Christ Lutheran Church, Pattison TX

 

Welcome to Christ Lutheran Church
Divine Service 10:30 am

We provide a traditional LCMS service using the Lutheran Service Book (LSB) every Sunday morning at 10:30am central time, preceded by Bible Study and Sunday School at 9:00am.  If you are unable to attend, the services can also be viewed online via Facebook Live. (Facebook account required.)

Activities

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  • Annual Church Outing
    Once a year, the Ladies’ Group sponsors an outing for Church Members and guests.  This year we visited the Bluebell Creamery and Almost Heaven restaurant in Brenham.  A great time was had by all.
  • LWML District Conference
    In June, two of our ladies’ group members, attended the bi-annual conference in Austin.  It was wonderful worshiping and singing together.  The members also selected recipients of this biennium’s recipients.  Our Zone (group of churches) sponsored the Jesus Signs Deaf Ministry.  It was voted the first place mission grant.  We were so excited!  You can find information on their activities here:  https://www.deafoutreachtexas.org/activities-and-events.  
  • August 23 service

    Brothers and sisters, greetings in the name of our Savior, Jesus. Though the temperatures suggest otherwise, we are coming to the end of summer. I encourage you to make worship and Bible study a core part of your schedule. St. Paul writes instruction to the ancient church in Rome, still applicable today, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” (Romans 12:2). The habits of prayer, studying the bible, remembering the benefits of your baptism, receiving the Lord’s Supper, singing a psalm– these God-given gifts that point us to Jesus are all helpful in having peace of mind. It is wise and good for our souls to make use of them. And I will have the air conditioning on.

    During the service August 23 we will follow the liturgy of Divine Service Setting Three beginning on page 184 in the LSB hymnal. Hymns chosen for the day are #848 Lord, Whose Love through Humble Service; #728 How Firm a Foundation; #729 I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus; and #576 My Hope is Built On Nothing Less.

    Scripture lessons assigned to the day, the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16), are Psalm 138:1-8; Isaiah 51:1-6; Romans 11:13-12:8; and Matthew 16:13-20.

    In the Gospel lesson, Jesus asked His disciples: “But who do you say that I am?” (Matt. 16:15). The question is also put to you: Who do you say that Jesus is? Flesh and blood do not reveal the answer to us, but by the power of the Gospel, the Holy Spirit enlightens us and reveals Jesus as the Son of God, who has become flesh and suffered death for our salvation. Thus, with those early apostles, we also believe and confess that Jesus is “the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matt. 16:16). As He died for our transgressions and was raised for our justification, Jesus sets us free from all our guilt and preserves our life within His Church, against which even “the gates of hell shall not prevail” (Matt. 16:18–19). Jesus’ saving work is forever, and His righteousness “will never be dismayed” (Is. 51:6). He continues to comfort His Church with the gospel, so that “joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the voice of song” (Is. 51:3). Therefore, “according to the measure of faith that God has assigned” (Rom. 12:3), we respond in thanksgiving by offering ourselves “as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God” (Rom. 12:1) through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

    COLLECT: Almighty God, Your Son willingly endured the agony and shame of the cross for our redemption. Grant us courage to take up our cross daily and follow Him wherever He leads; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

    Please let me know if you have any prayer requests or questions about the lessons to be considered Sunday. The Lord be with you. Pastor Boster

  • August 9 service

    Brothers and sisters, we have been a little short on refreshing rain. But I hope you will be in Bible study and worship tomorrow to receive refreshing for your soul. As Jesus says in John 7:37, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink.” – John 7:37 

    On Sunday, August 9 we will follow the liturgy of Divine Service Setting Three, beginning on page 184 in the LSB hymnal. Hymns chosen for the day are #726 Evening and Morning; #351 Creator of the Stars at Night; #625 Lord Jesus Christ, Life-Giving Bread; and #717 Eternal Father, Strong to Save.

    Biblical lessons assigned to the day are Psalm 28:1-9; Job 38:4-18; Romans 10:5-17; and Matthew 14:22-33. 

    In the psalm, King David asks God to deliver him from the deadly threats of enemies. David recognizes God as his strength, a shield and fortress of salvation. David ends this psalm by asking God to protect all people, like a shepherd defending his sheep.

    Job was the ancient patriarch who suffered greatly as an example of faith being tested. As Job tries to figure out the reason for his suffering, he eventually challenges God to explain the cause of his suffering. In the Old Testament lesson for the day, God identifies Himself as the eternal Lord who “laid the foundation of the earth” (Job 38:4). By His power God governs all things of creation. Thankfully, God directs His power in mercy to protect and save His people.  But it is quite clear that His wisdom and power are beyond our understanding, except as He reveals Himself in the incarnate Word, Christ Jesus. In the gospel lesson, Jesus shows Himself to be God, revealing His divine power and care, silencing a terrible storm and delivering His disciples from the threat of death. We too are threatened by dangers of body and soul each day. In our mortality and sinful unbelief, we do not always recognize the Lord Jesus at work. But as we cry out in fear, He speaks tenderly to us through His Word, “Do not be afraid,” and He reaches out His hand to save us (Matt. 14:27, 31). In the epistle lesson, St. Paul echoes this message, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Rom. 10:13). So, in ever trial and threat, we should call upon Jesus in faith, because “through the word of Christ” we have heard of His power and mercy. Jesus will not abandon you.  “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (Rom. 10:8). 

    Collect:

    Almighty and merciful God, preserve us from all harm and danger that we, being ready in both body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish what You want done; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord and Savior, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

    Please let me know if you have any prayer requests or questions about the Scripture lessons. God bless you. Pastor Boster

  • July 26 service

    Dear brothers and sisters, greetings in the name of Christ. I encourage you to attend Bible study and worship Sunday to hear God’s Word and receive His gifts of forgiveness.

    Sunday, July 26 is the ninth Sunday after Pentecost. We will follow the liturgy of Divine Service Setting Three beginning on page 184 in the LSB hymnal. Hymns chosen for the day are #574 Before the Throne of God Above; #567 Not What These Hands Have Done; and #573 Lord, Tis Not That I Did Choose Thee.

    Scripture lessons assigned to the day, Proper 12, are Psalm 25:4-13, 20-21; Deuteronomy 7:6-9; Romans 8:28-39; and Matthew 13:44-52. 

    The ancient Israelites should not be thought of as only a nation, but as a people chosen by God, and therefore a precursor of the Church. Like the faithful descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Christians throughout history are the beloved people whom God has called and gathered into His kingdom. We are not loved because we are so great or loveable, but because He is so gracious. What an amazing statement: that the eternal Creator and Judge has set His love on you and chosen you in spite of your sin and weaknesses. God loved you so much that He did not spare His own Son Jesus but gave Him up to crucifixion as an atoning sacrifice that paid for your sin and reconciled you to Him. His saving actions were predestined, set in motion before Creation. That should give you confidence of heaven.

    Jesus is now bodily risen from the dead, and ascended into heaven applying His divine authority as He continues to intercede for you. As St. Paul explains it in the epistle lesson, nothing, not even death can separate you from God’s love. So follow Jesus, for God will work out all things for the good of those He called according to His purpose. God is God, He is faithful, and keeps His covenant and steadfast love with those who love Him and keep His commandments.

    Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, give us an increase of faith, hope, and love, that, receiving what you have promised, we may love what you have commanded; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

    Please let me know if you have any prayer requests or questions about Sunday’s Scripture lessons. God bless you. Pastor Boster