The Twin Steeples Podcast

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”

Hymn 609 - Wake, Awake, For Night Is Flying

Join us for a study of "Wake, Awake, For Night Is Flying" (Hymn 609 in The Lutheran Hymnal) by German pastor and hymn writer, Philipp Nicolai.

This hymn is based largely on Jesus' parable of the 10 Virgins as well as a number of references to descriptions of heaven from Revelation. As Nicolai was confronted with tragedy and death in his life and ministry, he turned to God and His promises in Christ for comfort and assurance. It was with these precious promises that He also comforted the flock that he was called to serve, with the reminder that we need to be ready, for we don't know when our Savior will return, or call us to our heavenly home. 

Study this hymn with us, as we are reminded of the joy which is our now, and which will be ours forever, as we are united with our Savior in eternity!

“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him” (1 Corinthians 2:9). Thanks be to God! Praise the LORD! 

September 25, 2024

• Devotion
  • 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

 

• Announcements
  
  • Women's Auxiliary
  • Freshman Carnival
  • Zack Sippert Installation
  • Weekend Sunday School and Bible Class
  • Bible Studies
  • Pastors Office Hours
  • Choir 
  • Hymn Study Podcast
  • MN Pastoral Conference
  • Trunk or Treat
  • Red Cross Blood Drive

 

• Prayer List
  
  • Pastor John Hein
  • Pastor Tim Wheaton
  • Jim Lien
  • Marlene Hanel
  • Logan Landon
  • Bob Heller and Lane Fischer
  • Mission in Tanzania

 

• Common Christian Q&A
  
  • Do Catholics go to Heaven?

 

• Hymn: 293 “O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace”