Worship Services

All Saints Sunday

Sermon: The Mark of the Lamb

What does it mean to be a saint? Join us in worship Sunday at 10:30am for a message from Pastor Ryman about being sealed with the Mark of the Lamb, sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, and a chat with our children and Pastor Lord. 

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Reformation Sunday

Sermon: The Eternal Gospel

What's the point of remembering the Reformation? Join us in worship Sunday at 10:30am for a message from Pastor Lord that unpacks that question — as well as a presentation from Holy Land Christians*, sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, and a chat with our children and Pastor Ryman. After worship we will take our annual congregational photo. Please wear something red.
*This group will have their beautiful olivewood crafts for display and purchase after the service.

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Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: In Hands and Hearts

What's the most important thing parents can do for their children? Join us in worship Sunday at 10:30am for a message from Pastor Ryman about that very thing — as well as sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, and a chat with our children and Pastor Lord.

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Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: The Power of the Word

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children, and a message from Pastor Lord about the power of God's word.

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Women's Sunday

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children, and a message from Lisa Lord.

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Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: The Porch Swing

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children, and a message about what really matters in life.

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Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: True Riches

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children, and a message about true riches.

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Homecoming

Sermon: Rescue for Sinners

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children, and a message about how God seeks and saves lost sinners.

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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: The High Cost of Discipleship

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children, and a message from God's Word by Pastor Lord.

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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: A Calm and Quiet Soul

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children and Pastor Lord, and a message by Pastor Ryman about how to have a calm heart and a quiet soul in times of trouble.

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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: The Sign of the Cross

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children and Pastor Lord, and a message by Pastor Ryman about the sign that directs us to God's kingdom.

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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Peril and Promise

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children and Pastor Lord, and a message by Pastor Ryman about God's wrath and grace.

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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Seek the Kingdom

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children, and a message by Pastor Lord about seeking God's kingdom.

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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Riches in Christ

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children and Pastor Lord, and a message from Pastor Ryman about what possesses us.

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Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

Sermon: Our Daily Bread

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children, and a message from Pastor Ryman about the best bread there ever was.

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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Are You Distracted?

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children and Pastor Lord, and a message from Pastor Ryman about freedom from the distractions of life.

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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: The Word of Truth

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children, and a message from Pastor Ryman about the hope we have laid up in heaven.

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Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Appointed and Sent

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the four major sections of the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children and Pastor Ryman, and a message from Pastor Lord about the gospel harvest.

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Third Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Follow Him

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, our VBS kids sharing their songs, readings from the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children, and a message from Pastor Lord about the gospel harvest.

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Second Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Clothed

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, our VBS kids sharing their songs, readings from the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children and Pastor Lord, and a message from Pastor Ryman about being sane in an insane world.

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Trinity Sunday

Sermon: “Let Us Thus Think”

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children, and a message from Pastor Ryman about what we must believe in order to be saved.

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Pentecost

Sermon: “Let Us Thus Think”

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children, the confirmations of Reese Goodman and Grace Walker, and a message from Pastor Ryman about the one language of the Lord's kingdom. 

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Ascension Sunday

Sermon: Opened Minds

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children, and a message from Pastor Lord about the ascended Christ.

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Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sermon: This World Is Not Our Home

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children, and a message from Pastor Lord about how this world is not our home. 

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Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sermon: Lindsey Whisnant

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship when our youth will be leading the worship service. 

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Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sermon: Hearing the Shepherd

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship with a recognition of our mothers, sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children, and a message from Pastor Lord about the Good Shepherd. 

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Third Sunday of Easter

Sermon: The Revealing of Divinity

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children and Pastor Lord, and a message from Pastor Ryman about God's revelation of himself. 

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Second Sunday of Easter

Sermon: Perfect Peace

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children and Pastor Ryman, and a message from Pastor Lord about having perfect peace. 

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Easter Resurrection Service

Sermon: The Sum of the Doctrine

Join us Sunday at 7:00am in the cemetery for Sunrise Service led by Pastor Lord. Have breakfast with our youth and their families, who are cooking and serving breakfast after the service in the fellowship hall. Then be with us at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music with trumpet accompaniment, readings from the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children and Pastor Lord, and a message from Pastor Ryman about the sum of the gospel. 

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Palm Sunday

Sermon: The Strength of His Might

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children and Pastor Lord, and message from Pastor Ryman about the strength of God's might. 

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Fifth Sunday in Lent

Sermon: The Goal

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children, and message from Pastor Lord about the goal of life. 

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Fourth Sunday in Lent

Sermon: Be Reconciled to God

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children from Pastor Ryman, and message about being reconciled to God from Pastor Lord. 

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Third Sunday in Lent

Sermon: Clinging to the Righteous Rock

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, a chat with our children from Pastor Lord, and message about being righteous from Pastor Ryman. 

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Second Sunday in Lent

Sermon: What Scares You?

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, the Lord's Supper, Angela Breidenback of Spiritual Orphans Network (SON) talking with our children, and message for all from Rev. David Breidenback of SON. 

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First Sunday in Lent

Sermon: Naomi's Heart Mission

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, Holy Communion, a chat with our children and message for all from Kristie Ward of Naomi's Heart Mission in the Philippines. 

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Ash Wednesday

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Transfiguration

Sermon: Facing Glory

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, Holy Communion, a chat with our children, and a message from Pastor Lord about the Transfiguration of Our Lord. 

