The Twin Steeples Podcast

Hymn 388 - Just As I Am, Without One Plea

The hymn, Just as I am, is one of the most familiar and recognizable hymn in Christianity. It was written by Charlotte Elliot, and joined to the tune Woodworth by William Bradbury, which is a beautiful match. 

While the hymn never mentions Jesus by name, the entire hymn is a prayer to Him, the one who is the "Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world" (John 1:29). 

The hymn highlights the basic Christian doctrine salvation by Grace in the blood of Jesus. It highlights our (human beings) utter depravity and inability to save ourselves. Instead, salvation for our sin is found outside of ourselves, and only in the person of Jesus, whose "blood was shed for me" and is able to "cleanse each spot."

The hymn is anchored in the promise of Jesus found in John 6:37: “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.” Jesus has accomplished salvation for sinners by His life and death. Salvation is sure. He invites us to come and receive His gift of grace. "All things are ready. Come to the wedding" (Matthew 22:4).

Join us this weekend as gather to worship that Lamb of God who has made us His own. Join your voice with that of your fellow believers in Jesus in thankfulness for all He has done for you!

May the LORD bless our worship of Jesus, the world's only Savior, this weekend!

March 12, 2025

• Devotion
  • 2 Thessalonians 3:13-18

 

• Announcements
  • Sunday School and Bible Class
  • Congregational Meeting
  • Midweek Lent Service
  • Church Choir
  • Red Cross Blood Drive
  • Grade School Basketball Tournament
  • Ladies Bible Study
  • Anchored in Hope

 

• Prayer List 
  • Pastor John Hein
  • Pastor Tim Wheaton
  • Jim Lien
  • Lilia Howley
  • Jean Moeri
  • Board of Elders
  • Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo

 

• Hymn: TLH 605 "The World Is Very Evil"  

Hymn 339 - All Hail the Power of Jesus Name

The hymn, All Hail the Power of Jesus Name, has been called "the most inspiring and triumphant hymn in the English language" and "the National Anthem of Christianity." It was written by Edward Perronet in 1779 in England.

The hymn highlights the praise and honor that Jesus deserves from all of His creation for the work of salvation that He accomplished through the cross. The words of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 2:9-11 serve as the basis for the theme of the hymn: "Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."

While this hymn does not specifically point to the work of Jesus that is our focus during the season of Lent, it does reminds us of the joy that is ours because of "Him who saves you by His grace," and the praise He deserves because of that work of grace. 

Join us for worship this weekend as join our voices to praise the name of Jesus because, as Peter proclaimed: “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). 

May the LORD bless tune your lips to praise the name of Jesus in our worship this weekend!

March 6, 2025

• Devotion
  • 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12

 

• Announcements
  • Sunday School and Bible Class
  • Ash Wednesday Service
  • Church Choir
  • Ladies Bible Study
  • Women's Bible Study
  • Anchored in Hope
  • Church Council
  • Congregational Meeting
  • Basketball Tournaments
  • Midweek Lent Service
  • Red Cross Blood Drive

 

• Prayer List 
  • Pastor John Hein
  • Pastor Tim Wheaton
  • Jim Lien
  • Lilia Howley
  • Betty Wolle
  • Nelly Edwards
  • Ruth Mueller
  • Wisdom in Land Purchase Discussion
  • Mission in Nigeria

 

• Hymn: LSB 854 “Forth in Thy Name, O Lord I Go”  

Hymn 140 - Jesus, I Will Ponder Now

Tomorrow we will enter the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday service. This begins a 40 day journey of solemn reflection, not only on all that Jesus suffered, but also on the seriousness of our sin, which caused Jesus' suffering and death. 

The 17th century hymn by Sigismund von Birken, Jesus I will ponder now, is an especially fitting hymn to begin our reflection. It is the first hymn in the Lenten section in our hymnal for a reason! This hymn is a prayer to Jesus with requests for Him to send the Spirit to bless our time of meditation in the coming weeks. We pray that He would consider the depth of His love for us as seen in all that He willingly suffered. We pray that He would help us to see the magnitude and seriousness of our personal sins, which were the cause of His death. We pray that He would give us strength to respond to His love with love for Him and others with a new life in word and action. 

Yes, Jesus was "delivered to the Gentiles... mocked and insulted and spit upon..." (Luke 18:33). Peter writes: "He Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed" (1 Peter 2:18). 

Join us for worship on Ash Wednesday as contemplate the mystery of God's salvation in Christ. Contemplate your sin and Jesus full sacrifice for them. Pray for the the Spirit to bless your contemplation of God's great love for you!