The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Focus: Rejoice at the Lord’s feast!
Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 23
Philippians 4:4-13
Matthew 22:1-14
Sermon Meditation: Matthew 22:1-14
Come to God's Wedding Feast!
1. Invited earnestly
2. Dressed correctly
Prayer of the Day: Grant, O merciful Lord, to your faithful people pardon and peace that they may be cleansed from all their sins and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
It is a blessing to be in God's house with our fellow believers. We support one another as the Lord strengthens us. See you Sunday.
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Thursday, October 26, 2017
Reformation Concert (October 28)
On Saturday, a combined choir from area churches will present some of Martin Luther's hymns in a sacred concert. There will also be organ pieces and congregational singing. The time is 3:00 PM.
A reception with German deserts will follow.
Come and celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in this way. We may take for granted the many songs that we sing regularly. But we can be glad that we can praise God with our voices in music and embed key truths in our minds through melodies.
A reception with German deserts will follow.
Come and celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in this way. We may take for granted the many songs that we sing regularly. But we can be glad that we can praise God with our voices in music and embed key truths in our minds through melodies.
Friday, October 13, 2017
Anticipating Worship (October 15)
The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Focus: The Lord looks for repentance from us.
Scripture Readings:
Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32
Psalm 25
Philippians 2:1-11
Matthew 21:28-32
Sermon Meditation: Matthew 21:28-32
Jesus Makes Us Think about Being a Good Son
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.
We gather to worship our God together as his children. See you Sunday.
Worship Focus: The Lord looks for repentance from us.
Scripture Readings:
Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32
Psalm 25
Philippians 2:1-11
Matthew 21:28-32
Sermon Meditation: Matthew 21:28-32
Jesus Makes Us Think about Being a Good Son
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.
We gather to worship our God together as his children. See you Sunday.
Friday, October 6, 2017
Anticipating Worship (October 8)
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Focus: God saves sinners by the gift of his grace.
Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 55:6-9
Psalm 27
Philippians 18b-27
Matthew 20:1-16
Sermon Meditation: Matthew 20:1-16
It Is Fair!
1. Because God is gracious
2. Because God is generous
Prayer of the Day: Lord God, you call us to work in your kingdom and leave no one standing idle. Help us to order our lives by your wisdom and to serve you in willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Come and hear about God's grace. See you Sunday!
Worship Focus: God saves sinners by the gift of his grace.
Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 55:6-9
Psalm 27
Philippians 18b-27
Matthew 20:1-16
Sermon Meditation: Matthew 20:1-16
It Is Fair!
1. Because God is gracious
2. Because God is generous
Prayer of the Day: Lord God, you call us to work in your kingdom and leave no one standing idle. Help us to order our lives by your wisdom and to serve you in willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Come and hear about God's grace. See you Sunday!
Friday, September 29, 2017
Anticipating Worship (October 1)
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Focus: The forgiven forgive.
Scripture Readings:
Genesis 50:15-21
Psalm 103
Romans 14:5-9
Matthew 18:21-35
Sermon Meditation: Romans 14:5-9
We Live to the Lord
1. In Christian liberty
2. In Christian love
Prayer of the Day: Lord, we pray that your mercy and grace may always go before 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.
We look forward to gathering in God's house. See you Sunday.
Worship Focus: The forgiven forgive.
Scripture Readings:
Genesis 50:15-21
Psalm 103
Romans 14:5-9
Matthew 18:21-35
Sermon Meditation: Romans 14:5-9
We Live to the Lord
1. In Christian liberty
2. In Christian love
Prayer of the Day: Lord, we pray that your mercy and grace may always go before 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.
We look forward to gathering in God's house. See you Sunday.
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Christian Funeral for Bette Loose
For those who have not heard or as a reminder, tomorrow we gather at St. John to have the Lord remind us of the comfort of the resurrection. Because Jesus lives, so does Bette. And so do we. That is what the Lord says. He is the One who forgives our sins and forgets them (Isaiah 43:25).
The service is at 11:00 AM. There will be a visitation an hour before and a luncheon to follow.
The service is at 11:00 AM. There will be a visitation an hour before and a luncheon to follow.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Hurricane Relief Update
The people affected by the recent hurricanes - Harvey in Texas and Irma in Florida - are still in our thoughts and prayers. We ask that the Lord continue to keep them in his care.
We set aside two Sundays to gather an offering to send to WELS Christian Aid and Relief to help with the aftermath of the destruction. This organization supports the efforts of the local congregations and works with them to determine what is needed and to distribute it where it is necessary.
The total from the two weekends at St. John was $850. That amount does not include some members who donated directly to the Synod Office. Thank you to all for your generosity. May our gracious God bless this effort.
We set aside two Sundays to gather an offering to send to WELS Christian Aid and Relief to help with the aftermath of the destruction. This organization supports the efforts of the local congregations and works with them to determine what is needed and to distribute it where it is necessary.
The total from the two weekends at St. John was $850. That amount does not include some members who donated directly to the Synod Office. Thank you to all for your generosity. May our gracious God bless this effort.
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