Blessings to you today, the 2nd Sunday of Easter! What a joy to worship today with you and with our special music.Doubting Thomas or Honest Thomas? What do you think? What would it look like if you could not see the risen Lord?Peace, Pastor Chris Lee Order of Service for Sunday, April 24, 2022: Prelude: … [Read more…]
Happy Resurrection of our Lord. I pray this service finds you well and renews your spirit.Peace, Pastor Chris Lee. Order of Worship for the Resurrection of Our Lord: April 17, 2022: Prelude: ACS 935- “Woman Weeping in the Garden,” Senior Choir. 1. Woman, weeping in the garden, who has pushed the stone aside? Who has taken … [Read more…]
Apologies for technical issues in recording Palm Sunday and the Sacrament of Baptism for April 10, 2022. Below is the Order of Service. Order of Service for Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022 Prelude: Fanfare- Traditional. Handbell Choir Procession with Palms *Processional Gospel: Luke 19:28-4 Entrance into the final days 28After he had said this, [Jesus] … [Read more…]
The theme for this Lenten Midweek is LOVE. https://www.facebook.com/190629367619921/videos/925775761433436 Join Pastor Chris Lee for this 5th midweek Lenten service: “Lord Jesus Christ, Lover of All,” All Creation Sings #1019. Poem Gospel of John, Chapter 12. “Now is the Time of Grace,” All Creation Sings #918 Lighting of the Candles The Lord’s Prayer Blessing and Sending … [Read more…]
The theme for this week in Lent is FORGIVENESS: Facebook link to First Evangelical Lutheran 4th Lenten Midweek with Pastor Chris Lee: https://www.facebook.com/190629367619921/videos/1005218303705924 “Don’t Be Afraid,” All Creation Sings # 1027 Poem Gospel Reading: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Silence for Reflection “Now is the Time of Grace,” All Creation Sings #918 Lighting of the Candles The … [Read more…]
Blessings on this, the 4th Sunday of Lent. It’s always a joy to have special music and as more than one parishioner said today, “the cuteness factor is high today!” Even as we look on with adoration for skilled musicians of all ages, recall how God sees you. Beloved. Worthy. Welcome. Peace, Pastor Chris Lee … [Read more…]
The theme of today’s Lenten midweek service is COMPASSION. Reflect with Pastor Chris Lee. Facebook link to Week 3 Lenten Midweek reflection:” https://www.facebook.com/190629367619921/videos/755013268735573 Order of Worship Service: ACS #980 “Come, Holy Spirit, Descend.” Poem Gospel: Luke 13:1-9 Silence for Reflection ACS #918 “Now Is the Time of Grace.” Let Us Pray: Lighting of the candles. … [Read more…]
Peace, Pastor Chris Lee Order of Worship for the Third Sunday in Lent, March 20, 2022: Prelude: ACS 955- “Come to the Water of Life.” Senior Choir. ANNOUNCEMENTS Meditation The warnings are plentiful and blunt on the third Sunday in Lent. Cut it out or get cut down! The warnings are accompanied by God’s invitation … [Read more…]
Blessings and prayers for a fruitful Lenten journey to you Peace, Pastor Chris Lee Lenten Midweek 2: Today’s theme is MERCY. Kyrie, ELW #152 Poem Gospel: Luke 13:31-35 Silence for Reflection Hymn of the Day: ACS #918 – “Now is the Time of Grace.” Let Us Pray: Lighting of the candles. The Lord’s Prayer ELW … [Read more…]
Blessings to you this day as you remember that God’s greatest desire is YOU! Peace, Pastor Chris Lee Order of Worship for the Second Sunday in Lent, March 13, 2022: Prelude: TFF 82- “Oh, How He Loves You and Me.” ANNOUNCEMENTS Meditation Though we sometimes doubt and often resist God’s desire to protect and save … [Read more…]