Children and Young People will learn about Noah and the Flood

Adults will study Exodus: Deliver Us From Evil. We will walk through this book and see how the children of Israel’s story is our story as we also journey from a known evil to an elusive good with our God going before us.

Productive Faith Bears the Cross

This week Jesus’ sharp words expose our desire to pursue comfort and avoid pain at all costs. Jesus explains that following him will be hard. Jesus’ disciples will be called to let go of things they love and embrace things we naturally loathe. Jesus promises that discipleship comes with crosses—a unique type of pain. So, Jesus tells us that we must count the cost of following him. He wants us to do that now, ahead of time, rather than waiting until we are in the heat of the moment and emotions are running high. However, our calculations must not only consider what we might give up for Jesus. They also entail calculating what we get through him! When we perceive the infinite blessings we find in Christ, the decisions we just make, while difficult, will be clear. Whatever is lost as we follow Jesus pales in comparison to what we gain.

Women’s Morning Bible Study - Angels - Lesson 2

Welcome Home Sunday

God’s people belong together. While we can watch services online and hear pastors over podcasts there is something about being together around Word and Sacrament that is uniquely different and Christ-centered. The hour we spend together is the closest we will ever get to heaven this side of eternity. It is our home until we arrive home. Whether it has been a long time or short time since we have last seen each other, Welcome Home.

Women’s Morning Bible Study - Angels - Lesson 1

Sunday Worship

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Everyone knows that humility is a positive trait and pride is a negative one. So, why bother talking about what we already know? Because in spite of that knowledge, we still helplessly fall into the trap of pride. We all desire acclaim, recognition, and praise. Jesus’ sharp words this week teach us that seeking exaltation in futile and fleeing ways will only result in receiving the opposite. Those who attempt to exalt themselves will eventually be humbled by God. In contrast, Jesus promises that those who leave their exaltation to God will receive honor and glory far greater than any that can be awarded in this life. Our exaltation does not need to be our responsibility, because Jesus has already made it his.

Women’s Morning Bible Study - Wherever Love May Lead Chapter 8, Day 5

Children and Young People will learn about Noah and the Flood

Adults will study Exodus: Deliver Us From Evil. We will walk through this book and see how the children of Israel’s story is our story as we also journey from a known evil to an elusive good with our God going before us.

Sunday Worship

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

When it comes to the uncomfortable topic of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell, it is natural to want to avoid the issue. One way we do that is to direct our attention to more theoretical questions. “What is heaven like?” “How old will we be there?” Today someone asks, “Lord, are only a few going to be saved?” Jesus brushes all such questions aside. Instead, he answers the question we should be asking. “How might I be saved?” Jesus explains there is only one way—entering through a very narrow door. Jesus’ words cut deep! For he teaches that it is very easy to develop a false sense of security about our standing before God based on some superficial familiarity we have with him. Jesus warns that many who think they are on the path to heaven will end up shut out. These wounding words of Jesus provide healing, pushing us toward that narrow door: faith in him.

Women’s Morning Bible Study - Wherever Love May Lead Chapter 7, Day 5

Children and Young People will learn about the Day of Pentecost

Adults will study Exodus: Deliver Us From Evil. We will walk through this book and see how the children of Israel’s story is our story as we also journey from a known evil to an elusive good with our God going before us.

Sunday Worship

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

God’s words are powerful! With only his words, Jesus cured illness and raised the dead. With his words, Jesus created the faith that receives his forgiveness. So we should not be surprised this week when we see that Jesus’ words also have the power to push back the spiritual forces of evil that are in the world. Jesus’ words expose idols as worthless and following idols as self-destructive evil. Jesus’ words are so compelling, even demons must obey them. It is not surprising that God’s words crush evil. It is a surprise, however, to see that Jesus’ words have Jesus’ power even when they are not coming from Jesus’ mouth. Jesus puts his words on our lips. He makes us his witnesses. And as we carry out that awesome role, Jesus continues to drive back Satan and his allies, just as he did when he walked the earth.

Women’s Morning Bible Study - Wherever Love May Lead Chapter 7, Day 4

Sunday Worship

Third Sunday after Pentecost

God’s words are powerful! With only his words, Jesus cured illness and raised the dead. With his words, Jesus created the faith that receives his forgiveness. So we should not be surprised this week when we see that Jesus’ words also have the power to push back the spiritual forces of evil that are in the world. Jesus’ words expose idols as worthless and following idols as self-destructive evil. Jesus’ words are so compelling, even demons must obey them. It is not surprising that God’s words crush evil. It is a surprise, however, to see that Jesus’ words have Jesus’ power even when they are not coming from Jesus’ mouth. Jesus puts his words on our lips. He makes us his witnesses. And as we carry out that awesome role, Jesus continues to drive back Satan and his allies, just as he did when he walked the earth.

We will meet at 1907 for a drink. Stick around for some Trivia.

Women’s Morning Bible Study - Wherever Love May Lead Chapter 7, Day 4

Sunday Worship

Seventeen Hundred Years of the Council of Nicaea.

Women’s Morning Bible Study - Wherever Love May Lead Chapter 7, Day 3

Father’s Day

We will be celebrating Dad after worship with our Bacon Sundae Sunday. Stick around after church as we say ‘thanks” to dads.

Sunday Worship

Trinity Sunday

IT IS ONE OF THE HALLMARKS OF THE CHIRSTIAN CHURCH—”We believe in one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” It is this triune God that continues to bless and care for his people.

Women’s Morning Bible Study - Wherever Love May Lead Chapter 7, Day 2

Children and Young People will learn about the Day of Pentecost

Adults will study Exodus: Deliver Us From Evil. We will walk through this book and see how the children of Israel’s story is our story as we also journey from a known evil to an elusive good with our God going before us.

Sunday Worship

Pentecost

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the New Testament Church! How things have changed in the 50 days since Easter. On that day the disciples hid in fear. Today, with courage and faith from the Holy Spirit they boldly proclaim the Good News about Jesus to all who would hear.  Millennia later, with that same Holy Spirit wrought faith and courage , we share that same Good News about Jesus.

Promise Kids

· All children grades K-6th are invited to join us for an evening at the lake!

Youth Group for Grades 7-12. Bible Study, Games, and Food.

Women’s Morning Bible Study - Wherever Love May Lead Chapter 7, Day 1

Sunday Worship

Ascension

AT THE ASCENSION of Jesus, we might have expected the disciples to be sad. But having done all that was said about him in the Scriptures and with the assurance that he would always be with them in his Word, the disciples could not help but rejoice and be glad. We echo their thoughts: Christ Jesus has ascended amid shouts of triumph.