The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 3, 2023
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 9:30 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! Anyone can watch our services live on Facebook or later on Pilgrim's website.
Here is information about today's worship service:
BIBLE READINGS FOR SUNDAY
Old Testament: Jeremiah 15:15-21
Psalm: Psalm 26
Epistle: Romans 12:9-21
Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28
Epistle: Romans 12:9-21
Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28
OUR THEME FOR WORSHIP
Life as one of Jesus’ disciples is a life of tension. One of the love / hate battles we experience involves suffering. In the Gospel readings from last Sunday and today, we see Peter struggling with this tension. We love that Jesus suffered for us, but we despise the necessity of our own suffering for Christ. We desire to follow Jesus, but we resist the heavy lifting of our own crosses. We prefer self-centered glory and comfort over humble obedience and suffering. Can these tensions be resolved? Is there hope in all of this?
Life as one of Jesus’ disciples is a life of tension. One of the love / hate battles we experience involves suffering. In the Gospel readings from last Sunday and today, we see Peter struggling with this tension. We love that Jesus suffered for us, but we despise the necessity of our own suffering for Christ. We desire to follow Jesus, but we resist the heavy lifting of our own crosses. We prefer self-centered glory and comfort over humble obedience and suffering. Can these tensions be resolved? Is there hope in all of this?
To watch the video of today's service, please click HERE.
Peace in Christ, your Savior,
Pastor Mark
Pilgrim Lutheran Church, LCMS Burton, Michigan
office: 810.744.1188 mobile: 248.881.7627
We are Pilgrims with a Purpose:
Sharing God’s Love & Mercy with Each Other & the World.
Soli Deo Gloria
“The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save" Zephaniah 3:17
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