Grace Abounds

Thomas doesn’t believe the disciples when they tell him that Jesus has risen from the dead. He has to see it for himself. When Jesus returns to show Thomas the holes in his hands and the scar on his side, Thomas believes. We too sometimes need to see and feel the presence of God in times of great fear and loss. Jesus is revealed to us through communion, baptism, community, and in many more ways.

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On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the joyous good news, “Christ is Risen!” Jesus Christ joined with us so that we might join with him; suffered with us so we know we never suffer alone; took our death as his own and gives us life, now and forever. And one day, Christ will make all things new. In Christ, we know, “Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.”

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Join us In-Person or Online for Worship Sundays at 9:30am and 11am.

Find out more about upcoming events and ways to serve our community by joining our mailing list. Email [email protected] and request to be added!

If you are in need of prayer or pastoral care, email Pastor Jen at [email protected].

We are deeply grateful for the ongoing generosity of our St. John’s community members, and the faithful financial support that contributes to our mission to “Know Christ and Make Christ Known.”

Thank you!

Ways you can Give:

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• Text "Give" to 760-330-2326

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God establishes a new covenant, a new promise with God’s people. Previous covenants had been a give and take. This covenant is different because it can never be broken, not matter how broken humanity has been or will be. God has seen our brokenness, forgiven it, and offered the gift of grace in return. This gift was made manifest in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Proving that in the midst of suffering we can find hope.

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Join us In-Person or Online for Worship Sundays at 9:30am and 11am.

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If you are in need of prayer or pastoral care, email Pastor Jen at [email protected].

We are deeply grateful for the ongoing generosity of our St. John’s community members, and the faithful financial support that contributes to our mission to “Know Christ and Make Christ Known.”

Thank you!

Ways you can Give:

• Online stjohnslutheran.church

• Text "Give" to 760-330-2326

• Mail a check: 42695 Washington St. Palm Desert, CA 92211

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Join us In-Person or Online for Worship Sundays at 9:30am and 11am.

Find out more about upcoming events and ways to serve our community by joining our mailing list. Email [email protected] and request to be added!

If you are in need of prayer or pastoral care, email Pastor Jen at [email protected].

We are deeply grateful for the ongoing generosity of our St. John’s community members, and the faithful financial support that contributes to our mission to “Know Christ and Make Christ Known.”

Thank you!

Ways you can Give:

• Online stjohnslutheran.church

• Text "Give" to 760-330-2326

• Mail a check: 42695 Washington St. Palm Desert, CA 92211

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Jesus said, “When I am lifted up…I will draw all people to myself” (John 12:31). Jesus was lifted up on the cross and died. Jesus was lifted up from the grave and gives us life now and forever. Jesus was lifted up into heaven and is with us always. Are we lifting Jesus up - sharing his good news in our words and in our deeds - so that all may know him?

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Join us In-Person or Online for Worship Sundays at 9:30am and 11am.

Find out more about upcoming events and ways to serve our community by joining our mailing list. Email [email protected] and request to be added!

If you are in need of prayer or pastoral care, email Pastor Jen at [email protected].

We are deeply grateful for the ongoing generosity of our St. John’s community members, and the faithful financial support that contributes to our mission to “Know Christ and Make Christ Known.”

Thank you!

Ways you can Give:

• Online stjohnslutheran.church

• Text "Give" to 760-330-2326

• Mail a check: 42695 Washington St. Palm Desert, CA 92211

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What does it mean to have your “mind set not on divine things, but on human things?” Why does Jesus say this to Peter, his follower and friend, after Peter rebukes Jesus for speaking of his Passion (Mark 8:31-38)? How might we need to change our mindset as followers of Christ today?

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Join us In-Person or Online for Worship Sundays at 9:30am and 11am.

Find out more about upcoming events and ways to serve our community by joining our mailing list. Email [email protected] and request to be added!

If you are in need of prayer or pastoral care, email Pastor Jen at [email protected].

We are deeply grateful for the ongoing generosity of our St. John’s community members, and the faithful financial support that contributes to our mission to “Know Christ and Make Christ Known.”

Thank you!

Ways you can Give:

• Online stjohnslutheran.church

• Text "Give" to 760-330-2326

• Mail a check: 42695 Washington St. Palm Desert, CA 92211

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A theme of water, death, and promise is seen throughout the gospel as well as the other readings.

Water is scarce in the wilderness and so it is fitting that Jesus is driven out from his baptism into the wilderness. In the Genesis text God promises to never destroy the earth with water again. Through our baptism we are gifted the promise of God’s impossible love in the midst of our suffering.

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Join us In-Person or Online for Worship Sundays at 9:30am and 11am.

Find out more about upcoming events and ways to serve our community by joining our mailing list. Email [email protected] and request to be added!

If you are in need of prayer or pastoral care, email Pastor Jen at [email protected].

We are deeply grateful for the ongoing generosity of our St. John’s community members, and the faithful financial support that contributes to our mission to “Know Christ and Make Christ Known.”

Thank you!

Ways you can Give:

• Online stjohnslutheran.church

• Text "Give" to 760-330-2326

• Mail a check: 42695 Washington St. Palm Desert, CA 92211

For more information about Worship and Ministry at St. John’s, please email the Church Office at [email protected] or call us at 760-345-2122

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Join us In-Person or Online for Worship Sundays at 9:30am and 11am.

Find out more about upcoming events and ways to serve our community by joining our mailing list. Email [email protected] and request to be added!

If you are in need of prayer or pastoral care, email Pastor Jen at [email protected].

We are deeply grateful for the ongoing generosity of our St. John’s community members, and the faithful financial support that contributes to our mission to “Know Christ and Make Christ Known.”

Thank you!

Ways you can Give:

• Online stjohnslutheran.church

• Text "Give" to 760-330-2326

• Mail a check: 42695 Washington St. Palm Desert, CA 92211

For more information about Worship and Ministry at St. John’s, please email the Church Office at [email protected] or call us at 760-345-2122

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Join us In-Person or Online for Worship Sundays at 9:30am and 11am.

Find out more about upcoming events and ways to serve our community by joining our mailing list. Email [email protected] and request to be added!

If you are in need of prayer or pastoral care, email Pastor Jen at [email protected].

We are deeply grateful for the ongoing generosity of our St. John’s community members, and the faithful financial support that contributes to our mission to “Know Christ and Make Christ Known.”

Thank you!

Ways you can Give:

• Online stjohnslutheran.church

• Text "Give" to 760-330-2326

• Mail a check: 42695 Washington St. Palm Desert, CA 92211

For more information about Worship and Ministry at St. John’s, please email the Church Office at [email protected] or call us at 760-345-2122

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Who has authority in your life? Who do you follow? Who do you listen to? As the Gospel writers recount, Jesus has the authority to teach, heal, and set people free (Mark 1:21-28). What will you do with the freedom he has given you?

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Join us In-Person or Online for Worship Sundays at 9:30am and 11am.

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If you are in need of prayer or pastoral care, email Pastor Jen at [email protected].

We are deeply grateful for the ongoing generosity of our St. John’s community members, and the faithful financial support that contributes to our mission to “Know Christ and Make Christ Known.”

Thank you!

Ways you can Give:

• Online stjohnslutheran.church

• Text "Give" to 760-330-2326

• Mail a check: 42695 Washington St. Palm Desert, CA 92211

For more information about Worship and Ministry at St. John’s, please email the Church Office at [email protected] or call us at 760-345-2122

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