Worship - Saint John’s Lutheran

LWM Sunday

Details: Created: October 09 2022 October 09 2022

Lutheran Women in Mission (LWM) is the official women’s auxiliary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Since 1942, LWM has affirmed each woman’s identity as a child of God and her relationship with Jesus Christ. Lutheran Women in Mission are encouraged and equipped to live out their lives in active mission ministries and to support missions around the world through their sacrificial gifts of Mite Box offerings and tireless service.

Pastor Nettleton’s message (mp3)

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Proper 22 (Year C)

Details: Created: October 02 2022 October 02 2022

We do not live by sight, experience or feeling, nor are we saved by our works. Instead, “the righteous shall live by his faith.” Even though we succumb to the temptation that comes our way, as often as we sin, the Lord turns us to repentance and forgives us. We are His unworthy servants, but He prepares His Supper for us, dresses us and gives us His body and blood to eat and drink. For the Gospel brings “life and immortality to light.”

Pastor Nettleton's message (mp3)

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Proper 21 (Year C)

Details: Created: September 25 2022 September 25 2022

In Jesus’ parable, the poor man Lazarus, who suffered on earth, was “carried by the angels to Abraham’s side” to be comforted forever, whereas the rich man, who died after a lifetime of good things, suffered anguish. The wealthy are urged “not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches,” but “to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share.” Covetous desire is “a root of all kinds of evils,” while contentment belongs to faith, by which the Christian has great gain in godliness.

Pastor Funke’s message (mp3)

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Proper 20 (Year C)

Details: Created: September 18 2022 September 18 2022

Because God “desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth,” He urges “that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people.” The Lord will not forget “the poor of the land,” even we who turn against Him. Though we try to justify ourselves, God knows our sinful hearts and calls us to repentance. He justifies us by His grace alone and welcomes us into His eternal dwelling. In turn, He requires the stewards of His Gospel to bestow forgiveness freely.