Sexagesima
If a farmer desires a crop, he has to plant the seed in the soil. It would be foolish for him to put all the work into preparing the soil only to then sit back and expect wheat to grow … Continued
Septuagesima 2026
SeptuagesimaSt. Matthew 20:1-1625 January, Anno Domini 2026 Beloved workers of the Lord’s vineyard, Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The kingdom of man is a kingdom of winners and losers. Someone … Continued
Septuagesima
As God’s people who have been delivered from slavery to sin and the eternal death that follows sin, there is much for us to learn about the life of faith from the Israelites who were freed from the yoke of … Continued
1 Kings 19 Sunday School Lesson
In this chapter, we see Elijah run in fear from the wrath of Jezebel even though God had just shown Himself to be the only true God. By coming to Elijah in a low whisper we are reminded that God … Continued
Festival of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
When our Lord was transfigured, two individuals who had long ago been called away from this valley of sorrow, appeared with Jesus. As the radiance of Jesus shone Moses and Elijah spoke with Him. St. Matthew doesn’t tell us what … Continued
January 25, 2026 Divine Service Cancelled!!!!
Brothers and sisters in Christ, due to the weather that is being forecast and the dangerous driving conditions that would ensue, the Elders and Pastor have decided to cancel the Divine Service for tomorrow (1/25/26). Because we can’t gather as … Continued
Festival of the Confession of St. Peter 2026
The Festival of the Confession of St. PeterSt. Mark 8:27-9:118 January, AD 2026 Brothers and sisters in Christ, Grace to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This is THE question that … Continued
Festival of the Confession of St. Peter
The example set before us of St. Peter is one which we do well to consider regularly. Peter was a man of great faith. Usually, he was the boldest and first to speak up. Yet he also suffered some of the … Continued
Baptism of Our Lord 2026
The Baptism of Our LordSt. Matthew 3:13-1711 January, Anno Domini 2026 Beloved sons and daughters of the true Father, God Almighty, born of water and the word and given the new birth of the Holy Spirit, Grace to you and … Continued