19th Sunday After Pentecost, Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Prayer
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“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever!” (I Chronicles 16:34). Lord, we thank You for the wonder of Your creation. We thank You for Your provision and protection. We thank You for Your saving work among Your people throughout the generations, made complete by Your Son, Jesus Christ, on the cross. Thank You for the promise of eternity with You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
​Collect
O Lord, almighty and everlasting God, You have commanded us to pray and have promised to hear us. Mercifully grant that Your Holy Spirit may direct and govern our hearts in all things that we may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of Your name; through Jesus Christ, You Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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First Reading Romans 3: 19-28
Epistle Reading Revelation 14: 6-7
Holy Gospel John 8: 31-36
Sermon by Pastor Sutton:
“Freedom from Sin; Freedom for Jesus" ​
18th Sunday After Pentecost, Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Prayer
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Dear Father in heaven, this is the day You have made. We rejoice that we have awoken to a new day. “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” I look to You for all my needs. You are my help at all times. Be with us in all we do, guide and protect us in all our ways, in Jesus’ holy name, amen.
​Collect
Almighty God, You show mercy to Your people in all their troubles. Grant us always to recognize Your goodness, give thanks for Your compassion, and praise Your holy name; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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Holy Gospel John 1: 29-51
Sermon: “A Family Thrives When . . . “​
17th Sunday After Pentecost, Sunday, October 5th, 2025
Prayer
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Dear heavenly Father, on this day, I am blessed to receive Your good gifts at Your altar. Let the Holy Spirit enlighten, gather, sanctify and keep me in the one true faith. Your Word strengthens my faith. You have sent Your only Son to pay the price for my sins. I am underserving of Your grace. Be with me throughout the week. Allow me to share the Good News with others. May I praise and thank You all of my days. Through Jesus Christ, Your Son, my Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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O God, our refuge and strength, the author of all godliness, by Your grace hear the prayers of Your Church. Grant that those things which we ask in faith we may receive through Your bountiful mercy, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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Holy Gospel John 1: 29-51
Sermon: “Jesus – the Model for Us”​
16th Sunday After Pentecost, Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Prayer
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Lord, You told the Samaritan woman at the well, “The hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him” (John 4:23). You revealed Yourself to her as the Christ, the true God. Thank You for gathering Your church around Your Word and Sacraments. By Your Holy Spirit, help us worship You with faithful hearts. In Jesus’ glorious name we pray. Amen
​Collect
O God, You are the strength of all who trust in You, and without Your aid we can do no good thing. Grant us the help of Your grace that we may please You in both will and deed; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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First Reading Amos 6: 1-7
Epistle Reading I Timothy 3: 1-13
Holy Gospel Luke 15: 1-10
Sermon: Pastor Sutton Video
“Eternal – Enduring Wisdom”​
15th Sunday After Pentecost, Sunday, September 21st, 2025
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O Lord God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, give US undivided hearts that are centered on You and are totally attached to You. Help every one of us trust You and Your word fully. Help us love You above all people and things. Help us all revere You as the true God-our creator, provider, and protector, our savior, rescuer and model, and our sanctifier and enabler. Help us make You our Number 1 Priority. Protect us from evil and the evil one because we are Yours, O Lord. Amen
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Holy Gospel John 1 29-51
Sermon: “Jesus – the Model for Us”
14th Sunday After Pentecost, Sunday, September 14th, 2025
Prayer
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Lord, You told the Samaritan woman at the well, “The hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him” (John 4:23). You revealed Yourself to her as the Christ, the true God. Thank You for gathering Your church around Your Word and Sacraments. By Your Holy Spirit, help us worship You with faithful hearts. In Jesus’ glorious name we pray. Amen
​Collect
Lord Jesus, You are the Good Shepherd, without whom nothing is secure. Rescue and preserve us that we may not be lost forever but follow You, rejoicing in the way that leads to eternal life; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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First Reading Ezekiel 34: 11-24
Epistle Reading I Timothy 1: 12-17
Holy Gospel Luke 15: 1-10
Sermon: Pastor Sutton Video
“Eternal – Enduring Hope”
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13th Sunday After Pentecost, Sunday, September 7th, 2025
Prayer
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Jesus, You told Your disciples to take and eat Your body, to take and drink Your blood, for the forgiveness of all their sins. You also told them to do this often in remembrance of You. Help us follow this command and invitation often in faithful submission to Your holy will. Help us recognize this Holy Sacrament as a saving and life giving means of grace. In Jesus’ glorious name we pray. Amen
​Collect
O merciful Lord, You did not spare Your only Son but delivered Him up for us all. Grant us courage and strength to take up the cross and follow Him, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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First Reading Deuteronomy 30: 15-20
Epistle Reading Philemon 1-21
Holy Gospel Luke 14: 25-35
Sermon by Pastor Dowding :
“Give It All Up?”
