Exodus 9:31 (ESV)
(The flax and the barley were struck down, for the barley was in the ear and the flax was in bud.
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Service Themes for the Weeks
of Easter to The Holy Trinity 2017
(April 23rd to June 11th)
This year, during the Sundays of Easter through Trinity Sunday, our focus will be on the missionary activity of the church. We will use the Book of Acts to explore how the early church was formed and how that experience informs our mission today.
April 23rd Easter 2Our Mission is Courageous Acts 5:29-42
The early missionary work of the church was courageous, grounded in the words of Peter and the apostles – “We must obey God rather than men!”
April 30th CONFIRMATION
Our Mission is by Word and Sacrament Acts 2:36-41
On this Confirmation Sunday, we look at how the early church was formed by Word and Sacrament.
May 7th Easter 4/Good Shepherd
Our Mission is a Caring Fellowship Acts 2:42-47
The early church was a deeply caring fellowship of believers gathered around Word and Sacrament in witness and service.
May 14th Mothers’ Day
Our Mission Speaks Forgiveness Acts 6:1-9; 7:51-60
On this Mothers’ Day weekend, the Gospel reading calls us to see all of worship – as an intentional weekly practice and as a daily way of life – as rooted in Jesus Christ.
May 21st Easter 6
Our Mission Reveals Christ Acts 17:16-31
Paul witnessed to Jesus Christ as the one, true God. Guest preacher – Rev (Ret.) Dick Bruenger.
May 28th Ascension
Our Mission Looks Beyond This Life Acts 1:1-11
The Ascension of Our Lord invites us to consider the eternal aspects of our mission and ministry.
June 4th Pentecost
Our Mission is By God’s Spirit Acts 2:1-21
The Pentecost experience of the early church shows us that our missionary activity is by God’s Spirit. Guest Preacher – Rev (Ret.) Dick Bruenger.
June 11th Trinity
Our Mission is a Missionary One Matthew 28:16-20
The Trinity Sunday readings invite us to see that the primary mission and ministry of the church is to go and make disciples!