Simple phrases can provide great meaning in our daily lives – like the words Jesus spoke: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life, No one comes to the Father except through Me” Stephan knew this, and he the spoke truth, no matter the cost as he proclaimed the word of Our Lord,…
The Fourth Sunday of Easter May 03, 2020 WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS This past Tuesday (April 28) was Call Day at Concordia Seminary. The service can still be viewed on Youtube: Search “Concordia Seminary St Louis Call Day 2020” Kyle Will received his call from Epiphany Lutheran Church in Lake Worth, FL. Kyle was in what we call…
“I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” As Jesus spoke these words, He shared His longing to bring us forgiveness and life that is flourishing, thriving, and joyful to its fullest.
Third Sunday of Easter April 26, 2020 WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS To our first-time guests, “Welcome! The Covid virus has certainly disrupted our planning for a while. The Christian Education Board is talking about doing VBS on the week of July 20-24. Of course all this is pending on the end of the pandemic so that we have…
The Disciples on the road to Emmaus were walking in a haze – and then they were joined by a visitor. We too can find ourselves walking in a haze – only to find that Jesus still walks beside us, every day if we will just let him.
PRE-SERVICE MUSIC “Jesus You Are My Life” video with lyrics Take a moment to listen to the Maranatha Singers perform this inspiring song. WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS INVOCATION P: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. OPENING SENTENCES Romans 6:9; John 20:29b P: Alleluia. We know that Christ…
When Jesus appeared and stood among His Disciples, He reassured them that He did overcome the worst the world could do. Even today, he overcomes fear. We have nothing to fear when Jesus Christ can offer us God’s peace.
The Resurrection of our Lord – Easter Day WELCOME Welcome, People of God, to our Easter Celebration Service. Unfortunately the Corona virus is still prohibiting us from meeting but it is not preventing us from celebrating the Resurrection of Our Lord! So we will not be discouraged, for Christ who was crucified for our sins…
Job needed a strong hand guiding him and a tender heart loving him. And that’s exactly what God gives him—and us. Resurrection joy is ours through Job’s most famous words, “I know that my Redeemer lives!”
Many prayers exist and many prayers are made every day. But what is prayer? And what lessons can we learn from Jesus’ prayer in the garden of Gethsemane as he prayed to God for His disciples, for you, and for me?