During the season of Lent, the Christian returns to the wilderness and meditates upon his journey to the cross and open tomb of Jesus Christ. Since he is united to Christ through the waters of Holy Baptism, this journey involves the Christian’s own death and resurrection, dying and rising with Christ in the Sacrament (Rom 6:3–4). This faith and life therefore also…

Transfiguration is truly the bridge between Epiphany and Lent. Now, as the road to the cross nears, we are given a special glimpse of His glory and hear the voice of the Father telling us to listen to Jesus. Only in hearing and listening to Jesus, and in knowing that He is truly the One who deserves all glory, will we be…

The Old Testament Reading from Genesis shows that God has been in the salvation surprise business before, as Joseph’s true identity is unveiled to his brothers. Much of what happened to Joseph (and will happen to Jesus) is difficult to watch, and yet Joseph’s reflection has not caused him to doubt God’s providence or trust in his own determination. Rather, he trusts…

Last week, having discussed various gifts and roles within the Church, now, for Epiphany 4, St. Paul teaches the “still more excellent way” (12:31b) which is to be the motive that controls the use of all individual gifts for others: love. We welcome you in the love of Christ as we worship as brothers and sisters. Service video on Vimeo Link to…

This morning like every morning the question is, “Where do we begin?” Just like every worship service we begin with the Word of God. The prayer for this service is that we go from repentance to joy by hearing the Word. We welcome everyone who is here today! Service video on Vimeo Link to service bulletin  

The Advent season builds anticipation. Here the promises to Adam and Eve (Ge 3:15), to Abraham (Gen 12:1-3), to Isaac, Jacob, Judah, and David are all fulfilled. In these few verses, the pregnant Elizabeth and Mary, virginally pregnant by the Holy Spirit, bring all these promises to pass in their flesh and blood. Elizabeth’s inspired response prepares us for the coming of…

A note of joy anticipates the birth of the Christ Child- the Word made flesh in the womb of Mary- and also looks forward with delight to His return at the end of the age. This Sunday, therefore, provides a pause in the surrounding penitential nature of Advent. The symbolism of a pink or rose candle on the Advent wreath furthers the…

Malachi prophesies the ministry of John the Baptist, who heralds the one coming after him and preaches a Baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Ultimately, this forgiveness is the work and gift of this greater One coming after John – Jesus Christ, the Lord of hosts in human flesh. We welcome everyone to God’s house today! Service video on Vimeo…

Jesus our King comes among us today in His Word and Sacraments to forgive our sins and to save us. “Behold, your King is coming to you; righteous and having salvation.” And Jesus is coming again soon – “in a cloud with power and great glory” – to save us and to manifest among us the fullness of His kingdom. We welcome…

Reformation Sunday is an occasion for the Church to celebrate with the reformer Martin Luther her possession of the one, true, never-changing Gospel message. The freedom we have in the forgiveness of sins because of Christ, and the release from slavery of our own sin as we are transformed to a new life in Christ. Service video on Vimeo Link to service…