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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER CONFIRMATION SUNDAY

This Promise is for You and Your Children April 30, 2017

PASTOR: Greg Volzke CHURCH PHONE: 402-744-4971

HOME PHONE: 402-744-4961 CELL PHONE: 402-984-8981

PRINCIPAL: Doug Eisele SCHOOL PHONE: 402-744-4991

HEAD ELDER: Leland Uden ORGANIST: Sandra Mack

HEAD USHER: Eric Goldenstein

USHERS: Mariah Uden, Haley & Sam Schukei, Kendra Nunn, Jake Schroeder

ACOLYTES: Deric Goldenstein, Xaiver Robinson, Garrison Newell, Joel Katzberg

GREETERS: Shane and Kristen Burr

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WELCOME: Welcome in our Savior’s name – and thanks for sharing with us today in Christ’s love

and peace! We pray that our worship together increases your faith and joy in Christian

living. If you are a visitor, please sign the pew cards and place them in the offering

plate. If you are not an active member of another Christian church, we encourage you to

visit us often and inquire into teachings and practices of our church. We’re glad you are

here, and hope you’ll join us again soon!

AS WE GATHER

In his sermon on Pentecost, Peter speaks of what he has experienced first-hand; the

forgiveness of Christ. After what Peter had done in denying Jesus, he was forgiven and

restored as the leader and spokesman for the Apostles. The forgiveness Peter received is

offered to all by faith. This is the faith that the confirmands will confess with the whole

Church today. We come, not because we are worthy but because we have been made

worthy by the forgiving love of Christ.

PREPARATION

(Please turn to Divine Service Setting Two on page 167 in the hymnal.)

INVOCATION

(p.167)

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

(p.167)

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WORD

KYRIE (p.168)

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

(P.170)

SALUTATION

Pastor: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Pastor: Let us pray. O God, through the humiliation of Your Son You raised up

the fallen world.

People: Grant forgiveness to Your people, and rescued us from sin and death,

so that we might be filled with eternal joy;

Pastor: through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the

Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever.

People: Amen.

FIRST READING …………………………………………………..Acts 2:14a, 36–41

(Repent and be baptized. This Promise is for you and your children.)

Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

EPISTLE …………………………………………………………………1 Peter 1:17–25

(Since you have been born again, love one another.)

Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

HOLY GOSPEL …………………………………………………………………Luke 24:13–35

(Jesus is recognized in the breaking of the bread.)

Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the twenty-fourth chapter.

People: Glory to You, O Lord.

(The Gospel is read.)

Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord.

People: Praise to You, O Christ.

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EASTER ACCLAMATION

Pastor: Christ is risen!

People: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

HYMN OF THE DAY “Who Am I?” [DVD by Casting Crowns]

SERMON “Made Bold by the Promise” Text: Acts 2:38-39

Today we witness two miracles, one in our N.T. lesson and in the

testimonies of the confirmands.

After such a catastrophic failure, how could Peter presume to

speak again for Jesus?

After the many times we have failed to speak up for Jesus and

denied Him by our silence, betrayed Him by our sin, how can we

come here and sing His praises?

The miracle is that the Master Musician has taken empty people

and touched us with the water of baptism that we might become

that important part of His plan that He has chosen us to play.

Confirmation is simply a remembrance of your baptism.

God has led you to this point but He wants to continue to lead.

Indeed, you can’t take one step without Him.

The miracle that God should choose to save sinners and then use us to pass on that

miracle to others is daily evidence of His Grace.

OFFERTORY (P. 176)

OFFERING

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

CONFESSION OF FAITH

(The Confirmands will share their personal testimonies as our confession)

THE RITE OF CONFIRMATION THE CONFIRMANDS ARE CONFIRMED IN THEIR FAITH,

BLESSED, LIFTED UP IN PRAYER

AND WELCOMED AS COMMUNICANT MEMBERS

OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

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† † † (The confirmands are called individually and blessed.)

