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First Sunday in Lent, February 22, 2026 Our Worship Series: Exactly What I Need. This week: A ChampionFirst Reading: Genesis 3:1-15Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19.Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11Sermon Text: Romans 5:12-19. A Champion for All the Defeated.Pastor Nate Kassulke

Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026 It Is Finished: Lenten Service this year explores the prophecies of Zecvhariah.First Reading: Isaiah 59:12-20.Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 7:8-13.Gospel: Matthew :1-6, 16-21Sermon Text: Zechariah 1:1-6, Return to Me.Pastor Nate Kassulke

Transformation Sunday, February 15, 2026 Identity Revealed: Jesus Is the Son of God in Glory.First Reading: Exodus 24:9-18.Second Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-21.Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 17:1-9. Jesus Is the Glorious Son of God.Pastor Ron Koehler

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, February 8, 2026 Identity Revealed: Jesus calls you salt and light.First Reading: Exodus 19:1-8.Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:9-12.Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 5:13-20. Be What Jesus Has Made YouPastor Nate Kassulke

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, February 1, 2026 Identity Revealed: Jesus calls you blessed.First Reading: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:11-13.Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31.Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12Sermon: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. Why Does God Bless Us?Pastor Ron Koehler

Third Sunday after Epiphany, January 25, 2026 Identity Revealed: Jesus Is the LightFirst Reading: Isaiah 8:19 to 9:4.Second Reading: 1 John 2:3-11.Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 4:12-23. Light That Was Foretold by The ProphetsPastor Ron Koehler

Second Sunday after Epiphany, January 18, 2026 Identity Revealed: Jesus Is the Lamb of GodFirst Reading: Isaiah 49:1-6Second Reading: Colossians 2:6-15Gospel: John 1:29-41Sermon Text: Colossians 2:6-15. Find Fullness in ChristPastor Nate Kassulke

First Sunday after Epiphany, January 11, 2026 Identity Revealed: Jesus Is the Christ, the Anointed OneFirst Reading: Isaiah 42:1-7Second Reading: Acts 10:34-38Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 3:13-17-. Revelations at the RiverPastor Ron Koehler

Epiphany Sunday, January 4, 2026 The Epiphany of Our LORD: Love's Pure Light Beams from Thy Holy FaceFirst Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-12Gospel and Sermon Text: Mattjew 2:1-12. The Wise Men Saw the LightPastor Nate Kassulke

Christmas Day, December 25, 2025 First Reading: Isaiah 52:7-10Second Reading: Hebrews 1:-1-9Gospel and Sermon Text: John 1:1-14. Holy Infant So Tender and MildPastor Nate Kassulke

New Year's Eve, December 31, 2025 First Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8Second Reading: Hebrews 13:5-8Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13Sermon Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8Pastor Nate Kassulke

Christmas Day Worship, December 25, 2025 Holy Infant So Tender and MilkeFirst Reading: Isaiah 52:7-10Second Reading: Hebrews 1:1-9Gospel and Sermon Text: John 1:1-14. Holy Infant So Tender and MildPastor Nate Kassulke

Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025 Christ The Savior Is BornGenesis 3:8-15: Effects of a Fallen Angel's ProclamationGenesis 22:15-18: The Angel of the LORD's PromiseIsaiah 9:2, 6-7: The LORD of Armies Will Gring SalvationMicah 5:2-5: The Savior Will Be Born in BethlehemLuke 1:26-35, 38: The Angel Visits MaryMatthew 1:18-25: The Angel Visits JosephLuke 2:1-20: The Angels Announce the Savior's BirthPastor Ron Koehler

The Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 21, 2025 This Year's Sunday Advent Series: Imminent Arrival. This week: Imminent Arrival of Emmanuel.First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14.Second Reading: Romans 1:1-7.Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:18-25. Sermon Text: Isaiah 7:10-14. Trust That Jesus is “God with Us.”Pastor Ron Koehler

Midweek Advent Worship, December 17, 2025 This year's Advent Series: Bible Songs of Christmas. This week: The Song of AngelsLesson One: Isaiah 54:4-13Lesson Two: Psalm 57Lesson Three and Sermon Text: Luke 2:8-14. The Angels' Greatest HitPastor Ron Koehler

