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My Name is Cyrus

• "My Name is Cyrus" (Isaiah 45:1-7)

Sunday Morning Worship - 10/22/2017

Our God rules the lives of His faith-filled people by grace for Jesus’ sake. It’s what we pray for in the Lord’s Prayer, “Thy kingdom come.” The Lutheran Confessions call this His kingdom of the right hand. But, on the other hand, the left, He also rules through civic authorities. Through Isaiah, He tells King Cyrus that he will be His servant. And the king did let the Jewish exiles return from Babylon! When Jesus’ opponents thought to trick Him in saying something against Caesar, He taught about giving the powers that be their due. When the Church in Thessalonica spread the Gospel, they certainly benefitted from the orderliness of the Roman Empire. On the one hand, God is to be thanked for His grace and mercy; on the other hand, we praise Him for using the government that we may enjoy the physical life He gives us.

Please join us for Sunday worship at 8:20 AM or 11:00 AM.  Pastor Cory J. Rajek's message is titled “My Name is Cyrus” based on Isaiah 45:1-7.

Sunday's bulletin can be found at this Bulletins Link.

A Feast Fit for a...

• "A Feast Fit for a..." (Matthew 22:8-9)

Sunday Morning Worship - 10/15/2017

Whenever we come together for the Lord’s Supper, we anticipate the eternal worship of heaven, which the Bible compares to a wedding feast. The Sacrament is a foretaste of the feast to come. God invited His people through the prophets. The description of that Meal includes seeing God face-to-face. In today’s Gospel, Jesus again extends the invitation through His parable, but He notes the varying responses it receives. Paul leads us to respond with rejoicing. Knowing that the eternal feast is ready, we may be content in all circumstances.

Please join us for Sunday worship at 8:20 AM or 11:00 AM.  Pastor Joshua Baumann's message is titled “A Feast Fit for a....” based on St. Matthew 22:8-9.

Sunday's bulletin can be found at this Bulletins Link.

What Kind of Beggars Are We?

• "What Kind of Beggars Are We?" (Matthew 21:33-46)

Changing Our (His) Mind

• "Changing Our (His) Mind" (Matthew 21:28-32)

Sunday Morning Worship - 10/1/2017

This year marks two significant anniversaries: the 500th anniversary of Luther’s posting of the 95 Theses and the 75th anniversary of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Confessing the faith has not gotten any easier since these two events occurred. In fact, it may be more difficult to speak and to live as Christians now – and the future may be even more challenging. Yet God is faithful and has promised that His church will survive all the trials that the devil, the world, and our own sinful flesh can throw at us. Building on God’s promises, we know that this is our time to be distinctly Lutheran. Since 1942, the LWML has affirmed each woman’s identity as a child of God and her relationship with Jesus Christ, encouraged and equipped Christian women to live out their lives in active mission ministries, and supported missions around the world through their sacrificial gifts of mites, tithes, offerings, and tireless service. Now is our time to “Be Ready to Confess!” faithfully and boldly of Christ’s redemptive work for us and for all the world.

Please join us for Sunday worship at 8:20 AM or 11:00 AM.  Pastor Cory J. Rajek's message is titled “Changing Our (His) Mind” based on St. Matthew 21:28-32.

Sunday's bulletin can be found at this Bulletins Link.

Forgiveness - Part 2: The God of Compassion

• "Forgiveness - Part 2: The God of Compassion" (Isaiah 55:7)

Sunday Morning Worship - 9/24/17

Our reward for being called to work in God’s kingdom does not change based on how long we have been in our Lord’s service. After all, we are saved by grace through faith, not by works. Isaiah’s call for the wicked and unrighteous to return to the Lord shows God’s immense compassion for all people, no matter when they return to Him. God’s ways are not our ways, yet we continue to work in His kingdom until He calls us when we die. Paul is struggled with a desire to depart and be with Christ and a desire to go on living and laboring for the Lord. Death and life contend, but Paul knows life will win. He knows that Jesus will return, raise the dead, and dwell with them forever.

Please join us for Sunday worship at 8:20 AM or 11:00 AM.  Pastor Joshua Baumann's message is titled “Forgiveness - Part 2: The God of Compassion” based on St. Matthew 18:32-33.

Sunday's bulletin can be found at this Bulletins Link.

Forgiveness Full & Free - Now What Does that Mean for Me?

• "Forgiveness Full & Free - What Does that Mean for Me?" (Matt. 18:32-33)