2nd Sunday of Christmas (Series C)
Old Testament Reading: 1Kings 3:4-15
Epistle Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14
Gospel Reading: Luke 2:40-52
Pastor Eric Klemme reflected on Solomon’s request for wisdom rather than wealth or power, showing how true discernment comes only from God. Unlike Adam and Eve, who grasped at the knowledge of good and evil apart from God, Solomon humbly sought the Lord’s guidance, and God was pleased to bless him. Yet Solomon’s later downfall came when he took his eyes off God and relied on human schemes, leading to division in Israel. Pastor Klemme reminded us that we too stumble when we trust ourselves instead of Christ, but God calls us back daily through His Word, baptism, and the Lord’s Supper, giving us true wisdom and strength. The beginning of wisdom is the fear and love of the Lord, revealed in Christ who rescues, restores, and keeps us in His unchanging grace.
New Year’s Eve(Series C)
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 30:(8-14) 15-17
Epistle Reading: Romans 8:31b-39
Gospel Reading: Luke 12:35-40
Pastor Eric Klemme urged the congregation to “stay dressed and ready for action,” reminding us that the Christian life is one of active faith, not passive waiting. While the world celebrates the new year with excess and uncertainty, Jesus calls His people to seek first the kingdom of God and to use the gifts He has entrusted to us in service. Pastor Klemme emphasized that ministry is about relationships—meeting people where they are, loving and serving as Christ first loved us. We are not saved by our works but by grace through faith, and in response we live as God’s workmanship, equipped by His Word, baptism, and the Lord’s Supper for every good work. As we enter a new year, we fix our eyes on Christ, awaiting the day when He will return and say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
1st Sunday of Christmas (Series C)
Old Testament Reading: Exodus 13:1-3a, 11-15
Epistle Reading: Colossians 3:12-17
Gospel Reading: Luke 2:22-40
Pastor Eric Klemme reminded the congregation that as God’s chosen, holy, and beloved people, we are justified by grace through faith and called to live out that identity in daily discipleship. This means putting on compassion, kindness, humility, patience, forgiveness, and above all, love, which binds everything together in Christ. While our sinful nature makes such virtues difficult, the Holy Spirit equips us through the means of grace—Word, baptism, and the Lord’s Supper—to live as disciples in the world. Pastor Klemme emphasized that though we stumble and remain both sinner and saint, we are clothed in Christ’s righteousness, forgiven, and strengthened to walk as children of light. Discipleship is not perfection but a daily struggle of repentance and renewal, always keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, who justifies and sustains us until He comes again.
Christmas Day(Series C)
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 52:7-10
Epistle Reading: Hebrews 1:1-6 (7-12)
Gospel Reading: John 1:1-18
Worship Service
Christmas Eve(Series C)
Mary's Story: Luke 1:26-38
Caesar's Decree: Luke 2:1-7
Shepherds and Angels: Luke 2:8-14
Shepherd's Jubilee: Luke 2:15-17
John's Nativity: John 1:1-18
Pastor Eric Klemme preached from 1John 4 on God’s perfect love revealed in Jesus Christ. He emphasized that love is not something we create or master on our own, but the gift of God, most clearly shown in sending His Son to be our Savior. While the world’s versions of love are fleeting or self-serving, God’s agape love is unconditional, sacrificial, and enduring. Pastor Klemme reminded us that this love equips us, through the Spirit and the means of grace, to love even our enemies and to live as witnesses of Christ’s peace. At Christmas, we celebrate not only Christ’s first coming but also prepare in faith for His second coming, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, who is true love in action.
1st Sunday of Christmas (Series B)
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 30:15-17
Epistle Reading: Romans 8:31-39
Gospel Reading: Luke 12:35-40
Worship Service
December-31-2023
1st Sunday of Christmas (Series B)
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Epistle Reading: Galatians 4:4-7
Gospel Reading: Luke 2:22-40
Worship Service
December-31-2023
Christmas Day(Series B)
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 52:7-10
Epistle Reading: Hebrews 1:1-6 (7-12)
Gospel Reading: John 1:1-14 (15-18)
Worship Service
December-25-2023
Christmas Eve(Series B)
The Story of Mary: Luke 1:26-38
The Story of Joseph: Matt 1:18-25
The Journey of Joseph & Mary: Luke 2:1-7
The Story of the Shepherds: Luke 2:8-14
The Joy of the Shepherds: Luke 2:15-17
The Adoration of the Shepherds: Luke 2:18-20
Worship Service
December-24-2023
2nd Sunday of Christmas
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6
Epistle Reading: Ephesians 3:1-12
Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:1-12
Worship Service
New Year’s Eve
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 30:(8-14) 15-17
Epistle Reading: Romans 8:31b-39
Gospel Reading: Luke 12:35-40
Christmas Day
Worship Service
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 52:7-10
Epistle Reading: Hebrews 1:1-6 (7-12)
Gospel Reading: John 1:1-14 (15-18)
Christmas Eve
The Story of Mary: Luke 1:26-38
The Story of Joseph: Matt 1:18-25
The Journey of Joseph & Mary: Luke 2:1-7
The Story of the Shepherds: Luke 2:8-14
The Joy of the Shepherds: Luke 2:15-17
The Adoration of the Shepherds: Luke 2:18-20