We Are Children of God (1 John 3:1-3)

All Saints’ Day November 1, 2026

1 John 3:1-3
Pastor Nate Kassulke

Our Worship Series is THE BEGINNING OF THE END. This Sunday: It’s Time to Focus on the Future.

First Reading: Revelation 7:9-17.

Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-3.

Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon Text: 1 John 3:1-3. We Are Children of God.

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
Justified by Grace Through Faith (Romans 3:2)

Reformation Service, October 25, 2026

Romans 3:22-24
Guest Pastor Tim Flunker

First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-7

Second Reading: Revelation 5:6-14.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:16-20.

Reformation Sermon: Romans 3:22-24. The Gift of the Reformation: Justified by Grafe Through Faith

Guest Preacher: Pastor Tim Flunker, Board for Home Missions Hispanic Outreach Consultant

Sally Littau
Jesus Sends Sheep Out Among Wolves (Matthew 10:16-23)

Reformation Sunday, October 25, 2026

Matthew 10:16-23
Pastor Nate Kassulke

Our Worship Series is THE BEGINNING OF THE END. This Sunday: It’s Time to Stay Steadfast.

First Reading: Daniel 6:10-12, 16-23.

Second Reading: Romans 3:19-28.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 10:16-23. Jesus Sends Sheep Out Among Wolves.

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
Seek True Greatness in Service (Matthew 20:25-28)

Third Stewardship Sunday, October 18, 2026

Matthew 20:25-28
Pastor Nate Kassulke

Our Worship Series is GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD. This week: Give Thanks to the Lord through Service.

First Reading: Ruth 1:3-5, 11-17.

Second Reading: Philippians 4:8-9.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 20:25-28. Seek True Greatness in Service.

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
An Unexpected Lesson in Giving (Mark 12:41-44)

Second Stewardship Sunday, October 11, 2026

Mark 12:41-44
Pastor Nate Kassulke

Our Worship Series is GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD. This week: Give Thanks to the Lord with Gifts.

First Reading: Leviticus 23:9-14.

Second Reading: Philippians 4:10-20.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 12:41-44. An Unexpected Lesson in Giving.

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
Turn Worry into Prayer (Philippians 4:4-7

Stewardship Sunday, October 4, 2026

Philippians 4:4-7
Pastor Ron Koehler

Our Worship Series is GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD. This: Give Thanks to the Lord in Prayer.

First Reading: 1 Chronicles 29:10-17.

Second Reading: Philippians 4:4-7

Gospel: John 11:1-2, 38-44.

Sermon Text: Philippians 4:4-7. Turn Worry into Prayer.

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau
Repent and Live (Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32)

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 27, 2026

Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Pastor Nate Kassulke

Our Worship Series is UNEXPECTED TRUTHS. This final week: Real Repentance Looks Different.

First Reading: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32.

Second Reading: Philippians 2:1-11

Gospel: Matthew 21:23-32.

Sermon Text: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32. Repent and Live

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
The Unfairness of Grace (Jonah 3:10-4:11)

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 20, 2026

Jonah 3:10-4:11
Pastor Ron Koehler

Our Worship Series is UNEXPECTED TRUTHS. This week: Grace is Amazing.

First Reading: Jonah 3:10-4:11.

Second Reading: Romans 9:6-16

Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16.

Sermon Text: Jonah 3:10-4:11. The Unfairness of Grace

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau
Forgive From the Heart (Matthew 18:21-35)

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 13, 2026

Matthew 18:21-35
Pastor Nate Kassulke

Our Worship Series is UNEXPECTED TRUTHS. This week: Forgiveness is for Me.

First Reading: Genesis 50:15-21.

Second Reading: Ephesians 4:29-5:2.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 18:21-35. Forgive From the Heart.

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
Watch Out For Each Other (Ezekiel 33:7-11)

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 6, 2026

Ezekiel 33:7-11
Pastor Ron Koehler

Our Worship Series is UNEXPECTED TRUTHS. This week: I Am My Brother’s Keeper.

First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-11.

Second Reading: Galatians 2:11-16.

Gospel: Matthew 18: 15-20.

