In the book of Joel, the prophet – in the midst of a terrible plague of locusts – calls the people of Israel to repent and turn back to the God who longs to turn back to them; reminding us that for Christians every event in our life is an invitation by God to confess our sins and rediscover his love for us.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 51:1–13
- Old Testament reading is from Joel 2:12–19
- Epistle reading is from 2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10
- Holy Gospel is from Matthew 6:1–6, 16–21
Hymns:
- When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
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Text by Isaac Watts
Tune by Lowell Mason
Public domain - Drawn to the Cross, Which Thou Hast Blessed
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Text by Genevieve M. Irons
Tune by Joseph Barnby
Text and tune are public domain - Arise, My Soul, Arise
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Text by Charles Wesley
Tune by Lewis Edson
Text and tune are public domain - Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed
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Text by Isaac Watts
Tune by Hugh Wilson
Public domain
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