Anticipating Worship (February 25)

Second Sunday in Lent


Worship Focus:  The cross of Christ restores our relationship with God.

Scripture Readings:
Genesis 28:10-17
Psalm 73
Romans 5:1-11
Mark 8:31-38

Sermon Meditation:  Mark 8:31-38

Think Jesus' Way
1.  About his future
2.  About your future

Prayer of the Day:  Almighty God, you see that we have no power to defend ourselves.  Guard and keep us both outwardly and inwardly from all adversities that may happen to the body and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


The Lord continue to bless your Lenten meditation.  We can do that together on Sunday at 9:30 AM.  See you then.

School Supplies Sale

As a result of our school closing, there are some school supplies that we are offering to St. John and Immanuel Hmong members.  None of the items has a price, so we are asking that a donation be made to the church for the fair value of them.

The classrooms will be open to pick up the items on Sunday, February 25, and Sunday, March 4, from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM to 10:50 AM, and 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.   What is for sale includes paper, color pencils, markers, crayons, glue, tape, scissors, puzzles, games, plus other items.  Mr. Averbeck will be selling his school art supplies also.

Anticipating Worship (February 18)

First Sunday in Lent


Worship Focus:  Christ conquers all for us.

Scripture Readings:
Genesis 22:1-18
Psalm 6
Romans 8:31-39
Mark 1:12-15

Sermon Meditation:  Genesis 22:1-18

The Lord Will Provide

Prayer of the Day:  Lord our strength, the battle of good and evil rages within and around us, and our ancient foe tempts us with his deceits and empty promises.  Keep us steadfast in your Word, and when we fall, raise us up again and restore us through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


As we move into the Lenten season, we focus on Jesus' cross.  It is not defeat, but victory.  For us.  That is worthy of our attention.  See you in worship on Sunday at 9:30 AM.

Anticipating Worship (February 11)

Last Sunday after the Epiphany—Transfiguration


Worship Focus:  God’s glory shines forth in Jesus.

Scripture Readings:
2 Kings 2:1-12a
Psalm 148
2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
Mark 9:2-9

Sermon Meditation:  Mark 9:2-9

It Is Good to Be on The Top of the Mountain
1.  To see what Jesus does up there
2.  To see what Jesus does from there

Prayer of the Day:  Lord God, before the suffering and death of your one and only Son, you revealed his glory on the holy mountain.  Grant that we who bear his cross on earth may behold by faith the light of his heavenly glory and so be changed into his likeness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Soon Lent begins.  But not before a glance at Jesus' glory.  See you in worship at 9:30 AM on Sunday.  It is good for us to be there.

Anticipating Worship (February 4)

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany


Worship Focus:  Forgiveness and salvation are sure and certain because of God’s power and love.

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 43:18-25
Psalm 23
2 Corinthians 1:18-22
Mark 2:1-12

Sermon Meditation:  Mark 2:1-12

Jesus Knows THE Need behind the Need

Prayer of the Day:  Gracious Father, keep your family, the Church, always faithful to you, that we may lean on the hope of your promises and be strong in the power of your love, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Continued Epiphany Blessings as we see Jesus, the Savior of the world, our Savior.  Plan on being in God's house on Sunday at 9:30 AM.