Pilgrim Worship: Pilgrim Worship Sunday September 18, 2022

The Dishonest Steward, an illustration from "Les Paraboles" by Eugène Burnand 1850-1921

Pilgrim Lutheran Church

The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 18, 2022

We're thankful you've come here to watch our service and to worship the one true God!

This was another exciting Sunday at Pilgrim Lutheran Church! Once again, we had lots of great activities going on, starting with our 10:30 am Worship Service. Afterward, we gathered for food, conversations, and Adult Bible study, while the children enjoyed Sunday School. These classes are full of activities and teaching, so the children learn how much God loves them!

If you live in the Burton area, please consider joining us on Sunday mornings!

Here is information about today's worship service:

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Old Testament: Amos 8:4–7

Psalm: Psalm 113
Epistle: 1 Timothy 6:6–19
Gospel: Luke 16:1–15

THEME FOR WORSHIP
In the 16th chapter of Luke, Jesus continues teaching about the proper use of possessions, given to us by our merciful Father. This Gospel text immediately follows the parable of the Prodigal Son and amplifies Jesus’ words in Luke 14:33 and Luke 12:31-34.

This text is summarized by Jesus’ very familiar words:

“No servant can serve two masters… You cannot serve God and money.”

But we also have a challenging parable, followed by Jesus’ interpretation, and two application statements. Some of the wording can be rather confusing, so it is important we carefully unpack these verses. In the end, Jesus calls us to serve Him only, who has been, and still is very merciful to us! What a blessing this call is, and the ability God gives us to hear His word and do it!

To watch the video of today's service, please click HERE.

Peace to you on this, the Lord's Day!