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The Seventh Sunday after Epiphany

Sermon: The Two Tables

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring a piano solo by Susan Ryman and other sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, Holy Communion, a chat with our children, and a message from Pastor Lord about The Two Tables. 

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Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

Sermon: The Two Ways

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring a guitar solo by Stan McConnell and other sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, Holy Communion, a chat with our children, and a message from Pastor Ryman about The Two Ways set before us. 

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Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

Sermon: Rev. Scott Licht, Lutherans for Life

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, Holy Communion, a chat with our children, and a message from Rev. Scott Licht from Lutherans for Life. 

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Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Sermon: The Word of Authority

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, Holy Communion, a chat with our children, and a message from Pastor Brian about The Word of Authority. 

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Third Sunday after Epiphany

Sermon: The Word of the Lord

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, Holy Communion, a chat with our children, and a message about The Word of Authority. 

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Second Sunday after Epiphany

Sermon: Signs of the Savior

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, Holy Communion, a chat with our children, and a message about the signs of the Savior. 

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Baptism of Our Lord

Sermon: The New Life

Today's in-person worship service is canceled due to ice — as is evening Vespers in the parsonage. However, Pastor Ryman will video a livestream from the chapel at 10:30am. 

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Second Sunday after Christmas

Sermon: Spiritual Blessings

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, a solo by Laura Brock, readings from the Holy Bible, Holy Communion, a chat with our children, and a message about spiritual blessings.

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First Sunday after Christmas

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, an anthem by our Adult Choir, readings from the Holy Bible, Holy Communion, a chat with our children, and a message from the Bible by our Associate Pastor, Brian Lord.

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Fourth Sunday of Advent

Sermon: A Better Way

Join us today at 10:30am for worship featuring readings from the Holy Bible, Holy Baptism, Holy Communion, sacred music, an Advent anthem by our Adult Choir, a chat with our children, and a message from the Bible about how God has provided a better way than religion for people to be saved.

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Third Sunday of Advent

Sermon: You Can't Make Some People Happy

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, Holy Communion, a chat with our children, and a biblical message about why you just can't make some people happy.

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Second Sunday of Advent

Sermon: by Rev. Leslie Haines

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, Holy Communion, a chat with our children and Patrick Dooly (am English Cream Golden Retriever comfort dog), and a message of hope from Chaplain Leslie Haines from Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries.

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First Sunday of Advent

Sermon: by Pastor Brian Lord

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, Holy Communion, and a message of hope from Pastor Brian.

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Christ the King

Sermon: A Thousand Years

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, Holy Communion, and a Bible message about the kingdom of the King of kings.

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Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Bible, Holy Communion, and a message from Pastor Brian Lord.

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Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: The Perils of Piety

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, a duet by Heather and Michael Canup, readings from the Holy Bible, Holy Communion, and a message from the Bible about the dangers of piety.

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All Saints Sunday

Sermon: LCMC Annual Gathering

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, special music from our Adult Choir, readings from the Holy Bible, Holy Communion, and a memorial of those who have died among us since last All Saints Sunday. Our Council president, Perry Bernhardt, will share from the Word about the recent Annual Gathering of the LCMC.

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Reformation Sunday

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, special music from our children, readings from the Holy Bible, and Holy Communion. The sermon is from Pastor Brian and is about why we are Lutherans. 

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Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: It's Not a Lottery

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, special music with Clara Canup as soloist with our adult choir, readings from the Holy Bible, and Holy Communion. Today's sermon is about trusting God by following Jesus instead of trusting in our "riches." 

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Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: The Wise, Wealthy, and Washed

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring sacred music, readings from the Holy Bible, and Holy Communion. Our new Associate Pastor, Brian Lord, will preach. 

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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for worship featuring the women of St. Paul's leading the service. Susan Ryman will bring the message. 

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Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Hope in the Lord

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for a service of worship featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, sacred music, and a sermon from guest preacher, Dr. Terry Eddinger. 

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Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: The Greatest

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for a service of worship featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, a message for children, and a sermon about who is the greatest of all people. 

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Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Jesus on the Front Porch

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for a service of worship featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, and a duet by Elizabeth and Andrew Baker, a message for children, and a sermon from our Council President, Perry Bernhardt.  

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Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for Homecoming, a service of worship featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, the reception of eleven new members, an anthem by our Adult Choir, a message for children, and a sermon from our new Associate Pastor, Brian Lord. Following the service is a covered dish luncheon in the picnic shelter. Join us! 

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Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Spiritus Gladius

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for our service of worship, featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, a piano solo by Susan Ryman, a chat with the kids, and a message from the Bible about what Jesus wants us to do with the Word.

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Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Rev. Scott Licht, Guest Preacher

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for our service of worship, featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, a solo by Sarah Fesperman, a chat with the kids, and a message from the Bible by Rev. Scott Licht from Lutherans for Life.

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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: How To Eat and Drink

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for our service of worship, featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, and a message from the Bible about how we eat the bread that Jesus gives.

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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Arise and Eat

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for our service of worship, featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Baptism of Cannon Wilson Boling, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, an anthem by our Adult Choir, and a message from the Bible about what God wants us to eat.

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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: The Work of God

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for our service of worship, featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the baptism of Nora Grace Plummer, the Lord's Supper, an anthem by our Adult Choir, sacred music, and a message from the Bible about what God wants us to do.

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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Paul Canup preaching

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for our service of worship, featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, and a message from the Bible by Paul Canup.