The Third Sunday in Advent, December 14, 2025 This Year's Sunday Advent Series: Imminent Arrival. This week: Imminent Arrival of the Messiah.First Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10.Second Reading: James 5:7-11.Gospel Reading and Sermon Text: Matthew 11:2-11.Pastor Nate Kassulke

Midweek Advent Worship, December 10, 2025 This year's Advent Series: Bible Songs of Christmas. This week: The Song of ZechariahLesson One: Ezekiel 37:21-28Lesson Two: Psalm 36Lesson Three: Galatians 4:4-7Lesson Four and Sermon Text: Luke 1: 57-79. The Song of ZechariahPastor Seth Scheuerlein

The Second Sunday in Advent, December 7, 2025 This Year's Sunday Advent Series: Imminent Arrival. This week: Imminent Arrival of the Judge.First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10Second Reading: Romans 15:4-13.Gospel Reading and Sermon Text: Matthew 3:1-12Pastor Ron Koehler

Midweek Advent Worship, December 3, 2025 This year's Advent Series: Bible Songs of Christmas. This week: The Song of MaryLesson One: 2 Samuel 22:26-33Lesson Two: Psalm 113Lesson Three: Micah 5:2-5Lesson Four and Sermon Text: Luke 1:39-56. The Song of MaryPastor Ryan Heiman

The First Sunday in Advent, November 30, 2025 The Imminent Arrival of the KingFirst Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5Second Reading: Philippians 4:4-7.Gospel: Matthew 21:1-11.Sermon Text and Sermon: Philippians 4:4-7. Rejoice in the Peace of GodPastor Nate Kassulke

Thanksgiving Eve Service, November 26, 2025 You are great LORD GOD, because there is none like you. from 2 Samuel 7:18-22Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:4-9.Gospel: Luke 19:1-10.Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 7:18-22. An Attitude of Thanksfulness.Pastor Nate Kassulke

Last Sunday of the Church Year, November 23, 2025 Our Series Theme-Cause/Effect in God's Kingdom. Our Theme for Today: Scripture/AnticipationFirst Lesson: Habakkuk 1:1-3; 2:1-4.Second Lesson: Revelation 22:6-13.Gospel: Luke 12:35-40.Sermon Text: Revelation 22:6-13. God's Written Word Prepares Us for the Day that is Coming SoonPastor Ron Koehler

Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, November 16, 2025 Our Series Theme-Cause/Effect in God's Kingdom. Our Theme for Today: Judgment/PeaceFirst Lesson: Malachi 4:1-6.Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10.Gospel: Luke 21:5-19Sermon Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10. God's Righteous Verdict Will Be RevealedPastor Nate Kassulke

Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, November 9, 2025 Our Series Theme-Cause/Effect in God's Kingdom. Our Theme for Today: Grace/JoyFirst Lesson: Micah 7:18-20Second Lesson: Romans 5:6-111.Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 19:1-10. The Splash and Ripple of GracePastor Ron Koehler

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, November 2, 2025 Our Series Theme-Cause/Effect in God's Kingdom. Our Theme for Today: Sainthood/StaminaFirst Lesson: Revelation 21:1-6Second Lesson: Hebrews 11:32-40.Gospel: Luke 6:20-23.Sermon Text: Hebrews 11:32-40. The Sights and Sounds of All Saints' DayPastor Nathan Kassulke

Lutheran Reformation Sunday, Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 26, 2025 First Lesson: Isaiah 56:1-8Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21Gospel: John 17:13-23Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21. It's All About Christ! Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Professor Joel Otto

AZ Lutheran Academy Sunday, Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 26, 2025 First Lesson: Joshua 4:1-9.Second Lesson: Revelation 3:7-13.Gospel: John 8:31-36Sermon Text: Joshua 4:1-9. What Do These Stones Mean?.Pastor Nate Kassulke

