August 23, 2026
As We Gather The world measures success by size, influence, and strength. Jesus measures differently. Today we hear Peter confess Jesus as “the Christ, the Son of the living God,” and we discover Jesus continues to build His Church through His Word and Sacraments. Though His gifts often appear ordinary, they are always… Read More »
August 16, 2026
Worship Bulletin August Calendar 2026 Devotion Children Bulletin Grace, mercy, and peace be to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. When God’s Silence Is Hard to Understand We anticipate birthdays, vacations, harvest, the first day of school which is nearly upon us, or the arrival of family… Read More »
August 9, 2026
Grace, peace, and mercy be yours in the name of the One who has come, the risen One, Jesus the Holy Christ of God. Amen. Opening: Where Does Hope Come From? There is a guy in the Bible named Jeremiah. He writes: This I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love… Read More »
August 9, 2026
Worship-Bulletin August Calendar 2026 Devotion Children Grace, mercy, and peace be to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. When the Journey Leads into a Storm Last week, as we began our Bread for the Journey series, we stood beside thousands of hungry people on a hillside in… Read More »
August 2, 2026
Worship Bulletin August Calendar 2026 Devotion Children Bulletin Grace to you and peace. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Every Journey Needs Daily Bread Every journey begins with preparation. Before heading north to the cabin, traveling to see family, or leaving on vacation, most of us have a little routine. We check the fuel gauge. We pack… Read More »
July 26, 2026
Worship Bulletin July Calendar 2026 Devotion Children Bulletin As we gather Today we hear how God gathers His people around His gifts. From Mount Sinai to the Upper Room to the altar of Christ’s Church today, God establishes His covenant through blood and then welcomes His people to eat and drink with Him.… Read More »
July 19, 2026
July Calendar 2026 Worship Bulletin Devotion Children Bulletin Who’s Your God? Art Linkletter saw a small boy drawing a picture. He inquired, “What are you drawing?” The small boy replied, “A picture of God.” Linkletter told the boy that no one knows what God looks like, to which the boy confidently responded, “They will… Read More »
July 12, 2026
July Calendar 2026 Worship Bulletin Children Bulletin Grace to you, and peace in Jesus’ holy name. Amen. Last Week We Left the Table Asking One More Question Last week we look at how an ordinary meal of bread and wine becomes an extraordinary gift because Jesus Himself is present in it. We saw His promises… Read More »
July 7, 2026
Grace, mercy, and peace be to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. God Comes to Us The prophet Isaiah records these remarkable words from the Lord: My Word…shall not return to Me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose.1 The Apostle Paul writes: Faith comes… Read More »
July 5, 2026
July Calendar 2026 Worship Bulletin Children Bulletin All of us, no matter what our age, are consumers. All of us are constantly exposed to advertising — in the newspapers and magazines, on radio and TV, on billboards, and in the circulars and magazines that come into our homes by mail. We are constantly being… Read More »