October 12, 2025
You can find the order of worship and songs here.
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Luke 17:11–19 records a fascinating incident. Ten lepers cried out to Jesus. "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us." Leprosy could mean any number of physical disfigurement. But to be a leper meant more than having physical deficit. Lepers were also social outcasts and forbiden to participate in their community. We can certainly understand why they asked Jesus to show them mercy.
And Jesus granted their request. "Go and show yourselves to the priests." According to the Old Testament the priest would verify that a person was healed of disfiguring diseases. And, indeed, as the ten lepers obeyed Jesus and set out to seek a priest, they found that they were cleansed.
This miraculous healing is followed by another unexpected incident. That is, only one of the healed lepers came back to praise God and to thank Jesus. But where were the nine? Should they have not also come? Should they not have answered God's grace with gratitude? Indeed, all should have returned with thanks and praise.
When God grants us mercy, it calls for a response of gratitude. This is the essence of worship. God has lavished his grace and kindness to us. So we give to our God and Savior our glad and joyful worship.
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Growth Resources
This year: Please see the full list of 2025 books as well as Bible reading plans on our church webpage.
In October we are reading "The Bondage of the Will" by Martin Luther. We also encourage you to watch a helpful introduction to the book by Robert Godfrey and Stephen Nichols.
This week: We are reflecting upon Shorter Catechism Qs. 43–44.
Everyday: Noted pastor and theologian Sinclair Ferguson posts a short reflection every day, each around 5 minutes long. "Things Unseen" cover various aspects of the Christian life, worship, and theological topics in a very accessible and edifying way. We encourage you to incorporate this into your daily life. Please see this page for more information. There you will find links to various podcast platforms as well as YouTube page.
Upcoming Events and Notices
October 12 (Lord’s Day): Please join us for the monthly fellowship meal after the worship service.
October 15 (Wednesday 7 PM): The Survey of the Pentateuch continues with highlights from the book of Leviticus. Meeting ID: 884 9003 6844. Passcode: 5sUpUi.
October 19 (Lord’s Day): Please join us for Sunday School lesson from “Essential Truths of the Christian Faith” Ch. 62 “Definite Atonement.”
October 26 (Lord’s Day): Please join us for Reformation Day celebration and fellowship after the worship service. More information is forthcoming.
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