This is the fourth and final message of this series about Loving Generously, even when this might bring the hate of the world. You’ll want to see the call to worship mini-movie for this week which deals with this topic. (And you can also watch the fifth and final of the mini-movies here!) Additionally, you might want to read and reflect on this passage from John 15:18-19.

For this morning’s message, the third week in this series, Colleen Carpenter Gonia was our special guest preacher on the topic of blessing and working with those who are poor! You might want to watch the mini-movie that was part of the series in addition to reading this short, but powerful verse from Proverbs 19:17.

The first in this new worship series as we wrestle with how to be more inviting to those who might be “outsiders.” You might also want to watch this Call to Worship mini-movie and follow along in Luke 14:1-14.

A message to celebrate the 500 year anniversary of the birth of the Lutheran branch of Christianity about how we need to keep reforming! You also might want to watch this scene from Martin Luther that I make reference to and follow along in 1 Corinthians 5:16-21.

The sixth and final message in this series as we think about how we can be used by God to make the world a better place. You also might enjoy the call to worship trailer from “Pay it Forward” that started the series in addition to reading this passage from 1 Peter 4:7-11. And you’ll hear that this message ended with an “Open Mic” time. For you, reflecting on how you’ve been more “Heads Up!” would be a great way to end the series!

The fifth in this worship series, this week exploring how we can be “Heads Up” through some basic faith practices like prayer, worship and scripture.

The fourth in this worship series, this week talking about looking for God all around us and within us! You might also want to follow along in Luke 21:25-36.

The third in this worship, as we remember to keep our heads up to appreciate the wonderful people around us!

The second in this worship series as guest preacher Bobbie Hoffman focused on and celebrated gratitude. You might also want follow along in Philippians 1:3-6.

The final in this worship series, this week noting Martin Luther’s incredible contribution to education and Christian education! You might enjoy this call to worship song, based on the Small Catechism. You also might want to read along in Matthew 18:1-7. Lastly, since we gave our free copies of the Small Catechism, you might want to read it here!