Anticipating Worship (January 31)

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany


This Sunday is our annual "Gratitude for Grace" celebration.  We look closely at his undeserved favor to us and unmerited kindness on us.

Worship Focus:  We are grateful for God’s grace given to save and to serve.

Scripture Lessons:
Psalm 103
Acts 26:9-23
1 Corinthians 15:9,10

Sermon Text:  1 Corinthians 15:9,10


Happy Epiphany

Anticipating Worship (January 24)

Second Sunday after the Epiphany


Worship Focus:  Jesus reveals his glory as Lord of all.

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 62:1-5
Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
John 2:1-11

Sermon Text:  Isaiah 62:1-5

Behold the Bride of the Lord
1.  Dazzling to the one who sees her
2.  Delightful to the One who saved her

Prayer of the Day:  Almighty God, you gave your one and only Son to be the light of the world.  Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and believed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Happy Epiphany.

Sunday Presentation (Repeat)

This coming Sunday Pastor Curtis Seefeldt will be preaching in worship and presenting in Bible Class.  He has been serving at the Lutheran Home in Belle  Plaine, MN for a number of years.  He travels around the country speaking on Alzheimer's.  He has also written a book about it - "It's Alzheimer's:"  It's Time for Extraordinary Love.

The schedule for Sunday is:
- 9:30 AM - Worship
- 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM - Alzheimer's I
- 12:00 PM - Lunch
- 12:30 - 2:00 PM - Alzheimer's II

You will note that he has a lot to share with us.  You don't have to stay for both sessions.  He is offering the extra time for more follow up and study.

If you do plan to stay for the two, we will have a light lunch in between.  We can fill our stomachs with food and our brains with information at the same time.

Anticipating Worship (January 17)

Second Sunday after the Epiphany


Worship Focus:  We praise our God at all ages in life.

Scripture Readings:
Ecclesiastes 12:1-7
Psalms 133-134
1 Timothy 5:1-8
Luke 2:25-32,36-38

Sermon Text:  Luke 2:25-32,36-38

To Depart in Peace

Prayer of the Day:  Lord God, your Son came among us to serve and not to be served, and to give his life for the sins of all.  Lead us by his love to help those around us, giving compassion to the youthful and care to the elderly; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Happy Epiphany.

Sunday Alzheimer's Presentation

This coming Sunday Pastor Curtis Seefeldt will be preaching in worship and presenting in Bible Class.  He has been serving at the Lutheran Home in Belle  Plaine, MN for a number of years.  He travels around the country speaking on Alzheimer's.  He has also written a book about it - "It's Alzheimer's:"  It's Time for Extraordinary Love.

The schedule for Sunday is:
- 9:30 AM - Worship
- 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM - Alzheimer's I
- 12:00 PM - Lunch
- 12:30 - 2:00 PM - Alzheimer's II

You will note that he has a lot to share with us.  You don't have to stay for both sessions.  He is offering the extra time for more follow up and study.

If you do plan to stay for the two, we will have a light lunch in between.  Please call the office to let us know so that we can plan accordingly for how many might be eating.  Thank you.

Anticipating Worship (January 10)

First Sunday after the Epiphany—The Baptism of Our Lord


Worship Focus:  Jesus is the Christ, “the Anointed One.”

Scripture Readings:
1 Samuel 16:1-13
Psalm 2
Titus 3:4-7
Luke 3:15-17,21,22

Sermon Text:  Titus 3:4-7

God Saved Us
1.  On his own
2.  For his own

Prayer of the Day:  Father in heaven, at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan, you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit.  Keep us who are baptized into Christ faithful in our calling as your children and make us heirs with him of everlasting life; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Happy Epiphany.

Volunteer Position at St. John Lutheran School

St. John Lutheran School is looking for a permanent volunteer, Mondays only, hot lunch server for the remainder of this school year.  As you may know, we have two permanent volunteer servers per day.  One of the previous permanent servers will continue to do Mondays, but we need to find him a helper.  This volunteer position would begin next week Monday and continue through this school year.  Normally our hot lunch servers begin working around 11:40  a.m. and are done by 1:15-1:30 p.m.

Please let Mrs. Mueller know, in the school office, if you or someone you know is interested in this volunteer position.

Anticipating Worship (January 3)

Second Sunday after Christmas


Worship Focus:  God has fulfilled all of his promises to send his Son.

Scripture Readings:
Genesis 17:1-7
Psalm 148
Galatians 4:4-7
Luke 1:68-75

Sermon Text:  Genesis 17:1-7

Continue to Celebrate God's Promise during Christmas
1.  Reminded of his potent ability
2.  Responding with the proper attitude

Prayer of the Day:  Almighty God, you have filled us with the new light of the Word who became flesh and lived among us.  Let the light of our faith shine in all that we do; thorough your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

Merry Christmas.  Still.