Author: K.Munchenberg

I was called to be a chaplain in a Lutheran School 12 years ago, and have been speaking God's word into the lives of thousands of young people regularly since then. After yet another Synod vote to maintain the current church practice of men-only ordination, I have decided to move some of my regular devotional activity towards writing the sermons I would have preached had I been called to preach them. Until the Lutheran Church in Australia sees its way through this ordination issue, these sermons sit in silence and go unheard.

Worship Song: The Call

ATE 207 – The Call / Benediction by Phil Timms The CallAs we gather heregive us your word,make it heard.Help us to draw near,to hear what you say,and then obey,so we may be your voice within the world. BenedictionAnd now as we gogive us your love – only that’s enough.And help us to showour love […]

What Child is this?

What Child is this who, laid to restOn Mary’s lap, is sleeping?Whom angels greet with anthems sweetWhile shepherds watch are keeping?This, this is Christ the King,Whom shepherds guard and angels sing,Haste, haste, to bring Him laud,The Babe, the Son of Mary! Why lies He in such mean estateWhere ox and ass are feeding?Good Christian, fear, […]

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born King! Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.” Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th’ angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem.” Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born King! Christ, by highest heaven adored: Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold him come, Offspring […]

Once in Royal David’s City

Once in royal David’s city,Stood a lowly cattle shed,Where a mother laid her babyIn a manger for His bed:Mary was that mother mild,Jesus Christ her little child. He came down to earth from heaven,Who is God and Lord of all,And His shelter was a stable,And His cradle was a stall;With the poor and meek and […]

Watch a Baptism

Here’s the most important part of a baptism, where the Pastor speaks some important words “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” and uses a shell to sprinkle water on the child’s head. If you’re interested, you can watch the full baptism ceremony here:

Butterfly

The butterfly is an Easter symbol. It represents the new life that Jesus gives us in his resurrection.

Christ Candle

The Christ Candle is also known as the Easter Candle or the Paschal Candle. It is a special candle that is new every year at Easter.

Water

Water is a symbol of baptism. Baptism is a sacrament – one of the ways that God comes to us in very real ways.

Flames/Red

Flames represent the Holy Spirit coming to the disciples at Pentecost.

Doves

The dove is a symbol of the Holy Spirit.