When we find our identity in our work we tend to either overwork (in order to establish ourselves) or underwork (in despair at not meeting expectations), but the Gospel of Jesus frees us to find our identity in Him and work at our vocations for his glory and the good of our neighbor.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 111
- Epistle reading is from Colossians 3:22—4:1
Hymns:
- There Is a Balm in Gilead
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Text and tune are African American Spiritual
Public domain - Magnificat
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Text: Luke 1:46 (ESV), public domain.
Tune: David Schack (b. 1947), © 2006 Lutheran Service Book, used with permission,
LSB Hymn License no. 110001220. - When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
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Text by Isaac Watts
Tune by Lowell Mason
Public domain
Recording:
- Audio:
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