The ground of true thanksgiving is faith – belief that the good things we have are given to us from someone outside of us who deserves thanks. And when God’s people give him this thanksgiving, that act of embodied faith draws people who don’t know God into a desired relationship with him.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 67
- Old Testament reading is from Deuteronomy 8:1–10
- Epistle reading is from Philippians 4:6–20
- Holy Gospel is from John 11:38–44
Hymns:
- For the Fruits of His Creation
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Text: Fred Pratt Green, © 1970 Hope Publishing Co.
Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110001220
Tune: Wels, public domain - Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
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Text by Henry Alford
Tune by George J. Elvey
Public domain - Sing to the Lord of Harvest
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Text: John S. B. Monsell
Tune: Johann Steurlien
Text and tune: Public domain - Great Is Thy Faithfulness
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Text by Thomas O. Chisholm
Tune by William M. Runyan
Public domain - Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
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Text by Thomas Ken
Tune by Trente Quatre Pseaumes de David, 1551
Public domain
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