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Sunday, March 30, 2025

Fourth Sunday in Lent

9:00 am Worship

God’s Word

Isaiah 12:1-6 “The Lord . . . has become my salvation.”

Psalm 32 “I acknowledged my sin to You.”

2 Corinthians 5:16-21 “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.”

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Parable of the prodigal son.

Collect of the Day

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, Your mercies are new every morning; and though we deserve only punishment, You receive us as Your children and provide for all our needs of body and soul. Grant that we may heartily acknowledge Your merciful goodness, give thanks for all Your benefits, and serve You in willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Theme

Divine forgiveness is incomparable. God’s justifiable anger for sinful rebellion is assuaged. Prodigal sons are forgiven, embraced, and fed. The Church continually recalls this same liturgical sequence – Confession, Absolution, and Eucharist feast.

                                       

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Martin Luther’s Morning Prayer

I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.

Martin Luther’s Evening Prayer

I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.