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January 31, AD 2021
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
8:15am/10:30am
Saint Paul Lutheran Church
250 Trinity Road
York, PA 17408
www.saintpaultrinity.org(P=Pastor, AM=Assisting Minister, C=Congregation, *=please stand) (The order of service and several hymns are found in the green book –LBW, purple-W&P or in the blue book-WOV. Please silence all electronic devices as we give our attention to God's presence in this holy place.) Welcome, Announcements, Prayer Concerns Prelude: “Prelude” by Colman (During the prelude you may use the following prayer. Everlasting God, you have given us a pure Word of life that we might drink from the well of your wisdom. May we hunger for your Word as we hunger for bread; may we thirst for your Word as we long for water. Give us a burning desire to open the Scriptures and to partake of the presence of the living bread from heaven Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen *Invocation and Order of Confession and Forgiveness § P: In the name of the Father, and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen. P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (please kneel or stand and observe a time of silence for self-examination.) P: Most merciful God, C: We confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. P: Almighty God, in his mercy, has given his Son to die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen.
*Opening Hymn: *Apostolic Greeting § P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you. Opening Dialogue+ P: In the beginning was the Word, C: and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. P: In the Word was life, C: and the life was the light of all people. P: The Word became flesh and lived among us, C: and we have seen his glory, full of grace and truth.
*The Prayer of the Day P: Let us pray… O God, you know the perilous choices we are prone to make that fall short of your desire for human faithfulness and obedience. Without you, our fragile nature cannot survive. Support us with your Word of truth, that we may grow in faith in the midst of our trials. Grant this, we pray, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. First Lesson: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 (God would raise up for the people Israel a new prophet who is like Moses. If a prophet was found by God to speak words other than the Lord’s, that prophet would suffer death, thus proving whether the prophets’ words were trustworthy.) 15 “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers — it is to him you shall listen — 16just as you desired of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, ‘Let me not hear again the voice of the Lord my God or see this great fire any more, lest I die.’ 17And the Lord said to me, ‘They are right in what they have spoken. 18I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. And I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him. 19And whoever will not listen to my words that he shall speak in my name, I myself will require it of him. 20But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in my name that I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.’” L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Psalm: 111 (read responsively) (God’s work is full of splendor and majesty, remembered throughout all generations, wrote the psalmist. He is the God of justice and mercy: feeding the people, giving them land, and keeping his covenant with them. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.) L:1Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation. C:2Great are the deeds of the Lord! They are studied by all who delight in them. L:3His work is full of majesty and splendor, and his righteousness endures forever. C:4He makes his marvelous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and full of compassion. L:5He gives food to those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant. C:6He has shown his people the power of his works in giving them the lands of the nations. L:7The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice; all his commandments are sure. C:8They stand fast forever and ever, because they are done in truth and equity. L:9He sent redemption to his people; he commanded his covenant forever; holy and
awesome is his Name. C:10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; those who act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures forever. Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 (Paul reminded the people that they have a duty to those who are weak in the faith. It is not good to be puffed up with knowledge for the sake of knowing things, or to insist on one’s rights just because one is entitled to something. Rather, Paul said, Christians are to care for the young and weak in faith so their faith is built up.) 1 Concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” This “knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up. 2If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. 3But if anyone loves God, he is known by God. 4Therefore, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “an idol has no real existence,” and that “there is no God but one.” 5For although there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth — as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords” — 6yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist. 7 However, not all possess this knowledge. But some, through former association with idols, eat food as really offered to an idol, and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. 8 Food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. 9But take care that this right of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. 10For if anyone sees you who have knowledge eating in an idol’s temple, will he not be encouraged, if his conscience is weak, to eat food offered to idols? 11And so by your knowledge this weak person is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died. 12Thus, sinning against your brothers and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. 13Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble. L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Children’s Sermon: Pastor Paul
*Alleluia Verse spoken
C: Alleluia, Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia,
Alleluia.
*Gospel Announcement
P: The Holy Gospel according to Saint Mark, the 1st chapter.
