The first part of a worship service at St John Lutheran Church is called the "Liturgy of the Word." This section of the worship grounds us in scripture and calls for our response in song, prayer, and declaration of belief. 

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We gather for worship every week. It the central activity of a church. But what IS worship really? How is worship structured and planned? Join Pastor Katie and Keith as they explore the big picture of what is worship before we explore the specific pattern of worship at St. John in Mars. 

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There isn’t a set pattern for “Lutheran worship.” Instead, it’s easier to talk about worship that happens in the United States. As we started talking about worship we went down this rabbit hole and you are invited to this bonus episode that offers a very basic approach to Lutheranism in the United States. 

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What does it mean to take Jesus' yoke upon ourselves? 

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Pastor Katie explores some of the items used throughout the worship service, explaining some of the origins of the items as well as how they help in St. John's current worship practices. 

This and all other 101 episodes may be found on our YouTube channel with visuals at youtube.com/@stjohnchurchmars

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Abraham's story is full of challenge and complication. His faith story, like ours, is full of a combination of trust and anxiety, confidence and fear, selflessness and selfishness. 

Genesis 22:1-14

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Pastor Katie explains the patterns of the church calendar as well as the colored fabrics that help guide our focus in worship for each season. 

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God's love is for all people.... yes those people. Sometimes the people of God fall short on being God's love in the world, but God never does. Hear how the story of Sarah and Hagar help us remember how expansive God's love really is. 

Genesis 21:8-21

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Stained glass windows surround the congregation in worship. In this episode, we explore the stories behind these windows and how they  connect with the culture of the worshiping body of people at St. John Lutheran Church in Mars. 

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Scripture Readings:

Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7

Romans 5:1-8

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