May 2017

Sunday, 7 May – The Fourth Sunday of Easter, Jubilate

The Ascension as depicted by John Singleton Copley, 1775

Sermon Text:  1 Peter 2:11-20

Sermon Theme: “In This Life, We Live as Sojourners”

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Chief Hymn:  ELH # 377, “Why Should Cross and Trial Grieve Me?”

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Sunday, 14 May – Fifth Sunday of Easter, Cantate

Sermon Text:  Psalm 98

Sermon Theme:  “Sing to the Lord a New Song”

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Chief Hymn:  ELH #378, “Dear Christians, One and All Rejoice”

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Sunday, 21 May – Sixth Sunday of Easter, Rogate

Sermon Text: James 1:22-27

Sermon Theme: “We Pray That God Would Give Us Religion That Is Pure and Undefiled”

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Chief Hymn: ELH #261, “Who Trusts in God, a Strong Abode”

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Thursday, 25 May – The Ascension of Our Lord

Sermon Text: Acts 1:1-11

Sermon Theme: “Christ’s Ascension Defines Our Lives Moving Forward”

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Chief Hymn: ELH #392, “On Christ’s Ascension I Now Build”

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Sunday, 28 May – Seventh Sunday of Easter, Exaudi

Sermon Text: John 15:26-16:4

Sermon Theme: “Persecution Is Coming, and So Is the Counselor”

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Chief Hymn: ELH #396, “If God Had Not Been on Our Side”

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