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
The Messiah’s works will exceed all expectation, and God’s people will celebrate the extraordinary wonders of His kingdom forever. The reading from James brings together both the theme of waiting and a focus on God’s prophetic messengers. James reminds us there is still some waiting and working to be done, as the fullness of the kingdom has yet to arrive. Link to…
The Second Sundays in Advent focus on Jesus’ coming through the lens of John the Baptist, with John’s bursting on the scene. Calling all to repent and be ready for the Savior to come! Link to Service video on Vimeo Link to service bulletin
Yet in spite of both the sin Malachi addresses and the good news he proclaims, the people still do poorly in submitting to the good that God gives. Thus, Malachi again announces the greatest of goods—that God will override their bad and bring them to the good, that is, to life everlasting. Thank you for worshiping with us today! Link to Service…
Our Gospel finds Jesus in the last week before His crucifixion. In the preceding chapters He has been giving His final teachings to those around Him, many of whom are not yet believers. Now, however, He will speak privately to the disciples (Mt 24:3). Link to Service video on Vimeo Link to service bulletin
This Sunday, we hear how Paul corrects false teaching and encourages the Thessalonians to hold on to the hope of Christ’s coming given to them through the faithful teaching of the apostles. Link to Service video on Vimeo Link to service bulletin
Both the First Reading, from Revelation, and the Gospel, the Beatitudes, present vivid images easily associated with All Saints’ Day. While the Epistle is very brief and perhaps less vivid, it offers one powerful image and suggests more than will meet our eyes until we see Christ Himself. Welcome to all who worship with us today! Link to Service video on Vimeo…
Special texts for Reformation Day make it a “time out” from the later Pentecost season. The hymn based on this text, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” is from the Church Militant section of the Lutheran Service Book. Although filled with battle terminology, the hymn assures us that it isn’t our fighting that wins the victory but Jesus, who fights for us.…