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
Gospel: Mark 1:21-28
(On the Sabbath day, Jesus entered the synagogue and taught the people. They were astonished at his
ability and sincerity. A man with an unclean spirit approached him, yelling at him in fear. Jesus commanded
the spirit to come out of the man and to be quiet. All who were gathered were amazed at his authority.)
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{Jesus, Simon, Andrew, James and John} went into Capernaum, and immediately on
the Sabbath {Jesus} entered the synagogue and was teaching. 22And they were
astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the
scribes. 23And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit.
And he cried out, 24“What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to
destroy us? I know who you are — the Holy One of God.” 25But Jesus rebuked him,
saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” 26And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and
crying out with a loud voice, came out of him. 27And they were all amazed, so that they
questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He
commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” 28And at once his fame spread
everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee.
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon: Pastor Sally
*The Votum*Hymn of the Day:
*The Apostles’ Creed
All: I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the
power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius
Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third
day, he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of
the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Amen.
*The Prayers of the Church
C: Amen
*Passing of the Peace
P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C: And also with you. (We share the peace with one another from our spots.)
Offertory: “Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service” by Powell
*Offertory Prayer:
P: Let us pray. Merciful Father,
C: We offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us-ourselves, our
time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake
of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Great Thanksgiving
P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts.
C: We lift them to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C: It is right to give him thanks and praise
*The Proper Preface §
P: It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places, give
thanks to you, O Lord, holy Father, through Christ our Lord. Sharing our life, he lived
among us to reveal your glory and love, that our darkness should give way to his own
brilliant light. And so, with the Church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your
name and join their unending hymn:
*The Sanctus (spoken):
C: Holy, holy, holy Lord, Lord God of pow’r and might: Heaven and earth are full
of your glory, Hosanna, in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of
the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.*Eucharistic Prayer #33 P: Blessed are you, Lord of heaven and earth. In mercy for our fallen world you gave your only Son that all those who believe in him should not perish but have eternal life. We give thanks to you for the salvation you have prepared for us through Jesus Christ. Send now your Holy Spirit into our hearts, that we may receive our Lord with a living faith as he comes to us in his holy supper. C: Amen. Come Lord Jesus. *The Words of Institution *The Lord’s Prayer *P: Lord remember us in your Kingdom and teach us to pray… All: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. Agnus Dei (sung) Distribution of Holy Communion (Carol plays special music) *Blessing
*Post Communion Canticle: (sung)
*Post Communion Prayer: §
P: Let us pray…
C: Gracious God, you have fed us at this holy meal with the bread of life and the
cup of salvation. Enlighten our hearts with your grace and peace as you continue
to strengthen us with your Word and Sacrament through Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Benediction:
P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be
gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. In the name of
the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
*Recessional Hymn: Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I Go (vs. 1,2)
to the tune of “Lord Speak to Us”
1) Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go,
my daily labour to pursue;
thee, only thee, resolved to know,
in all I think or speak or do.
2) The task thy wisdom hath assigned
O let me cheerfully fulfil;
in all my works thy presence find,
and prove thy good and perfect will.Dismissal: P: Go in peace. Serve the Lord! C: Thanks be to God. Postlude: “Praise the Almighty, My Soul” by Buxtehude + Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress License 7654-L. §Creative Worship for the Lutheran Parish Series A Pt 2.^
We would like to do a Card Shower for Treva Albright
who will be turning 100 on February 14. You can mail them to her at
1802 Folkemer Cr. Room 201
York, PA 17404
Lord’s Helpers: 8:15
Head Usher: Lawrence Smyser Lord’s Helpers: 10:30
Lay Reader: Connie Dunklebarger Head Usher: Sandy Bender
Sound: Matt Conn Lay Reader: Sandy Bender
Acolyte: Grace Rinehart Sound: Luke Patchel
Greeter: James & Jill Tice Greeters: Carl & Sandy Bender
Altar Guild: Jill Tice Altar Guild: Joyce Hall
Activities for the week of January 31, 2021
Sun. 1/31 Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
8:15am Divine Worship Service with Holy Communion
10:30am Divine Worship Service with Holy Communion
3:30pm – 5:00pm Virtual Game Time
Mon. 2/1 6:30pm Mutual Ministry Committee Meeting
Tues. 2/2 7:00pm Hilltop AA
Wed. 2/3 3:30pm Hymn Selection Committee Meeting
Thurs. 2/4 9:30am Pastors at Text Study
Fri. 2/5 7:00pm Hilltop AA
Sat. 2/6 9:00am Quiet Communion Worship Service
Sun. 2/7 Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany / Souper Bowl of Caring
8:15am Divine Worship Service with Holy Communion
10:30am Divine Worship Service with Holy Communion
Youth and Family Committee is hosting
a Virtual Game Time!