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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: One Loaf

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for our service of worship, featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music and an anthem by our choir, a chat with our children, and a message from the Bible about the sufficiency of Christ.

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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: The Well-worn Path

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for our service of worship, featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, special music by a trio of Elizabeth Baker, Laura Brock, and Susan Ryman, a chat with our children, and a message from the Bible about following Jesus.

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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Feelings Aside

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for our service of worship, featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, special music by our Men's Choir, a chat with our children, and a message from the Bible about feelings.

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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for our service of worship, featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, an anthem by our Adult Choir, a chat with our children, and a message from Rev. Julie Smith who teaches at St. Paul Lutheran Seminary and is on staff with the LCMC.

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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Weathering the Storm

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for our service of worship, featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, music from our VBS kids, a chat with our children, and a biblical message about what to do in the storms of life.

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Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: The Second Petition

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for our service of worship, featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a biblical message about the kingdom of God.

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Third Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Looking Beyond the Moment

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for our service of worship, featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a biblical message about looking beyond the moment.

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Second Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: The Face of Jesus

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for our service of worship, featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, an anthem by our Adult Choir, a chat with our children, and a biblical message about the face of Jesus.

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The Holy Trinity

Sermon: The Voice of the Lord

Join us Trinity Sunday at 10:30am for our service of worship, featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, a chat with our children and Pastor Ryman, and a biblical message about the voice of the Lord.

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Pentecost Sunday

Join us Pentecost Sunday at 10:30am for our service of worship led by our youth, featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, special music by our children and youth, and a message from the Bible by Luke Barringer. Zoe Wells, Amaya Cerda, and Brady Bost will also be confirmed and assist with the Lord's Supper.

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Seventh Sunday of Easter

Sermon: A Saint's Delight

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, an anthem by our children in honor of Mothers' Day, sacred music, Pastor Ryman's chat with the kids, and a message from the Bible about the delight of the saints.

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Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sermon: Abide in the Greater Love

Join us Sunday at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring our Associate Pastor candidate sharing the gospel with our children, and a preaching about abiding in the love of Christ—as well as lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, and an anthem by our Adult Choir.

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Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sermon: Young Botanists

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, a solo by John Brock, a chat with our children, and a message from today's Bible lessons about bearing fruit for the kingdom.

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Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sermon: The Soul Restorer

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, an anthem by our Adult Choir, a chat with our children, and a message from today's Bible lessons about how God restores our souls in a troubled world.

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Third Sunday of Easter

Sermon: Emmaus 2.0

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, an anthem by our Men's Choir, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message from today's Bible lessons about having an opened mind.

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Second Sunday of Easter

Sermon: That Which Gives Peace

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, an anthem by our Handbell Choir, a chat with our children, and a message from today's Bible lessons about that which gives peace.

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Easter Resurrection Service

Sermon: Though Not I

Join us at 10:30am for our main Easter service of worship featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, an anthem by our Adult Choir, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message from today's Bible lessons on how grace is at work in us for salvation.

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Easter Sunrise

Sermon: Though Not I

Join us at 7:00am for our Easter Sunrise service of worship at the feet of Jesus in the cemetery. If weather is inclement, we will meet in the sanctuary. Worship features readings from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, a message from today's Bible lessons on how resurrection makes the difference Following worship, we will gather in the fellowship hall for breakfast served by our youth. 

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Good Friday

Sermon: Why It's a Good Friday

Join us at 7:00pm for our Good Friday service of worship featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, sacred hymns and music, and a message from today's Bible lessons on why this particular Friday is so good.

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Maundy Thursday

Sermon: More than Bread and Wine

Join us at 7:00am for our Maundy Thursday worship featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, an anthem by our Adult Choir, sacred music, and a message from tonight's lessons about what happens when the Word is added to the bread and wine.

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Midweek Lenten Service

Midweek Lenten Supper & Service:
Tonight's supper (6pm) will be soups and grilled cheese and grilled pimento cheese sandwiches provided by our Tuesday Bible study groups. Following the supper, we will go to the sanctuary for the Lenten service (7pm), which will last about 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome. Please join us.

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Palm Sunday

Sermon: Prisoners of Hope

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, an anthem by our children and the Adult Choir, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message from today's Bible lessons on how, though in bondage to sin, we are prisoners of hope.

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Midweek Lenten Service

Midweek Lenten Supper & Service:
Tonight's supper (6pm) will be soup and grilled cheese sandwiches provided by our Youth and Family Committee. Following the supper, we will go to the sanctuary for the Lenten service (7pm), which will last about 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome. Please join us.

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Fifth Sunday in Lent

Sermon: Take and Drink

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, an anthem by our Adult Choir, a chat with our children, and a message from today's Bible lessons on how God works faith in and out of us.

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Midweek Lenten Service

Midweek Lenten Supper & Service:
Tonight's supper (6pm) will be soup and grilled cheese sandwiches provided by the Friendship Club. Following the supper, we will go to the sanctuary for the Lenten service (7pm), which will last about 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome. Please join us.

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Fourth Sunday in Lent

Sermon: Girl Scouts Sunday

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring our Girl Scout troop leading with readings from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, a duet by Elizabeth Baker and Laura Brock, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message from today's Bible lessons.

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Midweek Lenten Service

Midweek Lenten Supper & Service:
Tonight's supper (6pm) will be soup and sandwiches, provided by the Bonnie Bost Circle. Following the supper, we will go to the sanctuary for the Lenten service (7pm), which will last about 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome. Please join us.

