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Thanksgiving Day Worship
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Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mt. Horeb
A family in faith, reaching out to share God's love with all people
by john
by john
Despite Josiah’s youth, his willingness to listen and learn from God’s Word brought about a time of peace. A true leader knows that they are there to serve.
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: Josiah’s Reform
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, 2 Kings 22:11-13, Hilkiah Finds the Book of the Law
Tuesday, 2 Kings 22:14-20, Hilkiah Finds the Book of the Law
Wednesday, 2 Kings 23:4-14, Josiah’s Reformation
Thursday, 2 Kings 23:15-20, Josiah’s Reformation
Friday, 2 Kings 23:21-27, The Passover Celebrated
Saturday, 2 Kings 23:28-30, Josiah Dies in Battle
Go to clergystuff.com/daily-devotions for devotions on the daily readings.
TALK: Consider some of these ideas
“The king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the Lord, to follow the Lord, keeping his commandments, his decrees, and his statutes, with all his heart and all his soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. All the people joined in the covenant.” (2 Kings 23:3)
Josiah was quite young when he became king of Judah. But God know this young man had the heart to bring the nation back to God.
PRAY: Holy Lord, you rejoice when your people are faithful. Guide us in all wisdom and keep us close to your heart as we navigate these days and the challenges of our lives. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
BLESS: Be faithful, humble servant, and be filled with God’s Peace!
by john
Even after things fall apart, God remains faithful. We hear Isaiah’s word of promise that despite the consequences of sin, God will still act to redeem God’s people.
Worship this week with Holy Communion
SATURDAY, 5 P.M. A modified, shortened traditional worship service, in the chapel on the Front Street side of the building.
SUNDAY, 8:30 A.M. Traditional worship in the sanctuary, accompanied by the pipe organ and the ELC Senior Choir.
SUNDAY, 9:30 A.M. Sunday School for ages 3 through 8th grade, adult study and fellowship.
SUNDAY, 10:30 A.M. Contemporary worship with Christian music by our ELC Praise Team.
We’ll also receive our Thankoffering at each worship this weekend.
Devotions for this week:
Isaiah’s Vineyard Song – November 16 – 17
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, Isaiah 1:1-20, The Wickedness of Judah
Tuesday, Isaiah 2:1-4, The Future House of God
Wednesday, Isaiah 2:5-22, Judgement
Thursday, Isaiah 6:1-13 A Vision of God in the Temple
Friday, Isaiah 7:1-25, Isaiah reassures King Ahaz
Saturday, 2 Samuel 7:18-29, Reign of the coming King
Go to clergystuff.com/daily-devotions for devotions on the daily readings.
TALK: Consider some of these ideas
“A
shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of
his roots. 2 The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him,
the spirit of wisdom and
understanding,
the spirit of counsel and might,
the spirit of knowledge and the fear
of the Lord.” Isaiah
11:1-2
Israel had turned from God like “wild grapes” in a tended vineyard. The consequence would be exile. But God would one day send a Redeemer.
PRAY: Lord God, we have not borne the fruit you have desired of us, and yet you show us mercy. Plant the seeds of grace within us, that our lives might show forth your glory, for the sake of your Jesus. Amen
BLESS: Rest in the knowledge that God loves you, even when you wander. Amen.
by john
Hosea described God’s love as that of a mother for her child, and expressed the pain and grief that occur when we, like old Israel wander away in disobedience.
Worship this week: Saturday at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel
Sunday – One worship service at 8:30 a.m. followed by the Annual Meeting of the Congregation
9:30 a.m Sunday School activities for youth
Devotions for this week: Hosea, November 9-10, 2019
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, Hosea 1:1-2:23, Israel’s Unfaithfulness
Tuesday, Hosea 3:1-4:19, God’s Love and Judgment
Wednesday, Hosea 5:1-15, Judgment
Thursday, Hosea 6:1-7:16, A Call to Repent
Friday, Hosea 9:1-17; Punishment for Israel’s Sin
Saturday, Hosea 10:1-15, Israel’s Sin and Captivity
Go to clergystuff.com/daily-devotions for devotions on the daily readings.
TALK: Consider some of these ideas
“When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son.” (Hosea 1:1)
Hosea prophesied to the northern kingdom when in strayed form God’s ways. What God expressed was grief and love, like a mother that nurtures her child.
PRAY: O God, like a compassionate parent you care for us. May we learn to treat others with the same kindness, turning them to your grace and love, which knows no bounds. In Jesus name. Amen.
BLESS: God’s love surrounds you as loving parent care for their child. Amen.
by john
Elijah’s faithfulness in the face of so many who opposed him is a great witness to us. This day we remember all those who have witnessed the faith to us through the years. Each worshiper will have the opportunity to light a candle in honor of someone who has witnessed the faith to them.
Worship this week with Holy Communion:
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.
All Saints’ Sunday – November 2-3, 2019
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, 1 Kings 17:1-7, Elijah Predicts a Drought
Tuesday, 1 King 18:1-19, Elijah’s Message to Ahab
Wednesday, 1 Kings 18:41-46, The Drought Ends
Thursday, 1 Kings 19:1-10, Elijah Flees from Jezebel
Friday, 1 Kings 19:11-18, Elijah Meets God at Horeb
Saturday, 2 Kings 9:30-37, Jezebel’s Violent Death
Go to clergystuff.com/daily-devotions for devotions on the daily readings.
TALK: Consider some of these ideas
“38 Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt offering, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and even licked up the water that was in the trench. 39 When all the people saw it, they fell on their faces and said, “The Lord indeed is God; the Lord indeed is God.” (1 Kings 18:38-39)
The northern kingdom created their own blend of spirituality that included God and the gods of nearby countries. Elijah seeks to put an end to their divided allegiances.
PRAY: Dear Lord, you alone are enough for us. Bring us back when we wander off and follow ways which don’t give life. Bear us back home in Jesus’ name. Amen.
BLESS: May you never doubt that the one true God loves you. 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.