41 So the Jews grumbled about him, because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” 42 They said, “Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How does he now say, ‘I have come down from heaven’?” 43 Jesus answered them, “Do not grumble among yourselves. 44 No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up…
And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. (2) He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. (3) And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’ (4) For a…
We will be continuing with our summer schedule for worship services. Worship services will be at 9:30 a.m. Sundays with singing, and masking will now be optional. Education hour will follow the service with options for all ages.
Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer! -Psalm 4:1 A few weeks ago, I was honored with a beautiful glass block with a Bible verse etched inside. It was given to me to celebrate the 5th year anniversary of me receiving…
17 Now when Jesus came, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. 18Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles off, 19and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them concerning their brother. 20So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, but Mary remained seated in the house. 21Martha…
There is a common saying that I’m sure that you are familiar with, and it seems to be very evident this month. It is “April showers bring May flowers.” Or maybe it is “April snows bring May flowers.” As the flowers start to bloom and as nature comes back to life from its dead wintery slumber, gardening starts to become a popular…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We are reaching out to inform you about some upcoming changes at Emmaus Lutheran Church. This letter will address and explain the new changes and procedures that will be done at Emmaus considering Governor Walz’s Executive Order 21-11, issued on March 15, 2021. One of the highlights, and most impactful moves, from this latest executive order…
“Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.”James 1:16 One of history’s most famous military invasions was the Normandy Landings in World War II, where the Allies made the largest ever amphibious invasion that led to the liberation of France. Along with being one of history’s most famous invasions, it is also one of history’s most famous deceptions. Adolf Hitler knew that the…
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 17th and so does our emphasis on the book of Zechariah. Throughout all fourteen chapters of the book, Zechariah joyfully and profoundly announces that God’s kingdom is coming through Jesus Christ our Lord. With that in mind, our theme and focus comes from chapter one: return! While the book focuses around Zechariah’s oracles, visions, and…
“13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations. The Lord is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works. 14The Lord upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. 15The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. 16You open your hand;…