Hope Worship – August 11, 2024
It is said that “the clothes make the man.” We can debate whether or not this is true when it comes to the clothes in our dresser or closet. But when God clothes us, we really do become new people! In Ephesians 4, Paul calls on us to “put on the new self” (4:24), that is, the new identity that God has given us in Christ by the power of the Spirit. And what an attractive garment it is, for it is woven through with love, patience, kindness, and forgiveness for others. Initially, that new garment might not feel like a perfect fit – we might be tempted to trade it for the more “comfortable” garment of selfishness. But as we trust Christ and put on the new self each day by His power, we will come to love this new look – and the people around us will be blessed.
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 3. Used by permission. LSB Liturgy License #000012403.
“Where Charity and Love Prevail,” text © 1960 World Library Publications. Used by permission. LSB Hymn License no. 110005570.
“Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise,” text and music © 1983 Augsburg Publishing House. 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.