Day 81 (Through the Bible in a year readings for today: Joshua 7,8; Luke 2:25-52)
IN YOUR FATHER’S HOUSE
After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. And when his parents saw him, they were astonished. And his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been searching for you in great distress.” And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?” (Luke 2:46-49 ESV)
Jesus’ mother and stepfather had spent three anxious days searching for Him. They finally found Him in the temple, amazing the Bible scholars with His knowledge. This should not be surprising since He is God, the author of Scripture.
He also teaches by example the blessing of being in church. His words are to be our words.
“Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?”
What blessings are ours when we spend time being fed with God’s Word and Sacrament.
During these days of covid precautions, St. Paul’s offers three different safe ways to worship...
1) In church, following CDC guidelines by wearing masks and staying 6 feet apart.
2) In our church parking and listening to the service on an a low frequency FM channel and bringing Holy Communion out to the cars.
3) On line via Zoom and YouTube.
May you be blessed every week as you gather in, at or on church and are fed with the Good News of the forgiveness of your sins bestowed on you through Jesus!
Thank You, Lord Jesus, for showing us how important it is to be in Your Father’s house. Please bless me with Your forgiveness, faith and obedience when I make my weekly visits to church. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
LINK to St. Paul’s 9 am online Sunday Worship Service:
Password: 843774
IN CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICE and Parking Lot Worship Service 9 am
both with Holy Communion
Holy Week Schedule
Maundy Thursday April 1 10:30 am & 7:00 pm
(Parking lot 7:00 pm only)
Good Friday April 2 1:00 am & 7:00 pm
(Parking lot 7:00 pm only)
Easter Sunday April 4 9:00 am & 11:00 am
(Parking lot both services)
You Tube link to all previously recorded services:
Daily Bible Reading Chart covering the entire Bible in one year.
THURSDAY EVENING ONLINE BIBLES CLASS at 7 pm
Password: 843774
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