The Gospel for this Sunday presents us with the second of two aspects of Jesus’ preparation of His disciples for the coming of the end. Together with the parable of the talents from last Sunday, Jesus teaches two complementary answers to the question that is implicit in the parable of the ten virgins from two weeks ago: “How shall we live as…
The observance of All Saints’ Day on the first Sunday in November has become a regular feature in most of our congregations. It marks a turning point in the liturgical year by signaling that the focus of the long green season is shifting with a view toward the final consummation of all things, in Jesus. Link to Service video on Vimeo Link…
WHEN: November 23rd at noon (Thanksgiving day) HOW MUCH: Free! If you and your family or someone you know will be alone on Thanksgiving Day, come join us for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner! We can also deliver to homes for those who are homebound. In order to help us plan, please contact the church office to let us know how many in…
Blessings on your day! To download the November Epistle, click here: November 2023 Epistle To download the November Calendar, click here: November 2023 Calendar
Reformation Day reminds us of the central article of the faith: the work of Christ alone appeases God’s wrath and redeems the sinner’s debt, here and eternally. To this truth, brought to light anew by the Wittenberg Reformation, Luther was called to testify before the emperor—and we teach it to each new generation. What a blessing to have our Youth participate in…
The overall theme of the time after Pentecost is growing in faith. That, of course, means growing in our relationship with the one true God. The Propers for this Sunday spell out the implications of this in the First Commandment, according to Luther’s threefold explanation in the Small Catechism: fear, love, and trust in the true God. The one true God wants…
Joy is a key word and a key concept in the apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Here in chapter 4, it is good for us to remember that even while Paul was in prison, his joy abounded beyond all the adversity and suffering he was encountering. In addition, he was ever mindful of the ministry and love poured out upon him…
Today we celebrate the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and all the service that they do for the Lord and His Church through their mission work. Link to Service video on Vimeo Link to service bulletin
Join us for a Reformation Service! When: October 29, 2023 @ 3:00pm EST Where: St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 605 S. Center St, Bremen, IN Refreshments following service Reformation celebrates Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg church in 1517. This act is commemorated as the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. Featured Speakers: Rev. Dr. Daneil Gard…
The theme for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost is extremely mission oriented. Pentecost being the season in which the Church focuses on the activity of the Holy Spirit in extending the kingdom of Christ through the work and service of the Christian Church on earth, the mission of the Church ought to be front and center in the Pentecost season and it…