The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 24, 2022

Children’s Summer Bible Campl

Summer Bible Camp Theme: Road Trip, Route 3:16

Devotion #1: God Saves. John 3:16. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Devotion #2: God’s Power. Mark 10:27. All things are possible with God.

Devotion #3: God First. Deuteronomy 6:5. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

Devotion #4: God’s Love. 1 Corinthians 16:14. Do everything in love.

Devotion #5: God’s Promise. Luke 10:20. Rejoice that your names are written in heaven.

Pastor Tim Patoka

The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 17, 2022

Focused Worship Series, Week 2

Focused Worship Seeks Service from Jesus More than Service for Jesus

First Reading: Genesis 18:1-14. With his gracious visit and his gracious word, the Lord serves Sarah with exactly what she needs—a strengthened faith.

Second Reading: Colossians 1:1-14. Paul prays that God would serve the Colossians through the Gospel, rescuing them from the dominion of darkness and empowering them to produce the fruits of good works.

Gospel: Luke 10:38-42. The Two Sides of Spiritual Service.

One sister served Jesus which is important. Spiritually strengthened Christians are properly prepared to serve Jesus.

The other sister listened to Jesus, studying Jesus’ words more seriously, and focused on the most important which is Jesus serving us with his words and his forgiveness.

Pastor Ron Koehler

The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, July 10, 2022

Focused Worship Series, Week 1

Jesus gives focus to our lives, Week 1: Focused Love Finda a Neighbor Rather than Avoiding One

First Reading: Ruth 1:1-19. The LORD moves a Moabite woman named Ruth to care for her widowed mother -in-law even though it means leaving her people behind.

Second Reading: Galatians 5:1, 13-25. Christ has freed us for a life of humble service and love.

Gospel: Luke 10:25-37. Focus on Your Neighbor.

In Christ, we are free to actively seek out a neighbor in need. Show mercy like the Good Samaritan and “Go and do likewise,”

We don’t do it to earn eternal life: we do it because our neighbor has needs.

We do as Jesus has done for us.

We focus on our neighbor.

Pastor Nathan Kassulke

The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, July 3, 2022

God’s Words Possess God’s Power Worship Series, Week 3

Through the Word, God Provides Ministers to Proclaim His Word

First Reading: Ezekiel 2:9-3:11. Ezekiel was called by God to proclaim the word of the LORD to his fellow exiles, regardless of whether they listened or failed to listen.

Second Reading: 1 Peter: 5:1-4. Ministers are to shepherd God’s flock exactly as Jesus, the Chief Shepherd, would do.

Gospel: Luke 10:1-12, 16-20. Jesus sends out messengers of his Word who were to serve the people as Jesus would have.

Sermon: 1 Peter 5:1-4. The Shepherds God Desires:

• They over see his flock

• They wrestle against temptation

• They anticipate his glory

Pastor Nathan Kassulke

The Third Sunday after Pentecost, June 26, 2022

God’s Words Possess God’s Power Worship Series, Week 3

Through the Word, Jesus Creates Committed Followers

First Reading: 1 Kings 19:19-21. Elisha commits himself completely to the work to which the LORD had called him.

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 11:21-30. Christ had shown grace to Paul which moved Paul to be committed to Christ.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 9:51-62 Be Fully Committed to Jesus

• Even when the way is rough

• Even when the time is inconvenient

• Even when tempted to look back.

Jesus was determined to go to Jerusalem and he did. He was fully committed to us when he earned our forgiveness and salvation. and in doing so, he earned our love. That is why we do all of this. We love our Savior who first loved us.

Pastor Ron Koehler

The Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 19, 2022

God’s Words Possess God’s Power Worship Series, Week 2

Through the Word, the Lord Crushes Evil

First Reading: Isaiah 43:8-15. The LORD calls us to be his witnesses to the truth that there is no God except for him.

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:3-10. Our vocations are different yet God uses all these unique vocations to put us in positions to testify to the Gospel.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 8:26-39. Tell How Much God Has Done for You.

In our own situations and circumstances, with the people whom God has placed in our lives, we can tell how God forgives us, how God loves us, and how Jesus died for our sins.

