As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” – Mark 1:2-3   This weekend we prepare for the coming of our Lord […]

” Crown him the Lord of life, who triumphed o’er the grave and rose victorious in the strife for those he came to save.  His glories now we sing, who died and rose on high, who died eternal life to bring  and lives that death may die.”   This weekend we conclude our church calendar […]

“Praise and thanksgiving, God we would offer for all things living, you have made good: harvest of sown fields, fruits of the orchard, hay from the mown fields, blossom and wood.” – Albert F. Bayly,  ELW # 689 We gather this weekend to cast our anxieties and worries on Almighty God and to give thanks […]

“Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” Matthew 25:13 We gather this weekend seeking the many ways that Christ comes in the midst of the joys and challenges of our lives.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”  – Matthew 5:4   We gather this weekend to give thanks for God’s faithful people who have touched our hearts, blessed our lives, and completed their earthly journey by God’s grace.  We also pray for one another as we continue this journey by faith pressing […]

“For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart frpm works prescribed by the law.” – Romans 3:28   We gather this weekend to celebrate the Festival of the Reformation giving thanks for Martin Luther and other reformers who refocused the church’s attention on the promises of Christ and praying  for the Spirit’s guidance as we serve in challenging […]

Then he said to them, “Whose head is this, and whose title?” They answered, “The emperor’s.” Then he said to them, “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” – Matthew 22:20-21 This weekend’s Gospel reading shows us the image of Caesar engraved on currency but […]

“For many are called, but few are chosen.” – Matthew 22:14 This weekend’s Gospel reading is yet another complex parable from Jesus where the kingdom of heaven is found in the most unexpected people and places.  We hope that many of you will be able to join us for worship this weekend.  Thank you for […]

“The Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ, her Lord; she is his new creation by water and the word.  From heaven he came and sought her to be his holy bride; with his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died.” – Samuel J. Stone – ELW # 654 This weekend’s Gospel […]

“Lord of all, of church and kingdom, in an age of change and doubt, keep us faithful to the Gospel; help us work your purpose out.  Here in this day’s dedication, all we have to give, receive; we, who cannot live without you, we adore you!  We believe! This weekend’s Gospel reading addresses issues of […]