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Third Sunday in Lent

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, an anthem by our Men's Choir, a chat with our children, and a message from Rev. Dr. Nathan Yoder, Chairman of the Department of Lutheran Studies at Gordon-Conwell Theological School in Charlotte.

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Midweek Lenten Service

Midweek Lenten Supper & Service:
Tonight's supper (6pm) will be soup and salad, provided by the Kathy Ketchie and Grace Ridenhour Circles. Following the supper, we will go to the sanctuary for the Lenten service (7pm), which will last about 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome. Please join us.

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Second Sunday in Lent

Sermon: Wrought

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, an anthem by our Adult Choir, a chat with our children, and a message about how faith comes to a person.

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Midweek Lenten Service

Sermon: Midweek Lenten Service

Midweek Lenten Supper & Service:
Tonight's supper (6pm) will be soup with grilled cheese sandwiches, provided by the Hama Lingle Circle. Following the supper, we will go to the sanctuary for the Lenten service (7pm), which will last about 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome. Please join us.

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First Sunday in Lent

Sermon: The Faith of Abraham

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, an anthem by our Adult Choir, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message about the faith of Abraham.

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Ash Wednesday

Join us at 7:00pm for our Ash Wednesday service of worship, featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, sacred music, and the imposition of ashes.

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Transfiguration

Sermon: The Lifted Veil

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message from the Bible about how God unveils his glory to us.

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Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

Sermon: He's Listening; Are you?

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message from the Bible about the God who hears us and wants us to hear him.

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Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Sermon: Listen Up

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, an anthem by our Men's Choir, a chat with our children, and a message from the Bible about listening to the promised prophet.

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Third Sunday after Epiphany

Sermon: Maybe Fishing is Okay

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, an anthem by our Handbell Choir, a chat with our children, and a message from the Bible about how fishing may not be so bad after all.

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Second Sunday after Epiphany

Sermon: In a World of Words

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message from the Bible about how to hear what God says in a world of words.

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Baptism of Our Lord

Sermon: And God Said

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message from the Bible about hearing what God says.

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First Sunday after Christmas

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message from the Bible by Matthew Cottingham.

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Fourth Sunday of Advent

Sermon: Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message from the Bible about the announcement of good news and why a girl who would soon have everyone knowing her name.

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Third Sunday of Advent

Sermon: Dreamers

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message from the Bible about incredible good news.

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Second Sunday of Advent

Sermon: The Great Day

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, an anthem by our Adult Choir, a chat with our children, and a message from the Bible about the search for a new earth.

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First Sunday of Advent

Sermon: Quiet Wonder

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, a chat with our children (with special guests Patrick Dooly and Deb Myers), and a message about Jesus in the work of Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries by Chaplain Leslie Haines. 

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Christ the King

Sermon: Our Shepherd King

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, the Lord's Supper, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message about our Shepherd King. 

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Thanksgiving Eve

Sermon: The Ten Percent

Join us at 7:00pm for our Thanksgiving Eve service of worship featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, sacred music, and a message about not being like 90 percent of folks. 

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Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Dressed in Faith and Love

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, Holy Communion, an anthem from our Men's Choir, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message about how be dressed in faith and love until the Lord's return. 

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Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: The Oil of Faith

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring readings from the Holy Scripture, Holy Communion, sacred music, an anthem by our Adult Choir, a chat with our children, and a message about the oil of faith that keeps us enduring until the Lord's return.

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All Saints Sunday

Sermon: The Church's Only Hope

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship featuring a remembrance of those who have fallen asleep in the Lord this past year, lessons from the Holy Scripture, Holy Communion, sacred music, an anthem by our Adult Choir, a chat with our children, and a message about the hope of the dead.

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Reformation Sunday

Sermon: What He Said

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship service featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, Holy Communion, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message about getting off the merry-go-round.

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Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: What We Should Give to God

Join us at 10:30am for our service of worship service featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, Holy Communion, sacred music, a solo by Andrew Baker, a chat with our children, and a message about what we should give to God.

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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Naomi's Heart Mission

Join us in our service of worship service featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, Holy Communion, sacred music, and a message from Kristie Ward of Naomi's Heart Mission.

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Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: What Do You Know?

Join us in our service of worship service featuring lessons from the Holy Scripture, Holy Communion, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message about the greatest knowledge there is.

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Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Join us in our service of worship that is led by the women of St. Paul's. The service includes lessons from the Holy Scripture, Holy Communion, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message by Jennifer Aldridge.

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Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Living in God's House

Join us in our service of worship that includes lessons from the Holy Scripture, Holy Communion, a solo by Laura Brock and other sacred music, a chat with our children about what it's like to live in their homes, and a message about living in God's house.

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Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Our service of worship is led by Stan McConnell and features lessons from the Holy Scripture, Holy Communion, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message from our Council President, Perry Bernhardt, about forgiveness. 

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Homecoming Service

Sermon: Foolish Child

This year's Homecoming service features lessons from the Holy Scripture, Holy Communion, an anthem by our Adult Choir, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message about an old and foolish question. A covered dish luncheon follows in the picnic shelter or if raining, in the fellowship hall.

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Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Spiritual Eating

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Scripture and Communion, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message about spiritual food.

