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Mount Calvary Lutheran Church March 14, 2021 The Fourth Sunday in Lent  **INVOCATION  (Matthew 28:19)     **CONFESSION/ABSOLUTION (1 John 1:8-9)    Pastor: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.   People: But, if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive...

ANNOUNCEMENTS  LENT DEVOTIONS ~ You are encouraged to continue to rejoice in God’s Word through our Lent Devotions (in person handout and found on our website).  We will study this together on Monday at Center Grove, 6:30 p.m. in a Bible Study and pray and sing this together on Wednesday, 7 p.m. in a worship service at Mount Calvary.  Zoom and in...

“Jesus knows,” is our theme for the day. It especially comes from our Gospel Reading when Jesus asks Phillip, “Where are we to buy bread so that these people may eat?  Jesus said this to test Phillip, for Jesus Himself knew what He would do. Jesus knew.  Jesus knows.   The people of Israel did...

Read Matthew 27:15-44 There are several parts of this Reading which proclaims Christ’s innocence.  Read Exodus 12:5; 1 Cor. 5:7; 1 Peter 2:22-25; Hebrews 7:26-28 to consider more Biblical connections.  Read also Ephesians 5:25-27 and rejoice in how you are presented to the Father. Because we are guilty before God, can we redeem anyone?  Read...

SERVICE OF LIGHT Pastor: Jesus Christ is the Light of the world, People: the light no darkness can overcome. (John 8:12; John 1:5) Pastor: Stay with us Lord, for it is evening, People: and the day is almost over. (Luke 24:29) Pastor: Let Your light scatter the darkness People: and illumine Your Church. (1 Cor....

**INVOCATION   (Matthew 28:19) **CONFESSION/ABSOLUTION (1 John 1:8-9)   Pastor:           If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.   People:          But, if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (silence for reflection...

Read Matthew 26:69-27:14 Read Jeremiah 17:9 and consider the human heart, especially as you consider the fall of Peter. How courageous was Peter when there was no danger?  Matthew 26:30-34 Why is Peter following “at a distance?” Matthew 26:58. When do you want to keep your distance from your Savior?  How is following at a...

ANNOUNCEMENTS LENT DEVOTIONS ~ You are encouraged to continue to rejoice in God’s Word through our Lent Devotions (in person handout and found on our website).  We will study this together on Monday at Center Grove, 6:30 p.m. in a Bible Study and pray and sing this together on Wednesday, 7 p.m. in a worship service at Mount Calvary.  Zoom and in...

Today we consider the Word of God in Spiritual Warfare. Spiritual Warfare is that we would be more fully aware that there are battles both inside and outside of us that we cannot fully, so we must trust in our Lord who can fully see, and receive from him the spiritual weapon He gives to...

ANNOUNCEMENTS LENT DEVOTIONS ~ You are encouraged to continue to rejoice in God’s Word through our Lent Devotions (in person handout and found on our website).  We will study this together on Monday at Center Grove, 6:30 p.m. in a Bible Study and pray and sing this together on Wednesday, 7 p.m. in a worship service at Mount Calvary.  Zoom and in...