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12th Sunday After Pentecost, Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Prayer
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God of all creation, even though You love all people with an unfailing love, not all people love You or even know You. There are billions worldwide who worship gods that are powerless. I have friends and family who have heard of You but do not trust in You for their salvation, and I have family members who have turned away from Your blessings. In Your mighty love, reach out to all people through Your Holy Spirit and bring them home to You. In Jesus’ glorious name we pray. Amen
​Collect
Oh Lord of grace and mercy, teach us by Your Holy Spirit to follow the example of Your Son in true humility, that we may withstand the temptations of the devil and with pure hearts and minds avoid ungodly pride; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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First Reading Deuteronomy 30: 15-20
Epistle Reading Philemon 1-21
Holy Gospel Luke 14: 25-35
Sermon: Pastor Sutton Video
“Eternal – Enduring Faith”
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11th Sunday After Pentecost, Sunday, August 24th, 2025
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Lord Jesus, on the cross, You cried out, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46). You know what it is to be utterly alienated. You suffered separation from Your Father to pay for my debt of sin. Thank You for Your love. You showed the greatest gift of friendship when You laid down Your life for me. Please comfort me with the fellowship of Your saints, whom You have made my family and with whom I will enjoy Your company forever. In Jesus’ glorious name we pray. Amen
​Collect
O Lord, You have called us to enter Your kingdom through the narrow door. Guide us by Your Word and Spirit, and lead us now and always into the feast of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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First Reading Proverbs 25: 2-10
Epistle Reading Hebrews 13: 1-17
Holy Gospel Luke 14: 1-14
Sermon by Vicar Vorseth :
“Humility and Pride”
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10th Sunday After Pentecost, Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Prayer
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Lord Jesus, on the cross, You cried out, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46). You know what it is to be utterly alienated. You suffered separation from Your Father to pay for my debt of sin. Thank You for Your love. You showed the greatest gift of friendship when You laid down Your life for me. Please comfort me with the fellowship of Your saints, whom You have made my family and with whom I will enjoy Your company forever. In Jesus’ glorious name we pray. Amen.
​Collect
Merciful Lord, cleanse and defend Your Church by the sacrifice of Christ. United with Him in Holy Baptism, give us grace to receive with thanksgiving the fruits of His redeeming work and daily follow in His way; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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First Reading Jeremiah 23: 16-29
Epistle Reading Hebrews 11: 17-31, 12: 1-3
Holy Gospel Luke 12: 49-53
Sermon: Pastor Stainbrook Video
“A Lightning Rod of Peace”
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9th Sunday After Pentecost, Sunday, August 10th, 2025
Prayer
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Jesus, You told Your disciples to take and eat Your body, to take and drink Your blood, for the forgiveness of all their sins. You also told them to do this often in remembrance of You. Help us follow this command and invitation often in faithful submission to Your holy will. Help us recognize this Holy Sacrament as a saving and life-giving means of grace, in Jesus’ glorious name, Amen.
