St. John's Lutheran Church
8th Sunday after Pentecost
The Sunday's after Pentecost focus on the teachings of Jesus and how they apply to our lives. This is an important element in the life of the church and helps to grow more and more into the image of Jesus.
Locations & Times
St. John's Lutheran Church
113 Lotus St, Dover, DE 19901, USA
Sunday 9:15 AM
Invocation
Begin with a moment of silence and the following invocation.
In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Begin with a moment of silence and the following invocation.
In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Scripture Reflection Questions
Discuss or journal the day's reflection questions.
Monday Reflection Question
What is God saying to me in these verses?
Tuesday Reflection Question
What do these verses tell me about Jesus?
Wednesday Reflection Question
Where do I see God doing amazing things in these verses?
Thursday Reflection Question
In what ways is God inviting me to change through these verses?
Friday Reflection Question
In what ways is God asking me to share his love with others?
Saturday Reflection Question
How can these verses help prepare my heart for worship tomorrow?
Discuss or journal the day's reflection questions.
Monday Reflection Question
What is God saying to me in these verses?
Tuesday Reflection Question
What do these verses tell me about Jesus?
Wednesday Reflection Question
Where do I see God doing amazing things in these verses?
Thursday Reflection Question
In what ways is God inviting me to change through these verses?
Friday Reflection Question
In what ways is God asking me to share his love with others?
Saturday Reflection Question
How can these verses help prepare my heart for worship tomorrow?
Small Catechism Reading
Read the weekly Small Catechism reading.
Ten Commandments - First Commandment
You shall have no other gods.
What does this mean? We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.
Martin Luther, Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation (Saint Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House, 1991).
Read the weekly Small Catechism reading.
Ten Commandments - First Commandment
You shall have no other gods.
What does this mean? We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.
Martin Luther, Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation (Saint Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House, 1991).
Small Catechism Reflection
Discuss or journal the day's Small Catechism reflection question.
Monday
What is something that this reading teaches us?
Tuesday
What is something related to this reading, for which we can give thanks?
Wednesday
What is something that this reading encourages us to do better? (If we need to ask forgiveness, be sure to do that).
Thursday
What is something that this reading encourages us to pray for?
Friday
What is something that this reading tells us about living as God’s people in this world?
Discuss or journal the day's Small Catechism reflection question.
Monday
What is something that this reading teaches us?
Tuesday
What is something related to this reading, for which we can give thanks?
Wednesday
What is something that this reading encourages us to do better? (If we need to ask forgiveness, be sure to do that).
Thursday
What is something that this reading encourages us to pray for?
Friday
What is something that this reading tells us about living as God’s people in this world?
God Action Reflection
Discuss or journal how you have seen the presence and action of God in your life. Answer each question every day.
1. What was something good that happened today?
2. What was something not so good that happened today?
3. Where did I see God's presence or action today?
4. What am I thankful for today?
Discuss or journal how you have seen the presence and action of God in your life. Answer each question every day.
1. What was something good that happened today?
2. What was something not so good that happened today?
3. Where did I see God's presence or action today?
4. What am I thankful for today?
Daily Prayers
Spend time in prayer each day. Write out your prayers here. Use the following prompts to guide your prayers.
Tell God what you are thankful for - Lord, I am thankful for...
Tell God what the people in your life need - Lord, please have mercy on my family, friends, neighbors, enemies...
Tell God what you need - Please help me with...
Tell God how special he is to you or what he means to you - Lord, you are...
Spend time in prayer each day. Write out your prayers here. Use the following prompts to guide your prayers.
Tell God what you are thankful for - Lord, I am thankful for...
Tell God what the people in your life need - Lord, please have mercy on my family, friends, neighbors, enemies...
Tell God what you need - Please help me with...
Tell God how special he is to you or what he means to you - Lord, you are...
Prayer for the Season of the Church Year
Pray the following prayer.
Loving and Gracious God, you have gathered us together to be your people in this world. You give us your Holy Spirit, your word, and the sacraments. Through these things, transform our lives, so that they would always show your love and forgiveness and grace. Amen.
The Lord's Prayer
Pray the Lord's Prayer
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.
The Jesus Creed
Pray the Jesus Creed
Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all of your heart, with all of your soul, with all your mind, with all of your strength. And you shall love your neighbor as yourself. Amen.
The Apostles' Creed
Say together the Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life + everlasting. Amen.
Morning or Evening Prayer
Pray Luther's Morning or Evening Prayer
Morning Prayer
I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.
Evening Prayer
I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.
The Blessing
Bless one another by making the sign of the cross on each other’s forehead and saying:
[Name], + child of God, Jesus bless you and keep you safe.
The Sending
Say together, and then go to your day (or to sleep).
Go in peace, serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Pray the following prayer.
Loving and Gracious God, you have gathered us together to be your people in this world. You give us your Holy Spirit, your word, and the sacraments. Through these things, transform our lives, so that they would always show your love and forgiveness and grace. Amen.
The Lord's Prayer
Pray the Lord's Prayer
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.
The Jesus Creed
Pray the Jesus Creed
Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all of your heart, with all of your soul, with all your mind, with all of your strength. And you shall love your neighbor as yourself. Amen.
The Apostles' Creed
Say together the Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life + everlasting. Amen.
Morning or Evening Prayer
Pray Luther's Morning or Evening Prayer
Morning Prayer
I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.
Evening Prayer
I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.
The Blessing
Bless one another by making the sign of the cross on each other’s forehead and saying:
[Name], + child of God, Jesus bless you and keep you safe.
The Sending
Say together, and then go to your day (or to sleep).
Go in peace, serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.