Immanuel Lutheran Church of Olean, NY

February 10, 2021 Bible Reading Therefore, be imitators of God as his dearly loved children. And walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:1-2 EHV) ... Hymn ELH 54:1,4 Beautiful Savior Beautiful Savior, King of creation, Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I’d love Thee, Truly I’d serve Thee, Light of my soul, my Joy, my Crown. Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations, Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be Thine! Prayer Heavenly Father, help me to show love to all people, just as Christ showed His love for me by dying for me. In His name I pray. Amen.

February 9, 2021 Bible Reading Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, who stand in the house of the Lord at night. Lift up your hands toward the sanctuary and bless the Lord. May the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion. (Psalm 134 EHV)... Hymn ELH 7:1-3 Praise to the Father Praise to the Father, the glorious King of creation! Swell the loud chorus, ye chosen of every nation! O my soul, wake! Harp, lute and psaltery take; Sound forth thy true adoration. Praise to the Son: for the cross that once shamefully bore Him, Now, on the throne of His power let all creatures adore Him! Man reigns on high! Lo! all the hosts of the sky Bow down and worship before Him! Praise to the Spirit, whose strong, rushing wind, ever blowing, Still through the world, wheresoever it wisheth, is going. Darkness and death Drink, from Thy quickening breath Life, light, and joy overflowing. Prayer Heavenly Father, thank You for the creation You made and have blessed me with. Jesus, My Savior, thank You for living and dying for me. O Holy Spirit, thank You for creating and nurturing my faith. Amen.

February 8, 2021 Bible Reading So then, just as one trespass led to a verdict of condemnation for all people, so also one righteous verdict led to life-giving justification for all people. For just as through the disobedience of one man the many became sinners, so also through the obedience of one man the many will become righteous. (Romans 5:18-19 EHV) ... Hymn ELH 491:1,5,6 All Mankind Fell in Adam’s Fall All mankind fell in Adam’s fall, One common sin infects us all; From sire to son the bane descends, And over all God’s wrath impends. As by one man all mankind fell And, born in sin, was doomed to hell, So by one Man, who took our place, We all received the gift of grace. We thank Thee, Christ; new life is ours, New light, new hope, new strength, new powers: This grace our every way attend Until we reach our journey’s end! Prayer Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your Son to remove my sins through His perfect life and His death on the cross. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

February 7, 2021 Bible Reading Therefore, since we have a great high priest, who has gone through the heavens, namely, Jesus the Son of God, let us continue to hold on to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are, yet was without sin. So let us approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebre...ws 4:14-16 EHV) Hymn Hymn ELH 426:6-7 Jesus Sinners Doth Receive O how blest it is to know, Were as scarlet my transgression, It shall be as white as snow By Thy blood and bitter Passion, For these words I now believe Jesus sinners doth receive. Now my conscience is at peace, From the Law I stand acquitted; Christ hath purchased my release And my every sin remitted. Naught remains my soul to grieve Jesus sinners doth receive. Prayer O Jesus, through Your suffering and death, You bought my freedom. Thank You for everything You have done for me. Amen

February 6, 2021 Bible Reading Bless the Lord, O my soul. All that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefitswho pardons all your guilt, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with mercy and compassion, who satisfies your life with goodness, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle. (Psalm 103:1-5 EHV) ... Hymn ELH 369:1-2 O Bless the Lord, My Soul O bless the Lord, my soul, His grace to Thee proclaim, And all that is within me join To bless His Holy name. O bless the Lord, my soul; His mercies bear in mind; Forget not all His benefits: The Lord to thee is kind. Prayer Heavenly Father, thank You for all the benefits You provide for me: my food, clothing, shelter and all my daily needs. Above all, I thank and praise you for the forgiveness earned for me by Your Son, Jesus Christ. In His name I pray. Amen.

February 5, 2021 Bible Reading The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. He saves those whose spirits have been crushed. Many are the troubles of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him from them all. (Psalm 34:18-19 EHV) ... Hymn ELH 240:1,3 Jesus, Refuge of the Weary Jesus, Refuge of the weary, Blest Redeemer, whom we love, Fountain in life’s desert dreary, Savior from the world above, O how oft thine eyes, offended, Gazed upon the sinner’s fall! Yet, upon the cross extended, Thou didst bear the pain of all. Jesus, may our hearts be burning With more fervent love for Thee! May our eyes be ever turning To Thy cross of agony, Till in glory, parted never From the blessed Savior’s side, Graven in our hearts forever, Dwell the cross, the Crucified! Prayer Jesus, my Savior, thank You for taking away all my sins. Help me to always trust in You for my salvation. Amen.