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Worship Service at 12:15p.m.

Sunday, 12:15pm: First Sunday of Advent

November 25, 2021 hlutheran Leave a comment

Sunday, November 28th
Holy Communion 12:15p.m.

The service will be held inside the church. Out of an abundance of caution, we are asking everyone to maintain social distance and to wear a mask. The service will also be live streamed on Facebook and through our regular Zoom link (click here for our Facebook page). You do not need a Facebook account to see the service on Facebook. If you are unable to attend at 12:15p.m. you can access a recorded video of the service on our Facebook page!

If you are attending the service online you are encouraged to download the bulletin before Sunday morning – simply click this link: Bulletin for Sunday. If you would like a bulletin mailed to you please contact the church office.

Introduction
Advent is about the “coming days.” God’s people have always lived in great expectation, but that expectation finds specific, repeated enunciation in the texts appointed for these four weeks. The ancients anticipated a “righteous Branch to spring up for David.” The Thessalonians awaited “the coming of our Lord Jesus with all the saints.” Jesus’ contemporaries hoped for the time “to stand before the Son of Man.” With them we eagerly await the coming days: another Christmas celebration, a second coming, and the advent of Christ in word and supper.

Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; Luke 21:25-36

Zoom Link:

From your computer:

Go to https://zoom.us/j/2717073677?pwd=aFJvMmxzakExUlR4dlltMDA4S0xiQT09
Then, follow the instructions to install the program.
Be sure to enter your name, when prompted.
When asked for audio option, click “Join with Computer Audio.”

From your smartphone:

Download the app “Zoom”
(the icon is a white camera with a blue background).
Open the app.
Click “Join Meeting”.
Type in the meeting ID “271-707-3677”.
Enter Password “2830” when asked.
You can now select “Join with Video” or “Join without Video”.
When asked for audio option, click “Call using internet Audio”.

To dial in using your phone’s keypad:

Dial 312,626.6799.
When prompted, enter the access code 271-707-3677.
When prompted, enter the password 2830.
You will be connected.

Services

Service of Thanksgiving

November 24, 2021 hlutheran Leave a comment

Tuesday, November 23rd
7:00p.m.

The service will be held inside the church. Out of an abundance of caution, we are asking everyone to maintain social distance and to wear a mask. The service will also be live streamed on Facebook and through our regular Zoom link (click here for our Facebook page). You do not need a Facebook account to see the service on Facebook. If you are unable to attend at 7:00p.m. you can access a recorded video of the service on our Facebook page!

If you are attending the service online you are encouraged to download the bulletin – simply click this link: Thanksgiving Bulletin.

Zoom Link:

From your computer:

Go to https://zoom.us/j/2717073677?pwd=aFJvMmxzakExUlR4dlltMDA4S0xiQT09
Then, follow the instructions to install the program.
Be sure to enter your name, when prompted.
When asked for audio option, click “Join with Computer Audio.”

From your smartphone:

Download the app “Zoom”
(the icon is a white camera with a blue background).
Open the app.
Click “Join Meeting”.
Type in the meeting ID “271-707-3677”.
Enter Password “2830” when asked.
You can now select “Join with Video” or “Join without Video”.
When asked for audio option, click “Call using internet Audio”.

To dial in using your phone’s keypad:

Dial 312,626.6799.
When prompted, enter the access code 271-707-3677.
When prompted, enter the password 2830.
You will be connected.

Services

Sunday, 12:15pm: Christ the King

November 20, 2021 hlutheran Leave a comment

Sunday, November 21st
Holy Communion 12:15p.m.

Introduction
Even after Israel had experienced the vagaries of kings, the people still longed for a true king to set things right. He would have the king’s title of Anointed One (Messiah); he would be the “one like a human being” (Son of Man) given dominion in Daniel’s vision. Jesus is given these titles, even though he is nothing like an earthly king. His authority comes from the truth to which he bears witness, and those who recognize the truth voluntarily listen to him. We look forward to the day he is given dominion, knowing his victory will be the nonviolent victory of love.

Readings: Daniel 7:9-10,13-14; Psalm 93; John 18:33-37

Zoom Link:

From your computer:

Go to https://zoom.us/j/2717073677?pwd=aFJvMmxzakExUlR4dlltMDA4S0xiQT09
Then, follow the instructions to install the program.
Be sure to enter your name, when prompted.
When asked for audio option, click “Join with Computer Audio.”

From your smartphone:

Download the app “Zoom”
(the icon is a white camera with a blue background).
Open the app.
Click “Join Meeting”.
Type in the meeting ID “271-707-3677”.
Enter Password “2830” when asked.
You can now select “Join with Video” or “Join without Video”.
When asked for audio option, click “Call using internet Audio”.

To dial in using your phone’s keypad:

Dial 312,626.6799.
When prompted, enter the access code 271-707-3677.
When prompted, enter the password 2830.
You will be connected.

Services

Sunday, 12:15pm: 25th Sunday after Pentecost

November 12, 2021 hlutheran Leave a comment

Sunday, November 14th
Holy Communion 12:15p.m.

