Bodily Offerings
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Bodily Offerings I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1 The offering is a part of the liturgy that is noted by everyone, but little thought is given. We tend...
Everyone Has a Part
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Everyone Has a Part But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9 The Table of Duties from Luther’s Small Catechism lays out what pastors owe to...
Lutheran Singles Conference 2024
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Join with other Lutheran Singles for a weekend of learning, led by Rev. Randy Asburry. The six areas of focus of the event are "Lutheran Singles FOLLOWing Christ" Fellowship, Outreach, Learning, Leadership, Organization, and Worship. Hosted at the Holiday Inn Express in Edwardsville, IL, single adults aged 18+ are welcome....
A Kingdom of Priests
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A Kingdom of Priests Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. Exodus 19:5-6 The Lord...