​Collect
Almighty and merciful God, it is by Your grace that we live as Your people who offer acceptable service. Grant that we may walk by faith, and not by sight, in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
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First Reading Jonah 4: 1-11
Epistle Reading Colossians 1: 21-29
Holy Gospel Luke 10: 38-42
Sermon by Pastor Yohannes:
“The Power of the Soul for Repentance”
8th Sunday After Pentecost, Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
Prayer
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Lord, You tell us to love our enemies and do good to those who persecute us. How are we able to do such a thing? We are given this command and promise; “We love because God first loved us” (I John 4:19). Jesus gave us an example to follow when He died in our place on the cross. God loves us, we love God, and then we love our neighbor. There is no greater example to follow. In Jesus’ glorious name we pray. Amen
​Collect
O Lord, grant us wisdom to recognize the treasures You have stored up for us in heaven, that we may never despair but always rejoice and be thankful for the riches of Your grace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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First Reading Isaiah 66: 18-23
Epistle Reading Hebrews 12: 4-24
Holy Gospel Luke 13: 22-30
Sermon: Pastor Sutton Video
“Hard Words That We Need to Hear”
7th Sunday After Pentecost, Sunday, July 27th, 2025
Prayer
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Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of this new day. We are grateful for all the blessings you have bestowed upon us, both seen and unseen. Guide us to use these blessings wisely and to live in accordance with your will. Grant us strength to face the challenges of the day with faith and courage, and help us to be a source of love and kindness to those around us. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
​Collect
O Lord, grant us the Spirit to hear Your Word and know the one thing needful that by Your Word and Spirit we may live according to Your will; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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First Epistle Reading 2 Peter 2: 20-21 and 2 Peter 3: 17-18
Second Epistle Reading Hebrews 11: 1, 32-40; 12: 1
Holy Gospel Luke 9: 23-26
Sermon: “Let Us Run with Perseverance”
6th Sunday After Pentecost, Sunday, July 20th, 2025
Prayer
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Lord Jesus, You are the head of the Body of believers, the church. Just as our human body has many parts with unique and important functions, yet still one body, so does Your church have many members with distinct purposes, yet we still form one Body. Bless Your church so that we can be Your hands, feet, ears, eyes, heart, and lungs. Help each of us to be content with our unique gifts and purpose and use them in the best way to serve You in Your kingdom on earth. In Jesus’ glorious name we pray. Amen
​Collect
O Lord, grant us the Spirit to hear Your Word and know the one thing needful that by Your Word and Spirit we may live according to Your will; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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First Reading I Kings 17: 17-24
Epistle Reading Acts 20: 7-12
Holy Gospel Mark 5: 21-24, 35-43
Sermon: Pastor Sutton Video
5th Sunday After Pentecost, Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Prayer
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Jesus, You told Your disciples to take and eat Your body, to take and drink Your blood, for the forgiveness of all their sins. You also told them to do this often in remembrance of You. Help us follow this command and invitation often in faithful submission to Your holy will. Help us recognize this Holy Sacrament as a saving and life-giving means of grace. In the name of our risen Lord Jesus we pray, Amen.
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Collect
Lord Jesus Christ, In Your deep compassion You rescue us from whatever may hurt us. Teach us to love You above all things and to love our neighbors as ourselves; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
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First Reading Genesis 28: 10-22
Epistle Reading Colossians 1: 1-14
Holy Gospel Luke 10: 25-37
Sermon by Pastor Dowding:
“How Do You Read the Law” Luke 10: 25-37
4th Sunday After Pentecost, Sunday, July 6th, 2025
Prayer
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“For freedom Christ has set us free” (Galatians 5: 1). And for freedom, I thank You with all my heart. You have set me free from sin, death and the devil by Your suffering, death on the cross, and resurrection. For those freedoms and for the freedom offered by my country, I thank You. For the freedom to express my faith without fear of reprisal, I thank You. In Jesus’ glorious name we pray. Amen
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Collect
Almighty God, You have built Your Church on the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. Continue to send Your messengers to preserve Your people in true peace that, by the preaching of Your Word, Your Church may be kept free from all harm and danger; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
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First Reading Genesis 28: 10-22
Epistle Reading Galatians 6: 1-10, 14-18
Holy Gospel Luke 10: 1-20
Sermon: Pastor Sutton “Pressed For Rest"
3rd Sunday After Pentecost, Sunday, June 29th, 2025
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Triune God, Your Word is holy and Your ways are truth. Set Your Word in our hearts and minds fully so that we speak them with clarity and compassion to all who hear. Bind them to our lives so that our actions proclaim Your goodness more and more each day. Bless us with a faithfulness to Your Word as certain as Your faithfulness to us for the sake of Jesus’ name. In the name of our risen Lord Jesus we pray, Amen.