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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: A Depth of Transformation

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Scripture and Communion, the Baptisms of Oliver and Otto Newsome, sacred music, a solo by Laura Brock, a chat with our children, and a message about the transformation of souls.

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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Our Alien Righteousness

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Scripture and Communion, the Baptism of Loralei Funderburk, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message about our alien righteousness.

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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Beautiful Feet

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Scripture and Communion, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message about the American church's need for beautiful feet.

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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: God Over All

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Scripture and Communion, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message about the dual nature of the Second Person.

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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: What God Treasures

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Scripture and Communion, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message about what God treasures and how he has come to treasure it.

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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Orthopedic Shoes

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, sacred music, and guest organist, Gene Brittain.

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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Divine Optimism

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, sacred music, special music from our adult choir, and a message from guest pastor, Rev. Carl Haynes.

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Sixth Sunday of Pentecost

Sermon: Beasts with Burdens

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, sacred music, and a message from guest pastor, Rev. Carl Haynes.

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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: The Burden of Ultimate Faithfulness

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, sacred music, special music from our handbell choir and men's choir, a chat with our children, and a message about ultimate faithfulness.

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Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Trust and Abide

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, music from our VBS kids, a chat with our children, and a message about trusting in God.

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Third Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Where Will You Go?

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message about responding to the call of Christ.

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Second Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Rev. Scott Licht, Guest Preacher

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message from Rev. Scott Licht from Lutherans for Life about the healing of the sick.

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Trinity Sunday

Sermon: Firm Faith in the Name

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message about what to speak in tongues.

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Pentecost Sunday

Sermon: The Language of the Gospel

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Baptism, First Communion, and Holy Communion, Confirmation, reception of new members, inspirational music, a chat with our children, and a message about what to speak in tongues.

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Ascension Sunday

Sermon: Enlightened Hope

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, inspirational music, an anthem by our Men's Choir, a chat with our children, and a message about why Jesus' ascension was so important.

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Youth Sunday, Mothers Day

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, inspirational music, an anthem by our Handbell Choir, a chat with our children, and a message by German Jaramillo — all led by the youth and children of St. Paul's.

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Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sermon: Whole Milk

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, inspirational music, an anthem by our Handbell Choir, a chat with our children, and a message about the best kind of milk for Christians.

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Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sermon: A Singular Title

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, reading of the lessons by Amaya Cerda, inspirational music, a chat with our children, and a message about the one word that sums of most of what Jesus has done for us.

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Third Sunday of Easter

Sermon: The Hope of the Mindless

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, a solo by our Music Director John Brock, inspirational music, a chat with our children, and a message about hope for the slow and mindless.

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Second Sunday of Easter

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, an anthem by our Adult Choir, inspirational music, a chat with our children and Angela Breidenbach of Spiritual Orphans Network (SON), and a message from David Breidenbach of SON.

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Easter Resurrection Service

Sermon: When the Departed Talk Back

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, an anthem by our Adult Choir, inspirational music, a chat with our children, and a message about hearing the departed speak.

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Easter Sunrise

This morning's worship at 7:00am features Holy Communion, sacred music, and a message about standing firm without fear.

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Good Friday

In this evening's worship at 7:00pm, we remember that on this dark day, Jesus went to the cross so that we might receive mercy and grace and the forgiveness of all our sins. Who would believe such a wondrous thing?

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Maundy Thursday

This evening's worship at 7:00pm focuses on God's great love for us in sending his Son to die for us, securing everlasting redemption for those who believe his promise. This love is what we receive as we remember Christ’s sacrifice, his broken body and shed blood. What can we do but eat and drink — and behold the Lord?

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Midweek Lenten Service

Our service calls us to stand firm in God's peace. 

Palm Sunday

Sermon: Don’t Be Like Mike

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, an anthem by our Adult Choir, inspirational music, a chat with our children, and a message about not being like Mike.

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Midweek Lenten Service

Our service calls us to recognize God's calling of preachers. 

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Sermon: The Christian Mindset

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, an anthem by our Men's Choir, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message about having a Christian mindset.

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Midweek Lenten Service

Our service calls us to the life of peace in Christ. 

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Sermon: Bathing in Light

This morning's worship at 10:30am features the baptism of Rachel Ziegler, Holy Communion, a solo by Sarah Fesperman, sacred music, a chat with our children, and a message about bathing in Light.

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Midweek Lenten Service

Our service calls us to the grace and peace given us through the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Third Sunday in Lent

This morning's worship at 10:30am features our Girl Scout troop leading the service of Holy Communion, an anthem by our Adult Choir, and a message by scout Lillie Yousey.

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Midweek Lenten Service

Our service calls us to take seriously the coming judgment of God.

Second Sunday in Lent

Sermon: Different Values

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, a chat with our children, sacred music, an anthem by our Adult Choir, and a message about having different values.

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Midweek Lenten Service

Our service calls us to focus on the voice of Christ.

First Sunday in Lent

Sermon: It's a Choice

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, a chat with our children, sacred music, a duet by Laura Brock and Elizabeth Baker, and a message by Rev. Carl Haynes.

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Ash Wednesday

Sermon: Lenctening of Life

A service with the imposition of ashes and Holy Communion

Transfiguration Sunday

Sermon: Paying Attention

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, a chat with our children, sacred music, an anthem by our Senior Choir with Duet by Julie Jaramillo and Heather Canup, and a message about paying attention.

