Theme: The Church Militant: First the Cross, then the Crown
Matthew 16:21-26
Jeremiah 15:15-21
Romans 12:1-8
Psalm 121
428 – Why Should Cross And Trial Grieve Me
465 – Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
536 – Lord Jesus Christ, the Church’s Head
453 – Come, Follow Me, the Savior Spoke
Prayer of the Day: O Lord Jesus Christ, preserve the congregation of believers with your never-failing mercy. Help us avoid whatever is wicked and harmful, and guide us in the way that leads to our salvation; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Verse of the Day: Alleluia. Your words became a joy to me, and the delight of my heart. Alleluia. (Jeremiah 15:16 cf. RSV)