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Collect
Lord of all power and might, author and giver of all good things, graft into our heart the love of Your name and nourish us with all goodness that we may love and serve our neighbor; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
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First Reading I Kings 19: 9b-21
Epistle Reading Galatians 5: 1, 13-25
Holy Gospel Luke 9: 51-62
Sermon by Pastor Dowding: “Hard Things”
2nd Sunday After Pentecost, Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
Prayer
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Lord Jesus, centuries after Your birth, we still need to hear that voice crying out for us to prepare Your way. Thank You for John the Baptist birth and ministry, for using him and us to proclaim You as the Lamb who takes away all the world’s sins. Send Your Spirit to make a way for You into unbelieving hearts, and keep us in Your path as we live our faith. In Jesus’ glorious name we pray. Amen
Collect
O God, You have prepared for those who love You such good things as surpass our understanding. Cast out all sins and evil desires from us, and pour into our hearts Your Holy Spirit to guide us into all blessedness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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First Reading Isaiah 65: 1-9
Epistle Reading Galatians 3: 23-4: 7
Holy Gospel Luke 8: 26-39
Sermon Pastor Sutton video
Trinity Sunday, June 15th, 2025
Prayer
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Father, who with the Son and Holy Ghost rules above the heavenly host, You formed us out of the earth to live as Yours and to praise Your worth. You saw the sinful mess we made, and even though we’d greatly strayed, You sent Your Son, born as a man, to carry out a daring plan to rescue us from tyranny and from the devil set us free. He died and rose to destroy grief and sent the Spirit’s gift of belief. In Jesus’ glorious name we pray. Amen
Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, You have given us grace to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity by the confession of a true faith and to worship the Unity in the power of the Divine Majesty. Keep us steadfast in this faith and defend us from all adversities; for You, O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, live and reign one God, now and forever. Amen.
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First Reading Proverbs 8: 1-4, 22-31
Epistle Reading Acts 2: 14a, 22-31
Holy Gospel John 8: 48-59
Sermon Deacon Bill Gatz Sermon Scripture: Acts 2: 1-21
Pentecost Sunday, June 8th, 2025
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Father, in fiery tongues You sent Your Spirit to speak, through sinful men, Your Word to the nations. Enlighten hearts today with that Gospel message of the Savior, who fulfilled all prophecy, bore all sin, died for us, and escaped the bounds of death to give us new life. In water and Your Word, continue to build Your church as a beacon of hope and salvation. In Jesus’ glorious name we pray. Amen
Collect
O God, on this day You once taught the hearts of Your faithful people by sending them the light of Your Holy Spirit. Grant us in our day by the same Spirit to have a right understanding in all things and ever more to rejoice in His holy consolation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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First Reading Genesis 11: 1-9
Epistle Reading Acts 2: 1-21
Holy Gospel John 14: 23-31
Sermon Video by Pastor Sutton Sermon Scripture: Acts 2: 1-21
Seventh Sunday of Easter, June 1st, 2025
Prayer
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Lord Jesus, we remember Your ascension into heaven this day. As You were lifted up into heaven, direct our focus heavenward as well. Take our eyes off the pleasures and troubles of this world. Turn our hearts toward Your eternal kingdom as we pray for Your kingdom to come. Give us perseverance in faith as we wait for Your triumphant return, when You will call all believers to Yourself. In Your glorious name we pray. Amen
Collect
O King of glory, Lord of hosts, uplifted in triumph far above all heavens, leave us not without consolation but send us the Spirit of truth whom You promised from the Father, for You live and reign with Him and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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First Reading Acts 16: 9-15
Epistle Reading Revelation 21: 9-14, 21-27
Holy Gospel John 16: 23-33
Sermon “Faithful Mother – A Bridge to Jesus Christ”
Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 25th, 2025
Prayer
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Merciful God,
We come to Your table at Your gracious invitation to partake in Your supper. Let us come with penitent hearts as we examine ourselves and ask for forgiveness of our sins. Give us grace to make amends with others before approaching Your table. Jesus, Thank You for offering Your body on the cross and inviting us to eat and drink of the new covenant in Your body and blood. In Your precious name, Amen.
