In our midweek worship service, we reflect on Psalm 32 and the profound truth of God's gift of forgiveness. By nature, we tend to hide from God, fearing that if He knew who we really are, He would reject us. Yet, this hiding only leads to spiritual and physical distress.
True confession begins with speaking the truth about ourselves according to God's righteous Law. When we acknowledge our sin, we are freed from the burden of self-justification. God's desire is not to condemn but to forgive. His purpose is to bring us back into relationship with Him, offering the protection and peace that come from hiding in Him rather than from Him.
Join us as we explore how God lifts the heavy burden of sin and holds us in the palm of His hand, offering His gracious gift of forgiveness to all who seek refuge in Him.
Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor William Engfehr
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 32
- Reading is from Luke 22:1–38
Songs and Hymns:
- "As Surely as I Live," God Said
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Text: Nicolaus Herman, c. 1480–1561; tr. Matthias Loy, 1828–1915, alt.
Tune: Jeremiah Clarke, c. 1674–1707
Text and tune: 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. - O Christ, You Walked the Road
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Text: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923–2007
© 1997 GIA Publications, Inc., used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220
Tune: William Daman, c. 1540–1591, public domain
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