Sunday, March 29, 2026 – Palm Sunday, The Passion Of Our Lord

Theme for the Day: It Is Finished, It Is Now Begun
Season Theme: Seven Simple, Powerful Words Of God’s Grace In Jesus Christ
Readings: Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 21:1-11; Matthew 27:11-54; John 19:30

Palm Sunday begins with shouts of “Hosanna” as Jesus enters Jerusalem in humility and peace. Yet the cries of praise soon give way to the solemn events of His passion, suffering, and crucifixion.

On this holy day, we walk the full journey from triumph to the cross. We hear again the words from John’s Gospel, “It is finished,” and we recognize that in Christ’s surrender, something eternal is accomplished. Sin is overcome. Death is defeated. Grace is poured out in full.

And yet, what is finished on the cross is also the beginning of something new. In the humility described in Philippians, in the obedience of Christ, in the love that holds fast even unto death, we see the heart of God revealed. A passionate heart that does not turn away. A merciful heart that remains fixed on us.

As Holy Week begins, we are invited to return to the Lord with all our heart. In the One who gave everything, we are blessed and reassured. What was finished in love now begins anew in grace.

Worship Highlights:

• Procession of Palms: Children can begin lining up at 9:25 for the Palm Procession as part of worship.

• Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 21:1-11; Matthew 27:11-54; John 19:30

• Message: “It Is Finished, It Is Now Begun”

In Person: Worship with us at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN.
Online: Join our live stream on Lord of Life LIVE.

Let us enter Holy Week together, trusting that in Christ’s finished work, a new beginning of grace has already begun for us.

Faith Quest, our Sunday School program, will meet during our 9:30am service this week!

Children invited to line up for the Palm Processional at 9:25 a.m.!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Sunday, March 22, 2026 – The Fifth Sunday In Lent

Theme for the Day: A Thirst Quenched
Season Theme: Seven Simple, Powerful Words Of God’s Grace In Jesus Christ
Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45

This Sunday we continue our Lenten journey reflecting on one of the simplest and most profound words spoken by Jesus from the cross: “I thirst.”

In John 11, we revisit the powerful story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and standing beside Mary and Martha in their grief. In Ezekiel, dry bones are given breath and life again. In Romans, we are reminded that the Spirit brings life and peace.

Together, these readings reveal a Savior who not only knows our thirst, but who thirsts for us. Jesus longs to quench our deepest needs for life, freedom, hope, purpose, relationship, faith, compassion, and salvation. Where we feel dry or weary, Christ brings living water. Where we feel empty, Christ brings resurrection life.

We also celebrate a special and joyful moment as Blake is baptized during worship with the Erin Johnson family. In the waters of baptism, God meets our thirst with grace, welcoming, claiming, and renewing life in Christ.

Worship Highlights:

• Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45

• Message: “A Thirst Quenched”

• Baptism

Join Us:

In Person: Worship at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Lakeville, Minnesota
Online: Join Lord of Life LIVE at https://www.youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us gather and trust that even in our deepest questions, God opens our eyes and our hearts again with grace upon grace.

Faith Quest, our Sunday School program, will meet during our 9:30am service this week!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Sunday, March 15, 2026 – The Fourth Sunday In Lent

Theme for the Day: Grace In Every Why
Season Theme: Seven Simple, Powerful Words Of God’s Grace In Jesus Christ
Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41

Why? It is one of the most honest and heartfelt questions we ask.

As we hear again the story of the man born blind in John 9, it is natural to wonder why some healings happen and others do not. Why does suffering linger? Why do prayers sometimes feel unanswered? Why do miracles appear in some moments and not in others?

In this Lenten season, we are reminded that even Jesus cried out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Yet the cross does not end in abandonment. It reveals grace. It reveals love. It reveals a God who does not turn away.

Through the healing of the blind man, we see more than restored sight. We see hearts opened. We see faith awakened. We see grace at work in ways beyond our understanding. In every question, in every longing, in every why, God meets us not with silence, but with presence and promise.

Worship Highlights:

• Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41

• Message: “Grace In Every Why”

Join Us:

In Person: Worship at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Lakeville, Minnesota
Online: Join Lord of Life LIVE at https://www.youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us gather and trust that even in our deepest questions, God opens our eyes and our hearts again with grace upon grace.

Faith Quest, our Sunday School program, will meet during our 9:30am service this week!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Sunday, March 8, 2026 – The Third Sunday In Lent

Theme for the Day: “A Behold, To Behold!”
Season Theme: Seven Simple, Powerful Words Of God’s Grace In Jesus Christ
Readings: Exodus 17:1-7; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42

To behold is to take notice, to look closely, to truly see.