Pastor Nathan Kassulke

The First Sunday after Pentecost, June 12, 2022

Trinity Sunday

God’s Words Possess God’s Power

Through the Word, the Triune God Blesses Us

First Reading: Numbers 6:22-27. The threefold blessing given by God to Moses to use

Second Reading: Romans 5:1-5. The Holy Spirit has given us faith in the Son so that we might know where we stand with our Heavenly Father.

Gospel: John 16:12-15:23-27. God the Father gives all that he has to God the Son who then gives what he has to God the Spirit.

Sermon Text: Numbers 6:22-27. Receive the Triune Lord’s Blessing.

The words of this blessing have been spoken over God’s children for nearly 3,500 years. We are confident to receive our triune Lord’s blessing because he is 3 persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Pastor Tim Patoka

The Day of Pentecost, June 5, 2022

The Spirit Marches Victorious Through the Word

First Reading: Genesis 11:1-9. At Babel, sin led to God confusing people’s language. Grace would lead God to share the gospel in many languages on Pentecost.

Second Reading: Acts 2:1-21. On Pentecost, the disciples proclaimed the gospel. Through their words, the Holy Spirit unleashed his power.

Gospel and Sermon Text: John 14:23-27. Give Thanks for the Holy Spirit!

The Holy Spirit can give us the strength and the push to share the Gospel when we might typically be too shy or hesitant.

As forgiven disciples of Jesus, we have the Holy Spirit working around our weaknesses to accomplish God’s will.

Pastor Ron Koehler

The Ascension of Our Lord, May 29, 2022

Power Marches Victorious to the Ends of the Earth

First Reading: Acts 1:1-11. Jesus ascends to rule over all things as his Church serves as his witnesses..

Second Reading: Revelation 19:11-16. John sees the ascended Lord as a warrior riding on a white horse fighting against all those who oppose Christ’s gospel and his Church..

Gospel: Luke 24:44-53. Jesus promises to send the disciples power from heaven to carry out his mission..

Sermon Text: Acts 1:1-11: Be a Witness of Our Ascended Savior.

The lessons from Jesus’ life are incredibly important. They are the heart of the gospel, the good news that we all need to hear.

Although we are not witnesses in the same sense that the disciples were who got to see the clous move in to hide Jesus from their sight, but we are witnesses nonetheless because our ascended Savior has seen to it that we have heard their testimony and we have been given faith to believe it.

We, like the disciples, get to await his return knowing that, as forgiven children, our homes are in heaven with him, and like them, we get to share the good news with others.

Pastor Nathan Kassulke

Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 22, 2022

Joy Marches Victorious Over Self-Glorification

First Reading: Acts 14:8-22. Paul’s joy and his ministry were unaffected by circumstances.

Second Reading: Revelation 21:21-27. The great joy we have now will soon be made perfect and complete.

Gospel: John 16:16-24. Jesus promises that all our grief will be turned to perfect joy.

Sermon Text: Acts 14:8-22. Our Unending Joy.

As you look to your expected years and decades until you reach your home in heaven, don’t be surprised by the many troubles you will have along the way.

But remind yourself that it is Heaven that you are traveling to where you will find unending joy throughout it all.

Pastor Timothy Patoka

Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 15, 2022

Selfless Love Marches Victorious Over Self-Glorification

First Reading: Acts 11:1-18. God teaches St. Peter that God does not show favoritism but rather selfless love to both Jew and Gentile.

Second Reading: 1Corinthians 13:1-13. It is not the spiritual gifts Christians possess, it is the love at work as they put those gifts into practice that defines a Christians.

Gospel: John 13: 31-35. Jesus commands us to show others the same selfless love he has shown to us.

Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Live in Real Love.

Love lasts into eternity. We will see our loving Savior face-to-face and we will know love in a way that we could never fully appreciate before. Along with faith and hope, love will endure.

Real love serves. Real love endures.

Pastor Nathan Kassulke

Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 8, 2022

Fulfilled Works March Victorious Over Empty Words

First Reading: Acts 13:15-16, 26-39. St. Paull points out that Jesus’ death and resurrection both fulfilled the Scripture.

