“Church A-B-C’s” is a year-long theme for our life together at Faith Lutheran Church. It is dedicated to understanding God’s calling upon His holy people – what it means to be a vibrant, mission-driven body of faith. We believe that God has called us to know Him and to make Him known to others in the world. We get to know Christ through His Word, shared in the church (the “temple”) in worship and Bible study. We get to know Christ through His Word shared around our dinner tables, with family, friends, and neighbors. We make Him known through our lives of service. 

Our summer series, “The Lion is on the Move,” is based on the Gospel of Mark. Of all the gospels, Mark is the shortest; and throughout the gospel, Jesus’ ministry advances rapidly. Transitional expressions such as “immediately,” “at once,” “that day” are found in abundance, especially in the first half of Mark. Jesus is clearly on a mission! Additionally, Mark’s gospel highlights the kingship of Jesus. Historically, the four gospels have been symbolized by the four living creatures described in Revelation 4:7 (a lion, an ox, a man, and an eagle); and Mark’s gospel has been depicted as the lion, a symbol of royalty. (Jesus is elsewhere described as the “Lion of the tribe of Judah,” Revelation 5:5.)  

Thus, this series highlights the majesty and authority of Christ as He advances His Kingdom on earth through His earthly ministry, albeit in unexpected ways. Today we hear the Gospel story of Jesus calming a violent storm—the Creator of the universe demonstrates His power to control any situation.