Welcome to Our Gathering of EChurch@Wartburg

Enhanced Rainbow by Barb Ver Sluis

Here is our order of worship

Once again, we bring you a praise song from The Odes Project. This is from the recently discovered first-century hymnal found called The Odes of Solomon. You can read more about this remarkable historical find here. Imagine yourself singing with your brothers and sisters from 2000 years ago. That is the great cloud of witnesses who have gone before us!

A Prayer of Martin Luther Link
Behold, Lord, an empty vessel that needs to be filled. My Lord, fill it.
I am weak in the faith; strengthen me.
I am cold in love; warm me and make me fervent, that my love may go out to my neighbor.
I do not have a strong and firm faith; at times I doubt and am unable to trust you altogether. O Lord, help me. 
Strengthen my faith and trust in you.
In you I have sealed the treasure of all I have.
I am poor; you are rich and came to be merciful to the poor.
I am a sinner; you are upright.With me, there is an abundance of sin; in you is the fullness of righteousness.
Therefore I will will remain with you, of whom I can receive, but to whom I may not give.
Amen.

A Prayer by John Wesley link
We offer up again our souls and bodies to you to be governed,
not by our will, but yours.
O let it be ever the ease and joy of our hearts,
to be under the conduct of your unerring wisdom,
to follow your counsels, and to be ruled in all things by your holy will.
And let us never distrust your abundant kindness and tender care over us;
whatsoever it is you would have us to do
or to suffer in this world;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Emmaus Road Prayer
by Rev. Frank Schaefer Link
Meet us, Lord, on the road to Emmaus,
Guide us on the path toward our destination,
and renew our strength as we continue to walk
and commune with you.
Open our eyes, so we see the signs of your presence around us;
Open our hearts, so we may receive your peace and love;
and empower us to pass on to others
the grace you have shared with us so freely.
Amen.

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Scripture Reading:  Hebrews 10:26-27 (NASB Bible Gateway)

"For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a terrifying expectation of judgment and the fury of a fire which will consume the adversaries."

Questions for Discussion

(1)  Why is the subject of eternal judgment a subject ignored or ridiculed by people?
(2)  How does God’s grace change a person’s desires, and if desires are changed, why are there still struggles with sin?
(3)  How can a Christian speak of eternal judgment to those apart from Christ with love, patience and understanding?

This is one of Dee's favorite songs so she hopes you do not mind her indulging herself.

Benediction
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, 
according to his power that is at work within us, 
to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, 
for ever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21

Thank you for spending your precious time worshipping the Lord.