On this Third Sunday in Lent, we hear again the powerful word from the cross: “Woman, behold your son … behold your mother.” In that sacred moment, even in suffering, Jesus invites us to see one another in a new way, held together in grace.

We also remember the woman at the well in John’s Gospel. Jesus beholds her, not as the world sees her, but as one known, valued, and loved. In that encounter, she beholds Him as well, recognizing the One who offers living water that never runs dry.

As we journey through Lent, may we take a deep look at our own hearts. May we behold the Christ who sees us fully and loves us completely. May we behold the living water that sustains us, the grace that justifies us, and the Savior who holds us for all eternity.

Worship Highlights:

• Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42

• Message: “A Behold, To Behold!”

Join Us:

In Person: Worship at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Lakeville, Minnesota
Online: Join Lord of Life LIVE at https://www.youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us behold anew the One who sees us, knows us, and gives us living water for every step of our Lenten journey.

Faith Quest, our Sunday School program, will meet during our 9:30am service this week!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Sunday, March 1, 2026 – The Second Sunday In Lent
Theme for the Day: “… You Are With Me In Paradise!”
Season Theme: Seven Simple, Powerful Words Of God’s Grace In Jesus Christ
Readings: Genesis 12:1-4a; Romans 4:1-5; John 3:1-17

What are you searching for? Peace? Assurance? A place to belong? A glimpse of paradise?

Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night, searching for understanding. Abram is called to trust a promise he cannot yet see. And from the cross, a criminal cries out, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus responds with words that echo through time: “Today you will be with me in paradise.”

In this Lenten season, we are reminded that paradise is not something we build or earn. Paradise is the promise of Christ’s presence. Paradise is grace given freely. Paradise is the love of God made known in these words: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son.”

Search no further. In Christ, forgiveness is real. Hope is present. Paradise begins here, in the grace of Jesus Christ.

Worship Highlights:

• Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4a; Romans 4:1-5; John 3:1-17

• Message: “… You Are With Me In Paradise!” Part of Our Lenten Series: Seven Simple, Powerful Words Of God’s Grace In Jesus Christ

Join Us:

In Person: Worship at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Lakeville, Minnesota
Online: Join Lord of Life LIVE at https://www.youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us gather in this season of Lent and trust the promise of Christ, whose words of grace open the door to paradise, even now.

Faith Quest, our Sunday School program, will meet during our 9:30am service this week!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Sunday, February 22, 2026 – The First Sunday in Lent

Theme for the Day: Father, Forgive Them
Lenten Theme: Seven Simple, Powerful Words of God’s Grace in Jesus Christ
Readings: Genesis 2:15–17; 3:1–7; Romans 5:12–19; Matthew 4:1–11

As we enter the first Sunday in Lent, we are drawn into the wilderness with Jesus. Led by the Spirit and tempted by Satan, Christ faces what we know so well: the pull to rely on ourselves, to hunger for more than daily bread, to test God rather than trust God, to worship something other than the Lord alone.

And yet, even in the face of temptation and human failure, the heart of Christ speaks grace. “Father, forgive them.” These words are not reserved only for Good Friday. They echo into our wilderness moments today. They meet us in our striving, our missteps, our divided hearts.

This Lenten season, as we reflect on Seven Simple, Powerful Words of God’s Grace in Jesus Christ, we begin here: forgiveness. In Adam we see our wandering. In Christ we see our rescue. In Christ we receive mercy that restores, renews, and reorients our hearts toward God.

Worship Highlights:

• Scripture: Genesis 2:15–17; 3:1–7; Romans 5:12–19; Matthew 4:1–11

• Message: “Father, Forgive Them” Part of Our Lenten Series: Seven Simple, Powerful Words of God’s Grace in Jesus Christ

Join Us:

In Person: Worship at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Lakeville, Minnesota
Online: Join Lord of Life LIVE at https://www.youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us begin Lent grounded in grace, returning to the Lord with all our hearts, trusting the One who forgives us and leads us through every wilderness.

Faith Quest, our Sunday School program, will meet during our 9:30am service this week!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Sunday, February 15, 2026 – The Transfiguration of Our Lord

Theme for the Day: A New Transformation Is Only the Beginning
Epiphany Season Theme: Celebrating Only the Beginning in the Light and Grace of Jesus Christ
Readings: Matthew 17:1–9

On this Transfiguration Sunday, we gather at the mountaintop to witness a moment of profound revelation. In Matthew 17:1–9, Jesus is transfigured before the disciples, his glory made visible as light breaks through and God’s voice once again declares, “This is my Son, the Beloved.”