(Life verse chosen by student, confirmation verse chosen by Pastor)

CONFIRMANDS AND CONFRIMATIONS VERSES

Elizabeth Angela Anderson (II Timothy 1:6-7 ESV)

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the

laying on of my hands, 7

For God gave us a spirit not of fear but

power and love and self-control

Morgan Elizabeth Burr (Hebrews 5:14 ESV)

But soild food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained

by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.

Deric Alan Goldenstein (Philippians 3:13-14 ESV)

Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting

what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14

I press on towards the goal

for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Xavier Dominic Joe Robinson (Philippians 4:1 ESV)

Therefore, my brothers, whom I Love and long for, my joy and crown,

stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

SACRAMENT

(First Communion will be celebrated by the confirmation class.)

PREFACE

(Spoken)

Pastor: The Lord be with you. …….2 Timothy 4:22

People: And also with you.

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Pastor: Lift up your hearts. ….. [Colossians 3:1]

People: We lift them to the Lord.

Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. ….. [Psalm 136]

People: It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

PROPER PREFACE

Pastor: It is only right, that we should always and in every place, give thanks to

You, Holy Lord, Almighty Father, Everlasting God. And most especially

are we bound to praise You on this day for the Glorious Resurrection of

Your Son, Jesus Christ, Who was sacrificed for us and bore the sins of the

world. By His dying He has destroyed death, and by His rising again He

has restored to us everlasting life. Therefore we Praise and Magnify Your

Glorious Name, Evermore Praising You and saying:

SANCTUS

(p. 178 in hymnal)

THE WORDS OF OUR LORD Matthew 26:26–28; Mark 14:22–24; Luke 22:19–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–25

LORD’S PRAYER

(Matthew 6:9–13)

PAX DOMINI

Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

People: Amen.

AGNUS DEI

(p. 180 in hymnal)

DISTRIBUTION

POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE

(p. 181 in hymnal)

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BENEDICTION

Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Numbers

6:24–26

People: Amen.

HYMN OF PRAISE “At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing”

At the Lamb’s high feast we sing

Praise to our victorious King,

Who has washed us in the tide

Flowing from His pierced side. Alleluia!

Futile are all worldly ways;

Jesus’ rising fear allays.

He has paid with His own life,

Saving us from deadly strife. Alleluia!

Father, who the crown shall give,

Savior, by whose death we live,

Spirit, guide through all our days:

Three in One, Your name we praise. Alleluia! Text: (Sts. 1, 3): Latin, c. 5th–10th cent.; tr. Robert Campbell, 1814–68, alt., Public domain; (St. 2): James Pierce, copyright © 2016

Concordia Publishing House. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

DISMISSAL

Pastor: Go in peace as you serve our Risen Lord.

People: Thanks be to God!

Creative Worship for the Lutheran Parish, Series A, Part 2. Copyright © 2016 Concordia Publishing House.All rights reserved. Used

by permission.[Permission is granted to reproduce this text for use between March 1–June 4, 2017.The above copyright notice must

appear on each reproduction.]

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COMING UP AT CHRIST LUTHERAN:

April 30… 9:00am - SUNDAY SCHOOL

9:00am - ADULT BIBLE CLASS

10:00am - WORSHIP/CONFIRMATION

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MON: …May 1 8:15am - SCHOOL/PS

7:00pm - ELDERS MEETING

BULLITEN ITEMS ARE DUE TUES: …2

8:15am - SCHOOL/ P

WED: …3

8:15am - SCHOOL/ PK

7:00pm - VBS STAFF MEETING

THURS: …4 8:15am - SCHOOL/ P

6:30pm - ALL SCHOOL CONCERT

FRI:…5 8:15am - ALL SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD DAY

GICC

SAT:...6

NEXT SUNDAY:

May 7th

… 9:00am - SUNDAY SCHOOL

9:00am - ADULT BIBLE CLASS

10:00am - WORSHIP/COMMUNION †††

PRAYER - The power of prayer goes largely untapped, yet it is the life breath of the

church. Please remember these families in your prayers this week: Brad and Pam Jameson Bricyn, and Paityn

