Grace Lutheran Church

06/24/2026

We invite you to memorize Colossians 4:2 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.

06/24/2026

PSALM 30

I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up
and have not let my foes rejoice over me.
O Lord my God, I cried to you for help,
and you have healed me.
O Lord, you have brought up my soul from Sheol;
you restored me to life from among those who go down to the pit.

Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints,
and give thanks to his holy name.
For his anger is but for a moment,
and his favor is for a lifetime.
Weeping may tarry for the night,
but joy comes with the morning.

As for me, I said in my prosperity,
“I shall never be moved.”
By your favor, O Lord,
you made my mountain stand strong;
you hid your face;
I was dismayed.

To you, O Lord, I cry,
and to the Lord I plead for mercy:
“What profit is there in my death,
if I go down to the pit?
Will the dust praise you?
Will it tell of your faithfulness?
Hear, O Lord, and be merciful to me!
O Lord, be my helper!”

You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;
you have loosed my sackcloth
and clothed me with gladness,
that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!

06/24/2026

06/24/2026

“The psalmist feels distress and fear at his exposure to his enemies. Many people, even Christians, suffer from deep fears and insecurities. Rightly heeded, these fears chase us to Jesus. When we are overcome by fears, though, they threaten us with despair and unbelief. When God forgave your iniquity and covered your sin (v 2) through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, He destroyed your enemies of sin, death, and hell. Having defeated these great enemies for you, He will surely protect you from all other enemies.”

Help me, Lord, in the midst of my fears, to trust solely in You. Amen.

(Excerpt from The Lutheran Study Bible Notes for Psalm 85)

06/23/2026

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, June 21, 2026. Thank you Pastor Mark for bringing us God's word. The sermon video can be replayed on our website https://glcdesoto.org/blog-post/fourth-sunday-after-pentecost-june-21-2026/ and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygL8SbAWDJo

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: June 21, 2026Pastor Mark Ho...

06/21/2026

We at Grace are blessed to be in joint fellowship with St. Matthew Lutheran church in Bonne Terre Missouri. Pastor Mark leads divine Worship at St. Matthew 340 Summit Street Bonne Terre at 9:00 am and Grace Lutheran Church 121 West Kelley Street DeSoto at 10:45 am every Sunday. If you can't attend one service consider attending the other. The sermon will always be WORD focused and will include law & gospel messages. Come receive the Good news of Salvation in Christ.

06/21/2026

HYMN OF THE DAY
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 7A)
June 21, 2026

"Lord of Our Life" (LSB 659)

1. Lord of our life and God of our salvation,
Star of our night and hope of ev’ry nation:
Hear and receive Your Church’s supplication,
Lord God Almighty.

2. See round Your ark the hungry billows curling;
See how Your foes their banners are unfurling
And with great spite their fiery darts are hurling,
O Lord, preserve us.

3. Lord, be our light when worldly darkness veils us;
Lord, be our shield when earthly armor fails us;
And in the day when hell itself assails us,
Grant us Your peace, Lord:

4. Peace in our hearts, where sinful thoughts are raging,
Peace in Your Church, our troubled souls assuaging,
Peace when the world its endless war is waging,
Peace in Your heaven.

06/21/2026

Thanking God for all Fathers. Especially those that place the WORD of God as a central focus within the home.