Joy comes subtly in the Collect as the darkness of our hearts is lightened by the gracious visitation of our Lord. Similarly, though joy frames the Introit with its antiphon (Phil 4:4), the Introit psalm itself hints at the joy concealed in the Gospel: “The Lord sets the prisoners free; the Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up…
Philippi was the first church plant by the apostle Paul in Europe. Paul peppers his letter to the Philippians with a call to arms, entreating the Philippians to stand firm in the faith that had been implanted by the apostle and which he says was being completed by God himself. As Paul notes elsewhere in the epistle, “It is God who works…
Paul sees the Thessalonians as an example of how Christians are to live in a world opposed to God. Their love and commitment to one another and to all bolsters Paul’s faith, even as he calls upon them to remain faithful as they await their Lord’s return. Link to Service video on Vimeo Link to service bulletin
Pre-K-Grade 2 (Nazareth Room) Theo is back! Join our puppet friend as he leads us through the Advent and Christmas seasons, telling about prophets of old and the birth of our Savior, Jesus. After that, we will hear about Jesus’ earthly life and ministry. …..Taught by Wendy Coxey….. Grades 3-5 (Mrs. Rogers’ Classroom) Students hear the comforting News of God’s Saving love for…
Philippi was the first church plant by the apostle Paul in Europe. Paul peppers his letter to the Philippians with a call to arms, entreating the Philippians to stand firm in the faith that had been implanted by the apostle and which he says was being completed by God himself. As Paul notes elsewhere in the epistle, “It is God who works…
This Sunday culminates the church half of the church year; Advent, beginning next Sunday, will begin the Lord’s half of the new church year. We think of Christ as the King of kings and Lord of lords, the Messiah, the ruler of all things. Christ’s reign will culminate in the full establishment of the kingdom of the Messiah in eternity. Christ came…
On this, the second-last Sunday of the church year, the church turns her children’s eyes to the last things and the end times. She warns them of the hard way that lies before them as this present age draws to a close, and she rouses them from slumber and encourages them to take shelter in Christ, that each may be “one who…
The Holy Spirit grants to us faith and trust in our God, who gives “exceedingly great and precious promises to those who trust” Him. Our text from Hebrews, the Epistle, provides us the reason for such faith and trust in God: His Son has done everything necessary for our salvation by His all-sufficient sacrifice. Link to Service video on Vimeo Link to…
Join us on Thanksgiving Day November 28th at noon for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner! Bring your family, bring a friend or bring yourself… Or if you know someone who will be alone for Thanksgiving send them an invite. Please contact our church office at 574-546-2332 to sign up so we can plan for food needed. We will need to know your name,…
This All Saints’ Sunday in early November fits well with the Sundays after Pentecost, especially toward the end of the church year, with its emphasis in the readings and hymns on Christ’s return and the resurrection, judgment, and life everlasting for those in Christ. Link to Service video on Vimeo Link to service bulletin