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Before Service Prayer: Thank You, God our Savior, for placing us in this country with the privilege to vote in free elections. Move many to exercise that privilege responsibly when that opportunity soon arrives. Guide the process to give us wise and effective rulers who acknowledge You as the ultimate authority. Keep us mindful that, whatever the outcome, You are in control and whatever the issues, the only lasting one is the issue of eternal life for all who love You in Christ. Bless us for Jesus' sake today as we consider our membership in two kingdoms.
Today's Theme FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST MAKE SELFLESS SACRIFICES. "What's in it for me?" It's easy to look at life through the lens of that question, to make decisions based on perceived personal benefit. Perhaps at times we look at Christianity through that lens, wondering what we will gain from following Christ. "What's in it for me?" Jesus first disciples asked that question. They hoped that following Christ would bring prestige and honor. They assumed following Christ would make life easier. But it doesn't work like that. Followers of Christ are called to sacrifice for the well-being of others.
"What's in it for me?" Everything! Because of Christ's ultimate sacrifice, followers of Christ have the peace of His forgiveness. Followers of Christ have the joy of meaningful purpose. Followers of Christ look forward to an eternity of glory in Christ's heavenly kingdom. In Spirit-wrought gratitude, followers of Christ make selfless sacrifices with joy.
Thank you to Rev. Kevin Stellick who served as our guest preacher today. Pastor Stellick is trading pulpits with Pastor Bauer, who is in Rising City, Nebraska, baptizing his new grandson Jesse Walter Bauer.
Today's Service: Divine Service I, CWS, NPH, reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-800156 and under CCLI license #1132777.
Christian hymns preach Jesus Christ: crucified, risen and seated at God's right hand. The hymns in this service are from "Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal" ©2021 Northwestern Publishing House. Used with permission. Additional hymns: "Christian Worship Supplement" ©2008 Northwestern Publishing House. Used with permission.
You may see all our videos on New Life's YouTube Channel. Our services are also aired in the Lake Zurich area at 1:00 PM on Wednesdays and 5:00 PM on Saturdays on Comcast Channel 4, and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 (select "Lake Zurich" as the community channel you want to access).