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We Have Deep and Lasting Joy

On this sixth weekend of Easter, we focused on John 16:16-24 under the theme “We Have Deep and Lasting Joy.” In this section of Scripture, Christ promises to return after His resurrection and turn the disciples’ sorrow into joy. Human sorrow can become an expression of self-pity, hindering genuine prayer...

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Confirmation Sunday

This is confirmation Sunday, where we’re celebrating faith — faith given to us by a gracious God, faith in our Savior Jesus, faith that has been nurtured for so many years in our young confirmands, faith that today is going to be confessed by these young people, faith that has...

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Today is Good Shepherd Sunday. Jesus always does what he says. His every promise is fulfilled. Jesus once illustrated that point in a striking metaphor, that of the Good Shepherd. All shepherds use words, calling to the sheep hoping they will follow. What sets the Good Shepherd apart is the...

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God Knows Our Needs

This morning, we focused on the theme “He Knows Our Needs.” We heard that message in our Scripture readings and in our sermon. Seminary student Connor Herter spoke about faithfulness in the face of famine — God knows what we face, and He provides what we need. Grades 1-2 sang...

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