The First Sunday in Lent appropriately begins with the reason for penitence: the fall (Old Testament Reading). Then the Psalm declares the blessedness of acknowledging our own sin. The Gospel narrates the primary focus of this day, the active obedience of Christ. The Epistle, our preaching text, explains the theological significance of all this by comparing and contrasting Adam with Christ. We…
Transfiguration Sunday bookends Epiphany, from the Baptism of Christ, when the Father said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” (Mt 3:17), to “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him” (Mt 17:5), which we now hear. It is a time of joy and revelation of Christ before the more somber season…
This year, Epiphany 5 is the Sunday before Transfiguration, the last Sunday before Lent. In the Gospel, Jesus calls his disciples “the light of the world” (Mt 5:14). But their light can only shine if their outward religious life is matched by an inward life of faith. Therefore, Jesus pierces through the veil of hypocrisy that many of the Pharisees had put…
Introducing our Mid-Week Lenten Services and Sermon Series Ash Wednesday is on February 18th this year, kicking off our Mid-week Lenten services at St. Paul’s. Each mid-week service begins with a meal at 6pm, with the service following at 7pm. Come join us for good food and worship! February 18th – Ash Wednesday This Ash Wednesday, we introduce our Lent sermon series,…
As we gather today on this Lutheran Schools Sunday, we celebrate the blessings of our Lutheran Schools; for our students and families past, present and future. We celebrate all our teachers who have served and are serving the students of our God-given school! Link to Service video on Vimeo Link to service bulletin
This is the Third Sunday after the Epiphany, the season of the church year during which Christ is revealed as Savior of all. The hope expressed through Isaiah begins to be expressed in the work and ministry of Jesus as He proclaims the coming of the kingdom and reigning of God. He does this by calling the disciples to service as fishers…
Paul begins this letter not by discounting the gifts of God but by reminding the Corinthians who they are: saints called by God into the fellowship of His church. Link to Service video on Vimeo Link to service bulletin
The Baptism of Jesus takes center stage from the Gospel. Our Lord is baptized to fulfill all righteousness the Spirit of God descends like a dove, and the voice of the Father declares, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” (3:15-17). Paul will also remind us of our baptism into the death and resurrection of Christ (Epistle, Rom…
We once again welcome Pastor Gregory Fiechtner to lead our worship today. We thank God for the gift of Pastor Fiechtner and pray the Spirit will guide his words and our hearts to Jesus. Link to Service video on Vimeo Link to service bulletin
We welcome Pastor Gregory Fiechtner to lead our worship today. May the Lord guide his words and open our hearts and ears to hear what the Lord has to say to us. Link to Service video on Vimeo Link to service bulletin