The Sixth Sunday of Easter brings us to the brink of Ascension. The season has been filled with the message of the resurrection as a very physical reality for the believers. The language of the texts has strongly reminded us of the importance of the physical office of the ministry. All of this is moving us to the importance of the Ascension.…
Who: Children age 3 through 5th gradeWhen: June 16-20 from 9-11:30amWhere: 605 S. Center St (St. Paul’s Facility) Vacation Bible School is scheduled for June 16th-20th from 9-11:30 am. Epic Australian Adventure-An Unforgettable Journey with Jesus is the theme for this year’s VBS program. We’re going on an adventure through Australia! Life is an adventure, filled with plenty of exciting things to…
On this Confirmation Sunday the Lord reminded Peter and so reminds us, the love of God in Christ cleanses all who by the power of the Holy Spirit confess His name (Acts 11:16–18). We celebrate that this loving gift of repentance is freely given, grace that leads to a life of being loved by God and loving others in His name. We…
The Fourth Sunday of Easter is commonly celebrated as Good Shepherd Sunday. Each of the readings captures the nature of our Lord Jesus Christ as the expemplary shepherd. He is the only one who can ultimately gather, tend and protect us – through the gracious and merciul love given in His cross. He does this all for us – for the love…
From the Board of Church Properties – Our church facilities are in constant need of repair. One of the areas of need now is the south roof over the offices and hallway. The church sanctuary roof is also in need of replacement. The cost of the office/hallway is $54,000. The sanctuary roof is $38,700. There is approximately $38,000 in special funds that can…
The Second Sunday of Easter enables us to see the risen Lord as the disciples did not on Easter morning, but seen or unseen, He is present. The invisibly present Jesus makes Himself visible in an upper room (Gospel). The Epistle from Revelation 1 shows that Jesus as God is revealed to John in the Divine Service on the Lord’s Day. And…
The Easter feast loudly proclaims Christ’s victory over the grave. The “first day of the week” becomes the Lord’s Day. The joyful “alleluia” sounds forth anew. “Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!” Thus, the Old Testament Reading from Isaiah tells us of God’s plan and promise of a whole new creation of life. The Epistle assures that death itself has been…
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The Fifth Sunday in Lent draws us closer to Calvary; it serves as something of a prelude to Holy Week. The God who delivered Israel through the Red Sea (Is 43:16–17, Old Testament Reading) is now doing a “new thing” in His ultimate exodus from the Egypt of sin and death by way of the cross and open tomb. Link to Service…
Easter is almost here! Join us for worship this Easter Sunday, April 20th – we have a Sonrise service at 7am and a Festival worship service at 9:30. No time for breakfast? Come early for our Easter Breakfast at 8am! Whether you’re a lifelong believer or simply curious, come and be renewed this Easter—He is risen indeed!