Two Mountains – Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Life is often described as a journey, and Scripture gives us a powerful picture of what that journey looks like. In Hebrews 12, the writer speaks of two mountains—Mount Sinai and Mount Zion. For the first hearers of this letter, Mount Sinai was a familiar reminder of God’s holiness and the Law given to His people. But the journey does not end there. God calls His people onward, toward Mount Zion—the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem.

Join us as we reflect on these “two mountains” and hear the encouragement of God’s Word for all who are still on the journey.

Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: William Ellington

Order of service:

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, Aug 31, 2025

Readings:

Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Romans 5:8-11

Psalm reading is from Psalm 131

Old Testament reading is from Proverbs 25:2–10

New Testament reading is from Hebrews 12:18–24

Holy Gospel is from Luke 14:1–14

Songs and Hymns:

Come, We That Love the Lord

Text by Robert Lowry and Isaac Watts
Tune by Robert Lowry
Ppublic domain

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

Text and tune: Kathleen Thomerson, 1934
© 1970, 1975 Celebration
Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220

Come Unto Jesus

Jordan Kauflin, Laura Story, Matthew Merker
© 2023 Getty Music Hymns and Songs; Getty Music Publishing; Jordan Kauflin Music
© 2023 Laura’s Stories and Songs; Matthew Merker Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740

Shout to the Lord

Darlene Zschech
© 1993 Wondrous Worship
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740

Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus

Text: Sigismund von Birken, 1626–81; tr. Lutheran Book of Worship, 1978, alt.
© 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220
Tune: Georg G. Boltze, 18th cent., public domain

By Faith

Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Stuart Townend
© 2009 Thankyou Music | © Getty Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740

Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise

Text: John Ellerton, 1826–93
Tune: Edward J. Hopkins, 1818–1901
Text and tune: Public domain

Liturgies:

Gloria in Excelsis

Text: Stephen P. Starke

Sanctus

Text: Stephen P. Starke

Agnus Dei

Text: Stephen P. Starke

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Announcements:

Sunday, Aug 31:

Worship Service (Pastor William Engfehr): 9 AM to 10:15 AM

Sunday School and Youth Confirmation: 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM

Sanctuary.

Adult Bible Study and Youth Confirmation: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM

Downstairs.

Wednesday, Sep 3:

Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM

Downstairs.

Jr & Sr High Youth Group @ Staake Home: 6:30 PM to 8 PM

Thursday, Sep 4:

AA Meeting: 6:30 PM

Downstairs.

Saturday, Sep 6:

Circle of Friends (LWML): 10 AM to 11:30 AM

Finding Silver Linings: The Beauty of God’s Faithfulness in the Midst of Hardship 

AA Meeting: 1:30 PM

Sunday, Sep 7:

St. James Family Picnic: 12 PM

Sunday, September 7th

Tuesday, Sep 9:

Second Tuesday Women’s Bible Study: 6 PM to 8 PM

The Second Tuesday Women’s Bible Study group will be taking a summer break. The next meeting will be September 9th.