One of the most foundational teachings of the Bible and of the Christian faith is that God is One – “One” as the exclusive true God, and “One” as the perfectly united Trinity. In a similar way, the Holy Spirit’s work is to make the many people of God one – one with God, and one with each other. On one hand, our unity as the body of Christ is God’s creation, not our own – the Spirit working through the Gospel and bringing us through baptism into one Body. On the other hand, Paul writes to encourage Christians to live in such a way to preserve and bless the unity that we share with God and with one another – “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love…” (Ephesians 4:2). May God bless us to celebrate and contribute to the unity He has redeemed us for in Christ.
8:00 Traditional Service
9:30 Contemporary Service
Scripture quotations are taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE ®, Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1995, 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.
Liturgical portions from Lutheran Service Book, Divine Service Setting 1. Used by permission. LSB Liturgy License #000012403.
“Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness,” text (stanza 1) © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship. Used by permission. LSB Hymn License no. 110005570.
All music in our Contemporary Service is performed under Hope’s CCLI Copyright License 2956118 and CCLI Streaming Plus License 21360672.