This transformation is not meant to remain on the mountain. It is only the beginning. What the disciples glimpse in that radiant moment points forward to everything Jesus will reveal through his life, his cross, and his resurrection. In Christ, transformation does not stop with him. God’s light continues to change hearts, renew lives, and shape us into people of grace.

As we conclude the Epiphany season, we are reminded that God’s revealing work is ongoing. The light that shines on the mountain shines into our lives as well, calling us to listen, to trust, and to follow.

Worship Highlights:

• Scripture: Matthew 17:1–9

• Message: “A New Transformation Is Only the Beginning”

Join Us:

In Person: Worship at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Lakeville, Minnesota
Online: Join Lord of Life LIVE at https://www.youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us worship together and trust that in Christ, every revealing, every change, and every moment of grace is only the beginning of how God is transforming us in light and love.

Faith Quest, our Sunday School program, will meet during our 9:30am service this week!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Sunday, February 8, 2026 – The Fifth Sunday After Epiphany

Theme for the Day: A New Choice Is Only the Beginning
Epiphany Season Theme: Celebrating Only the Beginning in the Light and Grace of Jesus Christ
Readings: 2 Kings 5:1–14; 1 Corinthians 9:24–27; Mark 1:40–45

On this Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, we hear a powerful story of healing, mercy, and choice. In Mark 1:40–45, a man comes to Jesus in trust and vulnerability, saying, “If you choose, you can make me clean.” Jesus’ response is immediate and compassionate. He chooses to heal. He chooses to restore. He chooses to draw near.

This gospel reminds us that faith is not only about what we hope for, but about trusting the One who comes with grace and power. Jesus does not hesitate. He chooses mercy. He chooses life. He chooses you.

As we continue our Epiphany journey, we are invited to reflect on the new choices God places before us and the new beginnings made possible through Christ’s love and healing grace.

Please note: This gospel reading is a variance from the proposed text for the day.

Worship Highlights:

• Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1–14; 1 Corinthians 9:24–27; Mark 1:40–45

• Message: “A New Choice Is Only the Beginning”

Join Us:

In Person: Worship at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Lakeville, Minnesota
Online: Join Lord of Life LIVE at https://www.youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us worship together and trust that when Christ chooses mercy and grace, every healing and every act of love is only the beginning in the light and grace of Jesus Christ.

Faith Quest, our Sunday School program, will meet during our 9:30am service this week!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Sunday, February 1, 2026 – The Fourth Sunday After Epiphany

Theme for the Day: A New Kingdom Is Only the Beginning
Epiphany Season Theme: Celebrating Only the Beginning in the Light and Grace of Jesus Christ
Readings: Matthew 5:1–12

This Sunday, we hear the familiar and powerful words of the Beatitudes as Jesus reveals a new way of life in God’s kingdom. In Matthew 5:1–12, Jesus speaks blessings that turn expectations upside down, making known God’s kingdom shaped not by power or success, but by humility, mercy, justice, and grace.

Through these words, Jesus invites us to see the world and our lives differently. The Beatitudes proclaim that God’s kingdom is already breaking into our lives, offering hope, blessing, and purpose even in places of struggle or longing. This vision of God’s kingdom is not an ending, but only the beginning of how God is at work among us.

As we continue the Epiphany season, we are reminded that Christ’s light keeps revealing new beginnings, calling us to live into God’s kingdom with trust and hope.

Please note: This is a text switch. While this Sunday is the Fourth Sunday After Epiphany, we will be hearing the appointed Beatitudes text for this service.

Worship Highlights:

• Scripture: Matthew 5:1–12

• Message: “A New Kingdom Is Only the Beginning”

Join Us:

In Person: Worship at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Lakeville, Minnesota
Online: Join Lord of Life LIVE at https://www.youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us worship together and receive the blessing of God’s kingdom, trusting that in Christ, this new way of life is only the beginning in the light and grace of Jesus Christ.

Faith Quest, our Sunday School program, will meet during our 9:30am service this week!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Sunday, January 25, 2026 – The Third Sunday After Epiphany

Theme for the Day: A New Leader Is Only the Beginning
Epiphany Season Theme: Celebrating Only the Beginning in the Light and Grace of Jesus Christ
Readings: Matthew 4:12–23

As we continue through the Epiphany season, we reflect on how Christ is revealed as the One who leads in a new and life-giving way. In Matthew 4:12–23, Jesus calls ordinary people to do an extraordinary thing: to leave what is familiar, drop their nets, and follow him.