WELS 175th Anniversary, Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 12, 2025 Our Worship Series: Wells 175th Anniversary: CHRIST THROUGH US. Today's service: Christ For Us.First Lesson: Genesis 3:8-15.Second Lesson: Romans 5:8-10.Gospel: John 1:9-14.Sermon Text: Romans 5:8-10. Christ For Us.Pastor Nate Kassulke

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 5, 2025 Our Worship Series: Wounds That Heal. This Sunday's Message: Increased Faith Increases Duty.First Lesson: 1 Chronicles 29:.1-2, 10-18Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 1: 1-5, 1-12.Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 17: 1-10.Pastor Ron Koehler

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 28, 2025 Our Worship Series: Wounds That Heal. This Sunday's Message: What Helps in Life Fails in Death.First Lesson: Amos 6:1-7.Second Lesson: Hebrews 13:1-6.Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 16:19-31. The Chasm Between Heaven and Hell.Pastor Nate Kassulke

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 21, 2025 Our Worship Series: Wounds That Heal. This Sunday's Message: No One Can Serve Two Masters.First Lesson: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-13Pastor Ron Koehler

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 14, 2025 Our Worship Series: Wounds That Heal. This Sunday's Message: The Found are Lost; the Lost are Found.First Lesson: Hosea 3:1-5.Second Lesson: 2Corinthians 2:5-11Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 15:1-10. The Lost and FoundPastor Ron Koehler

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 7, 2025 Our Worship Series: Wounds That Heal. This Sunday's Message: Count the CostFirst Lesson: Deuteronomy 30:15-20.Second Lesson: Philemon 1, 7-21Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 14: 25-35. Leave the Crowd To Be a DisciplePastor Nate Kassulke

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, August 31, 2025 Our Worship Series: Wounds That Heal. This Sunday's Message: Those Who Exalt Themselves Will Be HumbledFirst Lesson: Proverbs 25:6-7.Second Lesson: James 2:1-13Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 14: 1, 7-14. Whoever Humbles Himself Will Be Exalted.Pastor Nate Kassulker

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 24, 2025 Our Worship Series: Wounds That Heal. This Sunday's Message: The Door Is Very NarrowFirst Lesson: Isaiah 66:18-24.Second Lesson: Hebrews 12:18-24Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 13:22-30. There is Only One Way to Get Through the Narrow Door of HeavenPastor Ron Koehler

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 17, 2025 Our Worship Series: Wounds That Heal. This Sunday's Message: God's Word DividesFirst Lesson: Jeremiah 23:23-29.Second Lesson: Hebrews 12:1-13Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 12:49-53. Persevere in the Paradox of Christ's PeacePastor Nate Kassulke

Nineth Sunday in Pentecost, August 10, 2025 Our Worship Series: Undivided Attention. This Sunday's Message: Heavenly TreasureFirst Lesson: Genesis 15:1-6.Second Lesson: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 12:22-34. Your Treasure Shows What You LovePastor Ron Koehler

Eighth Sunday in Pentecost, August 3, 2025 Our Worship Series: Undivided Attention. This Sunday's Message: Useful ResourcesFirst Lesson: Ecclesiastes 1:1-2, 12-14, 2:18-26.Second Lesson: Colossians 3:1-11Gospel: Luke 12:13-21.Sermon Text: Ecclesiastes 1:1-2, 12-14, 2:18-26. Finding Meaning In Vapor.Pastor Nate Kassulke

Seventh Sunday in Pentecost, July 27, 2025 Our Worship Series: Undivided Attention. This Sunday's Message: The Privilege and Purpose of PrayerFirst Lesson: Genesis 18:20-32Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 2:1-7Gospel: Luke 11:1-13.Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-7. Prayer is a Gift with a PurposePastor Ron Koehler

Sixth Sunday in Pentecost, July 20, 2025 Our Worship Series: Undivided Attention. This Sunday's Message: The One Thing NeededFirst Lesson: Genesis 18:1-14.Second Lesson: Colossians 1:1-14.Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 10:38-42. Undivided Attention On the One Thing Needed Pastor Nate Kassulke

