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For our Lenten service this week, we were blessed to worship with our sister church, Riverview Lutheran. Thank you to Pastor Wagner for serving us with this message!

April 1 Lenten Worship on Riverview's YouTube Channel

Order of Service for April 1

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Rebecca Fleming — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Click here to download the Bulletin for Sunday, March 29.

Click here to download the Love Notes for Sunday, March 29.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OUR ONLINE IN-HOME WORSHIP SERVICE

Thank you for joining us today in our online in-home worship service! This service is designed to be used with just one person or with your family and friends who have gathered to thank and praise Jesus for his continued goodness to us. Print as many copies of the above bulletin as you wish or follow along looking at this file on any computer, tablet or phone. Before watching, it may be helpful to remove distractions from the room such as pets, loud toys, etc. Parents might explain to children that we will be worshiping Jesus while the video is playing, listening and responding just like we usually do at church. It might feel a little odd at first to worship this way, but if you explain the situation beforehand, you can expect better participation in your home.

Mid-Week Lenten Devotion

Becky Atkinson — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 23:00:00 GMT

The Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Thessalonians 1, to people he loved and served who were a considerable distance away from him.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We always give thanks to God for all of you as we make mention of you in our prayers, because we constantly remember before God our Father your work produced by faith, your labor produced by love, and your patient endurance produced by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. (EHV)

We are not separated from a great deal of distance. But we are separated by love, as our world fights the Coronavirus. Your pastors miss you. We pray for you. We are doing what we can to stay connected to you. If you need us, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. You are important to you us and we are here to serve you.

One special way that we can meet together is tonight in our homes for an evening Mid-Week Lenten devotion.

Click here to get a copy of tonight's bulletin

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Becky Atkinson — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 13:00:00 GMT

Click here to download the March 22, 2020 Bulletin

Click here to download the March 22, 2020 Love Notes

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OUR ONLINE IN-HOME WORSHIP SERVICE

Thank you for joining us today in our online in-home worship service! This service is designed to be used with just one person or with your family and friends who have gathered to thank and praise Jesus for his continued goodness to us. Print as many copies of this bulletin as you wish or follow along looking at this file on any computer, tablet or phone.Before watching, it may be helpful to remove distractions from the room such as pets, loud toys, etc. Parents might explain to children that we will be worshiping Jesus while the video is playing, listening and responding just like we usually do at church. It might feel a little odd at first to worship this way, but if you explain the situation beforehand, you can expect better participation in your home.

SEASON OF LENT 2020

Lent is a season of contrasts. On Sundays in Lent this year, we will be learning about our Christian faith by focusing on the Second lessons appointed for the season of Lent as we prepare for Easter.Each of these second lessons illuminate a sharp contrast. We will highlight these contrasts of Lent through preaching, teaching, and black and white art. We will see how God reveals the stark contrast between sinful humans and the redeeming God-man, between doing it yourself and trusting in God, between being darkness or being light in the Lord. Get a glimpse of the “old self” and “new self” to see and appreciate the transformation that God has accomplished through Christ. The contrasts are as opposite as death and life. The only one who could accomplish these transformations is the one who humbled himself, so that we could be changed, and exalted.

Wednesday Midweek Lent Worship

Becky Atkinson — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

For your Lenten worship this week, please see this message from our sister church, St. Matthew's. God bless our worship today!

Please see this update from Pastor Backus, first.

For your Lenten worship this week, please see this message from our sister church, St. Matthew's. God bless our worship today!

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*if you are in need of a hymnal for at home use, please contact the office to arrange pick up of one to use during this time of at home worship.