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Palm to Passion Sunday

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Today, we encounter the paradox that defines our faith: Jesus Christ is glorified king and humiliated servant. We too are full of paradox: like Peter, we fervently desire to follow Christ, but find ourselves afraid, denying God. We wave palms in celebration today as Christ comes into our midst, and we follow with trepidation as his path leads to death on the cross. We begin this week that stands at the center of our faith- the mystery, the love, the grief, the pain and the awe. 

Listen as members of Faith Lutheran Church read the passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. 

Accompanying Scripture:
Matthew 26:14-27:66 

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Fifth Sunday in Lent

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Death is not the end all, be all. The death of a loved one may sting but there is hope in the resurrection.  Lazarus and Jesus walked among their people after being dead. Not sure we all will have that same experience but do know that Jesus’ love for us provides each of us a place with the saints that have gone before us.

Accompanying Scripture:
John 11:1-45 

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Fourth Sunday in Lent

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In this gospel, Jesus proclaims blindness is not sinful. All are created in the beloved image of God without limitations or ability and we need each other to be whole. Come hear the story of acceptance and be reminded of your place in God’s community. 

Pastor CJ shared a sermon this week written by Rev. Duane Steele, titled “The Blind Man Who Knew Too Much.” Rev. Steele is a retired ELCA pastor known as one of the few totally blind pastors to hold a full-time ministry position. He served at Gladesboro Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hillsville, VA, from 1978 to 2010, later becoming pastor emeritus.

Accompanying Scripture:
John 9:1-41  

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Third Sunday in Lent

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What are you thirsty for? In our gospel for this week, Jesus offers an unnamed woman who has been ostracized living water and the whole community is transformed through her testimony. We too are invited to come and see Jesus – in the Word, in the meal, in the waters of baptism and in one another. 

Accompanying Scripture:
John 4:5-42  

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Second Sunday in Lent

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We are in good company this week dear church. No question is off limits. No time of day or night is taboo. Like Nicodemus – we can continue to ask ‘how can this be?‘ trusting that our faith comes not from our own understanding but from God’s great love for us. 

Accompanying Scripture:
Genesis 12:1-4a, Psalm 121, John 3:1-17 (18-2)  

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Ash Wednesday

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Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return. Tonight we begin our Lenten journey to Easter beginning with this ancient ritual of marking our forehead with ashes. While it may feel morbid, perhaps it is also an invitation to take stock of what really matters- what is really worthy of our time and efforts. We begin in this place where we are loved, we end in this place where we are loved- so what do we want to do with this in between time now that we know the points do not matter?

Accompanying Scripture:
Isaiah 58:1-12, Matthew 6:1-6  

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Grappling With Questions About Trusting God

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Is God really with us? Will God provide enough food or a warm place to sleep?  How do we know that God is trustworthy? Those questions can be hard to fathom for some but easy to relate for others. The good news of the Gospel says that God is trustworthy and we can put all our joys, burdens and sorrows in God’s hands.

Accompanying Scripture:
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Psalm 32, Matthew 4:1-11  

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Transfiguration of our Lord

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Today we conclude the season by celebrating the Transfiguration of our Lord, when Jesus went up a mountain and showed himself to be divine. Then next Wednesday we observe Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, as Jesus walks up another mountain and shows himself to be human. In the mystery of intertwined divinity and humanity we encounter Love incarnate for us and are reminded there is no place we can find ourselves in that God does not show up too. Dear ones, we are never alone.

Accompanying Scripture:
Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 2, Matthew 17:1-9  

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Fifth Sunday of Epiphany

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When the world may be feeling salty, be the light for others. In gloomy times, we can shine our light for others.

Accompanying Scripture:
Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 112:1-9, Matthew 5:13-20  

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RIC Celebration Sunday

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This Sunday, Faith Lutheran celebrated Reconciling in Christ Sunday 2026: Celebrating Diversity as God’s Children. Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Sunday is an annual worship celebration of the ongoing work of welcome, inclusion, celebration, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ people in the life of the church. Why celebrate? We believe that the Gospel is built upon a foundation of diversity. We believe that the Creator gifted us a universe infused with beautiful diversity. We believe the Blessed Community is strongest and most faithful to Jesus when we invite everyone to the table.

Accompanying Scripture:
Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 96, Matthew 5:1-12  

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