Evangelical Lutheran Church

Our love of God asks us to set ourselves aside for the sake of others. For the 18th Sunday after Pentecost. Readings Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 Psalm 19:7-14 James 5:13-20 Mark 9:38-50

We are children of the faith. For the 17th Sunday after Pentecost. Readings Jeremiah 11:18-20 Psalm 54 James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Mark 9:30-37

Christ shows us how to “do” Christian. For the 16th Sunday after Pentecost. Readings Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 116:1-9 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38

God tasks us with caring for one another, especially the least in society. For the 15th Sunday after Pentecost. Readings Isaiah 35:4-7a Psalm 146 James 2:1-17 Mark 7:24-37

Jesus helps us grow inside. For the 14th Sunday after Pentecost. Readings Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 Psalm 15 James 1:17-27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Are you willing to truly listen to Jesus? For the 13th Sunday after Pentecost. Readings Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 Psalm 34:15-22 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:56-69

We are called to learn from Jesus and pass on his teachings. For the feast of Mary, Mother of Our Lord. READINGS Isaiah 61:7-11 Psalm 34:1-9 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 1:46-55

God feeds us so we can go out and serve. For the 11th Sunday after Pentecost. Readings 1 Kings 19:4-8 Psalm 34:1-8 Ephesians 4:25-5:2 John 6:35, 41-51

God gives us what we need to show us that he loves us. For the 10th Sunday after Pentecost. Readings Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 Psalm 78:23-29 Ephesians 4:1-16 John 6:24-35

We are fed by Christ so we can feed others. For the 9th Sunday after Pentecost. Readings 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalm 145:10-18 Ephesians 3:14-21 John 6:1-21

God’s expects us to treat each other with justice. For the 7th Sunday after Pentecost. Readings Amos 7:7-15 Psalm 85:8-13 Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:14-29

God’s kingdom is at home. For the 6th Sunday after Pentecost. Readings Ezekiel 2:1-5 Psalm 123 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Mark 6:1-13

The enemy of faith is fear. For the fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Readings Lamentations 3:22-33 Psalm 30 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Mark 5:21-43

We are challenged to accept Jesus as he is. For the fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Readings Job 38:1-11 Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Mark 4:35-41

The kingdom of God is a place to shelter in the arms of Christ. For the third Sunday after Pentecost. Readings Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 2 Corinthians 5:6-13 Mark 4:26-34

God gives community to heal sin. For the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost. Readings Genesis 3:8-15 Psalm 130 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Mark 3:20-35

We worship the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as one God. For The Holy Trinity. Readings Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 29 Romans 8:12-17 John 3:1-17

The Holy Spirit unites us in one God. For the Day of Pentecost. Readings Acts 2:1-21 Psalm 104: 24-34, 35b Romans 8:22-27 John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15

Christ does not select perfection but perfects the selected. For the seventh Sunday of Easter. Readings Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 Psalm 1 1 John 5:9-13 John 17:6-19

God loves his creatures and creation. For the sixth Sunday of Easter. Readings Acts 10:44-48Psalm 981 John 5:1-6John 15:9-17

God calls us to unity in baptism. For the fifth Sunday of Easter. Readings Acts 8:26-40 Psalm 22:25-31 1 John 4:7-21 John 15:1-8

Jesus protects us from the wolves. For the fourth Sunday of Easter. Readings Acts 4:5-12 Psalm 23 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18

Jesus reveals himself in food and community. For the third Sunday of Easter. Readings Acts 3:12-19 Psalm 4 1 John 3:1-7 Luke 24:36b-48

Even in danger, we are secure in God. For the second Sunday of Easter. Readings Acts 4:32-35 Psalm 133 1 John 1:1-2:2 John 20:19-31

There in the reality of death is the reality of life with God. For the Resurrection of Our Lord. Readings Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-18

Together with Christ, we are a community of the forgiven. For our midweek Lenten series on community. Reading Mark 2:13-17

Sacrifice as Christ has sacrificed for you. For the fifth Sunday in Lent. Readings Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 51:1-12 Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33

We follow Jesus to the margins to bring love and community. For our midweek Lenten series on community. Reading Mark 5:1-20

God gives us salvation on a stick. For the fourth Sunday in Lent. Readings Numbers 21:4-9 Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:14-21

God gives the gift of community of neighbors. For our midweek Lenten series on community. Reading Mark 2:1-12

It’s about God, not about ourselves. For the third Sunday in Lent. Readings Exodus 20:1-17 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 John 2:13-22

Can we really say we know who Christ is? For the second Sunday in Lent. Readings Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Psalm 22:23-31 Romans 4:13-25 Mark 8:31-38

We are called by God into community with creation. For our midweek Lenten series on community. Reading Mark 4:35-41

