Anticipating Worship (October 2)

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost


Worship Focus:  Faith is the foundation of the Christian’s life.

Scripture Lessons:
Habakkuk 1:1-3,2:1-4
Psalm 27
2 Timothy 1:3-14
Luke 17:1-10

Sermon Meditation:  Luke 17:1-10

Lord, Increase Our Faith
1.  As we live with others
2.  As we live under God

Prayer of the Day:  Almighty God, in your bountiful goodness keep us safe from every evil of body and soul.  Make us ready, with cheerful hearts, to do whatever pleases you; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Happy Pentecost!

Meal Train for Crider family

A meal train has been started for the Crider Family. If you are able to contribute a meal or two, please use the following URL to sign up: https://mealtrain.com/89edw5. Meals should be marked "MEAL TRAIN" and delivered to St. John. They can be left in the church refrigerator/freezer on Sundays before church or on Wednesdays by 5:00 p.m.  Thank you for your care and your on-going prayers for Darrell, Erin, and Nolan.

Homecoming Tailgate Party

St. John families are invited to a tailgate party at the Julians (1138 Oakdale Avenue). Join us tomorrow, Sept. 30, immediately following the St. Croix Lutheran homecoming parade, up until game time. Grills, paper products, condiments, and chips provided. Bring meat to grill along with your beverage of choice. (Sides/desserts to pass ... optional.) Questions, speak to Jim or Tamara.  Hope to see you there!

Anticipating Worship (September 25)

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost


Worship Focus:  True riches come from knowing Christ.

Scripture Readings:
Amos 6:1-7
Psalm 146
1 Timothy 6:6-16
Luke 16:19-31

Sermon Meditation:  Luke 16:19-31

We Have Real Riches
1.  For eternity
2.  On earth

Prayer of the Day:  Mercifully grant, O God, that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts, for without your help we are unable to please you; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Happy Pentecost!

Anticipating Worship (September 18)

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost


Worship Focus:  The Lord is the Savior of sinners.

Scripture Readings:
Micah 7:18-20
Psalm 38
Romans 5:6-11
Luke 19:1-10

Sermon Devotion:  Micah 7:18-20

No One Compares to Our God

Prayer of the Day:  O Lord Jesus Christ, keep us in your tender care.  Help us avoid whatever is wicked and harmful, and guide us in the way that leads to our salvation; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Happy Pentecost!


Don't forget.  Tomorrow is also our Fun Fest.  See you there.

Anticipating Worship (September 11)

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Worship Focus:  The Lord patiently seeks sinners to save them.

Scripture Readings:

Exodus 32:7-14

Psalm 51

1 Timothy 1:12-17

Luke 15:1-10

Sermon Meditation:  Exodus 32:7-14

You Have a Mediator Better Than Moses

Prayer of the Day:  Lord, we pray that your mercy and grace may always go before us and follow after us that, loving you with undivided hearts, we may be ready for every good and useful work; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

Happy Pentecost!

Anticipating Worship (September 4)

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost


Worship Focus:  God gives wisdom to his people.

Scripture Readings:
Proverbs 9:8-12
Psalm 19
Philemon 1,10-21
Luke 14:25-33

Sermon Meditation:  Psalm 19:7-14

You Have God's Word
1.  It is from your Lord
2.  It is for you life

Prayer of the Day:  Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Happy Pentecost!