Introduction
November begins with All Saints Day and ends in or near Advent, when we anticipate Christ’s coming again. It is fitting, then, that the readings today tell of the final resurrection and the end time. In the turmoil of hope, fear, and disbelief that these predictions provoke in us, Hebrews sounds a note of confident trust. Christ makes a way for us where there is no way, and we walk it confidently, our hearts and bodies washed in baptismal water, trusting the one who has promised forgiveness. The more we see the last day approaching, the more important it is to meet together to provoke one another to love.

Readings: Daniel 12:1-3; Hebrews 10:11-25; Mark 13:1-8

Zoom Link:

From your computer:

Go to https://zoom.us/j/2717073677?pwd=aFJvMmxzakExUlR4dlltMDA4S0xiQT09
Then, follow the instructions to install the program.
Be sure to enter your name, when prompted.
When asked for audio option, click “Join with Computer Audio.”

From your smartphone:

Download the app “Zoom”
(the icon is a white camera with a blue background).
Open the app.
Click “Join Meeting”.
Type in the meeting ID “271-707-3677”.
Enter Password “2830” when asked.
You can now select “Join with Video” or “Join without Video”.
When asked for audio option, click “Call using internet Audio”.

To dial in using your phone’s keypad:

Dial 312,626.6799.
When prompted, enter the access code 271-707-3677.
When prompted, enter the password 2830.
You will be connected.

Services

Sunday, 12:15pm: All Saints Sunday

November 6, 2021 hlutheran Leave a comment

Sunday, November 7th
Worship Service 12:15p.m.

Introduction
Of all three years of the lectionary cycle, this year’s All Saints readings have the most tears. Isaiah and Revelation look forward to the day when God will wipe away all tears; in John’s gospel, Jesus weeps along with Mary and all the gathered mourners before he demonstrates his power over death. On All Saints Day we celebrate the victory won for all the faithful dead, but we grieve for our beloved dead as well, knowing that God honors our tears. We bring our grief to the table and find there a foretaste of Isaiah’s feast to come.

Readings: Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 24; Revelation 21:1-6a; John 11:32-44

Zoom Link:

From your computer:

Go to https://zoom.us/j/2717073677?pwd=aFJvMmxzakExUlR4dlltMDA4S0xiQT09
Then, follow the instructions to install the program.
Be sure to enter your name, when prompted.
When asked for audio option, click “Join with Computer Audio.”

From your smartphone:

Download the app “Zoom”
(the icon is a white camera with a blue background).
Open the app.
Click “Join Meeting”.
Type in the meeting ID “271-707-3677”.
Enter Password “2830” when asked.
You can now select “Join with Video” or “Join without Video”.
When asked for audio option, click “Call using internet Audio”.

To dial in using your phone’s keypad:

Dial 312,626.6799.
When prompted, enter the access code 271-707-3677.
When prompted, enter the password 2830.
You will be connected.

Services

Sunday, 12:15pm: 22nd Sunday After Pentecost

October 23, 2021 hlutheran Leave a comment

Sunday, October 24th
Worship Service 12:15p.m.

Introduction
Can we pray the way Bartimaeus prays? People try to hush him up because by addressing Jesus as “Son of David” he is making a politically dangerous claim that Jesus is the rightful king. Could our prayers ever be heard as a threat to unjust powers that be? Bartimaeus won’t give up or go away quietly, but repeats his call for help more loudly. Do we ask so boldly? And are our prayers an honest answer to Jesus’ question, “What do you want me to do for you?”

Readings: Jeremiah 31:7-9; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52

Zoom Link:

From your computer:

Go to https://zoom.us/j/2717073677?pwd=aFJvMmxzakExUlR4dlltMDA4S0xiQT09
Then, follow the instructions to install the program.
Be sure to enter your name, when prompted.
When asked for audio option, click “Join with Computer Audio.”

From your smartphone:

Download the app “Zoom”
(the icon is a white camera with a blue background).
Open the app.
Click “Join Meeting”.
Type in the meeting ID “271-707-3677”.
Enter Password “2830” when asked.
You can now select “Join with Video” or “Join without Video”.
When asked for audio option, click “Call using internet Audio”.

To dial in using your phone’s keypad:

Dial 312,626.6799.
When prompted, enter the access code 271-707-3677.
When prompted, enter the password 2830.
You will be connected.

Services

Sunday, 12:15pm: 21st Sunday After Pentecost

October 16, 2021 hlutheran Leave a comment

Sunday, October 17th
Holy Communion 12:15p.m.

Introduction
Sunday’s gospel starts with disciples obsessing over who will be closest to Jesus, leading to Jesus teaching his followers about God’s take on importance and power. Here Jesus makes it explicit that the reversal of values in God’s community is a direct challenge to the values of the dominant culture, where wielding power over others is what makes you great. When we pray “your kingdom come” we are praying for an end to tyranny and oppression. We pray this gathered around the cross, a sign of great shame transformed to be the sign of great honor and service.

Readings: Isaiah 53:4-12; Psalm 91:9-16; Mark 10:35-45

Zoom Link:

From your computer:

Go to https://zoom.us/j/2717073677?pwd=aFJvMmxzakExUlR4dlltMDA4S0xiQT09
Then, follow the instructions to install the program.
Be sure to enter your name, when prompted.
When asked for audio option, click “Join with Computer Audio.”