Ernest Jenkins

Kathy and Robert Johnson

ONGOING ILLNESS Michelle Kothes’~ Mother

Patrick Hermann ~ MS

Dave Junker ~ MS

Johnna Burr ~ auto immune

Becky Struss

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CANCER TREATMENT

Donna Kothe

Jeremy Aldridge

THOSE WITH CANCER

Jaron and Jens Jacobitz friend Peter in Mozambique with leukemia

Cora and Danola’s Brother-in-law Roy

Dan Struss, Gene Weber, Pegs Cousin

Clee Wolzke, Seth Ostrander, Jeremy Aldridge

Gordon Jacobitz, Neal Hoagland

THANKS for a good report from Pastors check-up

GENERAL NEEDS The nation & our leaders

The military & those who protect us

The poor and unemployed Persecuted Church

Victims of terrorism and disasters

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SUNDAY MORNING YOUTH CLASSES

Preschool – Growing in Christ by Concordia Publishing House This curriculum will take

students through the stories of the bible, draw connections to the Small Catechism, and help

them learn the traditions of the Lutheran Church.

Kindergarten-2nd grade –I Stand in Awe by Children Desiring God. This study seeks to

acquaint young children with the characteristics of the Bible and its message of redemption.

The goal is for children to develop a deep affection for the Bible and learn to treasure its

Author.

3-4th Grade - The Way of the Wise by Children Desiring God (28 weeks) This curriculum

uses the book of Proverbs and other Bible passages to contrast the way of the foolish with the

way of the wise. Children will learn the meaning of the fear of the Lord, the treasure of

wisdom, and the only way to enter the way of the wise--through Jesus Christ.

5-6th Grade - Fight the Good Fight by Children Desiring God Christians must be fighters:

that is, fighters in the battle for faith! This study identifies various battlegrounds of

temptation, and equips children with strategies for fighting against sin.

Junior/Senior High are reading through the Bible in one year with teaching on the currents

of ancient history that framed the stories recorded in the Bible.

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Nursery provided for children under the age of 3.

*** If you are interested in doing some substitute teaching over the winter months,

please contact Kristen Anderson at 402.984.7362 ***

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS- The study will be on II Thessalonians’. We will

go verse by verse through the letter of Paul.

HELP IS NEEDED FOR CHILD-CARE ON SUNDAY MORNING

Parents of young children are often too distracted or too busy to get much out of Bible

study, yet are in need of that quiet time with the Lord in order to "bring their children up

in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." Please consider helping with child-care on

Sunday during bible class from 9-10:00 in the preschool room. Call

Pastor or the office if you feel the call to minister to these young families.

We want to offer our most heartfelt love and appreciation to our Christ Lutheran prayer

warriors. Through the process of Jeremy’s cancer treatment; his surgery went well, but

asks for continued prayers as the colon learns to work normally again.

From Sherry Aldridge

THANK YOU- Sincere thanks for all thoughts of sympathy shown to me at the loss of

my brother, Bob Struss. God’s Blessings to all Ruth Kroll

UPDATE…Welcome Jamie Braniff and her husband Brock.

They will be worshiping with us on Sunday, April 30,

Make sure to take some time to meet them.

GRADUATION RECONITION

Recognition will be May 14th

for all Children that Graduate

From Preschool-Kindergarten- 8th

grade- High school-and College

If you know of someone special that will be graduating,

please invite them to join us for the recognition.

Please fill free to call the office and let us know.

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SCHOOL NEWS CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL SCHEDULE …

May 3rd

...VBS Staff Meeting 7:00pm

May 4th...All School Concert 6:30pm

May 5th...All School Track Meet @ GICC

May 10th

...NO SCHOOL

May 11th

...Last Day of School/ End of 4th

Quarter

10:45 Chapel & Awards

NOON DISMISSAL

6:30pm End of the Year Picnic

May 14th...Graduation Sunday

May 21st…PTL VENDORS EVENT…4pm-7pm

ALL SCHOOL TRACK MEET...Is Scheduled for May 5th

. This year it will be hosted by

Heartland Lutheran High School and held at Grand Island Central Catholic High School. It is a

fun day for the whole family! Mark your calendars! More details to come...