Today, from 3:30-5:00 we are going to have our first ever Zoom Game gathering. We’ll
send out the link ahead of time and the supplies you will need (like some bingo sheets)
and then you’ll get on the zoom and we’ll give it a whirl. Let us know if you want to be a
part of the fun by January 18 and then we’ll get you the supplies you’ll need – there may
even be some prizes at the end! More game times to come and hopefully by February
they can be in person!SPECIAL APPEAL FOR January MIVO Foundation
MIVO’S mission, which is: “to serve the people of Haiti by offering treatment
options for Orthopedic problems. Consistent with a Christian faith, we believe
these problems are physical, emotional, and spiritual illnesses. Through Christ-
centered care, we integrate these aspects of life to enhance a path to recovery,
offering hope from a biblical perspective.” This service is best exemplified
through real life fact and example. With each passing year, the MIVO Foundation
expands our reach as God expands our impact. We have been able to perform
critically needed surgeries such as re-alignment & fixation of broken bones as
well as removal of infected hardware in patients’ limbs, thus offering hope of
returning to independent, productive lifestyles. By partnering with MIVO, you are
truly helping to open the doors of possibility for future patients. Your gift is a
tangible investment, which will enable us to maintain the clinic’s operation year-
round as well as help us to prepare for the expansions which God has sent
before us. Thank you, too, for your prayers as MIVO strives to reach more and
more people for Christ here in the United States and in Haiti.
Funds to date: $,1,461.00
Women of the Word
Women of the Word will not be meeting in February due to the rise in Covid 19.
We invite all ladies to join us in our time of study and fellowship once we start
meeting again.
The Men’s group is not meeting in January. We will resume meetings when
the community spread of COVID 19 starts to decline.
Thought of the day: The Old Testament historian proclaimed that there would
be another prophet raised up from among Moses’ brothers. This one would
speak the words of God with truth and authenticity. As Jesus taught in the
synagogue, the people were amazed at his ability to instruct them in the Word
and also at his ability to cast out evil from a man who was held captive by a
demonic spirit.We are not having our regular Sunday School classes at this time.
We will hopefully start back up soon. We will be monitoring the
Covid situation and will respond as advised.
OUR DAILY BREAD
Our dessert for February is blueberry muffins. We need 30 dozen
by 9 am on Friday, Feb.19th. If you can contribute some muffins,
please contact Kate Frye at 792-1650. Thank you!
Book Club will meet on February 18 at 1:30 and we will discuss:
A Quiet Strength: The Life and Legacy of Jeannette M. Cathy
by Trudy Cathy White.
This easy to read account of the life of Mrs. Cathy wife of the founder of
Chick Fil A will provide a great discussion of her Christian approach to life.
College Care Package Update
Due to COVID- we will not be collecting items to mail to our college students this
year. Instead, we will be collecting donations and mailing them a Starbucks/ Sheetz gift
card. We are accepting monetary donations to offset the cost of the gift cards for 14
youth. Please place your donation in an envelope labeled “College Gift Cards” and put it
in the offering plate. We will be accepting donations until February 21. Thank you for
helping us with this annual activity!
Special Thanks to Trudy Waltersdorff who is filling in as our Organist and blessing us
with her talents while Carol Moscony is quarantining and helping out with her new
grandson.Listening for the Promise
Weekly Devotional
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany - January 31, 2021
“Be silent, and come out of him.”