This calling is not about having all the answers or knowing the full path ahead. It is about trusting the One who leads. When Jesus calls the disciples, he does not simply give them instructions. He invites them into a new relationship, a new purpose, and a new beginning shaped by grace.

As we worship this Sunday, we are reminded that Christ continues to call us as well. Wherever we are in our faith journey, Jesus leads us forward, opening new paths and revealing that following him is only the beginning of what God is doing in our lives.

Worship Highlights:

• Scripture: Matthew 4:12–23

• Message: “A New Leader Is Only the Beginning”

Worship with us!

In Person: Worship at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Lakeville, Minnesota

Online: Join Lord of Life LIVE at https://www.youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us worship together and follow the One who leads us into new beginnings, trusting that in Christ, every step forward is only the beginning in the light and grace of God.

Faith Quest, our Sunday School program, will meet during our 9:30am service this week!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Sunday, January 11, 2026 - The Baptism of Our Lord

Theme for the Day: Only the Beginning in the Light and Grace of Jesus Christ
Season Theme: Celebrating Only the Beginning in the Light and Grace of Jesus Christ

Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17

As the Christmas season gives way to Epiphany, we gather to celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord and the powerful truth that God’s work in Christ is only the beginning. In the waters of the Jordan, Jesus is revealed as God’s beloved Son, and the light of God’s grace shines openly for all to see.

At Jesus’ baptism, the heavens are opened, the Spirit descends, and God’s voice speaks love, purpose, and calling. This moment marks the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, and it reminds us that baptism is not an ending or a requirement completed, but the beginning of a life shaped by grace, forgiveness, and hope.

As we begin the Epiphany season, we trust that God is still revealing Christ to the world and to our lives. The light that shone at Jesus’ baptism continues to shine for us, guiding us, renewing us, and calling us forward into lives of faith and service.

Worship Highlights:
Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17
Message: “Baptism Is Only the Beginning”

In Person: Worship at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Lakeville, Minnesota
Online: Join Lord of Life LIVE at https://www.youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us worship together and celebrate that in Jesus Christ, every revelation, every calling, and every step of faith is only the beginning in the light and grace of God.

Faith Quest Sunday meets today! All children 4 years old and older are welcome to join!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Sunday, January 4, 2026 – The Second Sunday After Christmas

Theme for the Day: Comfort And Joy, Alive And Among Us
Season Theme: Tidings of Comfort and Joy, In the Grace of Jesus Christ

Readings: John 1:1-18

Christmas Day may have passed, trees may be coming down, and decorations may already be packed away, but the promise of Christmas is far from over. Even as our homes return to their usual rhythm, the Gospel of John reminds us of a gift that cannot be boxed up, broken, misplaced, or stored until next season.

“The Word became flesh and lived among us.”

This is the lasting truth of Christmas. Tidings of comfort and joy have not faded. They are alive, present, and dwelling with us now. Emmanuel, God with us, continues to shine light in our darkness, continues to speak grace into our days, continues to give hope that does not waver.

As we step into a new year, we are blessed to celebrate the One who is Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His gifts do not expire or wear out. His presence does not retreat. Christ remains with us, full of grace upon grace.

Worship Highlights:
Scripture: John 1:1-18
Message: “Comfort And Joy, Alive And Among Us”

In Person: Worship at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Lakeville, Minnesota
Online: Join Lord of Life LIVE at https://www.youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us begin the new year grounded in the comfort and joy of Christ who lives among us, now and always.

Faith Quest Sunday meets today! All children 4 years old and older are welcome to join!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Sunday, December 28, 2025 – The First Sunday After Christmas

Theme for the Day: Still Searching For Comfort And Joy
Christmas Season Theme: Tidings of Comfort and Joy, In the Grace of Jesus Christ

Readings: Matthew 2:13-23

As the twelve days of Christmas continue, we gather on this First Sunday After Christmas still wrapped in the promise of Emmanuel, God with us. This week brings the familiar question: How was your Christmas? We think about hosting, traveling, meals, family gatherings, and gifts. We wonder if we received what we were hoping for or if we are still searching for something more.

Matthew’s gospel reminds us that God’s presence does not end on Christmas Day. Even as the holy family journeys onward, God’s protection and purpose continue to unfold. In the same way, as a new year approaches, God draws near with comfort for our weariness and joy for our longing.

If you find yourself still searching for more Christmas this year, trust that you will find it in Jesus Christ. In every transition, in every hope, in every beginning, Emmanuel meets you with all the comfort and joy your heart is seeking.

Worship Highlights:
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23
Message: “Still Searching For Comfort And Joy”

In Person: Worship with us at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Lakeville, MN.
Online: Participate in the Advent spirit through our livestream on Lord of Life LIVE.

