Waiting and watching for Jesus’ return is not a passive inactivity, but is an active responsibility to use the gifts God has given us to live in his love for us, now and for eternity.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 143:1-2, 5–6, 10–11
- Old Testament reading is from Zephaniah 1:7–16
- Epistle reading is from 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11
- Holy Gospel is from Matthew 25:14–30
Hymns:
- May the Peoples Praise You
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Text and tune by David Zimmer, Ed Cash, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Stuart Townend
© 2016 Alletrop Music, Getty Music Publishing, and Townend Songs
Used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740 - Crown Him with Many Crowns
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Text by Matthew Bridges (sts. 1-3, 5) and Godfrey Thring (sts. 4)
Tune by George J. Elvey
Public domain - Beautiful Savior
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Text by Münsterisch Gesangbuch, 1677, trans. Joseph A. Seiss
Tune by Silesians, 19th cent.
Public domain - Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia
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Text by Bernard Kyamanywa, trans. Howard S. Olson
Tune by Tanzanian, © 1977 Howard S. Olson
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
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