- Mark 1:25
Anytime a group of people live together, it’s only a matter of time before there are
debates about who’s in charge. Whether in families or societies, on a playground, or at
an office - the struggle for power is a real. And what kind of power it is makes all the
difference.
The toddler yells, “You’re not the boss of me,” and Mom replies firmly “Oh yes I am.”
Who’s in charge here? Husbands and wives, if you’ve ever wondered why you clash
over the smallest, most insignificant things, it might be because you’re still trying to settle
the question of who is really in charge! Who’s in charge then? Of your morality? Your
decisions? Your life? Who’s in charge of our life together as church?
Jesus went home to Capernaum, and taught the people gathered there on the
Sabbath. His message was astonishing, for he taught as one with authority. So far, so
good. But, “Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit.” Have
you ever met someone with a dirty spirit? These are folks who are mean and contrary for
no apparent reason. Suddenly, when all seems to be going along smoothly, Jesus
encounters opposition. We shouldn’t be surprised, really. The one anointed with the Holy
Spirit of God inevitably encounters the unholy spirit which is opposed to God. Who’s in
charge here? That’s the question. This unclean spirit seeks to overthrow Jesus and
dominate him on his own home turf.
And Jesus’ answer is, “Be silent, and come out of him.” Immediately, the demon
leaves, and the crowd who had been astounded at Jesus’ teaching is even more
amazed at his authority. But I am confused about the guy with the unclean spirit. Where
did he come from? He seems to appear from within the gathering of believers. That this
evil spirit manifests itself through one of the congregation’s members, during worship, is
just… creepy.
But look what Jesus does for him. He doesn’t condemn or punish. He simply casts
out that which is unclean, so that the man can be truly free. The Bible says all authority
in heaven and on earth flows from One Source. It’s as simple and as complicated as
that. The unclean spirits have not gone away. They are as vocal and violent and life-
destroying as ever. But the One who is in charge says, ‘Be silent! Come out!’ And he
entrusts us here in this place with a different Spirit by which to live. In Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Sola Worship Resource — Weekly Devotional © 2020, Sola Publishing (www.solapublishing.com), written by Patti Morlock. Scripture taken
from ESV Bible® (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright ©2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
Used by permission. All rights reserved.Bible Study for February
One of the enriching features of church life is our common desire to delve further
into the Holy Scriptures.
This winter/spring we will be looking at the books of First and Second Peter.
God’s word has great inspiration for our times of suffering and reminds us always
to be compassionate to others in their times of need.
There is great encouragement in these books to maintain faithfulness in the face
of temptations and to look for Christ’s coming again.
So join us in person or by Zoom on Thursdays, the morning session is held here
at the church in the Parlor at 10AM the evening Zoom session is held at 7PM, the
invitation to which will be included in the Wednesday and Thursday daily prayer
e-mail for that week. The Bible Sessions will be held on February 11, 18, and
25.
Third Thursday – Now we have 4 B’s –
Bible Study, Bingo, Bag lunch and Book Club!
Friends in Christ (our group for widows, widowers and friends) has a
substitute activity until we can hit the road again. On February 18. we will meet at
11:15 (right after Bible study). We will be meeting in Fellowship Hall and have
plenty of room for social distancing. We will use paper bingo papers and stamps.
Small prizes will be given out. We will have a socially distanced lunch as well.
Hopefully, Covid will end soon and we can go back to some of our fun outings,
but in the meantime, we can have fun together in our nice big building! Pass the
word around.Beginning Ash Wednesday February 17
at 7:00 pm (touch free imposition of Ashes) and Holy
Communion
Explore the Life of Peter
each Wednesday through March 31 and see how pride,
complacency, discipleship, cleansing, death and new life are
dealt with in our spiritual journeys.
All services will be in person at 7:00 p.m. and will also be
Live streamed.
Also, pick up or have hand delivered a Lenten family
devotional bag with fun items for all ages.
Come grow your faith life with us this Lent!Sermon Notes for the fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom –Psalm 111:10
We all have methods or systems for organizing our daily lives. Most fall into these three
categories:
• Reason – like knowledge it makes use of facts and figures, the evaluation of
information
• Feeling – sometimes we operate by gut emotions, what “feels right” to us
• Tradition/Habit – We’ve always done it that way!