Let us worship together as the season continues, trusting the comfort and joy God reveals in Emmanuel, now and in the year to come.

No Faith Quest this Sunday following Christmas Eve, between the holidays! We will resume Faith Quest on January 4, 2026! See you in the New Year!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 – Christmas Eve

Theme for the Day: Christ Is Comfort And Joy
Christmas Season Theme: Tidings of Comfort and Joy, In the Grace of Jesus Christ

Readings: Luke 2:1-20

On this holy night, we gather at the manger once more, drawn by the same hopes and longing that filled the hearts of shepherds long ago. Christmas Eve invites us to pause and ask: Why are we here tonight? What are we looking for? What are we hoping for this Christmas?

We often hear that this night is especially for children. Indeed it is, for it is a night for the children of God, for the child of God living in each one of us. God delights in watching his children filled with anticipation and wonder, even when our own hearts are weary or uncertain.

Just as the shepherds were keeping watch in the midst of demands and unknowns, we arrive with our own burdens and questions. Yet the angels still sing, the good news still breaks forth, and the Christ Child still comes with grace that exceeds every expectation. Tonight we go with haste, trusting that God gives more than we imagined, filling us with the finest tidings of comfort and joy.

Worship Highlights:
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20
Message: “Christ Is Comfort And Joy”

In Person: Worship with us at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Lakeville, MN.
Online: Participate in the Advent spirit through our livestream on Lord of Life LIVE.

Let us gather at the manger with hearts open and expectant, ready to receive the gift of Christ who is our comfort, our joy, and our everlasting hope.

Faith Quest Sunday meets today! All children 4 years old and older are welcome to join!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Sunday, December 21, 2025 – The Fourth Sunday in Advent – The Star and Angel Candle

Advent Theme: Tidings of Comfort and Joy, In the Grace of Jesus Christ
Theme for the Day: Giving Comfort and Joy

Readings: Matthew 1:18-25

On this Fourth Sunday in Advent, we light the Star and Angel Candle, recalling the messengers and signs God sent long ago to Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the wise men. Their message was clear: comfort and joy were coming into the world, and God’s promise was being fulfilled.

As Christmas approaches quickly, many of us feel the familiar gap between what we hoped to prepare and what is actually ready. Yet the heart of Advent reminds us that God closes every gap with grace. Where our preparations fall short, God meets us with comfort. Where our expectations falter, God surprises us with joy.

Matthew’s gospel proclaims the birth of Jesus as Emmanuel, God with us. Trust that the same God who guided angels and stars continues to guide you now. God has more than enough time, more than enough grace, to point you toward the comfort and joy found in Christ.

Worship Highlights:
Lighting of the Star and Angel Candle
Message: “Giving Comfort and Joy”

In Person: Worship with us at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Lakeville, MN
Online: Join our livestream through Lord of Life LIVE at lordoflifemn.org/live

In Person: Worship with us at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Lakeville, MN.
Online: Participate in the Advent spirit through our livestream on Lord of Life LIVE.

Let us gather with expectant hearts, trusting that God meets us in every gap with the true comfort and lasting joy of Jesus Christ.

Faith Quest Sunday meets today! All children 4 years old and older are welcome to join!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Sunday, December 14, 2025 – The Third Sunday in Advent – The Shepherd’s Candle

Advent Theme: Tidings of Comfort and Joy, In the Grace of Jesus Christ
Theme for the Day: Announce New Tidings

Readings: Matthew 11:2-11
Special Worship Feature: Children’s Christmas Program

On this Third Sunday in Advent, we light the Shepherd’s Candle, symbolizing joy and the Good News first shared with those keeping watch in the fields. The shepherds listened, believed, and hurried to see the promise fulfilled. Advent invites us to do the same.

Every day brings news from countless sources. We all choose what voices to trust and what messages we follow. Yet for our faith, for our hope, for our preparation this Advent, there is one voice above all others: the voice announcing the coming of the Lord. As Jesus reassures John’s disciples in today’s gospel, new tidings of comfort and joy are already breaking forth, reliable and true, for all who listen.

Today we also celebrate our Children’s Christmas Program, giving thanks for the joy, faith, and voices of our young people as they help announce these tidings in a special way.

Worship Highlights:
Children’s Christmas Program
Lighting of the Shepherd’s Candle
Message: “Announce New Tidings”

In Person: Worship with us at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Lakeville, MN.
Online: Participate in the Advent spirit through our livestream on Lord of Life LIVE.

