Lenten Worship at Pilgrim, Wednesday March 10, 2021

 

Pilgrim Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)

Burton, Michigan

We worship together, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

All of our mid-week worship services during the season of Lent are organized under God's invitation to us:  “Return to the Lord your God for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and He relents over disaster” (Joel 2:13b).  

Our worship service tonight will follow the theme of "Return from False Witness".  We will follow Jesus as He allows Himself to be subjected to a sham "trial" in front of Caiaphas the high priest with the scribes and elders.  Jesus endured this mockery of justice, including slander, false accusations and physical violence; why?  In part, to set a perfect example for us when we are faced with false testimony from others.  But most importantly, because this was His Father's plan to fulfill all prophecies and to redeem you, me and all sinners.  Jesus is the "Lamb without imperfection" who in a few hours would die an innocent death and be the perfect sacrifice for all of our sins.  

Tonight, God calls us repent of false testimony and our other 8th commandment sins, and to Return to Him, from False Witness.

Please click HERE to watch the service.

Remember, we will be worshiping in-person every Wednesday in Lent, beginning at 7pm.  Videos of these services will be posted online as quickly as practical following these services.

NEXT WEDNESDAY'S THEME:   "Return from Denial"

In Christ Jesus,

Pastor Mark

office:  810.744.1188

mobile:  248.881.7627

email:  pastormarkplb@gmail.com

Soli Deo Gloria

"Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!” Psalm 31:24

Pilgrim Sunday Worship March 7, 2021

 

Christ Cleansing the Temple 1875 by Carl Heinrich Bloch

Pilgrim Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)

Burton, Michigan

We worship together, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

Greetings to each of you on this Lord's day, March 7, 2021!  

The Scripture readings for today

   Old Testament:   Exodus 20:1–17
               Epistle:   1 Corinthians 1:18–31
              Gospel:   John 2:13–22

                Psalm:   Psalm 19

Theme for the service & sermon

Cleaning, organizing, and “sprucing up” are habits for many people each Spring.  With the warmer weather and longer sunlight, are you thinking of “Spring cleaning” whatever “clutter” may have gathered over the past months?  With many of us at home for the past year, the clutter may be more than usual.   In the Gospel text today, is Jesus giving us a good example of “driving out” clutter in our lives?   Perhaps, but does God have more in this text for us to learn?

Please click HERE to view our service, and HERE for a separate Children's message.

Praying God’s blessings on you and your family this week,

Pastor Mark

Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Burton, Michigan

office:  810.744.1188

mobile:  248.881.7627

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Soli Deo Gloria

"The LORD is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation.” Psalm 118:14

Lenten Wednesday Pilgrim Worship, March 3, 2021

Pilgrim Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)

Burton, Michigan

We worship together, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

All of our mid-week worship services during the season of Lent are organized under God's invitation to us:  “Return to the Lord your God for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and He relents over disaster” (Joel 2:13b).  

The focus of our worship service tonight is betrayal, but not just Judas' betrayal of Jesus.  All of your sins and all of my sins are betrayals of Jesus Christ, our Savior.  Jesus accepted Judas' betrayal and the betrayal of all people, and took our punishment on the cross of Golgotha.   Thanks be to God, that because of Jesus' faithfulness, you and I are forgiven!

Please click HERE to watch the service.

Remember, we will be worshiping in-person every Wednesday in Lent, beginning at 7pm.  Videos of these services will be posted online as quickly as practical following these services.

NEXT WEDNESDAY'S THEME:   "Return from False Witness"

In Christ Jesus,

Pastor Mark

office:  810.744.1188

mobile:  248.881.7627

email:  pastormarkplb@gmail.com

Soli Deo Gloria

"Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!” Psalm 31:24