All of these can be useful but have their pitfalls. What gives us a safeguard for any of
these systems is our Christian faith. Being under the authority of Christ helps us to
evaluate whether our conclusions are on the right track.
When St. Paul says that knowledge puffs up, but love builds up he is not saying that
knowledge is bad. What he is saying is that knowledge that is unchecked can simply
make us prideful. But when we love Jesus and his word and we are brought under the
authority of that word then we will be able to not only have intelligence, we will have
wisdom. We will use our reason, our feelings and our habits in a way that matches up
with the guidance of our Lord.
Being guided by the word of God requires a few important ingredients:
• Love
• Humility and Obedience
• Respect for the traditions/teaching of the Church throughout the ages (Creeds
and Confessions) which are tried and true explanations of the Word.
This discernment of what fits with the word of God is one of the benefits of studying
scripture together, of worshipping as a community, and of working together as one body.
We can help each other; in love we can build one another up and help find our way in a
very confusing world.
We ask God to give us willing hearts so that we are ready to obey and humble attitudes
that are set on worship. We want Him to make our whole lives an offering of love
because He is the one who gave his all for us Jesus Christ our Lord.†
TAKING FAITH HOME – January 31, 2021 AD
These readings are related to the Lectionary readings for this Sunday.
We invite you to take time each day to read the assigned Bible passage.
Sunday Mark 1:21-28 Jesus casts out an evil spirit
Monday Matthew 7:15-29 Jesus teaches with authority
Tuesday Matthew 8:28-34 Jesus heals two men with demons
Wednesday Luke 4:31-37 Jesus’ authority over evil spirits
Thursday John 5:16-27 Jesus’ authority to judge
Friday Acts 16:16-18 Paul casts out an evil spirit
Saturday Psalm 35:1-10 God is our defender
Sunday Mark 1:29-39 Jesus heals many people
SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THIS WEEK
Every bone in my body will shout: “No one is like the LORD!”
You protect the helpless from those in power; you save the poor and needy from those
who hurt them.” Psalm 35:10 (CEV)
SAY, PRAY AND BLESS:
A Prayer for the Week:
Lord Jesus, please protect us from evil and teach us your ways. Amen.
Mealtime Prayer:
Lord, without your love we’d go unfed. Thank you for our daily bread. Amen.
A Blessing to Give:
May the Lord Jesus protect you from evil and teach you his ways. Amen.
CARING CONVERSATION:
Discuss in your household or small group:
• Share about a teacher you liked and respected. What did you learn from them?
• Read Mark 1:21-22. Why do you think people were amazed at Jesus’ teachings?
• What do you find amazing about Jesus?
• What do you wish to learn from Jesus?DEVOTIONS: Make it a focus of your home prayer time this week to pray for teachers, including those who teach others about Christ in seminaries, schools and churches. SERVICE: Think of a teacher you are thankful for. Phone them with a word of encouragement, write them a letter, or send them a card. RITUALS AND TRADITIONS: If you have a household member who is a student, share a household time of prayer and blessing. Here is a prayer you can use: Heavenly Father, be with ___ in his/her studies. Keep ___ safe from anything that would harm him/her in body, mind or spirit. Help ___ to gain enjoyment from learning and to learn well. Help ____ to be happy at school and to have good friendships. Help ___ to show your love to others at school and to do what is right. And help ___ to remember that you are with him/her every day, whatever happens; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. From Martin Luther’s Small Catechism: The Gospel story from Mark shows Jesus’ power over evil. In the Lord’s Prayer we pray, “Deliver us from evil.” This is what Martin Luther wrote about this prayer in his Small Catechism: “In this prayer we sum up all our prayers. We are asking: ‘Father, save us from every kind of evil – anything that could hurt our body or soul, our possessions or reputation. Be with us when we die. Be kind to us and take us from the troubles of this world to be with you in heaven.’” People and issues to pray for in your devotions this week: For good and godly governance, for the renewal of faith in Lent, for those on hospice and for those mentioned today including__________________ and _________________.
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