"Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving"

Message by Pastor Bill Tucker

Thanksgiving is the doorway into God's presence. The psalmist invites us to come before God not first with complaints or requests, but with gratitude. Why? Because gratitude reminds us who God is. He is good. His love endures. His faithfulness continues. When we approach God with thanksgiving, we acknowledge His track record and character. This posture changes how we pray, how we see our lives, and how we move through the world. As we prepare for Thanksgiving week, we will practice gratitude as worship and trust God to meet us in our praise.

Scripture Reading: Psalm 100:4–5

SERMON NOTES

COMMUNION AT CONCORDIA

(Matthew 26:26-28)

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod believes the Biblical teaching that in Communion we receive the true body and blood of Jesus Christ with the bread and wine for the forgiveness of sins. If you are a baptized Christian who has been instructed in the Biblical teaching of Communion, and if you agree with our confession of faith, please feel free to commune today. Parents of younger children who have not been instructed and Confirmed in the faith are welcome to bring their children forward to receive a blessing. Upon request, a non-alcoholic beverage (white grape juice) is available in the center circle of each tray, and gluten-free wafers are available at every station. If you have any questions, please let us know.

BAPTISM AT CONCORDIA

(Mark 16:16)

Scripture and our Lutheran Confessions call Baptism a second birth, the creation of a brand-new life begun in Christ, and reaching its fullness on the day of resurrection. By preparing for you or your child to be baptized you are taking the most important step in continuing the journey in the Christian faith. Baptism is not just plain water, but it is the water included in God’s command and combined with God’s Word. For more information about Baptism, email dorisb@concordia.cc.

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