From your smartphone:

Download the app “Zoom”
(the icon is a white camera with a blue background).
Open the app.
Click “Join Meeting”.
Type in the meeting ID “271-707-3677”.
Enter Password “2830” when asked.
You can now select “Join with Video” or “Join without Video”.
When asked for audio option, click “Call using internet Audio”.

To dial in using your phone’s keypad:

Dial 312,626.6799.
When prompted, enter the access code 271-707-3677.
When prompted, enter the password 2830.
You will be connected.

Services

Sunday, 12:15pm: 20th Sunday After Pentecost

October 9, 2021 hlutheran Leave a comment

Sunday, October 10th
Holy Communion 12:15p.m.

Introduction
The rich man who comes to ask Jesus what he should do to inherit eternal life is a good man, sincere in his asking. Mark’s gospel is alone in saying that Jesus looked on him and loved him. Out of love, not as judgment, Jesus offers him an open door to life: sell all you own and give it to the poor. Our culture bombards us with the message that we will find life by consuming. Our assemblies counter this message with the invitation to find life by divesting for the sake of the other.

Readings: Amos 5:6-7,10-15; Psalm 148; Mark 10:17-31

Zoom Link:

From your computer:

Go to https://zoom.us/j/2717073677?pwd=aFJvMmxzakExUlR4dlltMDA4S0xiQT09
Then, follow the instructions to install the program.
Be sure to enter your name, when prompted.
When asked for audio option, click “Join with Computer Audio.”

From your smartphone:

Download the app “Zoom”
(the icon is a white camera with a blue background).
Open the app.
Click “Join Meeting”.
Type in the meeting ID “271-707-3677”.
Enter Password “2830” when asked.
You can now select “Join with Video” or “Join without Video”.
When asked for audio option, click “Call using internet Audio”.

To dial in using your phone’s keypad:

Dial 312,626.6799.
When prompted, enter the access code 271-707-3677.
When prompted, enter the password 2830.
You will be connected.

Services

Sunday, 12:15pm: 19th Sunday After Pentecost

September 30, 2021 hlutheran Leave a comment

Sunday, October 3rd
Holy Communion 12:15p.m.

If you are attending the service online you are encouraged to download the bulletin before Sunday morning – the link will be posted by Friday. If you would like a bulletin mailed to you please contact the church office.

Introduction
Sunday’s gospel combines a saying that makes many of us uncomfortable with a story we find comforting. Jesus’ saying on divorce is another of his rejections of human legislation in favor of the original intent of God’s law. Jesus’ rebuke of the disciples who are fending off the children should challenge us as well. What does it mean to receive the kingdom of God as a child does?

Readings: Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12; Psalm 8; Mark 10:2-16

Zoom Link:

From your computer:

Go to https://zoom.us/j/2717073677?pwd=aFJvMmxzakExUlR4dlltMDA4S0xiQT09
Then, follow the instructions to install the program.
Be sure to enter your name, when prompted.
When asked for audio option, click “Join with Computer Audio.”

From your smartphone:

Download the app “Zoom”
(the icon is a white camera with a blue background).
Open the app.
Click “Join Meeting”.
Type in the meeting ID “271-707-3677”.
Enter Password “2830” when asked.
You can now select “Join with Video” or “Join without Video”.
When asked for audio option, click “Call using internet Audio”.

To dial in using your phone’s keypad:

Dial 312,626.6799.
When prompted, enter the access code 271-707-3677.
When prompted, enter the password 2830.
You will be connected.

Services

Sunday, 12:15pm: 16th Sunday After Pentecost

September 12, 2021 hlutheran Leave a comment

Sunday, September 12th
Holy Communion 12:15p.m.

Introduction
Three weeks ago we heard Peter’s confession of faith as told in John’s gospel. This week we hear Mark’s version, when Peter says, “You are the Messiah.” In John, the stumbling block is Jesus’ invitation to eat his flesh, given for the life of the world. In Mark too the scandal has to do with Jesus’ words about his own coming death, and here Peter himself stumbles over Jesus’ words. But Jesus is anointed (the meaning of messiah) in Mark only on the way to the cross (14:3); so we are anointed in baptism with the sign of the cross.

Readings: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 116:1-9; Mark 8:27-38

Zoom Link:

From your computer:

Go to https://zoom.us/j/2717073677?pwd=aFJvMmxzakExUlR4dlltMDA4S0xiQT09
Then, follow the instructions to install the program.
Be sure to enter your name, when prompted.
When asked for audio option, click “Join with Computer Audio.”

From your smartphone:

Download the app “Zoom”
(the icon is a white camera with a blue background).
Open the app.
Click “Join Meeting”.
Type in the meeting ID “271-707-3677”.
Enter Password “2830” when asked.
You can now select “Join with Video” or “Join without Video”.
When asked for audio option, click “Call using internet Audio”.

To dial in using your phone’s keypad:

Dial 312,626.6799.
When prompted, enter the access code 271-707-3677.
When prompted, enter the password 2830.
You will be connected.

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