Theme of the Day: On The Mission Right Before Us
We tend to think of mission work as being “over there,” something done in a far-away place. It is good and right to support foreign mission work with our prayers and offerings. However, we must not take our eyes off the mission that is right before us. Here is the two-fold reality worthy of our undivided attention. First, if we have seen the grace of God, we will serve as witnesses for Christ. Second, we need not cross the ocean to share the gospel. In our various callings—parent or grandparent or sibling, friend or neighbor or coworker—God will provide one opportunity after another to serve as the witnesses Jesus has made us to be. Let us give our undivided attention to the mission right before each of us.
Luke 8:26-39
Isaiah 43:8-13
2 Timothy 1:3-10
Psalm 66C
770 – God of Grace and God of Glory
744 – Rise, Shine, You People
517 – Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
769 – Your Hand, O Lord, in Days of Old
738 – The Son of God, Our Christ
Prayer of the Day: Lord God, heavenly Father, you sent your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, into this world to destroy the works of the devil and protect us poor people against such an evil foe. Uphold us in all affliction by your Holy Spirit so that we may have peace from such enemies and remain forever blessed; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia. We have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. Alleluia.