Posts by Don Bennett (Page 10)

Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Resurrection of our Lord,Vigil of easterApril 3, 2021 – 7:00 PM Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction This is the night of salvation! At the Vigil of Easter, we gather around fire, word, water, bread, and wine, proclaiming through…

Created, saved and gifted by God we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ Good FridayApril 2, 2021 – 7:00 PM Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction Life and death stand side by side as we enter into Good Friday. In John’s passion account, Jesus reveals the power and glory of God, even as he is put on trial…

Created, saved and gifted by god, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Maundy ThursdayApril 1, 2021 – 7:00 PM Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction This evening our Lenten observance comes to an end, and we gather with Christians around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ death and…

Created, saved and gifted by god, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSIONMARCH 28, 202110:30 A.M. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction This week, the center of the church’s year, is one of striking contrasts: Jesus rides into Jerusalem surrounded by shouts of glory, only to be…

Created, saved and gifted by god, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Sixth Wednesday in LentMarch 24, 20217:00 p.m. Holden Evening PrayerReaching Agreement with God Even in Adversity GATHERING The disciples urged Jesus strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. PRELUDE WELCOME PROCESSION…

Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Fifth Sunday in LentMarch 21, 202110:30 A.M. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction God promises Jeremiah that a “new covenant” will be made in the future: a covenant that will allow all the people to know God by heart. The church sees…

Created, saved and gifted by god, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Fifth Wednesday in LentMarch 17, 20217:00 p.m. Holden Evening PrayerReaching Agreement with God Even in Adversity GATHERING The disciples urged Jesus strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. PRELUDE WELCOME PROCESSION…

Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Fourth Sunday in LentMarch 14, 202110:30 A.M. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction The fourth of the Old Testament promises providing a baptismal lens this Lent is the promise God makes to Moses: those who look on the bronze serpent will…

Created, saved and gifted by god, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Fourth Wednesday in LentMarch 10, 20217:00 p.m. Holden Evening PrayerReaching Agreement with God Even in Adversity GATHERING The disciples urged Jesus strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. PRELUDE WELCOME PROCESSION…

Created, saved and gifted by God, we seek, serve and share Jesus Christ. Third Sunday in LentMARCH 7, 202110:30 A.M. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church901 East Stroop RoadKettering, OH 45429-4688(937) 298-0136 Introduction The third covenant in this year’s Lenten readings is the central one of Israel’s history: the gift of the law to those God freed from slavery. The ten…