Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times. (Matthew 18:21-22)
SCRIPTURE READINGS
HYMNS FOR THE WEEK
- Opening Hymn “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (LSB 790)
- Hymn of the Day “Come Down, O Love Divine” (LSB 501)
- Communion Distribution Hymns
- “Father Welcomes” (LSB 605)
- “The Gifts Christ Freely Gives” (LSB 602)
- “Lord Jesus Christ, Life-Giving Bread” (LSB 625)
- “Chief of Sinners Though I Be.” (LSB 611)
- “Rise, My Soul, To Watch and Pray” (LSB 663)
- “Thanks to Thee, O Christ, Victorious” (LSB 548)
- “Oh, How Great Is Your Compassion” (LSB 559)
- Closing Hymn “O Bless the Lord, My Soul” (LSB 814)
sixth sunday in martyrs’ tide
Sermon Starter
We welcome Pastor Berkesch this Sunday while Pastor Dehining is on vacation.
Collect of the Day
O God, our refuge and strength, the author of all godliness, hear the devout prayers of Your Church, especially in times of persecution, and grant that what we ask in faith we may obtain; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever