The Twin Steeples Podcast

October 16, 2024

• Devotion
  • 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

 

• Announcements
  
  • Weekend Sunday School and Bible Class
  • CLC Teachers' Conference
  • History DC Tour
  • Hymn Study Podcast
  • Red Cross Blood Drive
  • MN Area Reformation Service

 

• Prayer List
  
  • Pastor John Hein
  • Pastor Tim Wheaton
  • Jim Lien
  • Marlene Hanel
  • Rosie Timm
  • Lilea Howley
  • Bob Timm
  • Douglas Schaller and Alan Olmanson
  • Mission in Pakistan

 

• Hymn: 429 “Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart”

Hymn 2 - To Thy Temple I Repair

This week we are looking at the hymn "To Thy Temple I Repair" (Hymn 2 in The Lutheran Hymnal), written by English hymn writer James Montgomery who wrote 13 other hymns which are included in our hymnal.

This hymn is found in the Opening of Service section of our hymnal, and it fits well here. It is a beautiful description of why Christians worship, and what God offers us through worship. 

This hymn is based largely on selections of several Psalms as well as a few passages in the New Testament. This hymn uses the picture of the temple or tabernacle in the Old Testament as a picture of our worship still today. But unlike the Old Testament, because Christ has died and fulfilled the Old Testament laws, the veil separating us from God because of sin has been removed and we have the ability to come into the presence of God in worship to sing His praise, to bring Him our prayers, and to hear His word to us through His called servants. What joy and blessing is ours as we come together in worship.    

Study this hymn with us, as we are reminded of the blessings God offers to us in worship through His Word and Sacrament. 

May we, with David respond to every opportunity to worship with this Spirit-worked thought: “I was glad when they said to me, 'Let us go into the house of the LORD.'” (Psalm 121:1). 

The LORD will bless your worship this weekend!

October 9, 2024

• Devotion
  • 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5

 

• Announcements
  
  • Weekend Sunday School and Bible Class
  • College Bible Study
  • MN Pastoral Conference
  • CLC Teachers' Conference
  • History DC Tour
  • Choir 
  • Hymn Study Podcast
  • Outdoor Adventure Day
  • Trunk or Treat
  • Red Cross Blood Drive

 

• Prayer List
  
  • Pastor John Hein
  • Pastor Tim Wheaton
  • Jim Lien
  • Marlene Hanel
  • Pastor Ed Starkey
  • Rosie Timm
  • Zach Lien and Craig Stelter
  • Mission in Zambia

 

• Common Christian Q&A
  
  • Is Blood Thicker than Water? 

 

• Hymn: 445 “Am I a Soldier of the Cross”

Hymn 330 - I Come to Thee, O Blessed Lord

This week we are looking at the hymn "I Come to Thee, O Blessed Lord" (Hymn 330 in The Lutheran Hymnal) as we look ahead to the celebration of the Lord's Supper this weekend.

This hymn is found in the Confession and Absolution section of our hymnal, but would also fit well in the Lord's Supper section. It was written by Norwegian pastor and hymn writer, Magnus Landstad, who wrote several other hymns that are also included in our hymnal.

This hymn is based largely on portions of Psalm 51 and 130 and Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 11, dealing with the celebration of the Lord's Supper. As we study and sing this hymn, we are reminded that the Lord's Supper is not intended for everyone, but for those who are properly prepared to receive it through Spirit worked faith and repentance. As the hymn points us to our Savior's work for us, it should also move us to desire to receive this Sacrament which our Savior has instituted for our comfort and assurance of forgiveness.   

Study this hymn with us, as we are reminded of our sin and unworthiness, and as we are pointed to Jesus and His worthiness as our Savior from sin. 

Take comfort in the inspired words of the Psalmist: “If You, LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared.” (Psalm 130:3-4). 

The LORD will bless your worship this weekend!

October 2, 2024

• Devotion
  • 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20

 

• Announcements
  
  • Freshman Carnival
  • Weekend Sunday School and Bible Class
  • MN Pastoral Conference
  • CLC Teachers' Conference
  • Convention Proceedings
  • History DC Tour
  • Pastors Office Hours
  • Choir 
  • Hymn Study Podcast
  • Trunk or Treat
  • Red Cross Blood Drive

 

• Prayer List
  
  • Pastor John Hein
  • Pastor Tim Wheaton
  • Jim Lien
  • Marlene Hanel
  • Pastor Ed Starkey
  • Rosie Timm
  • Michael Wheaton and Erika Hart
  • Mission in Tanzania

 

• Common Christian Q&A
  
  • Is there an importance in our church service order?

 

• Hymn: 472 “Rise, Ye Children of Salvation”