Mark Your Calendars for

Operation Arctic VBS June 12 -16

th, 2017

The Art of Marriage: the couples attending Sunday morning Bible class are blessed

with insight into the blessings and challenges to marriage in our culture.

1. The myth of "The Right One"!

2. The blessing of marriage that we all need a witness to our life.

Book and videos are available for you to use at home or in groups.

You can still join the discussion on Sunday. Bless your marriage

today by growing together in the Lord.

Christ Lutheran School will be hosting a craft and vendor show on Sunday, May

21st from 4-7PM. If you are interested in having a booth at this show, please

contact Toni Bockerman@(308) 832-7520 or at centralnevendorshows@gmail.com

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Your child will be exploring the one –of-a-kind treasure.

The BIBLE!

Registration forms will be coming soon! Looking for Exploration Leaders

Come join our team, Operation Arctic VBS June 12-16

th! Here God’s children of

all ages will discover that God’s Word has all the answers for their lives! Every child will

hear the Good News about Jesus, their Savior, from the coolest book on the planet! As

VBS staff, you can live out your faith, and help children in our church and community to

get to know the awesome God who made each of us and who gave His life for us.

We are in need of people to serve as Guides, who leading the children from station to

station, Snack Leaders, Craft leaders or helpers, Bible Story leaders or helpers for

the different ages, Game Leaders or Music leaders. Maybe you could help with

decorating or be a greeter at the door each morning to welcome the children and their

families. If you can help full or part time, just let Peg know by calling or texting Peg

Volzke at 402-469-0308 or e-mailing her @ pegvolzke@rocketmail.com. or signing up

on the sign-up sheet in the foyer.

We will have our first staff meeting on

Wednesday, May 3rd

@ 7 p.m.

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Making the Best of It

Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD

for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper." Jeremiah 29:7

When God’s people were slaves in Babylon, He told them: ‘This is the Message ... to all the exiles I’ve

taken from Jerusalem to Babylon: “Build houses and make yourselves at home. Put in gardens and eat

what grows in that country. Marry and have children. Encourage your children to marry and have children

so that you’ll thrive in that country and not waste away. Make yourselves at home there and work for the

country’s welfare. Pray for Babylon’s well-being. If things go well for Babylon, things will go well for you

... As soon as Babylon’s seventy years are up and not a day before, I’ll show up and take care of you as I

promised and bring you back home. I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out - plans to take care of

you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for”’ (vv. 4-11). There’s an important lesson

here. While we’re waiting for God to turn things around for us, we need to be as productive as possible.

While we’re waiting for God to work, a lot of us think we should do nothing, even though there’s plenty

around for us to do. The bottom line is: We’ve become concerned about one person only - ourselves. When

we mess up, the only person we tend to see is - ourselves. But God says, ‘While you’re waiting on me to do

something good for you, start doing something good for others’. By blessing others, you open up the

channel for God to come through and bless you. That’s the way it works, that’s the way HE works!

Prayer Heavenly Father, You always have a plan. Help me be patient as You reveal it at Your right time. In Jesus’

Name, Amen

The Reason for the Attack

I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.

Psalms 41:11

The Devil doesn’t want you to know that God’s favor is on your life, or that you’ve been blessed by Him

with all the good things you enjoy. The truth is, the Devil doesn’t want you to think God has done anything

good for you at all! He will try to convince you that you have no purpose, power, or potential. He’ll try to

persuade you that your background means you won’t amount to anything, and if that doesn’t work he’ll

play the childhood memories card. If that doesn’t work, he will remind you of all the disappointments

you’ve been through in life. And if you buy what he’s selling you’ll end up with such self-doubt and low

self-esteem you won’t believe God has blessed you in any way, or that He has a wonderful plan for your

life. But He has! No matter how limited your ability or uninspiring your accomplishments, every blessing

you’re enjoying today happened because the Lord is on your side. The psalmist said, I know that you are

pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me. In my integrity you uphold me and set me in your

presence forever.(vv. 11-12). David understood that his enemies were attacking him because they witnessed

the favor of God on his life. The question is, do you understand that God’s favor is on your life too? If you

don’t, you won’t expect the attack, understand the reason behind it or how to overcome it. You’re blessed

and favored - that’s why you’re a target! Are others resentful because of what God has done for you? How

come they see it and you can’t?

