Emmanuel Lutheran Church - Dwight, IL

09/03/2026

September 3: Gregory the Great, Pastor

One of the great leaders in Europe at the close of the sixth century, Gregory served in both the secular and sacred arenas of his era. As mayor of Rome, he restored economic vitality to his native city, which had been weakened by enemy invasions, pillage, and plague. After he sold his extensive properties and donated the proceeds to help the poor, he entered into full-time service in the Church. On September 3, 590 A.D., Gregory was elected to lead the church in Rome. As Bishop of Rome he oversaw changes and growth in the areas of church music and liturgical development, missionary outreach to northern Europe, and the establishment of a church-year calendar still used by many churches in the western World today. His book on pastoral care became a standard until the 20th century.

Original Source: LSB Lectionary Committee
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09/03/2026

Bible Reading for Today:

I Kings 19:1 - 22:53
Ephesians 3

09/02/2026

September 2: Hannah, mother of Samuel, the Judge/Prophet

Her name is related to the Hebrew word for "grace". Her story is found in I Samuel 1 and I Samuel 2:1-11, 18-21.

Compare I Samuel 2:1-10 with Luke 1:46-55!!

09/02/2026

Bible Reading for Today:

I Kings 18:20-40
Ephesians 2

09/01/2026

September 1: Joshua

Other than Adam and Eve, the only person in the Bible who had no parents. He was the son of Nun!!! (Exodus 33)😁😁🤣

First mentioned in Exodus 17, when he was appointed by Moses to lead a military action against the Amalekites, and God granted victory. He later became Moses' assistant, and was one of the 12 spies sent into the land of Canaan. He reported that it was a good land, and trusted God's promise to give the land to Israel - but he people refused. 40 years later, as the next generation prepared to enter the Land, Moses appointed (at God's direction) Joshua as his successor, and Joshua led the people in conquest of the Land. The account is found in the Old Testament book that bears his name.

09/01/2026

Bible Reading for Today:

I Kings 18:1-19
Ephesians 1

08/31/2026

August 31: Last day of Meteorological Summer!

Of course, if you want Summer to continue, the Astronomical end of Summer is September 21....

I own nothing.

08/31/2026

Bible Reading for Today:

I Kings 16:29-17:24
II Corinthians chapters 9-13

08/30/2026