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We gather to begin the Lenten season at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Join us for the Imposition of Ashes and the celebration of Holy Communion.
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mt. Horeb
A family in faith, reaching out to share God's love with all people
by john
We gather to begin the Lenten season at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Join us for the Imposition of Ashes and the celebration of Holy Communion.
by john
We look forward to having Kjell Bakken, Program Director at Sugar Creek Bible Camp with us this Sunday to bring a message about Transfiguration, and about the ministry we share through Sugar Creek!
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP
5 p.m.
Modified Traditional Worship
A modified traditional worship service; generally less than 45 minutes.
We gather in the chapel on the Front Street side of the building near Fourth Street
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
8:30 a.m.
Traditional Worship
We gather in the main sanctuary for liturgical Lutheran worship,
accompanied by the pipe organ and featuring our excellent choir.
9:30 a.m.
Sunday School, Adult study, Coffee & Fellowship
10:30 a.m.
Contemporary Worship
Led by our Praise Team, we share contemporary Christian music,
God’s Word and prayer in the main sanctuary.
Devotions for this week: Transfiguration – February 23, 2020
SHARE: What was a high point of your day? What was a low point?
READ: Read the following daily readings to deepen your understanding
Monday, Psalm 27:1-4, Psalm
Tuesday, Mark 9:38-41, Another Exorcist
Ash Wednesday, Mark 9:30-37, Passion Prediction
Thursday, Mark 9:42-50, Temptations to Sin
Friday, Mark 10:1-12, Teaching about Divorce
Saturday, Mark 10:13-16, Jesus Blesses Little Children
Go to clergystuff.com/daily-devotions for devotions on the daily readings.
TALK: Consider some of these ideas
“Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3 and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them.” (Mark 9:2-3)
Who was Jesus? The question was being tossed around quite a bit. John the Baptist? Elijah? The Messiah? The Transfiguration would reveal his divinity, even as it remains mysterious.
PRAY: Lord, you show yourself both distinct from, but connected with the prophets when you appeared with them on the mountain. Show yourself to us as God’s beloved Son. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
BLESS: May the divine and human Jesus fill you with promise!
by john
Jesus could see how far from God’s Word people had gone. He could prioritize words and actions according to God’s intent better than anyone had before.
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP
5 p.m.
Modified Traditional Worship
A modified traditional worship service; generally less than 45 minutes.
We gather in the chapel on the Front Street side of the building near Fourth Street
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
8:30 a.m.
Traditional Worship
We gather in the main sanctuary for liturgical Lutheran worship,
accompanied by the pipe organ and featuring our excellent choir.
9:30 a.m.
Sunday School, Adult study, Coffee & Fellowship
10:30 a.m.
Contemporary Worship
Led by our Praise Team, we share contemporary Christian music,
God’s Word and prayer in the main sanctuary.
Devotions for this week: What defiles? — February 16, 2020
SHARE: What was a high point of your day? What was a low point?
READ: Read the following daily readings to deepen your understanding
Monday, Mark 8:1-10, Feeding the Four Thousand
Tuesday, Mark 8:11-13, The Demand for a Sign
Wednesday, Mark 8:14-21, The Yeast of the Pharisees
Thursday, Mark 8:22-26, Jesus Cures a Blind Man
Friday, Mark 9:9-13, The Coming of Elijah
Saturday, Mark 9:14-29, The Healing of a Boy with a Spirit
Go to clergystuff.com/daily-devotions for devotions on the daily readings.
TALK: Consider some of these ideas:
“Then he called the crowd again and said to them, “Listen to me, all of you, and understand: 15 there is nothing outside a person that by going in can defile, but the things that come out are what defile.” (Mark 7:14-15)
Jesus could see that the rites and rituals being performed had fallen far from God’s intent for God’s people. He demanded that they stop over-attending to external things, and begin attending to the internal things that defile.
PRAY: O God, you know what we carry in our hearts. Fills us with the things that promote life, and purge us of all that distorts and defiles from within. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
BLESS: May God bless your words and actions that they may bless!
by john
Jesus gives his disciples a mission and sends them out with his authority. We share in that mission today.
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP
5 p.m.
Modified Traditional Worship
A modified traditional worship service; generally less than 45 minutes.
We gather in the chapel on the Front Street side of the building near Fourth Street
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
8:30 a.m.
