Christmas Day, December 25, 2024
Our Christmas Series: The Gift of God. This service: God Gives Himself as One of Us.
First Reading, Devotion and Prayer: Exodus 33:18-23; 34:5-7. God’s Glory Requires Hime to Give Himself as One of Us.
Second Reading, Devotion, and Prayer: John 1:1-18: God Gave Himself as One of Us.
Third Reading, Devotion, and Prayer: Romas 8:31-32: God’s Giving of Himself Proves His Love to Give Us Even More.
Pastor Ron Koehler
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024
Our Christmas Series: The Gift of God. This service: God Gives Heaven’s Best Gift in Earth’s Unlikeliest Place.
First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7.
Second Reading: 1 John 4:9-14
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 2:1-20. An Unexpected Home for Christmas
Pastor Nate Kassulke
The Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 22, 2024
Our Sunday Advent Worship Series: A Real Christmas. This Sunday: A Real Christmas Will Lift Up the Lowly.
First Reading: Micah 5:2-5.
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 1:39-55. Let Humble Mary Show You How to Celebrate Christmas
Pastor Ron Koehler
The Third Midweek Advent Service, Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Our Worship Series - Christmas Trees
First Reading: Genesis 3:16-24.
Psalm 27.
Second Reading: John 20:30-31.
Sermon: Revelation 22:1-5. The Tree of Life
Pastor Ryan Heiman
The Third Sunday in Advent, December 15, 2024
Our Sunday Advent Worship Series: A Real Christmas. This Sunday: A Real Christmas Results in Great Joy.
First Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-17.
Second Reading: Philippians 4:4-7.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 3:7-18.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
The Second Midweek Advent Service, Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Our Worship Series - Christmas Trees
First Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-13.
Psalm 73.
Second Reading: Matthew 1:1-17.
Sermon: Isaiah 11:1-10. The Tree of Promise
Vicar Noah Nordlie
The Second Sunday in Advent, December 8, 2024
Our Sunday Advent Worship Series: A Real Christmas. This Sunday: A Real Christmas Is Rooted in Repentance.
First Reading: Malachi 3:1-7
Second Reading: Philippians 1:3-11.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 3:1-6.
Pastor Ron Koehler
The First Midweek Advent Service, Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Our Worship Series - Christmas Trees
First Reading: Galatians 3:7-13.
Psalm 1.
Second Reading: Matthew 3:4-10.
Sermon: Genesis 3:1-15. The Tree of Rebellion
Pastor Nate Kassulke
The First Sunday in Advent, December 1, 2024
Our Worship Series - A Real Christmas. Advent prepares our minds and hearts so that we might soon celebrate a real Christmas. Our theme for today: A real Christmas requires remembering why Christ came.
First Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16.
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13.
Gospel: Luke 19:28-40.
Sermon: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13. Our Earnest Advent Prayer for You
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Thanksgiving Eve Service, November 27, 2024
First Reading: Genesis 8:18-22.
Second Reading: James 1:16-18.
Gospel: Luke 19:1-10.
Sermon: Psalm 100, A Thanksgiving Recipe
Pastor Ron Koehler
The Last Sunday of the Church Year, November 24, 2024
LIVE LIKE YOU’LL LIVE FOREVER. If you really thought it was your last day, that belief would shape how you lived that day. The theme for today’s service: Live with Your Eyes on the Skies.
First Reading: Isaiah 51:4-6.
Second Reading: Jude 20-25.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 13:26-37. Learn! Be on Your Guard! Be Alert! Watch!
Guest Pastor Dan Lindner, WELS Campus Ministry Mission Counselor
Twenty-sixth Sunday After Pentecost, November 17, 2024
LIVE LIKE YOU’LL LIVE FOREVER. If you really thought it was your last day, that belief would shape how you lived that day. The theme for today’s service: Live Free from the Fear of Judgment.
First Reading: Daniel 12:1-3.
Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28.
