Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne-CTSFW

An excerpt from the Gospel Reading for the coming Sunday:

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” (Matthew 9:37–38)

Three-Year Lectionary, Series A, Third Sunday after Pentecost, Matthew 9:35—10:8 (9–20). Read the entire reading: https://bit.ly/41UvkFO.

One-Year Lectionary Reading: Luke 14:15–24.

An excerpt from the Epistle Reading for the coming Sunday:

But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man's trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many. (Romans 5:15)

Three-Year Lectionary, Series A, Third Sunday after Pentecost, Romans 5:6–15. Read the entire reading: https://bit.ly/4eG80mD.

One-Year Lectionary Reading: Ephesians 2:13–22 or John 3:13–18.

Young people preparing for confirmation are invited to a weekend of catechesis, worship, and Christian fellowship at CTSFW September 18–20. Rev. Christian Schultz, director of Christ Academy, will lead sessions on baptism to supplement students’ confirmation instruction. Learn more and register your group at ctsfw.edu/cacr.

CTSFW President Jon Bruss discussed the value of the Lutheran liturgy with Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of St. Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, Texas. Listen to President Bruss and Pastor Wolfmueller’s conversation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4vAd6pP.

A Conversation with Dr. Bruss on Liturgy Find Chemnitz on this topic here: https://wolfmueller.co/rome-exami...

Join us on campus July 9–11 for our summer Prayerfully Consider Visit (PCV)! PCV is designed for those considering pastoral ministry or deaconess service, giving prospective students and their families firsthand experience of the programs and community of CTSFW. Learn more and register today at ctsfw.edu/pcvsummer.

An excerpt from the Psalm Reading for the coming Sunday:

For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. (Psalm 100:5)

Three-Year Lectionary, Series A, Third Sunday after Pentecost, Psalm 100. Read the entire reading: https://bit.ly/45b2qT0.

One-Year Lectionary Reading: Psalm 34:12–22.