Second Reading: Revelation 7:9-17. The Apostle John sees that God’s promise to rescue all believers from the tribulation of this world is not just empty words.

Gospel and Sermon Text: John 10:22-30. The Blessings of Being a Sheep.

The voice of Jesus calls out to you and me. It is a place where the voice of the Good Shepherd is heard in the Lord’s Supper of forgiveness. How important it is for us to gather here and listen to his voice!

In a world with so many opinions and false information and fake news and unverified claims, his is the voice you can trust. He said he would do the work of saving you, and he did.

Pastor Ron Koehler

Third Sunday of Easter, May 1, 2022

Sight Marches Victorious Over Blindness

First Reading: Acts 9:1-22. Paul was given faith in the One who had risen from the dead..

Second Reading: Revelation 5:11-14. The Apostle John was given special sight to see the sacrificial Lamb (Jesus) who is worthy of our worship and praise.

Gospel and Sermon Text: John 21: 1-14. Breakfast with Jesus.

Take after the disciples by clearly seeing Jesus as the Lord.

Joyfully come to him as you receive his blessings day after day and thank him for all he’s done for you.

Pastor Tim Patoka

Second Sunday of Easter, April 24, 2022

Witness Marches Victorious Over Restraint

First Reading: Acts 5:12, 17-32. Some wanted to restrain the spread of the Gospel, but the Apostles served as witnesses of Christ’s resurrection.

Second Reading: Revelation 1:4-18. Jesus promises to be with his church in the midst of persecution and hardship.

Gospel and Sermon Text: John 20:19-31. God’s Written Witness for You.

When you find yourself hesitant to share the peaceful and blessed life we now have through faith, take heart in knowing that the disciples themselves struggled with this, too.

Jesus rose so that all may believe in him and have the peace that comes from believing in him.

Pastor Tim Patoka

Sunrise Easter Service, April 17, 2022

Sunrise Easter Service

First Reading: Exodus 15-1-11. God is our strength and salvation

Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4. We are raised with Christ.

Gospel and Sermon Text: John 20:1-18. Understanding Easter

Pastor Nathan Kassulke

Easter Service, April 17, 2022

First Reading: Isaiah 25: 6-9

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Gospel: Luke 24:1-12

Sermon: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57. Christ’s Victory Means Your Victory!

We give thanks to God for his amazing gift of his Son, Jesus Christ, not only on Easter morning, but every day as we look forward to our victory, our resurrection to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Pastor Ron Koehler

Evening Lenten Service, April 15, 2022

Good Friday Service

Lenten Series: The Crucial Hours

The Seven Words from the Cross

Forgiveness: Luke 23:32-34

Promise: Luke 23:35-43

Love: John 19:25-27

Anguish: Mark 15:33-34

Fulfillment: John 19:28-29

Completion: John 19:30

Confidence: Luke 23:44-46

Pastor Tim Patoka

Evening Lenten Services, April 14, 2022

Maundy Thursday Service

Lenten Series: The Crucial Hours

“This Is…For You”

Sermon Text: John 22:19-20

Jesus’ Last Supper

Pastor Nathan Kassulke

Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022

Let Christ’s Attitude Be in You (Philippians 2:5-11)

Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022

First Reading:  Isaiah 42:1-4.  Jesus will not snuff out our faith which gives us hope for salvation.

Second Reading:  Philippians 2:5-11.  Jesus humility encourages us to be the same.

Gospel Reading:  Luke 19:28-40. Jesus humbly enters Jerusalem on a lowly donkey.

Sermon:  Philippians 2:5-11.  Let Christ’s Attitude Be in You.

Be humble to serve others as Jesus took on the nature of a servant and died to save us from our sins.

Let us humbly serve others as Jesus did and share the good news of Jesus’ humble service to us on the cross with those who need to know their Savior.

Be hopeful for God’s exaltation for we know God will exalt us when we finally enter our home in Heaven. 

Pastor Tim Patoka

Fifth Wednesday in Lent, March 30, 2022

Wednesday Evening Service

Lenten Series: The Crucial Hours

“They Bound Him”

Sermon Text: John 18:12

Jesus was bound in place of us so we are free—free to serve him and honor and love him.

Pastor Ryan Heiman