A Champion for All the Defeated (Romans 5:12-19)

First Sunday in Lent, February 22, 2026

Our Worship Series: Exactly What I Need. This week: A Champion

First Reading: Genesis 3:1-15

Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19.

Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11

Sermon Text: Romans 5:12-19. A Champion for All the Defeated.

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
Return to Me (Zechariah 1:1-6)

Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026

It Is Finished: Lenten Service this year explores the prophecies of Zecvhariah.

First Reading: Isaiah 59:12-20.

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 7:8-13.

Gospel: Matthew :1-6, 16-21

Sermon Text: Zechariah 1:1-6, Return to Me.

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
Jesus Is the Glorious Son of God (Matthew 17:1-9)

Transformation Sunday, February 15, 2026

Identity Revealed: Jesus Is the Son of God in Glory.

First Reading: Exodus 24:9-18.

Second Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-21.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 17:1-9. Jesus Is the Glorious Son of God.

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau
Be What Jesus Has Made You (Matthew 5:13-20)

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, February 8, 2026

Identity Revealed: Jesus calls you salt and light.

First Reading: Exodus 19:1-8.

Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:9-12.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 5:13-20. Be What Jesus Has Made You

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
Why Does God Bless Us? (1 Corinthians 1:26-31)

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, February 1, 2026

Identity Revealed: Jesus calls you blessed.

First Reading: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:11-13.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31.

Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. Why Does God Bless Us?

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau
Find Fullness in Christ (Colossians 2:6-15)

Second Sunday after Epiphany, January 18, 2026

Identity Revealed: Jesus Is the Lamb of God

First Reading: Isaiah 49:1-6

Second Reading: Colossians 2:6-15

Gospel: John 1:29-41

Sermon Text: Colossians 2:6-15. Find Fullness in Christ

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
Revelations at the River (Matthew 3:13-17)

First Sunday after Epiphany, January 11, 2026

Identity Revealed: Jesus Is the Christ, the Anointed One

First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-7

Second Reading: Acts 10:34-38

Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 3:13-17-. Revelations at the River

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau
The Wise Men Saw the Light (Matthew 2:1-12)

Epiphany Sunday, January 4, 2026

The Epiphany of Our LORD: Love’s Pure Light Beams from Thy Holy Face

First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6

Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-12

Gospel and Sermon Text: Mattjew 2:1-12. The Wise Men Saw the Light

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
Christmas Eve Service: Heavenly Hosts Sing Alleluias

Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025

Christ The Savior Is Born

Genesis 3:8-15: Effects of a Fallen Angel’s Proclamation

Genesis 22:15-18: The Angel of the LORD’s Promise

Isaiah 9:2, 6-7: The LORD of Armies Will Gring Salvation

Micah 5:2-5: The Savior Will Be Born in Bethlehem

Luke 1:26-35, 38: The Angel Visits Mary

Matthew 1:18-25: The Angel Visits Joseph

Luke 2:1-20: The Angels Announce the Savior’s Birth

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau
Trust That Jesus Is "God with Us" (Isaiah 7:10-14)

The Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 21, 2025

This Year’s Sunday Advent Series: Imminent Arrival. This week: Imminent Arrival of Emmanuel.

First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14.

Second Reading: Romans 1:1-7.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:18-25.

Sermon Text: Isaiah 7:10-14. Trust That Jesus is “God with Us.”

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau
The Angels' Greatest Hit (Luke 2:8-14)

Midweek Advent Worship, December 17, 2025

This year’s Advent Series: Bible Songs of Christmas. This week: The Song of Angels

Lesson One: Isaiah 54:4-13

Lesson Two: Psalm 57

Lesson Three and Sermon Text: Luke 2:8-14. The Angels’ Greatest Hit

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau
Jesus is the One (Matthew 11:2-11)

The Third Sunday in Advent, December 14, 2025

This Year’s Sunday Advent Series: Imminent Arrival. This week: Imminent Arrival of the Messiah.

First Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10.

Second Reading: James 5:7-11.

Gospel Reading and Sermon Text: Matthew 11:2-11.

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau
The Song of Zechariah (Luke 1:57-79)

Midweek Advent Worship, December 10, 2025

This year’s Advent Series: Bible Songs of Christmas. This week: The Song of Zechariah

Lesson One: Ezekiel 37:21-28

Lesson Two: Psalm 36

Lesson Three: Galatians 4:4-7

Lesson Four and Sermon Text: Luke 1: 57-79. The Song of Zechariah

Pastor Seth Scheuerlein

Sally Littau
Prepare for the Judge's Arrival (Matthew 3:1-12)

The Second Sunday in Advent, December 7, 2025

This Year’s Sunday Advent Series: Imminent Arrival. This week: Imminent Arrival of the Judge.

First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10

Second Reading: Romans 15:4-13.

Gospel Reading and Sermon Text: Matthew 3:1-12

Pastor Ron Koehler

Sally Littau
The Song of Mary (Luke 1:39-56)

Midweek Advent Worship, December 3, 2025

This year’s Advent Series: Bible Songs of Christmas. This week: The Song of Mary

Lesson One: 2 Samuel 22:26-33

Lesson Two: Psalm 113

Lesson Three: Micah 5:2-5

Lesson Four and Sermon Text: Luke 1:39-56. The Song of Mary

Pastor Ryan Heiman

Sally Littau
Rejoice in the Peace of God (Philippians 4:4-7)

The First Sunday in Advent, November 30, 2025

The Imminent Arrival of the King

First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5

Second Reading: Philippians 4:4-7.

Gospel: Matthew 21:1-11.

Sermon Text and Sermon: Philippians 4:4-7. Rejoice in the Peace of God

Pastor Nate Kassulke

Sally Littau