Sermon Text: Ezekiel 33:7-11. Watch Out For Each Other.

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau
Worth Waiting For (Romans 8:18-25)

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 30, 2026

Romans 8:18-25
Pastor Nate Kassulke

Our Worship Series is UNEXPECTED TRUTHS. This week: Cross Comes Before Crown.

First Reading: Jeremiah 15:15-21.

Second Reading: Romans 8:18-25.

Gospel: Matthew 16:21-26.

Sermon Text: Romans 8:18-25. Worth Waiting For

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
Who Do You Say I Am? (Matthew 16:13-20)

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 23, 2026

Matthew 16:13-20
Pastor Ron Koehler

Our Worship Series is UNEXPECTED TRUTHS. This week: The Son of Man is God.

First Reading: Exodus 34:5-9.

Second Reading: Romans 10:5-13.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 16:13-20. Who Do You Say I Am?

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau
Brought Near By the Love of Christ (Ephesians 2:13-22)

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, August 16, 2026

Ephesians 2:13-22
Pastor Nate Kassulke

Our Worship Series: Unexpected Truths. This week: The Church is for ALL people.

First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8.

Second Reading: Ephesians 2:13-22.

Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28.

Sermon Text and Sermon: Ephesians 2:13-22. Brought Near By the Love of Christ.

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
God is For Us (Romans 8:28-39)

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 9, 2026

Romans 8:28-39
Pastor Nate Kassulke

Our Worship Series: What Makes Christians Different. Today’s Theme: Christians Answer Doubt With Faith.

First Reading: 1 Kings 19:9-18.

Second Reading: Romans 8:28-39.

Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33

Sermon Text: Romans 8:28-39. God is For Us

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
Christians Trust God to Provide (Matthew 14:13-21)

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 2, 2026

Matthew 14:13-21
Pastor Ron Koehler

Our Worship Series: What Makes Christians Different. Today’s Theme: Christians Trust God to Provide.

First Reading: 1 Kings 17:1-6.

Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-10.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 14:13-21. Christians Trust God to Provide

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau
God Wants Us to Have a Heart for Him (1 Kings 3:5-12)

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, July 26, 2026

1 Kings 3:5-12
Pastor Nate Kassulke

Our Worship Series: What Makes Christians Different. Today’s Theme: Christians Seek Spiritual Wealth.

First Reading: 1 Kings 3:5-12.

Second Reading: 1 Timothy 6:17-21.

Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52.

Sermon Text and Sermon: 1 Kings 3:5-12. God Wants Us to Have a Heart for Him.

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
When People Trade God Away (Romans 1:18-25)

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, July 19, 2026

Romans 1:18-25
Pastor Ron Koehler

Our Worship Series: What Makes Christians Different. Today’s Theme: Christians Live as Wheat Among Weeds.

First Reading: Isaiah 44:6-11.

Second Reading: Romans 1:18-25.

Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.

Sermon Text and Sermon: Romans 1:18-25. When People Trade God Away

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau
Godly Gardeners and God-Given Growth (1 Corinthians 3:5-11)

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 12, 2026

1 Corinthians 3:5-11
Pastor Ron Koehler

Our Worship Series: What Makes Christians Different. Today’s Theme: Christians Are Planted by the Word.

First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-11.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:5-11.

Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23.

Sermon Text and Sermon: 1 Corinthians 3:5-11. Godly Gardeners and God-Given Growth

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau
Give to God the Things that are God's (Matthew 22:15-22)

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 5, 2026

Matthew 22:15-22
Pastor Nate Kassulke

Our Worship Series: What Makes Christians Different. Today’s Theme: Christians Live in Two Kingdoms.

First Reading: Daniel 1:3-21.

Second Reading: Romans 13:1-7.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 22:15-22. Give to God the Things that are God’s.

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
Jesus Leads Us (Matthew 9:35-10:8)

Third Sunday after Pentecost, June 28, 2026

Matthew 9:35-10:8
Pastor Ron Koehler

Our Worship Series: Say It Out Loud. Today’s Theme: Jesus Leads Us.

First Reading: Numbers 27:15-23.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 9:35-10:8. Jesus Leads You.

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau