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“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God”— Ephesians 2:8, 9

Lent

During the 40 days of Lent, God’s baptized people cleanse their hearts through repentance and prayer. It is a time in which we pray that we may be given the fullness of grace that belongs to the children of God.

Lent Vespers – April 9, 2025

Service Folder We continue our Lenten series, “Eyes on Jesus” by considering the “Worldly Eyes” of Pilate, the religious leaders, and the soldiers at Jesus’ trial; and, how Jesus exchanges our worldly eyes for eyes of faith.

Lent 5 – April 6, 2025

Service Folder (Word) Service Folder (.pdf) In the temple Jesus said, “If anyone keeps my word, he will never see death” (John 8:51). For Jesus came to taste death for us that we might be released from its power. Clinging to His life-giving words, we are delivered from death’s sting and its eternal judgment. Christ is our High Priest, who entered the…

Lent 4 – March 30, 2025

Service Folder (.pdf) Service Folder (.doc) Jesus is the Bread of Life This Sunday is called “Refreshment Sunday.” It is because Jesus refreshes us by feeding us with himself, “the Bread of Life.” By feeding us with the Bread of Life, God sustains us on our journey through the wilderness of this life on our way to heaven.

Lent Vespers – March 26, 2025

Service Folder We continue with our Lenten series, “Eyes on Jesus” by considering Peter’s “Denying Eyes”. We will see how our willpower is faithless, but Jesus is faithful to forgive us of our sins; and, forgiven calls us to “follow him” by looking to him with eyes of faith.

Lent 3 – March 23, 2025

Service Folder Jesus Overcomes the Strong Man Jesus breaks into the devil’s kingdom by casting out a demon. The breakthrough shows who will win the final victory. Jesus is the Stronger Man who overcame the strong man, the devil at the cross and empty tomb. In the waters of baptism God overcame the devil for you, adopting you as his child by…