Rejoice! Prepare the way of the Lord! In these Advent days, Christ truly comes to us in powerful ways, to bring a deep joy & hope in our lives. Sunday, we have our big congregation Emotional-Mental Health & Wellness Gathering in the fellowship hall, starting at 9:20. We encourage everyone to be there, as we…
At the heart of our Advent preparation stands John the Baptist, who calls us to repent and make a new beginning. As the darkness increases we turn toward the approaching light of Christ. For Christians he is the root of Jesse, the righteous judge who welcomes all, especially the poor and meek of the earth.…
This week is Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday of our Christian year. We have special choir music, plus a beautiful handbell trio of “How Great Thou Art!” Worship concludes with the shred-planting of last year’s discipleship intents – which have been such a witness, hanging on the HOPE Lighthouse Beacon in the sanctuary…
Generosity Intent Sunday On this 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, we hear Jesus’ words about ominous things that occur in the world – and yet, he reminds us to not be afraid, because he is with us to provide what we need to be faithful in our witness. Paul reminds us not to be idle in…
In holy baptism God makes saints out of sinners. In holy communion God forgives the sins of all the saints. In worship today we give thanks for all the saints “who from their labors rest.” In the same breath we petition our God for the strength to hear and to heed the admonitions of Jesus…
Genuine repentance and pretentious piety stand in stark contrast in the gospel and all around us. All creation stands in need of God’s forgiveness. Keep the faith. God’s people shall be accounted righteous for Jesus’ sake. Our God is merciful to sinners. For this we worship and glorify God forever. #SundayWorship
Pray always. Do not lose heart. This is Christ’s encouragement in the gospel today. Wrestle with the word. Remember your baptism again and again. Come regularly to Christ’s table. Persistence in our every encounter with the divine will be blessed.
It has been a stressful week in our community – especially with the false school shooting alarms. Please hold in prayer our students and educators and their families – as well as our society – as we walk together thru these days. In the midst of life’s ups and downs and the fleetingness…
We’re excited to welcome Campus Pastor, Jesse Caniff-Kuhn, who has a special message for us – and Living Springs’ LCM Board Members have a Thanksgiving presentation, celebrating our partnership with this life-changing ministry. On this first Sunday, we also have our next monthly HOPE mini-skit from our Worship Team during worship. We hold in prayer…
Last Sunday, we had a wonderful celebration of our LS Child Development Center Ministry! This Sunday, we gather to celebrate the ministry of Lutheran Men. Various LS Men will share powerful hope stories of life and discipleship, and the Disciples of Harmony have a special anthem. We continue our GIFT Worship Experiences for children, with…