Anticipating Worship (April 29)

Fifth Sunday of Easter


Worship Focus:  Faith connects us to our risen Savior, the Vine who is our source of life.

Scripture Readings:
Acts 16:11-15
Psalm 67
1 John 3:18-24
John 15:1-8

Sermon Meditation:  Acts 16:11-15

There Is a Grand Opening in Philippi
1.  An open heart
2.  An open home

Prayer of the Day:  O God, you form the minds of your faithful people into a single will.  Make us love what you command and desire what you promise, that among the many changes of this world, our hearts may ever yearn for the lasting joys of heaven; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


The branches grow in their connection with the Vine through contact with his Word.  We worship him at 9:30 AM.  See you Sunday.

Anticipating Worship (April 22)

Fourth Sunday of Easter


Worship Focus:  The risen Jesus, the Good Shepherd, unites his sheep.

Scripture Readings:
Acts 20:28-32
Psalm 23
1 John 3:1,2
John 10:11-18

Sermon Meditation:  Acts 20:28-32

Paul Speaks of a Good Shepherd
1.  One committed to the work
2.  One committed to the Word

Prayer of the Day:  O Lord Jesus Christ, you are the Good Shepherd who laid down your life for the sheep.  Lead us now to the still waters of your life-giving Word that we may abide in your Father’s house forevermore; for you live and reign with him and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


As we recall the work of the Good Shepherd, we rejoice that we are part of his flock.  See you in worship this Sunday at 9:30 AM.

Cleanup Cancelled

Due to the fact that winter is holding on and spring is late in coming, the Citywide Spring Cleanup will NOT be held on April 21.  St. John was planning on getting a group together to participate in the effort, but that will no longer be the case.

Thanks to those who were willing to give up a part of their Saturday to pick up garbage in our community.

Anticipating Worship (April 15)

Third Sunday of Easter


Worship Focus:  We build our faith on the crucified and risen Savior.

Scripture Readings:
Acts 4:8-12
Psalm 118
1 John 1:1-2:2
Luke 24:36-39

Sermon Meditation:  Luke 24:36-49

Jesus Opens Minds at Easter
1.  With a message of peace from the work
2.  With a message of peace in the Word
3.  With a message of peace to the world

Prayer of the Day:  O God, by the humiliation of your Son you lifted up this fallen world from the despair of death.  By his resurrection to life, grant your faithful people gladness of heart and the hope of eternal joys; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Happy Easter!  We continue to commemorate and consider the meaning of the message of Jesus' resurrection.  See you in worship at 9:30 AM.

Anticipating Worship (April 8)

Second Sunday of Easter


Worship Focus:  Faith in Jesus, our risen Lord and Savior, gives Easter blessings.

Scripture Readings:
Acts 3:11-20
Psalm 16
1 Corinthians 15:12-22
John 20:19-31

Sermon Meditation:  1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Christ Has Been Raised from the Dead!

Prayer of the Day:  O risen Lord, you came to your disciples and took away their fears with your word of peace.  Come to us also by Word and sacrament, and banish our fears with the comforting assurance of your abiding presence; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.


Happy Easter!  We continue to see it and celebrate Jesus' exit from the tomb.  See you at 9:30 AM on Sunday.