Let us gather in joy as we hear, trust, and announce the tidings of comfort and joy God makes known each and every day.

Faith Quest Sunday meets today! All children 4 years old and older are welcome to join!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

All participants in the Children’s Christmas Program are encouraged to join us for the Dress Rehearsal Saturday, December 14th!

This is a wonderful opportunity for the kids to practice their roles, build confidence, and prepare for Sunday’s special presentation during worship.

Parents, please ensure your child arrives promptly so we can make the most of our time together.

Thank you for supporting our young ones as they share the joy of the season!

Sunday, December 7, 2025 – The Second Sunday in Advent – The Bethlehem Candle

Advent Theme: Tidings of Comfort and Joy, In the Grace of Jesus Christ
Theme for the Day: Ready For New Tidings

Readings: Matthew 3:1-12

On this Second Sunday in Advent, we light the Bethlehem Candle, recalling how God made all things ready in Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus. Advent is a season of preparation, of getting ready, of putting our hearts and lives in order. Each of us prepares in different ways, but John the Baptist calls to us with clarity: “Prepare the way of the Lord. Get ready.”

As we move deeper into our Advent journey, we trust that God is making us ready for tidings of comfort and joy. Just as God prepared a stable, a manger, and a moment that changed the world, God prepares our hearts to receive the Good News again.

Worship Highlights:
Presenting of the Greens
Lighting of the Bethlehem Candle
Message: "Ready For New Tidings"

In Person: Worship with us at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Lakeville, MN.
Online: Participate in the Advent spirit through our livestream on Lord of Life LIVE.

Let us continue our Advent journey together, preparing our hearts to welcome Christ with comfort, joy, and hope.

Faith Quest Sunday meets today! All children 4 years old and older are welcome to join!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Sunday, December 1, 2024 – The First Sunday in Advent – The Prophecy Candle

Advent Theme Begins: “Tidings of Comfort & Joy, In the Grace of Jesus Christ!”
Theme for the Day: “Tidings Are Coming!”

Readings: Matthew 24:3 and appointed Advent scriptures

Advent begins as we light the Prophecy Candle, reminding us that God’s promises are sure. In Matthew 24:3, the disciples ask Jesus about what is to come, and we are invited into the same hope-filled expectation: Watch. Wait. Tidings are coming.

God keeps every promise, fulfilled in Christ’s birth, revealed in His life, death, and resurrection, and assured in His promise to come again.

As we enter this season of hope, we turn our hearts toward the One who brings true comfort and joy. Advent calls us to trust anew that God’s Word is steadfast and that Christ, our promised Savior, is near.

Join us as we begin our Advent journey with the theme, “Tidings of Comfort & Joy, In the Grace of Jesus Christ,” preparing to celebrate the birth of Christ while living in joyful expectation of His return.

In Person: Worship with us at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Lakeville, MN.
Online: Participate in the Advent spirit through our livestream on Lord of Life LIVE.

Let us prepare our hearts together, filled with hope and anticipation, as we await the coming of the Lord!

Faith Quest Sunday meets today! All children 4 years old and older are welcome to join!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Theme: “A King To Remember!”
Worship at 9:30 a.m. | In Person & Online

How is your memory these days? What comes easily, and what slips away too soon? On this Christ the King Sunday, we give thanks for the One who never forgets us. In Luke 23:33–43, we hear the remarkable words of Jesus from the cross: “Today you will be with me in paradise.”

Christ is not only the King of glory but the King who remembers us, forgives us, serves us, and saves us. We worship this day with gratitude and awe for the eternal promise of a King whose grace never fades and whose love never forgets.

Worship Highlights:
Scripture: Luke 23:33–43
Message: “A King To Remember!”
Theme Series: With Praise & Thanksgiving For God’s Grace In Jesus Christ

Location: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN
Join Us: In person or online at youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us worship together and breathe deeply of the grace of Christ our King—who remembers us always, and whose kingdom has no end.

Faith Quest Sunday meets today! All children 4 years old and older are welcome to join!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Theme: “Blessed In God’s Time!”
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Do you ever wish you could add more hours to your day? Do you long to control the future, or feel anxious about what lies ahead? In this week’s Gospel (Luke 21:5–19), Jesus speaks about the future and the end times, but his words are not meant to unsettle us. Instead, they point us to trust in the God who holds all time—past, present, and future—in faithful hands.

This Sunday we gather to remember that while we may not know what tomorrow brings, we can give thanks and praise today. In God’s time, we are graced, blessed, and held secure.

Today we also receive new members of our ministry! New members will be joined with Council Members, and Ministry Leaders as they come forward.

