For You

Many people, when they think about a Sunday morning church service, think that it is primarily about us worshiping God.  It's true that worship happens on Sunday morning, but that's not the primary thing happening.  Rather, the primary is what God does for us in the service.

We confess our sins; He forgives them  When the pastor says, "I forgive you," you actually receive forgiveness.  It's for you.

When we pray "Lord, have mercy upon us," we do so knowing that He has and He will have mercy.  It's for you.

When God's Word is read and then proclaimed from the pulpit, God speaks to us, the Holy Spirit works in us, and Christ feeds us.  It's for you.

When we receive the Lord's Supper, the body and blood of Jesus are received by you and with that you receive the forgiveness of sins, new life, and salvation.  It's for you.

What a blessing that God calls us together in order to give us His gifts.  They are for you.

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