Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

Message for this week

As we gather for worship on the Second Sunday in Advent, the readings from God’s word call us to prepare. “Prepare the way of the Lord through contrition and repentance,” the Baptizer preached. “Prepare! Change the way you think and act! The Lord is coming!” Malachi tells us that while a messenger would be sent to prepare the way, the Lord would appear suddenly—even for those who were expecting him. With Paul, then, we ought to humbly pray “that [our] love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that [we] may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, . . . to the glory and praise of God” (Philippians 1:9-11).

Hymns

Hymns of Hope and Comfort

Hymns of Hope and Comfort are a selection of recorded hymns you may wish to listen to or sing along with. They are all in the public domain, meaning that they can be posted here without concern for violating copyright.

More hymns will be added as time goes on. If you have a favorite, let Pastor know and he may be able to add it, if it’s in the public domain.

What God Ordains Is Always Good (LSB 760)

We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died (LSB 429)

Upon the Cross Extended (LSB 453)

Through Jesus' Blood and Merit (LSB 746)

Sing, My Tongue the Glorious Battle (LSB 454)

O Perfect Life of Love (LSB 452)

O God, Our Help in Ages Past (LSB733)

Now Rest Beneath Night's Shadow (LSB 880)

Jesus, Priceless Treasure (LSB 743)

In God, My Faithful God (LSB 745)

For Me to Live Is Jesus (LSB 742)

Be Still My Soul (LSB 752)

Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow (LSB 428)

How Firm a Foundation, O Saints of the Lord (LSB 728)

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say (LW 348)

I Leave All Things to God's Direction (LSB 719)

I Walk in Danger all the Way (LSB 716)

If God Himself Be for Me (LSB 724)

Jesus Lead Thou On (LSB 718)

Lord Take My Hand and Lead Me (LSB 722)

Oh, How Blest Are They Whose Toils Are Ended (LSB 679)

Oh, What Their Joy and Their Glory Must Be (LSB 675)

Catechetical Hour

Check here for the weekly Catechetical Hour:

Family Catechetical Hour: The Priesthood at Prayer

And the guide for using the Catechetical Hour here:How to Use the Family Catechetical Hour

Worship Anew

Worship Anew is a weekly thirty minute Lutheran TV broadcast worship service which includes music, Scripture readings, prayers, and a pastor delivering a message. The program is intended for those unable to attend church. It is closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

worshipanew.org

Higher Things

Higher Things, a ministry to Lutheran youth, provides daily devotions called “Reflections” for youth and their families. These Reflections, which center on the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

higherthings.org