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Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

Sermon: If-Then

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, the baptism of Alexandria Newsome, a chat with our children, sacred music, an anthem sung by Andrew Baker, Alexander Canup, and Hila Canup, and a message about God's If-Then principle.

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Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

Sermon: God’s Salt

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, a chat with our children, hymn singing, and a message about an incredible scandal.

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Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Sermon: An Incredible Scandal

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, an anthem by Elizabeth Baker, Laura Brock, and Susan Ryman, a chat with our children, hymn singing, and a message about an incredible scandal.

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Third Sunday after Epiphany

Sermon: The Ridiculous Power of God

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, an anthem by our Adult Choir, a chat with our children, hymn singing, and a message about the ridiculous power of God.

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Second Sunday after Epiphany

Sermon: One Like Us

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, an anthem by our Men's Choir, a chat with our children, hymn singing, and a message about the first disciple Jesus called was one like us.

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Baptism of Our Lord

Sermon: Why Christ Was Baptized

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, an anthem by our Adult Choir, a chat with our children, hymn singing, and a message about why Jesus was baptized.

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Children's Christmas Play

The children of St. Paul's were scheduled to perform this play on December 18, 2023. It was postponed until January 8, 2023, due to sickness in the ranks. It turned out to be so much fun. 156 came out to watch in the fellowship hall.  

Baptism of Our Lord

Sermon: Why Christ Was Baptized

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, an anthem by our Adult Choir, a chat with our children, hymn singing, and a message about why Jesus was baptized.

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Name of Jesus

Sermon: Putting on Christ

This morning's worship at 10:30am features Holy Communion, a chat with our children, hymn singing, a solo by Laura Brock, and a message about putting on the Lord Jesus Christ in the new year.

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Christmas Day

This morning's worship at 10:30am features a message by George Barringer.

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

This evening's worship at 7:00pm is a service of lessons and carols and special music by our Men's Choir.

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Christmas Day

This morning's worship at 10:30am features a message by George Barringer.

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Fourth Sunday in Advent

Sermon: A Sign for Faith

Today's service at 10:30am features Holy Communion, beautiful music, a chat with our children, and a message about being led by a child. 

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Third Sunday of Advent

Sermon: Third Sunday in Advent

Today's service at 10:30am features Holy Communion, beautiful music, a chat with our children, and a message about being led by a child. 

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Second Sunday of Advent

Today's service at 10:30am features Holy Communion, hymn singing, an anthem by the adult choir, a chat with our children, and a message about being led by a child. 

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First Sunday of Advent

Sermon: Nobody Knows

Today's service at 10:30am features Holy Communion, hymn singing, a chat with our children, and a message about being ready for the return of Jesus. 

205 St. Paul's Church Rd., Salisbury, NC

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Thanksgiving Eve

Sermon: The First Sunday of Advent

Tonight's service at 7:00pm hymn singing, a chat with our children and a message about feasting on the true bread from heaven. 

205 St. Paul's Church Rd., Salisbury, NC

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Christ the King

Sermon: Waiting on the Dawn

Today's service at 10:30am features Holy Communion, hymn singing, a chat with our children, and a message on awaiting the dawn of the great King. 

205 St. Paul's Church Rd., Salisbury, NC

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23rd Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Now What?

Today's service at 10:30am features Holy Communion, an anthem by our men's choir, a chat with our children, and a message on what to do until the Lord returns. At the beginning of the service, we will also have our annual congregational meeting. 

205 St. Paul's Church Rd., Salisbury, NC

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All Saints Sunday

Sermon: The Mark of the Lamb

Today's All Saints Sunday service at 10:30am features Holy Communion, beautiful organ music, a chat with our children, and a message on how to receive the Mark of the Lamb. At the beginning of the service, we will also remember those who have died in the Lord in the past 12 months. 

205 St. Paul's Church Rd., Salisbury, NC

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Reformation Sunday

Sermon: An Eternal Gospel

Pastor Ryman was away on a family emergency so George Barringer and Stan McConnel filled in, doing a great job. 

205 St. Paul's Church Rd., Salisbury, NC

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The 20th Sunday in Pentecost

Sermon: How to Finish the Race

Today's service at 10:30am features Holy Communion, beautiful organ music, a chat with our children, and a message on "how to finish the race."

205 St. Paul's Church Rd., Salisbury, NC

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The 19th Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Therefore

Today's service at 10:30am features Holy Communion, a chat with our children, beautiful organ music, and the final sermon in a 12-week series on The Ten Commandments.

205 St. Paul's Church Rd.
Salisbury, NC

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The 18th Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: The Faithful Neighbor

Today's service at 10:30am features Holy Communion, a chat with our children, and the eleventh sermon in a 12-week series on The Ten Commandments.

205 St. Paul's Church Rd.
Salisbury, NC

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The 17th Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Alison Moore

Today's service at 10:30am is led by the women of St. Paul's. 

205 St. Paul's Church Rd.
Salisbury, NC

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The 16th Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Assist and Serve

Today's service at 10:30am, features Holy Communion, an anthem by our Adult Choir, and the ninth sermon in a 12-week series on the Ten Commandments.

205 St. Paul's Church Rd.
Salisbury, NC

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15th Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: A Charitable Construction

Today's service features Holy Communion, an anthem by our Adult Choir, and the eighth sermon in a 12-week series on the Ten Commandments.

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Homecoming

Sermon: Praying the Word

This year's Homecoming service features Holy Communion, an anthem by our Adult Choir, a solo by Mack Williams, and a message on praying the Scripture. A covered dish luncheon follows in the picnic shelter or if raining, in the fellowship hall.

