Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Suffield CT LCMS

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Suffield CT LCMS Worship service is at 9:00 AM Sunday

Circuit Ascension Day Service
05/16/2026

Circuit Ascension Day Service

05/15/2026

+SERVICE OF THE WORD+
The Ascension of Our Lord
May 14, 2026

FIRST READING
Acts 1:1–11

In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. To them he presented himself alive after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.

And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

COLLECT OF THE DAY
Almighty God, as Your only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, ascended into the heavens, so may we also ascend in heart and mind and continually dwell there with Him, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

05/09/2026

We invite you to memorize Romans 12:12 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.

04/18/2026

We invite you to memorize Ephesians 2:13–14 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.

04/05/2026

Join us for Easter service tomorrow at 9:00 AM. As we celebrate our Lord's resurrection.

03/05/2026

A reminder that we will have Bible Study at 10 am on Saturday March 7.

02/18/2026

Lenten Services Start Today
February 18, 2026, Ash Wednesday 7:00 PM
Every Sunday 9:00 AM
Every Wednesday in Lent February 25 - March 25 at 5:00 PM Lent Midweek
Holy Week Starts March 29 Palm Sunday 9:00 AM
April 2 Holy Thursday 7:00 PM
April 3 Good Friday 7:00 PM
April 5 Easter 9:00 AM

02/08/2026

HYMN OF THE DAY
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Feb. 8, 2026

"Thy Strong Word" (LSB 578)

1. Thy strong word did cleave the darkness;
At Thy speaking it was done.
For created light we thank Thee,
While Thine ordered seasons run.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise to Thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia without end!

2. Lo, on those who dwelt in darkness,
Dark as night and deep as death,
Broke the light of Thy salvation,
Breathed Thine own life-breathing breath.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise to Thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia without end!

3. Thy strong Word bespeaks us righteous;
Bright with Thine own holiness,
Glorious now, we press toward glory,
And our lives our hopes confess.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise to Thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia without end!

4. From the cross Thy wisdom shining
Breaketh forth in conqu’ring might;
From the cross forever beameth
All Thy bright redeeming light.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise to Thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia without end!

5. Give us lips to sing Thy glory,
Tongues Thy mercy to proclaim,
Throats that shout the hope that fills us,
Mouths to speak Thy holy name.
Alleluia, alleluia!
May the light which Thou dost send
Fill our songs with alleluias,
Alleluias without end!

6. God the Father, light-creator,
To Thee laud and honor be.
To Thee, Light of Light begotten,
Praise be sung eternally.
Holy Spirit, light-revealer,
Glory, glory be to Thee.
Mortals, angels, now and ever
Praise the holy Trinity!

Text: © 1969 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110000001

02/08/2026

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Feb. 8, 2026

In peace, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For counsel and aid for those who cry to the Lord in weakness and in need, that the Lord would bless and prosper His Church so that she may be salt and light, giving bold witness to the redemption provided in Jesus Christ and giving shape to God’s love by showing compassion to all in need, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For our Synod, her congregations and schools, her pastors, teachers, deaconesses, musicians and all her faithful servants, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For the Synod convention this summer and those who are making preparations, especially those gathering nominations for elected office, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For our homes, husbands and wives, the children in their care and extended family, that the Lord would guide us to serve each other in love; and that our homes would become places of blessing and peace where God’s Word is spoken, forgiveness is shown and love is demonstrated in word and deed, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For the rulers of this age whom God has placed in authority, that they may fulfill their duties in wisdom, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For the sick, the suffering, the grieving and the dying, that they would receive healing, relief, comfort and peace according to the Lord’s will; and that they would be delivered from their afflictions, sustained in their struggles and be granted patience in their adversities, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For those who commune this day, that Christ, whose righteousness goes before us and whose glory is our rearguard, would visit His people at the altar with grace and salvation, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For the mind of Christ, that we would not dismiss His gifts as folly, but judge and discern all things according to His wisdom, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

All these things we pray, O Lord, in confidence of Your mercy. Supply us with all things needed and beneficial to us and to our faith, and keep from us all things harmful, that we may rest our fears in You and be granted a clear conscience and peace; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

02/07/2026

Due to the cold weather tommrow there will be no services. Blessings and warmth on the expected cold morning.

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585 South Street
Suffield, CT
06078

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8am - 11am

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