Fifth Sunday in Pentecost, July 13, 2025 Our Worship Series: Undivided Attention. This Sunday's Message: A Neighbor in Need.First Lesson: Ruth 1:1-19.Second Lesson: Galatians 5:1, 13-25.Gospel: Luke 10:25-37. Sermon Text: Ruth 1:1-19, Ruth: A Real-L8ife Good SamaritanPastor Nate Kassulke

Fourth Sunday in Pentecost, July 6, 2025 Our Worship Series: Undivided Attention. This Sunday's Message: The Want for Workers.First Lesson: Ezekiel 2:9 - 3:11.Second Lesson: 1 Peter 5:1-4.Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 10:1-12. 16-20. Jesus Establishes His ChurchPastor Ron Koehler

Second Sunday in Pentecost, June 29, 2025* Our Worship Series: Undivided Attention. This Sunday's Message: The Mission Right Before Us.First Lesson: Isaiah 43:8-13.Second Lesson: 2 Timothy 1:3-10.Gospel: Luke 8:26-39Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 1:3-10. Saved and CalledPastor Nate Kassulke*The Second and Third Sunday sermons were switched to accommodate Vicar Nordlie's rotation to the 4 sites.

Third Sunday in Pentecost, June 22, 2025 Our Worship Series: Undivided Attention. This Sunday's Message: Christ's Call for Commitment..First Lesson: 1 Kings 19:19-21.Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 11:21-30.Gospel: Luke 9:51-62Sermon Text: 1 Kings 19:19-21. What Does It Mean To Follow Christ?Vicar Noah Nordlie

Holy Trinity Sunday, June 15, 2025 Our Worship Series: Undivided Attention. This Sunday's Message: The Majesty and Mystery of Our God.First Lesson: Numbers 6:22-27.Second Lesson: Romans 5:1-5.Gospel: John 16: 12-15Sermon Text: Romans 5:1-5. The Three-in-One God Gives You Three Incredible GiftsPastor Ron Koehler

Pentecost, June 8, 2025 Our Worship Series: Because He Lives. This Sunday's Message: Christ Sends Us His SpiritFirst Lesson: Genesis 11:1-9.Second Lesson: Acts 2:1-21.Gospel: John 14:23-27Sermon Text: Acts 2:1-21. God Pours Out His SpiritPastor Nate Kassulke

The Ascension of our LORD, June 1, 2025 Our Worship Series: Because He Lives. This Sunday's Message: He Reigns over Everything for the Benefit of His Church.First Lesson: Acts 1:1-11.Second Lesson: Revelation 19:1-16.Gospel: Luke 24:44-53Sermon Text: Revelation 19:1-16. An Open Heaven Reveals the Ascended LordPastor Ron Koehler

Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2025 Our Worship Series: Because He Lives. This week's message: We Have Deep and Lasting JoyFirst Lesson: Acts 14:8-22.Second Lesson: Revelation 21:21-27.Gospel and Sermon Text: John 16:16-24. No One Will Take Your Joy AwayPastor Nate Kassulke

Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 18, 2025 Our Worship Series: Because He Lives. This week's message: We Live Lives of Lavish Love.First Lesson: Acts 11:1-18.Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13.Gospel and Sermon Text: John 13:31-35. Carry Our Christ's New Command.Pastor Nate Kassulke

Fourth Sunday of Easter, Good Shepherd Sunday: May 11, 2025 Our Worship Series: Because He Lives. This week's message: We Know Jesus is Trustworthy and True.First Lesson: Acts 13:15-16, 26-39.Second Lesson: Revelation 7:9-17.Gospel and Sermon Text: John 10:22-30. Listen and Trust.Pastor Ron Koehler

Third Sunday of Easter, Youth Confirmation: April 27, 2025 Our Worship Series: Because He Lives. This week's message: We Can See Things ClearlyFirst Lesson: Acts 9:1-22.Second Lesson: Revelation 5:11-14Gospel: John 21: 1-14.Sermon Text: Revelation 5:11-14. Spiritual Sight Produces Praise.Pastor Nate Kassulke