Photos from the day are here.

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13th Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Improve and Protect”

Today's service features Holy Communion, an anthem by our Adult Choir, and the eighth sermon in a 12-week series on the Ten Commandments.

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The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Love and Honor

Today's service features Holy Communion, an anthem by our Men's Choir, and the seventh sermon in a 12-week series on the Ten Commandments.

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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Looking Out for Your Neighbor

Today's service features Holy Communion, an anthem by our Senior Choir, and the sixth sermon in a 12-week series on the Ten Commandments.

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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: On Being Perfect Children

Today's service features the baptism of Ceylah Eirian Cottingham, Holy Communion, a solo by Hila Canup, and the fifth sermon in a 12-week series on the Ten Commandments.

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The Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

Sermon: On Holyday

Today's service features Holy Communion and the fourth sermon in a 12-week series on the Ten Commandments.

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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Hilarious Giving

Today's service features Paul Canup bringing the sermon, and Hila Canup singing a solo. And if the service wasn't Canup enough, Paul's sermon is entitled Hilarious Giving.

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Funeral for Frankie L. Raymer

Sermon: What Have You Learned?

The service of worship for the funeral of Frankie L. Raymer, April 6, 1951 – July 21, 2022, celebrating Frankie's life in Christ Jesus, and the victory over death made possible through Jesus Christ.

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: What's in a Name?

Today's service features our VBS kids singing the offertories. 

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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: He Has Decided

Today's service features Holy Communion, the baptism of Sawyer Kate Holland, a solo by Vance Goodman, a chat with our children about what is important in life, and a sermon about the First Commandment, the second sermon in a 12-week series on the commandments.

While you're waiting for the service to begin, try today's online jigsaw puzzle. Or this one.

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: I am the Lord your God.

Today's service features Holy Communion, an anthem by our Men's Choir, a chat with our children telling us what they think we should and should not do, and a sermon about the purpose of the Ten Commandments which begins a 12-week series on the commandments.

While you're waiting for the service to begin, try today's online jigsaw puzzle. 

The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Sowing the Cross

Today's service features Holy Communion, a chat with our children, a sermon about sowing the cross, the seed of the gospel, and a duet by Elizabeth Baker and her son, Andrew.

While you're waiting for the service to begin, try today's online jigsaw puzzle. Or this one.

Third Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Who’s Leading Whom?

Today's service features Holy Communion, a chat with our children, and a sermon about the third and sixth petitions, and "He Loves Me," a medley by the Men's Choir. 

While you're waiting for the service to begin, try today's online jigsaw puzzle. Or perhaps, this one.

Second Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Sunday Best

Today's service features Holy Communion, a chat with our children, and a sermon about what to wear to church. 

While you're waiting for the service to begin, try today's online jigsaw puzzle. Or maybe this one.

Holy Trinity

Sermon: The Athanasian Creed

Today's service features Holy Communion, a chat with our children, and a sermon about the Holy Trinity with references to The Athanasian Creed. 

While you're waiting for the service to begin, try today's online jigsaw puzzle.

For more on the Athanasian Creed, including loads of Scripture references, see the "Athanasian Creed According to Scripture."

Pentecost Sunday

Sermon: by German Jaramillo

Today's service features the Confirmation of Andrew Baker, Sara Barringer, and Peyton Holland, with German Jaramillo preaching. The Senior Choir sings "Gracious Spirit Dwell with Me." 

While you're waiting for the service to begin, try today's online jigsaw puzzle.

Ascension Sunday

Sermon: He’s Right There

Today's service features a prelude titled "Merry Heart" rung by the handbell choir, and the anthem, "Ring the Easter Bells," sung by the Senior Choir, with some handbells too. 

While you're waiting for the service to begin, try today's online jigsaw puzzle.

Funeral for William Earl Behrendt

Sermon: The Preparation of Faith

The service of worship for the funeral of William Earl Behrendt, October 20, 1934 – May 22, 2022, celebrating Bill's life in Christ Jesus, and the victory over death made possible through Jesus Christ.

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sermon: by Seminarian, Spencer Newsome

Today's service features seminarian, Spencer Newsome, as minister of the Word, and Stan McConnell leading worship. 

While you're waiting for the service to begin, try today's online jigsaw puzzle.

Vespers

Sermon: God, Our Provider

Vespers is found on page 142 of the Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW). We also sang "Now All the Woods are Sleeping," hymn number 282 in the LBW, because Larry really likes that hymn. And so do the rest of us. 

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Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sermon: Four Seniors

Today's service features the children and youth of St. Paul's leading the service, with four Seniors in high school bringing messages. 

While you're waiting for the service to begin, try today's online jigsaw puzzle.

Vespers

Sermon: Homiletical Discussion

Vespers is found on page 142 of the Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW). We also sing "Now All the Woods are Sleeping," hymn number 282 in the LBW.

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The Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sermon: Spencer Newsome preaching

Today's service features the proclamation of God's Word by Spencer Newsome, seminarian, and Holy Communion, with worship being led by Stan McConnell. 

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Vespers

Sermon: Obedience

Vespers is found on page 142 of the Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW). We also sing "O God of Light, Your Word, a Lamp Unfailing," hymn number 237 in the LBW.

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The Third Sunday of Easter

Sermon: The Focus of Heaven

Today's service features the proclamation of God's Word in sermon and sacrament. 

