This Past Sunday at St. Thomas: Misericordias Domini
Believers of St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church,
This past Sunday was...
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The Sunday About Our Good Shepherd
Join us this Sunday for the Divine Service at 9:00am and Family Catechesis at 10:30am
If you couldn’t be with us this past Sunday, click here for a recording of Divine Service from another congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
RESOURCES FOR HOUSEHOLD PRAYERS THIS WEEK
Our Around the Word Devotions and Family Catechesis Sheet are always available during Family Catechesis. Digital copies of these as well as more notes from Family Catechesis can be found by clicking here!
The Readings for this past Sunday: Ezekiel 34:11-16; 1 Peter 2:21-25; John 10:11-16
Our Hymn of the Day for this past Sunday: My Lord My Trusty Shepherd Is
The Good Shepherd Cares for His Sheep
Our Lord Jesus is the Good Shepherd (John 10:11–16). He is not like the hireling, who cares nothing for the sheep and only for himself, who flees when he sees the wolf coming. Rather, Jesus is the Good Shepherd who seeks out His scattered sheep to deliver them (Ezek. 34:11–16). He gathers them and feeds them in rich pasture. He binds up the broken and strengthens the sick. He lays down His life for wandering and wayward sheep. On the cross, Christ bore in His body the attacks of the predators of sin and death and the devil for you that you might be saved. He now lives to restore your soul in the still waters of baptism, to lead you in the paths of righteousness by the voice of His Gospel, to prepare the table of His holy supper before you, that you may dwell in the house of the Lord forever (Psalm 23). “For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls” (1 Peter 2:25).
LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT SUNDAY
Readings for Jubilate: Isaiah 40:25-31; 1 Peter 2:11-20; John 16:16-22
Hymns for Jubilate: 487, 483, 818, 468, WH 104, 756
Those Who Wait on the Lord Shall Rejoice
The people of God are pilgrims and sojourners in this world, looking ahead to a destination yet to come (1 Peter 2:11–20). Though we are now children of God, the fullness of what we shall be has not yet been revealed (1 John 3:1–3). We are those who wait on the Lord. “The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him” (Lam. 3:25). Jesus tells us that the wait is just a little while. “A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me” (John 16:16). Though you must experience sorrow for a time, though you must live as strangers in a world that is at enmity with Christ, yet your sorrow will be turned to joy when He returns. “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength” (Is. 40:31). The little while of weeping shall be replaced with an eternity of rejoicing in the presence of Christ the crucified and risen Savior. “And no one will take your joy from you” (John 16:22).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BAKE SALE The youth of St. Thomas will be holding a bake sale next Sunday, May 11! Pick up a treat or two for Mother’s Day! All proceeds will go towards funding our trip to the Higher Things conference this summer.
BIBLE STUDY SERIES Join us during the 10:30 am Family Catechesis hour for our current Bible Study series: Biblical Foundations for Our Constitution & Bylaws. Explore key topics such as the church's mission, confessional faith, biblical leadership, stewardship, and governance. All are welcome!
BREAKFAST TACOS are available for $2 each following the Divine Service. Proceeds go towards our senior youth’s trip to the Higher Things conference this summer.
EVENTS
CHURCH PICNIC Join us for the 2nd Annual St. Thomas Church Picnic at the Spannagel home on Saturday, May 24 at 4:00 PM. We will be having burgers and dogs, you just bring the sides and desserts! BYOB, as there will be tea, water and juice available. 1008 Holly Drive, Conroe, TX 77301
Blessings,
Pastor Lacey
