Labor Day

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Jesus said, “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16

Having received the forgiveness of sins you now share that light of Christ with all that you meet. You are the hands and feet the fingers and toes of Jesus in this world.

Today we thank the Lord Jesus for the talents, gifts, and abilities the LORD has given to our students.  

And Students. Remember this! A vital part of your education is to discover what you do and what you do well. And then to take those gifts and use them for service to your neighbor.

Think of the cleaning service - “Service Master.” In all that you do you render Service to the Master.

Especially on this Labor Day we give thanks for the various vocations the LORD has placed before us as you work and serve your neighbor in love. That’s how you build faith in the city. By shining the light of Christ in this corner of Christ’s kingdom.

The way you love and serve others is what you do best for those you love most.

It’s not for me to dictate to you how, when, where, and for whom you are to serve. That's for you to find out. And when you do, Serve them well, be a sermon in shoes.

It's faith in the Christ that allows you to discover in joy, and delight, and surprise, what Christ has in store for you as you share His good news, to those He has placed in your life.

A Collect for Industry: Lord Jesus Christ, as once you shared in human toil and thus hallowed the work of our hands, prosper those who maintain the industries of this land, and give them a right regard for their labors, granting them a just reward for their told and joy in serving you and supplying our needs; for you live and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. 

Luther's Seal copyright Ed Riojas, Higher Things

Collect for Labor Lutheran Worship, copyright 1982 Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis