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08/25/2026

We invite you to memorize 2 John 6 with us this week.

Memorizing Scripture is a valuable practice for Christians, even in a digital age. Join us each week as we hide God's Word in our hearts.

Learn more at lcms.org/memoryverse.

08/23/2026

The host of a popular television game show was known for asking contestants, “Is that your final answer?” Jesus asks us the same question, and the stakes are so much higher! The answer? Jesus is the Christ! Rev. Dr. Thomas Ahlersmeyer leads our worship today, and he asks you, "Is that your final answer?" https://worshipanew.org/

08/20/2026

On August 20th, the church commemorates the last of the Old Testament judges, Samuel. The son of Elkanah and his wife Hannah, he lived during the eleventh century BC. His parents consecrated Samuel for sacred service when he was young, so that he was trained by Eli the priest in the tabernacle. God called Samuel to be a prophet while he was still serving Eli. Samuel anointed Saul to be Israel’s first king. Later, he anointed David to replace Saul as king after Saul forsook the Lord. “Samuel’s loyalty to God, his spiritual insight, and his ability to inspire others made him one of Israel’s great leaders.” (642)

Let us pray: “Almighty God, in Your mercy You gave Samuel courage to call Israel to repentance and to renew their dedication to the Lord. Call us to repentance as Nathan called David to repentance, so by the blood of Jesus, the Son of David, we may receive the forgiveness of all our sins; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.” Amen.

Prayer quoted from and description adapted from “Treasury of Daily Prayer,” pg. 642.

Image: “St. Samuel the Prophet”. Public Domain.

08/19/2026

Today, on August 19th, the church remembers Bernard of Clairvaux, who was born into a noble family in Burgundy, France in 1090. He left his affluence behind and joined a monastery at the age of twenty-two. Two years later, he was sent to Clairvaux to start a new monastic house. This mission expanded under Bernard’s abilities, finally growing into sixty-eight monasteries. Bernard is remembered also for his preaching and hymn writing skills. “The hymn texts ‘O Jesus, King Most Wonderful’ and ‘O Sacred Head, Now Wounded’ are part of the heritage of the faith left by St. Bernard. He became a leader in Christian Europe in the first half of the twelfth century AD.” (639)

Let us pray: “O God, enkindled with the fire of Your love, Your servant Bernard of Clairvaux became a burning and shining light in Your Church. By Your mercy, grant that we also may be aflame with the spirit of love and discipline and may ever walk in Your presence as children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.” Amen.

Prayer quoted from and description adapted from “Treasury of Daily Prayer,” pg. 638-639.

Image: Stained Glass Window of St. Bernard Upper Rhine, ca. 1450. Public Domain.

08/16/2026

On August 16th, we remember Isaac, son of Abraham, who was promised to his father years before his birth. Abraham was 100 years old, and Sarah was 91 years old when God fulfilled His promise, and their son was born. Genesis records many incidents in the life of Isaac including Abraham’s near sacrifice of Isaac on Mount Moriah when he was young, his marriage to Rebekah, the birth of their twin sons Esau and Jacob, and the blessing he wanted to give to his favorite son Esau when he was old and blind. “Isaac died at the age of 180 and was buried in the family burial cave of Machpelah by his sons, who by then had become reconciled.” (629) Throughout all these Bible stories, we hear how Isaac showed that he was a sinner, but God, in His mercy, always forgave Isaac and kept him in the faith.

Let us pray: “Almighty God, heavenly Father, through the patriarch Isaac You preserved the seed of the Messiah and brought forth the new creation. Continue to preserve the Church as the Israel of God as she manifests the glory of Your holy name by continuing to worship Your Son, the child of Mary; through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Amen.

Prayer quoted from and description adapted from “Treasury of Daily Prayer,” pg. 628-629.

Image: “Isaac Blessing his Son” by Giotto di Bondone. Public Domain.

08/10/2026

We invite you to memorize 2 Thessalonians 2:16–17 with us this week.

Memorizing Scripture is a valuable practice for Christians, even in a digital age. Join us each week as we hide God's Word in our hearts.

Learn more at lcms.org/memoryverse.

08/10/2026

August 10th became one of the earliest days commemorated in the calendar of Christian Church shortly after the death of Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr in AD 258. Lawrence, born in Spain, made his way to Rome and became appointed chief of the seven deacons. He managed the property and finances of the Church. Thinking that the Christian church held valuable treasurers, the emperor ordered Lawrence to produce the “treasures of the Church. Lawrence brought the poor, whose lives had been touched by Christian charity before the emperor.” (610) For this, Lawrence was jailed and executed by being roasted on a gridiron. Christians have remembered him for this since that time.

Let us pray: “Almighty God, You called Lawrence to be a deacon in Your Church to serve Your saints with deeds of love and You gave him the crown of martyrdom. Give us the same charity of heart that we may fulfill Your love by defending and supporting the poor, that by loving them we may love You with all our hearts; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.” Amen.

08/09/2026

Things happen in life, and we think to ourselves, “I do not remember signing up for this!” What can you do when “curveballs” are thrown at you? Jesus says, “Keep your eyes on me!” Pastor Scott Zeckzer leads our worship this day, as he reminds us "Eyes on Jesus!" https://worshipanew.org/

08/04/2026

We invite you to memorize Ephesians 4:32 with us this week.

Memorizing Scripture is a valuable practice for Christians, even in a digital age. Join us each week as we hide God's Word in our hearts.

Learn more at lcms.org/memoryverse.

08/03/2026

On August 3rd, we remember the myrrbearers Joanna, Mary, and Salome. Three of the women who brought spices to anoint Jesus’ body on the first Easter morning are remembered today. Joanna was the wife of Chuza, a steward in Herod’s household. Mary was the mother of James, the son of Alphaeus. She travelled with Jesus during His ministry, ministering to His needs, even to His death and burial. Salome, the mother of the sons of Zebedee, also stood at the cross and helped to prepare His body for burial. All three women showed up early Easter morning to bring spices to the tomb and were among the first to hear the glorious resurrection news. “These faithful women have been honored in the Church through the centuries as examples of humble and devoted service to the Lord.” (589)

Let us pray: “Mighty God, Your crucified and buried Son did not remain in the tomb for long. Give us joy in the tasks set before us, that we might carry out faithful acts of service as did Joanna, Mary, and Salome, offering to You the sweet perfume of our grateful hearts, so that we, too, may see the glory of Your resurrection and proclaim the Good News with unrestrained eagerness and fervor worked in us through our Lord Jesus Christ, who rose and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.” Amen.

Prayer quoted from and description adapted from “Treasury of Daily Prayer,” pg. 588-589.

Image: Eastern Orthodox icon of Joanna, Mary, and Salome at the Tomb of Jesus. Public Domain.

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