Jesus met the disciples in the middle of a storm. What does this story have to say for us in our own faith lives. 

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

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All of worship is based in scripture... but what is scripture? What is the Bible and why does it matter? How do you even begin to study such a monumental text? Join Pastor Katie, Keith, and David as they begin this new 101 series, Bible 101. 

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The Bible offers welcome to those who struggle with the divine, and in these stories, we hear God's welcome to those who struggle with faith, with God's call, and our place in all of it. In the story of Jacob wrestling with God, we hear this invitation for us as well. 

Reading: Genesis 32:22-32

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The second half of most Sunday morning services at St. John in Mars is called the "liturgy of the Eucharist," the work of the people surrounding the celebration and reception of the gift of Holy Communion. This part of the service is a mix of ancient tradition and context-based elements. Join Pastor Katie as she walks through this part of the worship service in what is likely to be the last episode of the Worship 101 series. 

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This episode originally was not playing for people, so this is a rebroadcast. 

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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Jesus used a lot of parables to describe the kingdom or reign of heaven, bringing this mystery of God's presence and power into the hands of the people. What would you use to describe the glimpses of God's reign you see in today's world? 

Gospel reading: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

(Note: we were at the park this day and had props to help visualize the different parables in the reading.) 

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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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