Gospel: John 5:25-29.
Sermon: Hebrews 9:24-28. Christ’s Appearances Do Not Deceive
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Twenty-fifth Sunday After Pentecost, November 10, 2024
LIVE LIKE YOU’LL LIVE FOREVER. If you really thought it was your last day, that belief would shape how you lived that day. The theme for today’s service: Live a Life of Startling Generosity.
First Reading: 1 Kings 17:8-16.
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 2:38-44. A Couple of Coin in a Courtyard Classroom
Pastor Ron Koehler
All Saints’ Day, November 3, 2024
LIVE LIKE YOU’LL LIVE FOREVER. If you really thought it was your last day, that belief would shape how you lived that day. The theme for today’s service: Live a Knowing Life Only Gets Better.
First Reading: Isaiah 25:4-6.
Second Reading: Revelation 20:4-6.
Gospel: John 11:32-44.
Sermon Text: Isaiah 25:4-6: Saints Rejoice on the Mountain of the Lord.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
October 27, 2024
Reformation Service. The heart of the Gospel is the forgiveness of sins, purchased and won for us through the innocent death of Jesus Christ. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed 95 statements for debate on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, German. This is the 507th anniversary of the beginning of the Lutheran Reformation.
First Reading: Joshua 1:1-9.
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:16-18.
Gospel: John 15:1-17.
Sermon Text: Psalm 46.
Pastor Joel Heckendorf, President of the Arizona-California District
The Festival of Reformation, October 27, 2024
LIVE LIKE YOU’LL LIVE FOREVER. If you really thought it was your last day, that belief would shape how you lived that day. The theme for today’s service: Live a Life of Courageous Witness
First Reading: Daniel 3:16-28.
Second Reading: Revelation 14:6-7.
Gospel: Mark 13:5-11.
Sermon Text: Daiel 3:16-28. God Gives Us the Power to Stand.
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Twenty Second Sunday After Pentecost, October 20, 2024
THE NEED FOR FOLLOWERSHIP: In this series, we ask Christ to empower us with his Spirit so that we might better follow his lead. Our theme for this Sunday: : Followers of Christ Make Selfless Sacrifices.
First Reading: Isaiah 53:10-12.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:7-12, 19-23.
Gospel: Mark 10:32-45.
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:7-12, 19-23. Do You Share Paul’s Wining Attitude?
Pastor Ron Koehler
Twenty First Sunday After Pentecost, October 13, 2024
THE NEED FOR FOLLOWERSHIP: In this series, we ask Christ to empower us with his Spirit so that we might better follow his lead. Our theme for this Sunday: : Followers of Christ Maintain Proper Priorities.
First Reading: 2 Kings 5:14-27.
Second Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13.
Gospel and Sermon Text: Mark 10:17-27. Followers of Christ Have Their Priorities Straight.
Pastor Ron Koehler
Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost, October 6, 2024
THE NEED FOR FOLLOWERSHIP: In this series, we ask Christ to empower us with his Spirit so that we might better follow his lead. Our theme for this Sunday: : Followers of Christ Know How to Love Their Families.
First Reading: Genesis 2:18-25.
Second Reading: Ephesians 5:22 - 6:4.
Gospel: Mark 10:2-16.
Sermon Text: Ephesians 5:22 - 6:4. Learn How To Love Your Family
Pastor Nate Kassulke
Festival of St. Michael and All Angels, September 29, 2024
THE NEED FOR FOLLOWERSHIP: In this series, we ask Christ to empower us with his Spirit so that we might better follow his lead. Our theme for this Sunday: : Followers of Christ Have Powerful Allies.
First Reading: 2 Kings 6:8-17.
Second Reading: Revelation 12:7-12.
Gospel: Luke 10:17-20.
Sermon Text: 2 Kings 6:8-17 LORD, Open Our Eyes!
To the Dangers that Surround Us
To the Angels that Protect Us
Pastor Ron Koehler