The Three Wise men in Basilica of Sant'Apollinare
Nuovo, Ravenna (Italy)
Pilgrim Lutheran Church
The Epiphany of Our Lord
January 5, 2025
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 Adult Bible study at 9:15 am, then our 10:30 am Worship service. Afterward, we gathered for food and conversations, 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 this worship service:
BIBLE READINGS
Old Testament: Isaiah 60:1–6
Psalm: Psalm 72:1–15
Epistle: Ephesians 3:1–12
Gospel: Matthew 2:1–12
Epistle: Ephesians 3:1–12
Gospel: Matthew 2:1–12
OUR THEME FOR WORSHIP
Epiphany is an extension of Christmas, sometimes known as “Christmas of the Gentiles”. On the first Christmas, we find a swaddled baby in a manger, visited by shepherds who were summoned by angels. In this “other” Christmas, we find a toddler at His mother’s feet in a house, visited by Magi or Gentile wise men from the east, guided by a God-sent star.
These Magi visitors were living proof that God’s promises to Abraham were being fulfilled: “…In your seed shall all the nations of the world be blessed.” The seed of Abraham had arrived; born in Bethlehem and quickly growing up. These gentile worshipers testify that Jesus is not just King of the Jews, but King of the World.
Epiphany is an extension of Christmas, sometimes known as “Christmas of the Gentiles”. On the first Christmas, we find a swaddled baby in a manger, visited by shepherds who were summoned by angels. In this “other” Christmas, we find a toddler at His mother’s feet in a house, visited by Magi or Gentile wise men from the east, guided by a God-sent star.
These Magi visitors were living proof that God’s promises to Abraham were being fulfilled: “…In your seed shall all the nations of the world be blessed.” The seed of Abraham had arrived; born in Bethlehem and quickly growing up. These gentile worshipers testify that Jesus is not just King of the Jews, but King of the World.
To watch the video of today's service, please click HERE.
Peace in Christ,
Pastor Mark
Pilgrim Lutheran Church, LCMS Burton, Michigan
office: 810.744.1188
We are Pilgrims with a Purpose:
Sharing God’s Love & Mercy with Each Other & the World.
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Soli Deo Gloria
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the LORD!" Psalm 31:24
