Trinity Families,
Here is your WELS Daily Devotion
For the LORD your God is God in heaven above and on earth below.
Joshua 2:11
Simply Remarkable
If you’re looking for a thrilling story filled with suspense, espionage, and escapes, look no further than Joshua chapter 2. Joshua, the successor to Moses, had sent spies to a city called Jericho. The local king found out and tried to track down and capture the scouts. With the help of an unexpected ally, the Israelite spies narrowly escaped. Remarkable!
But not as remarkable as this confession of faith: “the LORD your God is God in heaven above and on earth below.” Did Joshua say that? Or maybe one of the spies who had been spared? No. Rahab, a harlot living in Jericho spoke those words. News of the Lord had made it to Jericho, to Rahab’s ears, and her very heart. She believed in the Lord God.
Of course, the spotlight doesn’t belong on Rahab but on God. The God of free and faithful grace sought out Rahab, a prostitute in Jericho. His forgiveness covered her sins and his tender heart accepted her into his family. God’s love is remarkable!
Rahab’s confession of faith is a reminder to you that God loves all people, and he wants all people to be part of his believing family. Whatever sins may lurk in your past, be assured that Jesus paid for them when he died on the cross. Whatever skeletons clatter around in your closet, be assured that because of Jesus, you have a fresh start and a clean slate before God. That’s simply remarkable!
Prayer:
Gracious Savior, my past is filled with sins too numerous to count. Remind me every day that you love me and that your death on the cross has removed my sins. Help me to live today in the joy of that forgiveness. Amen.
God bless you,
Lynn
Worship at Trinity
Here’s Sunday’s service: https://youtu.be/MY5mvnfM5S8
Or you can watch it from our website: https://trinitymarinette.com/sermon-archive/the-people-of-gods-church/
Or you can watch is on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TrinityEvLutheranChurchWisSynod/
Here is this week’s bulletin:
The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost 2020-08-30
Announcements The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Come and worship with us! You can sign up here: https://trinitymarinette.com/events/worship-service-3/ or call Pastor or call the church office to let us know which service you prefer.
Check it out. There is a lot coming up at Trinity!
It’s a Girl!: Save the date for a Baby Shower in honor of Kelly Danell, on Saturday, Sept. 19th at 11:00 am in the School Gym. More details to follow.
Fall Newsletter – Trinity’s 2020 Fall Newsletter will be coming out at the end of this month. We have ALOT going on at Trinity!
If you would like to add something to it, either the Church Office (715-732-9868) or send it via e-mail. (tlchurchassistant@gmail.com)
All submissions must be handed in by Monday, Sept. 21.
Member Get-Together – We are set to have a get-together Sunday, September 13 at Henes Park starting at 4:00 pm. Stay tuned for more details to come.
If you would like to support the Lord’s work at Trinity, you may contribute at trinitymarinette.com/giving/ or you can mail it to
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
1501 Thomas St.
Marinette, WI 54143