Holding God to His WordJacob wrestled with God; he would not let Him go until he received a blessing from Him (Gen. 32:22_32). So it was with the Canaanite woman. Though Jesus seemed to ignore and reject her, she continued to call upon His name and look to Him for help (Mt. 15:21_28). Even when … Continue reading The Sunday of the Syro-Phoenecian Woman
Category: Prepare for Worship
Within the liturgy for each Lord’s day, we receive the Word of God through uniquely appointed readings, psalms, hymns, and prayers. The following guides will help you to prepare to hear and sing the Propers, i.e. the varied texts and hymns for the week.
The Sunday of the Temptation (03/10)
Jesus Does Battle in Our PlaceIn the Garden, man exalts himself to be a god in place of God (Gen. 3:1_21). He succumbs to the temptation of the devil, and eating of the forbidden fruit, he receives death. But in the sin-cursed wilderness, God humbles Himself to become man in place of man (Mt. 4:1_11). … Continue reading The Sunday of the Temptation (03/10)
Funeral for Wayne (Ralph) Sramek
Wayne Ralph Sramek of North Twin Lake in Phelps, Wisconsin, and formerly of Random Lake, died in the Lord on February 23, 2019. The family will receive visitors at church on Saturday from 1-3 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, March 2nd at St. John Lutheran Church, W5407 County … Continue reading Funeral for Wayne (Ralph) Sramek