New Life's Worship Service on August 31st, 2025, the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

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Before Service Meditation: Blessed Lord, when the patriarch Jacob was told by You to return home and be reunited with his brother Esau, You met him on the way at the river Jabbok. There he "wrestled with You," refusing to let go until he received Your blessing. We come here today for the same reason, to receive Your blessing and to be a blessing in the lives of others. We refuse to go home, we refuse to leave this place without Your blessing. We will not let go of You until You bless us. Do that for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Today's Theme: GIVE ME YOUR BLESSING. When someone wants someone else's approval, they may ask for their "blessing." Today, our service focusses on the willingness of God to be identified as our God, to put His name on His people, claiming them as His own, and pouring out His undeserved blessings. Christian people bless God, are blessed by God and seek to be a blessing to others.

Today's Service: Morning Praise, NPH; used with permission under the OneLicense.net copyright agreement #A-800156 and under CCLI license #1132777. The service is a revision of the historic Order of Matins. Matins (comes from the Latin matutinus meaning "of the morning") was the monastic service marking the beginning of the new day. In Morning Praise, we sing back to God the message He has given us in His word.

Christian hymns preach Jesus Christ: crucified, risen and seated at God's right hand. The hymns in this service are from "Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal" ©2021 Northwestern Publishing House. Used with permission. Additional hymns: "Christian Worship Supplement" ©2008 Northwestern Publishing House. Used with permission.