Christ reconciles us with creation. For the first Sunday in Lent. Readings Genesis 9:8-17 Psalm 25:1-10 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:9-15

God gives us Ash Wednesday because we are human. For Ash Wednesday. Readings Isaiah 58:1-12 Psalm 51:1-17 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

God is sending us on a journey through Lent. For the Transfiguration of Our Lord. Readings 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Mark 9:2-9

God empowers us to serve. For the fifth Sunday after Epiphany. Readings Isaiah 40:21-31 Psalm 147:1-11, 20c 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39

God’s grace saves us, not works of the law. For the fourth Sunday after Epiphany. Readings Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 111 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28

When we fish for people, we bring the kingdom of God. For the third Sunday after Epiphany. Readings Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalm 62:5-12 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20

God speaks loudly in silence. For the second Sunday after Epiphany. Readings 1 Samuel 3:1-20 Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 John 1:43-51

We can always count on God’s love for us. For the feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. Readings Genesis 1:1-5 Psalm 29 Acts 19:1-7 Mark 1:4-11

We know God was with us in 2020 and will be there in 2021. For the second Sunday after Christmas. Readings Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm 147:12-20 Ephesians 1:3-14 John 1:1-18

We humbly thank God for our salvation, who is lying in a manger. For Christmas Eve. Readings Isaiah 9:2-7Psalm 96Titus 2:11-14Luke 2:1-20

Look for God where he is needed rather than where you expect. For the fourth Sunday of Advent. Readings 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Luke 1:46b-55 Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38

God has been at work for the kingdom to come and the kingdom already here. For the third Sunday of Advent. Readings Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Psalm 126 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28

God is truly present and active in the world. For the second Sunday of Advent. Readings Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 2 Peter 3:8-15a Mark 1:1-8

Signs point to the kingdom of God already here. For the first Sunday of Advent. Readings Isaiah 64:1-9 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:24-37

Thanksgiving is about being grateful for all God has done for us. For the Day of Thanksgiving. Readings Deuteronomy 8:7-18 Psalm 65 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Luke 17:11-19

Jesus tells us what is expected of us as his followers. For the feast of Christ the King. Readings Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Psalm 95:1-7a Ephesians 1:15-23 Matthew 25:31-46

God gives us precious gifts. For the 24th Sunday after Pentecost. Readings Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 Psalm 90:1-12 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Matthew 25:14-30

We need to keep awake and be prepared for Christ. For the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost. Readings Amos 5:18-24 Psalm 70 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13

Christ makes us saints. For the festival of All Saints Day. Readings Revelation 7:9-17 Psalm 34:1-10, 22 1 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12

If the Son makes you free, then you shall be free indeed. For Reformation Sunday. Readings Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 46 Romans 3:19-28 John 8:31-36

Luke looks at Christ beyond just the physical being. For the feast of St. Luke, Evangelist. Readings Isaiah 43:8-13Psalm 124 2 Timothy 4:5-11 Luke 1:1-14; 24:44-53

Are you truly ready to follow Jesus? For the 19th Sunday after Pentecost. Readings Isaiah 25:1-9 Psalm 23 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14

God gives us the honor of the work of his kingdom. For the 18th Sunday after Pentecost. Readings Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:7-15 Philippians 3:4b-14 Matthew 21:33-46

We are to care for one another as Jesus cares for us. For the 17th Sunday after Pentecost. Readings Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 Psalm 25:1-9 Philippians 2:1-13 Matthew 21:23-32

God supplies our daily need. For the 16th Sunday after Pentecost. Readings Jonah 3:10-4:11 Psalm 145: 1-8 Philippians 1:21-30 Matthew 20:1-16

What sort of community would we be if we all lived by grace? For the 15th Sunday after Pentecost. READINGS Genesis 50:15-21 Psalm 103:1-13 Romans 14:1-12 Matthew 18:21-35

Jesus gives us the grace and freedom to care for one another. For the 14th Sunday after Pentecost. READINGS Ezekiel 33:7-11 Psalm 119:33-40 Romans 13:8-14 Matthew 18:15-20

Christ blesses all of life. For the 13th Sunday after Pentecost. READINGS Jeremiah 15:15-21 Psalm 26:1-8 Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 16:21-28

Christ’s identity lives. For the 12th Sunday after Pentecost. READINGS Isaiah 51:1-6 Psalm 138 Romans 12:1-8 Matthew 16:13-20

Things may change, but Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. For the 11th Sunday after Pentecost. READINGS Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 Psalm 67 Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 Matthew 15:10-28

Christ walks with us in a troubled world. For the 10th Sunday after Pentecost. READINGS 1 Kings 19:9-18 Psalm 85:8-13 Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33

Jesus is moved to compassion, love, pity, and mercy. For the ninth Sunday after Pentecost. READINGS Isaiah 55:1-5 Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21