Prayer Heavenly Father, help me see the real enemy when I am attacked and not allow it to get me down because I

know You have defeated the devil. Thank You in Jesus’ Name, Amen

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Before You Date Someone

in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:6

Before you date somebody, ask yourself: 1) Am I free to be who I am? Paul writes, ‘Let’s just go ahead

and be what we were made to be’ (Romans 12:6). If you have to reinvent yourself to keep somebody

happy, you’re in the wrong relationship. If they disapprove of you now, do you seriously think marriage

will improve things? Not a chance! 2) Is the relationship based on honesty? The Bible talks about ‘telling

each other the truth’ (Ephesians 4:25). Relationships thrive on openness and trust. When deceit creeps in,

it’s time to get truthful in a hurry or call it quits. 3) Have we established clear boundaries? If the

relationship ended today, would you regret your level of involvement? The Bible says, ‘Run from sexual

sin’ (1 Corinthians 6:18). God made sex a commitment specifically for marriage; otherwise what was

intended to be beautiful and fulfilling can leave you feeling ‘used’. 4) Is this person possessive or

controlling? If so, it’s a red flag. The Bible says, ‘Love is ... never jealous’ (1 Corinthians 13:4). If you

can’t make a move without the other person’s permission, you need to back off and re-evaluate the

relationship. 5) How are we spending our time together? Without a plan, it’s easy to get more physically

involved than you should. That’s why it’s good to agree up front about establishing boundaries. Keep God

in your relationship and you won’t go wrong. ‘Listen for God’s voice in everything you do ... he’s the one

who will keep you on track.’

Prayer Heavenly Father, right relationships are important. Help me develop Godly relationships. In Jesus’ Name,

Amen

You Can’t See What You Are Not Looking For

Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. Psalms 119:18

One day Elisha and his servant awoke to find the house they were in surrounded by an army of enemy

soldiers. His servant panicked and asked, ‘What are we going to do?’ So Elisha prayed, ‘LORD, open his

eyes so that he may see’ (2 Kings 6:17). Suddenly he saw their enemies surrounded by an even bigger army

of angels. On their way home to Emmaus, Cleopas and his companion were heartbroken because Jesus, the

One in whom they’d placed their hopes, had been crucified and buried. Out of nowhere a stranger joined

them on their journey, and when they reached home they invited him to stay for supper. As he prayed and

pronounced a blessing over their meal, the eyes of Cleopas and his companion were opened and they

recognized that the stranger was none other than Jesus Himself (see Luke 24:13-35). A man on a commuter

train kept gazing out the window and saying, ‘Wonderful; just wonderful!’. What was he looking at? Run-

down apartment buildings and rubbish spilling over onto the pavement! After hearing him say ‘Wonderful’

four or five times the lady beside him remarked, ‘It doesn’t look too wonderful to me’. Whereupon the man

replied, ‘I’ve been blind for the past thirty years. But through the skill of a surgeon, the generosity of a

donor, and a corneal transplant, I’ve been given the gift of two new eyes. And to me, everything I see is

wonderful.’ Grumbling blinds you to God’s blessings, but gratitude opens your eyes to enjoy them. So

today, ask the Lord to open your eyes to all the ‘wonderful things’ that surround you.

Prayer Heavenly Father, help me to see things – the things You see. Give me Your eyes. In Jesus’ Name, Amen

Never Engage In Slander

He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. Proverbs 10:18

It’s rare to find a political candidate these days who runs a totally clean campaign. But slandering isn’t

limited to politicians. Given the right set of circumstances, each one of us can be tempted to denigrate the

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other. Before you do, however, read these words carefully:‘LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who

may live on your holy hill? He ... who speaks the truth from his heart and has no slander on his tongue,

who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellow-man’ (Psalm 15:1-3). Can you recall the

last time you spoke words that tore someone down? What was your motive? Why did you feel a need to

diminish them in the eyes of other people? Were you speaking out of the pain of having been hurt by them?

Did you envy their accomplishments? If so, have you not learned to let envy motivate you to achieve your

own goals instead of making you defame another? Is it possible you grudgingly admire and desire

something the other person has? The Bible says, ‘Promotion ... come[s] from God’ (Psalm 75:6-7). This

Scripture should cause you to become a team player, not a competitor. There’s no reason to snuff

somebody else’s light out so that yours can shine. God has already declared that no one can thwart His

purpose for your life: ‘The Lord [Almighty] has spoken - who can change his plans? When his hand moves,

who can stop him?’ (Isaiah 14:27). And since God has already secured your destiny and promised to

avenge all wrongs perpetrated against you, you never need to engage in slander.

Prayer Heavenly Father, forgive me for the times I have slandered someone. Help me be one that builds others up

– and if not – then one who shuts up. In Jesus’ Name, Amen Runaway Train (Of Thought)

“Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.” Psalm 56:3

Children become frightened easily because their immature, developing minds are unable to sort through the things that

they do not understand. From an early age children learn to look to the ones who care for them. When children are

frightened they will reach out to take the hand of the one closest to them. There is a calm security in knowing that their

little hand is held steady by one who is near; the one who loves and protects them.

The story is told of a young child who was sitting on a train with her father. As the train entered a darkened tunnel

observers were certain this child would be fear ridden. As the train emerged from the darkness and into the daylight, a

woman sitting next to the child patted the little girls hand and said “There, there honey, you’re okay.” The little girl

looked at the woman and said, “I know.” Then holding up her father’s hand the child replied, “I’m holding my father’s

hand!”

Our Heavenly Father is the One holding our hand in the dark, chasing away runaway thoughts that threatens to derail

us. It’s easy to become so focused on the dark that we forget who is holding our hand in the tunnel. Never let what you

think you see in the dark overshadow what you know to be true in the Light. Anxiety and fear cast shadows of darkness

on the walls of our mind. Our loving Father took special care to continually remind us that by the power of His Word

and the promise of His presence, we need not be afraid. Christ never intended for us to live under the weight of fear but

rather to rise above it by clinging to His hand. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and

of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7). When fear tries to derail you, keep your hand in the hand of Your Father. There is

no better place to be. (Psalm 27:1)

Prayer Father, thank You for victory over worry and fear. Please squeeze my hand to remind me that You never let

go. Thank you Jesus; You are the Light in darkened places. In Your Name I rest, Amen.

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A Mission moment from

Gary Thies; 1. In mainland China they are starting 4 new

Christian Congregations a Day!

2. In mainland China there are 10,000

Christians to ONE PASTOR!

3. In mainland China THERE ARE NOW MORE

CHRISTIANS THAN COMMUNISTS!

4. China will soon be the country in the world

that has the MOST Christians...they are hungry

for the Gospel.

5. The Ethiopian Lutheran Church they are

averaging baptizing 1000 people PER DAY.

6. The Ethiopian Lutheran Church now has over

8 million members in that one country, and that

4 times the membership of the LCMS!!!

7. We have lost an average of about 35,000

members a year in the LCMS for the last 10

years!

8. In Shenzhen in Mainland China, they had

10,000 people for their Christmas Program and

MOST of them had never heard the name of

Jesus!!!

9. Just got word this morning from Rev.

Carl Hanson in Hong Kong, that the Chinese

Communist Government is building a huge new

church for our missionaries located in Shenzhen,

and they are going to open up the 3rd location

there...NOW, THAT'S WHAT GOD CAN DO!!!!

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