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Collect
We praise You, O God, for Your glorious grace and seek to honor You in all we do and say, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You, and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever, Amen.
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New Testament Reading Acts 10: 34‑38
Holy Gospel John 15: 9-17
Sermon THE MESSAGE FOR TODAY "A Life of Love"
Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 11th, 2025
Prayer
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Gracious God, thank You for providing mothers and grandmothers in our lives. Give them wisdom and energy as they care for their families. Grant Your peace to those who yearn to be mothers and to those who have lost children. May they turn to You for guidance and strength, knowing that Your grace is sufficient for them. Lead us to show honor and respect to the mothers in our lives. In Your glorious name we pray. Amen.
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Collect
Almighty God, merciful Father, since You have wakened from death the Shepherd of Your sheep, grant us Your Holy Spirit that when we hear the voice of our Shepherd we may know Him who calls us each by name and follow where He leads; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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First Reading Acts 1: 12-26
Epistle Reading Revelation 22: 1-20
Holy Gospel John 17: 20-26
Sermon Video by Pastor Sutton
“Patience for a Frustrated World”
Third Sunday of Easter, May 4th, 2025
Prayer
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Holy Father, You have blessed us with churches here on earth. Please bless all church leaders as they seek to follow Your will. Please give them wisdom as they make decisions. May their actions glorify You and serve in the best interests of their congregations. May they seek wise counsel through Your Word and trusted advisers. Give them humility as they remember that they are serving You and those under their care. In the name of our risen Lord Jesus we pray, Amen.
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Collect
O God, through the humiliation of Your Son, You raised up the fallen world. Grant to Your faithful people, rescued from the peril of everlasting death, perpetual gladness and eternal joys; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
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First Reading Acts 9: 1-22
Epistle Reading Revelation 5: 1-14
Holy Gospel John 21: 1-19
Sermon by Pastor Neuendorf
Second Sunday of Easter, April 27th, 2025
Prayer
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Precious Jesus, Your obedience has been fulfilled to Your Father, who was well pleased in Your Baptism, life and now – the reason You came to earth – Your death and resurrection. We mourn our sins that caused You to hang there in order that we may be forgiven. Please have mercy on us as we celebrate Your triumphant life and guide us toward a new life that replicates Yours. In Your glorious name we pray. Amen
Collect
Almighty God, grant that we who have celebrated the Lord’s resurrection may, by Your grace, confess in our life and conversation that Jesus is Lord and God; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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First Reading Acts 5: 12-32
Epistle Reading Revelation 1: 4-18
Holy Gospel John 20: 19-31
Sermon “Kindness: Its Kind of a Big Deal”
Easter Sunday, April 20th, 2025
Prayer
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O day of joy, our hearts are thrilled; with Easter praise, our mouths are filled. You overcame my shame and strife; You chose this day to win my life. Though Your eyes did shut and close, as You promised, You arose! I thank Thee, O my risen King, that life eternal You did bring! No stone, no seal, no plan could keep You from gloriously rising from the dead! In the name of our risen Lord Jesus we pray, Amen.​
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Collect
O God, for our redemption You gave Your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross and by His glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of the enemy. Grant that all our sin may be drowned through daily repentance; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
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Old Testament Reading Job 19: 23-27
Epistle Reading 1 Corinthians 15: 51-57
Holy Gospel John 20: 1-18
Sermon “From Despair to Exaltation”