Traditional Worship
We gather in the main sanctuary for liturgical Lutheran worship,
accompanied by the pipe organ and featuring our excellent choir.
9:30 a.m.
Sunday School, Adult study, Coffee & Fellowship
10:30 a.m.
Contemporary Worship
Led by our Praise Team, we share contemporary Christian music,
God’s Word and prayer in the main sanctuary.
Devotions for the week: Sent out to Share – Feb. 9, 2020
SHARE: What was a high point of your day? What was a low point?
READ: Read the following daily readings to deepen your understanding
Monday, Psalm 122, Psalm
Tuesday, Mark 6:30-44, Feeding of the 5000
Wednesday, Mark 6:45-52, Jesus walks on water
Thursday, Mark 6:53-56, Healing the sick in Gennesaret
Friday, Mark 7:24-30, The Syrophoenician Woman’s Faith
Saturday, Mark 7:31-37, Jesus Cures a Deaf Man
Go to clergystuff.com/daily-devotions for devotions on the daily readings.
TALK: Consider some of these ideas
“7 He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. “(Mark 6:7)
Despite the questions raised in his hometown, Jesus continues his teaching, and empowers his disciples to spread his mission throughout the countryside.
PRAY: Lord God, Jesus persisted in his mission in the face of opposition, disbelief, and danger. Encourage us by his example when we encounter roadblocks, and give us the same Spirit which strengthened him. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
BLESS: May God protect you as live and grow in faith!
by john
Even today, we cannot predict who, when, or how Jesus will heal. But we can hold on to hope that there is nothing in our lives that would prevent us from garnering Jesus’ attention. We are all worthy of Jesus’ love and attention.
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP
5 p.m.
Modified Traditional Worship
A modified traditional worship service; generally less than 45 minutes.
We gather in the chapel on the Front Street side of the building near Fourth Street
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
8:30 a.m.
Traditional Worship
We gather in the main sanctuary for liturgical Lutheran worship,
accompanied by the pipe organ and featuring our excellent choir.
9:30 a.m.
Sunday School, Adult study, Coffee & Fellowship
10:30 a.m.
Contemporary Worship
Led by our Praise Team, we share contemporary Christian music,
God’s Word and prayer in the main sanctuary.
Devotions for this week: Jairus’ Daughter Healed — Feb. 2, 2020
SHARE: What was a high point of your day? What was a low point?
READ: Read the following daily readings to deepen your understanding
Monday, Psalm 131, Psalm
Tuesday, Matthew 15:22-28, A Woman Healed
Wednesday, Luke 7:2-12, A Centurion Slave Healed
Thursday, Luke 8:40-52, Jairus’ Daughter Healed
Friday, Luke 14:1-6, Healing on the Sabbath
Saturday, Luke 17:10-20, Jesus Heals
Go to clergystuff.com/daily-devotions for devotions on the daily readings.
TALK: Consider some of these ideas
“41 He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha cum,” which means, “Little girl, get up!” 42 And immediately the girl got up and began to walk about (she was twelve years of age).” (Mark 5:41-42)
All kinds of people flocked to Jesus for healings and miracles. In the healing of an old woman and a little girl, Jesus show that he could and would offer healing to all.
PRAY: Holy Lord, your grace knows partiality nor distinction between people. Lead us also to serve whomever and wherever we are needed for the sake of Jesus our healer. Amen.
BLESS: May you feel the healing love of God in your heart. Amen.
Welcome to Worship!
Saturday: 5:00 pm Worship in small chapel – modified traditional format.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Worship with a blend of traditional and contemporary music
Live worship will be streamed at 9:00 a.m. on Facebook. Recordings will be available on Facebook, YouTube and on the Sermon Archive page.
Listen to an audio recording of this week’s worship by calling 855-514-2017.
Find Daily Devotions on our Facebook page.
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mount Horeb (ELCA)
315 E. Main St., Mount Horeb, WI 53572
elc@mhtc.net
We welcome all to ELC! Everyone. Without exception. Regardless of race,
ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, faith traditions, physical or mental abilities, financial resources, family status, or personal struggles. We are committed to being an anti-racist community. By the power of the Holy Spirit we will work to extend God’s grace, love, justice, and dignity. You belong here. Your story and your life are valuable. In Christ’s love, we welcome you.