Worship Highlights:
Scripture: Luke 21:5–19
Message: “Blessed In God’s Time!”
Theme Series: With Praise & Thanksgiving For God’s Grace In Jesus Christ

Location: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN
Join Us: In person or online at youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us worship together and breathe deeply of the grace that anchors us—not in our control of time, but in God’s eternal promise.

Faith Quest Sunday meets today! All children 4 years old and older are welcome to join!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Theme: “Blessed To Answer The ‘What If’ In Grace!”
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We all have questions and dreams. From life’s best moments to life’s hardest challenges, our hearts and minds often wonder: “What if?” In Luke 20, the Sadducees press Jesus with their own “what if” questions—not to learn, but to trap. Yet Jesus reminds us that faith is not about cornering God with questions but trusting the One who is already the Answer.

Though the world weighs heavy, we give thanks for the grace that steadies us. With every “what if” we ask, Jesus remains the certain promise, the faithful truth, the lasting hope.

Worship Highlights

• Scripture: Luke 20:27–40

• Message: “Blessed To Answer The ‘What If’ In Grace!”

• Core Value Highlighted: Generosity

• November Worship & Preaching Theme: With Praise & Thanksgiving For God’s Grace In Jesus Christ!

Location: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN
Join Us: In person or on YouTube at youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us worship together and breathe deeply of the grace that answers every “what if” with God’s faithful love.

Faith Quest Sunday meets today! All children 4 years old and older are welcome to join!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Theme: “Blessed To Be A Blessing!”
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How are you at separating things—the good from the bad, the important from the less significant, the behavior from the person, the ‘you’ from the ‘disciple,’ the ‘you’ from the ‘sinner,’ the ‘you’ from the ‘saint’?

On All Saints’ Sunday, we celebrate the promise that it is God—not us—who sets us apart. In Christ, God separates the sinner from the saint, calling us holy, redeemed, and beloved. In this grace, we are not only blessed but blessed to be a blessing for others.

Worship Highlights:

• Scripture: Luke 6:20–31

• Message: “Blessed To Be A Blessing!”

• Core Value Highlighted: Service

Location: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN
Join Us: In person or on YouTube at youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us worship together and breathe deeply of the grace that sets us apart, calls us saints, and sends us to bless the world.

Faith Quest Sunday meets today! All children 4 years old and older are welcome to join!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Theme: “Persistent Persistence!”
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This MEA Weekend, we reflect on the power of persistence in faith and prayer.

Jesus tells the parable of the widow and the unjust judge in Luke 18:1–8 to remind us that persistence matters. We may wonder if our hard work, determination, or even our prayers make a difference. Yet God’s faithfulness assures us that our persistence is not in vain.

God blesses us with grace upon grace, equipping us to keep coming back, to keep asking, to keep trusting. With “persistent persistence,” we are called to pray and live faithfully, trusting the One who persistently showers us with blessing and hope.

Worship Highlights:

• Scripture: Luke 18:1–8

• Message: “Persistent Persistence!”

Location: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN
Join Us: In person or on YouTube at youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us worship together and breathe deeply of the grace of the One who never gives up on us.

MEA Weekend Note: Whether you’re worshiping with us in person, online, or traveling this weekend, may you be blessed with God’s persistent grace wherever you are.

Faith Quest Sunday meets today! All children 4 years old and older are welcome to join!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Theme: “Do We Really Notice?”
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The core value highlighted this week is Prayer.

What do you notice most easily? What do you often overlook? Even when we fail to notice all the ways God graces us, God always notices us. As the lepers cry out for mercy in Luke 17:11–19, we are reminded that the Lord does not walk on by—the Lord forever takes notice.

We are blessed to be a blessing. Do we really notice?

Worship Highlights:

• Scripture: Luke 17:11–19

• Message: “Do We Really Notice?”

• Core Value Focus: Prayer

Location: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN
Join Us: In person or on YouTube at youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us worship together and breathe deeply of the grace of the One who notices, treasures, and blesses us—always.

Faith Quest Sunday meets today! All children 4 years old and older are welcome to join!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Theme: “Do Not Be Surprised!”
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On this All Saints’ season Sunday, we begin our Giving Emphasis, Blessed To Be A Blessing, In The Grace Of Jesus Christ! Each week through November 16, we will highlight one of our core values.

This Sunday, the focus is Hospitality.

In Luke 17:5-10, the apostles ask Jesus to “increase our faith.” Jesus responds by reminding them that even faith as small as a mustard seed is more than enough. Faith is not about surprise outcomes or dramatic measures—it is about trusting the steady, simple gift already given.

