Confirmation has played an important part in the Lutheran Church, for in confirmation young men and women demonstrate such knowledge of the Christian faith that they are able to examine themselves so as to prepare for Holy Communion. They also in their vows acknowledge that there is a cosmic battle […]
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The Ascended Lord Jesus Is with Us Always in His Church on Earth
After He rose from the dead, the Lord Jesus presented Himself alive to the Apostles, “appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God” (Acts 1:3). When He ascended to the right hand of the Father, He did not orphan His Church, but fills all things […]
Read MoreAll Glory, Laud and Honor
Theodolph of Orleans, 760–82l Translated by John M. Neale, 1818–1866 * * * This Palm Sunday hymn was written approximately a.d. 820 by Bishop Theodolph of Orleans, France, while he was imprisoned at the monastery of Angers. Theodolph was well known in his day as a poet, pastor, and beloved […]
Read MoreHosanna, Loud Hosanna
Jennette Threlfall, 1821–1880 Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest. (Matthew 21:9) The week preceding Easter Sunday is known as Holy or Passion Week. These seven days have been described as the most intense and important […]
Read MoreFuddruckers Benefit Night for the Women Of St. Timothy
FUDDRUCKERS BENEFIT NIGHT FOR THE WOMEN OF ST. TIMOTHY will be held on Wednesday, April 20th from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm. When you eat at Fuddruckers on April 20th, WOST will receive 10 – 20% of the proceeds. You must present the coupon at the time of your order […]
Read MoreLessons in the Liturgy – Part 14
The Service of Holy Communion The Lutheran Hymnary p. 72: 20-27 The Words of Institution are the inspired words of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) and of St. Paul (I Corinthians 11). It is the Word of Christ that, together with the eating and drinking of the bread and […]
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