Midweek Lent 5 – 2026
“IT IS FINISHED” – THE WORD THAT BRINGS REST Prayer: Lord Jesus, on the cross You cried out: “It is finished!”: We thank You that You completed the work which Your Father gave You to do. Grant that we may with our whole heart believe this and that we may never rely on any work or merit of our own, but always trust in Your finished work on Calvary, You who live and reign with the Father and the Holy…
Judica Sunday- Lent 5 – 2026
THE WAY OF THE CROSS Prayer: O faithful Savior, of Your infinite love You condescended to walk the way of the cross and to atone for the sin of all mankind: We humbly ask You to give us grace to remember always in true faith what You have done for us; and to give us willingness and strength to follow You on the way that leads through the thorns of sufferings and grief to eternal happiness; You, who live and…
Midweek 4 – 2026
“I THIRST” – THE WORD THAT BRINGS BODY & SOUL TOGETHER Prayer: O Lord Jesus Christ, Redeemer of the world, on the cross You did endure the pains and anguish of body and soul to accomplish all things for our redemption, and in Your cry “I thirst!” You revealed Your fervent desire and faith to draw all peoples to Yourself: Grant that the souls of all people everywhere may hear Your gracious Gospel and drink of the waters of life…
Laetare, Lent 4 – 2026
A CONFUSED MULTITUDE: THAT’S THE CHURCH ON EARTH Prayer: Lord God, heavenly Father, through Your Son in the desert You abundantly fed thousands with little: We humbly ask You, visit us also with Your blessing, and preserve us from covetousness and cares of the body, that we may seek first Your kingdom and righteousness and that we may experience Your fatherly goodness in all things needful for soul and body; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. Sermon Text: St.…
MIdweek Lent 3 – 2026
Due to technological difficulties, there is no video for this service. “MY GOD, WHY?” – THE WORD OF SUBSTITUTIONARY ATONEMENT Prayer: O loving and blessed Jesus! For me, You experienced what it means to be utterly forsaken. For me, You cried: “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” All this You endured, in order that I might be delivered from similar distresses through You, so that I might never be forsaken, whether in afflictions, in needs, in death, before…
Lent 3 – 2026
CHRIST AND HIS WORD: STRONGER THAN THE DEVIL Prayer: Our Father in heaven, as Your baptized children we come to You and ask You to help us every hour of every day to renounce the devil, all his works, and all his ways. Take not Your Holy Spirit from us, that the evil spirit may have no power over us. Amen. Sermon Text: St. Luke 11:14-28. And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. So it was, when…
Midweek 2 – 2026
“SON … MOTHER” – THE WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT Prayer: Dear Lord, who blessed us with the gift of family life, that we may learn to love and care for others: We praise You for the example of Your Son Jesus Christ, who took thought for His mother and His disciple even when deserted and betrayed by closest friends. Open our eyes to recognize in all people the claims of kinship, and stir our hearts to look upon them as brothers…
Reminiscere- Lent 2 – 2026
PRAYER IS FAITH SPEAKING Prayer: Almighty and everlasting God, the Strength of the sorrowful and the Consolation of the weak: Although our sin and unworthiness can make us timid to approach You, we pray for Your Holy Spirit to strengthen our hearts and confirm our trust in Your grace and mercy, so that, following the example of the Canaanite woman, we may hold fast to Your grace, and in every trial and temptation find You a present help and refuge.…
Midweek Lent 1 – 2026
“TODAY, YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE” — THE WORD OF JUSTIFICATION The Sermon Text, St. Luke 23:42-43. Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Lord, this is Your Word and these are Your words. Sanctify us by the truth. Your Word is truth. Lord Jesus Christ, we thank You that You have remembered us in…