We gather to give thanks that by grace we are already blessed to be a blessing, and that the faith God plants in us is pure, powerful, and permanent.

Worship Highlights
Scripture: Luke 17:5-10
Message: “Do Not Be Surprised!”
Core Value Focus: Hospitality

Location: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN
Join Us: In person or online at youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us worship together and breathe deeply of the grace that welcomes us in, and sends us out as blessings in Christ’s name.

Faith Quest Sunday meets today! All children 4 years old and older are welcome to join!

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Theme: “Confirmed Each & Every Day … In A New Beginning!”
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Opportunities come our way every day—some we act on, and some we pass by. In our spiritual walk, we are invited to pause and reflect: how is God affirming and confirming us daily to step forward in faith? Luke 16:19-31 reminds us of the urgency of listening, responding, and living faithfully in the grace that is already given to us.

Trust anew that God is calling you, affirming you, and confirming you each and every day—to boldly believe, to receive, and to celebrate every new beginning in grace.

Worship Highlights:
Scripture: Luke 16:19-31
Message: “Confirmed Each & Every Day … In A New Beginning!”
September Worship Theme: “Time To Follow Through … On A New Beginning!”

Location: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN
Join Us: In person or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us worship together and breathe deeply of the grace that affirms and confirms us, today and every day, in Christ.

Faith Quest

Faith Quest, our Sunday School program, will meet during our 9:30am service this week! For more information and registration, explore our Youth Ministries.

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Theme: “Be Anew … You Who Think You Are So Clever!”
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Sometimes we try to be good and devoted at what we do, and other times we try to be clever, cute, or creative. Yet nothing pays off like discipline, devotion, and faithfulness. The parable of the “shrewd” manager in Luke 16:1-13 reminds us that while cleverness and quick thinking have their place, they cannot substitute for faithfulness. God cannot be fooled—and God doesn’t need to be.

Celebrate a new beginning in The One who is clever and wise, faithful and true, to renew, to lead, and to save!

Worship Highlights:
Scripture: Luke 16:1-13
Message: “Be Anew … You Who Think You Are So Clever!”
September Worship Theme: “Time To Follow Through … On A New Beginning!”

Location: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN
Join Us: In person. This service will not be livestreamed.

Let us worship together and breathe deeply of the grace that proves God’s wisdom is greater than our cleverness.

Faith Quest

Faith Quest, our Sunday School program, will meet during our 9:30am service this week! For more information and registration, explore our Youth Ministries.

Unfortunately, due to a scheduling conflict, this service will not be live streamed. Join us next week in-person and online for Confirmation Sunday!

Celebration Sunday | Faith Quest Resumes | Blessing of the Backpacks | God’s Work, Our Hands | Fellowship
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When you lose something, how long does it take you before you know it is lost? How do you feel when you find it? When it comes to your spiritual walk, what are the things you lose?

As we read about the lost sheep and the lost coin, we celebrate a new beginning in the amazing grace of the One who finds us every time!

Worship Highlights:

• Scripture: Luke 15:1–10

• Message: “A New Beginning … For The Lost And Found!”

• Special Events: Celebration Sunday, Blessing of the Backpacks, Faith Quest Resumes, God’s Work, Our Hands, Fellowship

Location: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN
Join Us: In person or on YouTube at youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us worship together and rejoice in the grace of God, who always seeks us, finds us, and welcomes us home.

Faith Quest

Faith Quest, our Sunday School program, will meet during our 9:30am service this week! For more information and registration, explore our Youth Ministries.

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.

Sunday, September 7, 2025 – The Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost (Labor Day Weekend)

Theme: “Time To Follow Through … On A New Beginning!”
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Is your spiritual foundation sure and strong, or could it crumble at any time? What are you doing to follow through on your relationship with your Savior, as a disciple, to take up your cross and follow Christ?

Celebrate a new beginning, and build on the grace of this truth: God sent Jesus to take up the cross, to follow through, to create a new foundation that will last forever.

Worship Highlights:

• Scripture: Luke 14:25–33

• Message: “Time To Follow Through … On A New Beginning!”

• Introducing Our September Theme: “Time To Follow Through”

Location: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN
Join Us: In person or on YouTube at youtube.com/@lordoflifemn

Let us worship together and follow through in faith, trusting the One who has already followed through on the cross for us.

Faith Quest Begins!

Faith Quest, our Sunday School program resumes this week! Faith Quest will meet during our 9:30am service. For more information and registration, explore our Youth Ministries.

If you are not able to join us in-person, please join us live on YouTube, or visit our channel to look back at previous services.