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July 9, 2023 Service

Our Old Testament Reading (Zech 9:9–12) sounds a joyful note to those in bondage . . . and sounds a great deal like either Advent or Palm Sunday. Here during the non-festival portion of the church year, it still announces a compassionate and powerful King who will deliver to us peace, freedom, and joy in the protective custody of certain hope. Welcome…

June 25, 2023 Service

At the beginning of Matthew 10, Jesus calls the twelve disciples and sends them out with specific instructions. The Gospel for today is a continuation of His instructions but shifts the focus to warning the disciples of their persecution for being faithful in their confession of Christ. May the Lord strengthen and equip you to do His work! Link to Service video…

June 11, 2023 Service

The Gospel of Matthew shows us our need for healing because we are sinners before a righteous God, but Jesus is the one who heals us with His mercy and sacrifice. We welcome you here today and pray that you realize the graciousness of our Savior! Link to Service video on Vimeo Link to service bulletin

May 28, 2023 Service

In the liturgy of the Divine Service, people receive living water through the Gospel, in Absolution, the reading of Scripture, hearing the preaching, and Holy Communion. As they are refreshed and renewed by this living water, out of their hearts the Holy Spirit will cause to “flow rivers of living water” (Jn 7:38). Worshipers are then sent forth with God’s benediction as…

May 21, 2023 Service

On this Confirmation Sunday may we be filled with the Spirit of God as we see Ben Andrews, Molly Harman, and Izzy Wildauer confirm what happened at their Baptism and confess their faith in our God- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. May we as a congregation remember our confirmation vows, be renewed in the Word, and work together to grow in our…