We thank God for these reformers and pray their emphasis upon God's actions may move us daily to celebrate His love in Christ.

Sermon based on Galatians 6:1-10, 14-18.