God places his kingdom all around us in many ways. For the eighth Sunday after Pentecost. READINGS 1 Kings 3:5-12 Psalm 119:129-136 Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

Be the wheat the God calls you to be. For the seventh Sunday after Pentecost. READINGS Isaiah 44:6-8 Psalm 86:11-17 Romans 8:12-25 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

God spreads and showers us with his word. For the sixth Sunday after Pentecost. READINGS Isaiah 55:10-13 Psalm 65:1-13 Romans 8:1-11 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Jesus was so humble, he sacrificed himself on the cross for us. For the fifth Sunday after Pentecost. READINGS Zechariah 9:9-12 Psalm 145:8-14 Romans 7:15-25a Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

God gives rewards even for a glass of water. For the fourth Sunday after Pentecost. READINGS Jeremiah 28:5-9 Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18 Romans 6:12-23 Matthew 10:40-42

Discipleship isn’t easy, but Jesus is with us every step of the way. For the third Sunday after Pentecost. READINGS Jeremiah 20:7-13 Psalm 69:7-18 Romans 6:1b-11 Matthew 10:24-39

When Jesus calls your name, will you answer? For the second Sunday after Pentecost. READINGS Exodus 19:2-8a Psalm 100 Romans 5:1-8 Matthew 9:35-10:8

The Trinity is a relationship with us and among us. For the Sunday of The Holy Trinity. READINGS Genesis 1:1-2:4a Psalm 8 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Matthew 28:16-20

May the spirit of God dwell in us every day. For the Day of Pentecost. READINGS Acts 2:1-21 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 John 20:19-23

The faithful are called to trust in God’s unfailing love. For the seventh Sunday of Easter. READINGS Acts 1:6-14 Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 John 17:1-11

Look around to see Christ in the world. For the Ascension of Our Lord. READINGS Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47 Ephesians 1:15-23 Luke 24:44-53

God has put his goodness into the hands of the disciples. For the sixth Sunday of Easter. READINGS Acts 17:22-31 Psalm 66:8-20 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21

Your lovingkindness leads the way to Jesus. For the fifth Sunday of Easter. READINGS Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 1 Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14

Jesus is the healer of fear, loneliness, and isolation. For the fourth Sunday of Easter. READINGS Acts 2:42-47 Psalm 23 1 Peter 2:19-25 John 10:1-10

Jesus is always with us whether we see him or not. For the third Sunday of Easter. READINGS Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 1 Peter 1:17-23 Luke 24:13-35

Jesus breaks through barriers and fear. For the second Sunday of Easter. READINGS Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Psalm 16 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31

There is no barrier so hard that Christ is not there. For Easter Day. READINGS Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-18

Jesus performs an act of humble love. For Maundy Thursday. Readings Exodus 12:1-14 Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Jesus is with us, bringing his light and hope. For the fifth Sunday in Lent. READINGS Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45

We have to make sure God’s work shines through. For the fourth Sunday in Lent. READINGS 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41

God is present in our every day. For the third Sunday in Lent. READINGS Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42

What is God doing if He is here in Christ? For the second Sunday in Lent. READINGS Genesis 12:1-4a Psalm 121 Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 John 3:1-17

In Christ, God engages the world. For the first Sunday in Lent. READINGS Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Psalm 32 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11

God’s holiness comes to us. For Ash Wednesday. READINGS Isaiah 58:1-12 Psalm 51:1-17 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

God’s holiness comes to us. For the festival of the Transfiguration of Our Lord. READINGS Exodus 24:12-18 Psalm 2 2 Peter 1:16-21 Matthew 17:1-9

Christ gives us a new vision. For the sixth Sunday after Epiphany. READINGS Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm 119:1-8 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37

Jesus fulfills the law. For the fifth Sunday after Epiphany. READINGS Isaiah 58:1-12 Psalm 112: 1-10 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Matthew 5:13-20

We can see God’s salvation in the ordinary. For the feast of the Presentation of Our Lord. READINGS Malachi 3:1-4 Psalm 84 Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40

What does it look like when fishermen leave their boats? For the third Sunday after Epiphany. READINGS Isaiah 9:1-4 Psalm 27:1, 4-9 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Matthew 4:12-23

God gives us reference points to help us see him in the world. For the second Sunday after Epiphany. READINGS Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-11 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 John 1:29-42

God’s kingdom is present in our world. For the Baptism of Our Lord. READINGS Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17

God in Christ lives with us. For the second Sunday of Christmas. READINGS Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm 147:12-20 Ephesians 1:3-14 John 1:1-18

Christmas is not simply something we celebrate but something that challenges us. For Christmas Eve. READINGS Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm 96 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-20

God comes to us on his terms, not ours. For the fourth Sunday of Advent. READINGS Isaiah 7:10-16 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-25