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St. John - Kramer, NE
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
Welcome to St. John Lutheran Church
"'Sharing The
Joy
Of
His
News' by growing
inward through God's Word, Sacraments and Fellowship; and by growing
outward
through words, actions and mission outreach." - St. John
Lutheran Church
The Sunday Divine Service - Currently Remote
The
Divine Service is the center of our life of faith in Christ. It is
celebrated every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. -
currently offered remotely due to COVID-19 'social distancing'
practices.
Sunday, May 24, 2020 |
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WE WARMLY WELCOME YOU TO OUR ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE ON THE SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER. Our Lord Jesus Is with Us in the Upper Room of His Church on Earth. On the night when He was betrayed, our Lord Jesus prayed for His apostles and His Church on earth. “The hour” had come when the Father would glorify His Son by the cross (John 17:1). Through the shedding of His blood, He would bring forgiveness for the sins of the world, and in His resurrection and ascension He would unite all Christians with the Father “that they may be one” with God (John 17:11). He manifested His name to the apostles and gave them the words of the Father to speak in His name. The apostolic witness of His cross and resurrection (Acts 1:21–22) gathers disciples together “with one accord” into the one Body of Christ (Acts 1:14). “Devoting themselves to prayer,” they wait upon the Lord in “the upper room” (Acts 1:13–14), the place of His Holy Supper. Strengthened by the Gospel, Christians bear the cross of Christ in patience and peace, rejoicing to share in His suffering, in order that they “may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed” (1 Peter 4:13). Please use your Bible to join Pastor Toensing in the reading of Psalm 68:1-10. The readings today are included in the attachment for the Seventh Sunday of Easter: the First Reading is Acts 1:12-26, the Epistle Reading is 1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11 and the Holy Gospel Reading is John 17:1-11. The text today is the Holy Gospel Reading and the sermon title is, “The Glory of God is in Giving Gifts”.
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From Pastor Toensing
Dear
Lord, grant us peace in the face of the COVID-19 virus. Remove our
fears and fill us instead with the assurance that you will be with
us. You are our refuge and strength. Give strength to our medical
personnel who are serving patients. Keep them safe from harm and
disease and grant them time of rest. Guide the medical personnel
seeking to find vaccinations and medicines that help those severely
affected. Grant all authority to work for the common good. Move us
to help where needed and to care for those who are sick. Bring us
through this pandemic crisis and grant us good health. Most of all,
increase our faith in Christ Jesus, through whom we have forgiveness
of sins and the hope for everlasting life. You are King and our
trust is in You. Hear our prayer for the sake of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Personal & Family Resources
| For Home Guide Learning beyond the Bible Class |
| Christ’s love and message can be overshadowed amidst nervousness, uncertainty, and distress. Draw closer to Him during these times with devotional material to re-center on Christ while at home. |
| For Family Everyday Faith Calendars for Family Devotions |
| As a resource for your family to continue daily devotions during this pandemic, download the following Everyday Faith calendars for March & April. Each day on the calendar has a Bible verse to read and a thought or question to discuss as a family to remind you that, through everything, Christ is with you. |
| Books of the
Bible Guided Questions for Bible Reading |
| In these easy to use
guides from Concordia Publishing House, you will
find contextual information such as the author,
purpose, and application for books of the Bible. Key phrases are selected to give and outline for the downloadable, question and answer study guide. The guide also includes themes for each passage to ensure that your devotion stays on track. New guides are added each month, so check them out for yourself! |
Worship Services
Worship services at St. John are scheduled each Sunday and Wednesday. Sunday morning Communion services are held on the odd numbered weeks each month with non-communion services held on the even numbered Sundays. (Seasonally adjusted Service Times...)
- Sunday Morning - 9:00 a.m.
- Wednesday Evening - (Held during the Advent and Lenten Season - See Calendar during those months for service times.)
Sunday Bible Class
Join us on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. for adult Bible class where a variety of Christ centered topics are covered.
Jesus Christ brings the Gospel (from older English, "Good-spel," "good news") to the world. He announces that in His person the kingdom of God has come to mankind and that through faith in Him people might find new and eternal life. He is Himself the Good News, or Gospel.