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Vespers

Sermon: How to Live Forever

Vespers is found on page 142 of the Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW). We also sing "Now Rest Beneath Night's Shadow," hymn number 282 in the LBW.

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The Second Sunday of Easter

Sermon: Guest Preacher, Rev. Julie Smith

Today's service of worship features a dedication of hymnals, "Hallelujah For the Cross," an anthem by our Men's Choir, the reading and proclamation of the Word of God by our guest preacher, Rev. Julie Smith, and Holy Communion.

The prelude, "Christ is Risen, Alleluia!" speaks of the faithful raising the strain to sing joyously, “He is Risen!” Until then, enjoy this Online Jigsaw Puzzle.

Vespers

Sermon: The Cloud and the Darkness

Vespers is found on page 142 of the Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW). We also sing "Now the Day Is Over," hymn number 280 in the LBW.

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Easter Sunrise

Sermon: An Easter Homily

Congregations have gathered in burial grounds since Mary Magdalene and "the other Mary" went to the tomb of Jesus (Matthew 28:1) on that first Easter morning. So, we gather this morning, expecting the joy of resurrection. 

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Easter Resurrection Service

Sermon: The Inheritance of a New Creation

The service features the event of First Communion, receiving new members, the Senior Choir singing "Behold the Empty Tomb," the Handbell Choir playing "The Strife Is O'er," the reading and proclamation of the Word of God, and Holy Communion.

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Maundy Thursday

Sermon: No More

The Maundy Thursday service features Holy Communion, lessons, hymns, a homily, and the stripping of the altar. 

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Good Friday

Sermon: He Has Done It

The Good Friday service is brief and solemn, The sanctuary has been stripped of brightness and color; all seems dark, as Jesus has been crucified. Yet in the darkness, we remember the prophecies of a Light in the darkness. A homily on Psalm 22 brings the ancient story into focus. We hear the Seven Words, responding with hymns, then departing in silence, to await the festive shout of the third day.

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Palm Sunday

Sermon: The Right Mind

The prelude, "Behold! The King Comes!" is rung by the St. Paul's Bell Choir. Today's service remembers Jesus' triumphal entry by the children processing with palms. We proclaim Christ's death until he returns, through the grace of Holy Communion. The anthem, ""Ride On to Reign in Majesty," is sung by the Senior Choir. The postlude, "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna," tells the story, ”Hosanna in the highest, that ancient song we sing, for Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord of heaven our King." 

Here is an online jigsaw from today's lessons. 

Vespers

Sermon: Keep the Commandment

Vespers is found on page 142 of the Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW). We also sing "O Trinity, O BLessed Light," hymn number 275 in the LBW.

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The Fifth Wednesday in Lent

Sermon: The Weight of the Cross

Vespers is found on page 142 of the Lutheran Book of Worship. Our hymn this evening will be number 282, "Now Rest Beneath Night's Shadow." Thanks to Laura Brock for leading the service and to Pr. Ken Reed of Concordia Lutheran Church for bringing the message. 

Here is an online jigsaw of this service's Scripture graphic.

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Sermon: The Problem with Reunions

Today's service features Holy Communion. All who are baptized and have completed First Communioin training may commune. Children who have not received training are encouraged to come forward for a blessing.  

The anthem will be a solo by Sarah Fesperman who will be singing "To See The King of Heaven Fall."

Try working this online jigsaw from today's lessons. 

Vespers

Vespers is found on page 142 of the Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW). We also sing "Now Rest beneath Night's Shadow," hymn number 282 in the LBW.

Today's Scripture jigsaw

The Fourth Wednesday in Lent

Sermon: Trajectory

Vespers is found on page 142 of the Lutheran Book of Worship. Our hymn this evening will be number 275, "O Trinity, O Blessed Light." Thanks to Elizabeth Baker for leading the service and to Pr. Tonya Brittain of Organ Lutheran Church for bringing the message. 

Here is an online jigsaw of this service's Scripture graphic.

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Sermon: A New Kind of Creation

Today's service features the baptism of Jaxon Floyd Struble. The children's chatr will explore what it means to be baptized. 

The prelude, “O Sacred Head,” lets believers know that one “who dies believing, dies safely in [God's] love.” The Mens Choir sings an offertory entitled "Jesus, Gentle Lamb." The message is about what it means to be a "new creation." 

Try working this online jigsaw from today's lessons. 

Vespers

Sermon: Patient Hope

Vespers is found on page 142 of the Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW). We also sing "To You, before the Close of Day," hymn number 277 in the LBW.

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The Third Wednesday in Lent

Sermon: Giving Thanks for Suffering

Vespers is found on page 142 of the Lutheran Book of Worship. Our hymn this evening will be number 275, "O Trinity, O Blessed Light." Thanks to John Brock for leading the service and to Pr. Dawn Rister of Salem Lutheran Church for bringing the message. 

Here is an online jigsaw of this service's Scripture graqphic.. 

Third Sunday in Lent

Sermon: A Real and Present Grace

Today's prelude, “O Sacred Head,” lets believers know that one “who dies believing, dies safely in Thy love.” The Senior Choir's anthem is entitled "Lenten Prayer." The message is about "A Real and Present Grace." 

Try working this online jigsaw from the lessons. 

Vespers

Sermon: No Condemnation

Vespers is found on page 142 of the Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW). We also sing "O Christ, You Are the Light and Day," hymn number 273 in the LBW.

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