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A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
He is risen! Hallelujah! On Easter Sunday, we will proclaim: “He is risen!” And then we will respond, “He is risen indeed – Hallelujah!” Which means, “God be praised!” Celebrate with us this most holy and joyous day when we remember the core truth of our faith: Jesus, God’s Son, died for us, then God […]
Jesus asks God to protect us! When Jesus asked God to protect his followers, he didn’t give them a magic spell or a lucky charm. Jesus knew the suffering that awaited them. God’s protection wasn’t a magic bubble that would make sure nothing bad happened. What Jesus asked God to protect was their spiritual unity. […]
He lives in us! Jesus prepared his followers to live without him. “Whaddaya mean, live without you, Jesus? You’re our teacher, our leader!” They didn’t like the idea. Jesus was preparing them for life after his own sacrificial death. They didn’t know it yet, but they were going to be the new teachers of God’s […]
And we ask, ‘Which way, Jesus? Jesus’ followers wanted to know which way to go. They wanted to become one with the Creator, the “Father.” “I’m it,” Jesus told them. “I am the Way.” Huh? What way is that? they thought. One brave guy spoke up, Thomas, who rarely feared to voice his skepticism. “Teacher, […]
Means: The world is trying to steal your soul! In the agrarian and herding culture of Jesus’ time, people understood the terrible harm caused when someone tried to steal a sheep. Jesus explains his mission on earth as the opposite – he’s the guy the sheep know and trust, so they follow him with confidence. […]
Jesus shows himself by breaking bread – It’s still Easter – and we continue with the amazing events surrounding that first Easter day. Today’s story: Jesus reminds his followers he remains with them. How? By breaking open a loaf of bread. That’s how people took their meals back then. Bread – probably a flattish, roundish […]
Holy Week – our high holy days! A lot is happening during Holy Week at PEACE Lutheran Church. We invite you to bring your family to celebrate these highest holy days of our faith! Maundy Thursday Remembering Jesus’ Last Supper at 7pm Thursday, March 29. Jesus gave his followers Holy Communion — then delivered himself to […]
“Has Christ been divided?” We certainly are divided – but Jesus asked his followers for unity. We separate ourselves along lines of ideology, race, religion, politics, class, culture, gender, sexual orientation, and even hobbies. But Jesus prayed to God that his followers “be one.” Unity can be elusive, even for people on the Jesus Path. […]
“Peace be with you” Jesus promises peace to believers. But what kind of peace is he talking about? Jesus’ peace is not like peace that comes from the material world, he tells his followers after his resurrection. The story is mixed with references to loving Jesus and following the instructions for living that he gave. […]
What will it take to believe? “Believe me and follow” – that’s Jesus’ message. Not, “you have to be good enough.” Not, “you have to know enough.” Jesus revealed himself through moments of mercy, spectacles of healing forgiveness, and compassionate companionship with prostitutes, collaborators and untouchables. Those less-than-good-enoughs understood that the Jesus Path offered them […]