Life Sunday - Just Imagine

Just Imagine . . . what will this baby be?

Life Sunday Materials for 2004 - "I know the plans I have for you." Jeremiah 29:11

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Dear Friends of Life,

Lutherans For Life is pleased to once again make available a comprehensive set of materials for observation of Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. The official date for Life Sunday 2004 is January 18. However, our materials may be used at any time during the year.

This year’s materials center on Jeremiah 29. God brings a message of hope to His exiled people. It was not a "quick fix" as offered by false prophets. No, the exile would last 70 years. But God would restore them. He would work these circumstances into His plan for His people and into His eternal purpose.

God is still a God of hope. When facing circumstances like an unplanned pregnancy, it is understandable to imagine the worst. It is easy to listen to the "quick fix" solution. It is hard to see any hope. Women and men involved in an abortion imagine the worst as well when the reality of that decision sinks in. They wonder if they can be forgiven. It is hard to see any hope. But God has a plan. He has a plan for unborn children and for His people who have made mistakes. God "is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us" (Ephesians 3:20). This material will give you an opportunity to teach about God’s plan and God’s power.

Just Imagine bulletin insert (enclosed)

Just for Kids bulletin insert featuring Kerbie the Caterpillar (enclosed)

God has a Plan children’s message
Just Imagine! Hope in God’s Plan Bible study

Just Imagine worship service format (Click here to download - PDF file.)
Music CD "Just Imagine," "God Loves Life," "God Knew Your Name"

A set of 3 sermons: (Click here to download sermons.)

Rights and Righteousness • 1 Corinthians 6:12, 20

Rev. Dave R. Garwick, Christ Lutheran Church, Maple Plain, Minnesota, tells us that what Paul is talking about in these verses is the idea of "rights that are not righteous." He parallels this with the often-heard sentiment of today, "I have my rights" and applies it to abortion.

A God Acts Kindly Toward His People • Jeremiah 29:10-14

Rev. North P. Sherrill, Jr., Zion Lutheran Church, Kearney, Nebraska, has a Down Syndrome son. He knows first hand about the power of a gracious God. He writes, "In our precious baby, we have seen how kindly God acts toward His sinful people." He develops this text based on that thought.

More than You Can Imagine • Ephesians 3:20-21

Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb, Executive Director of National Lutherans For Life, develops the idea of this text that God’s power is more than we can imagine! Not only that, Paul says this power is at work within us! We sin when we limit the power of God in our lives. God’s power is at work when we are in difficult situations. His power is at work when we make mistakes. (Power Point slides are also available for this sermon.)

These materials are designed to compliment one another. We encourage you to use as many as possible to help God’s people see the hope that God has planned for them in Jesus Christ.

May God bless you as you make preparations for this vitally important Sunday.

Your servant For Life,

Jim Lamb, Executive Director

National Lutherans For Life

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