“I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.”
Psalm 121:1-2 ESV
Top 3 This Week
1. We are almost through Week 1 of the Today's Light Devotional Bible readings! How is it going? What have you learned? Email mailto:petercouser@newthing.live Need a Bible? Grab one this Sunday. Cost is only $10!
2. Lenten Worship Services - Wednesdays at 6:30pm. We are gathering at https://maps.app.goo.gl/rvemhtx9cg2zecv26.
3. Support the ministry and mission outpost of Concordia Prep - https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001c0000014w5riiak/events/vevt:70be591d-cd18-4038-86e4-3a240652bbdf/home/story for the Saints Gala that is on Saturday, March 21 at The Center Club!
Worship Gathering
Sunday, March 1
10am EST
"Life with God: The Epic Adventure Begins"
**First Sunday Fellowship Lunch after Worship**
This Sunday's Scripture Readings
Psalm 121
Genesis 12:1-9
John 3:1-17
https://www.lhm.org/dailydevotions - available through Lutheran Hour Ministries
March Mentoring Day at Concordia Prep - Friday, March 20
March Outreach Opportunity:
We are partnering this month with Concordia Prep on a pajama drive, supporting Casey Cares.
Casey Cares is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of critically ill
children and their families by providing opportunities for family fun and engagement outside of the doctor appointments and hospital stays.
One of the major needs for Casey Cares is donations of New Pajamas for infants through young adult sizes.
They provide fun pajamas to children on their birthdays, in the hospital and during in-home treatments to cheer them. They work with regional hospitals to provide pajamas throughout the year and give out over 60,000 pairs each year.
LEARN MORE: http://www.caseycares.org
We will soon have an amazon wish list where you can purchase pajamas directly and have them sent to Concordia Prep, or you can "Give Online" designating your gift through the NewThing Giving platform and we will purchase the pajamas for you.
Genesis 3:1-21
February 22, 2026 • Luke 15:20, Genesis 3:1–21, Psalm 139:1–4, Jeremiah 23:23–24
NewThing Update
February 20, 2026
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
but his delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
He is like a tree planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,
and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers.
Psalm 1:1-3 ESV
Top 3 This Week
1. Bring your Today's Light Bible this Sunday to our worship gathering! Our 2-year "read through the Bible" adventure is beginning. We have a few remaining (more are on the way). Grab one this Sunday. Cost is only $10! Or order one on https://www.amazon.com/todays-light-devotional-bible-fryar/dp/0758643519/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3f5szo9ap6fbm&dib=eyj2ijoimsj9.92fau9t39wcjygdy1tgh0lvgpowwyvva7he_rqy-rc4swrppumb7g4p9d_szcbi1ycwnc7zzxduf4btkmsmtebx3dwhxrvmlbaldozpankgh0gftckvgg6tywk_balekjfqmlvfo9jkg6l3r21ykk9pstnypihdix58lx3_emkeznq721aenb_pnqk9kbffconhoyxcq6jqczqnraqzwj6kdg32-l1164qgk4a0owf8.qhreocurs1oikcvyyvqb8jkjlftau0oyvert5vdl7wi&dib_tag=se&keywords=today%27s+light+devotional+bible&qid=1771000902&sprefix=today%27s+light+devotional+bible%2caps%2c174&sr=8-1 today!
2. Lenten Worship Services - Wednesdays at 6:30pm. We are gathering at https://maps.app.goo.gl/rvemhtx9cg2zecv26.
3. Support the ministry and mission outpost of Concordia Prep - https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001c0000014w5riiak/events/vevt:70be591d-cd18-4038-86e4-3a240652bbdf/home/story for the Saints Gala that is on Saturday, March 21 at The Center Club!
Worship Gathering
Sunday, February 22
10am EST
"Life with God: The Epic Adventure Begins"
This Sunday's Scripture Readings
Psalm 32:1-7
Genesis 3:1-21
Matthew 4:1-11
https://www.lhm.org/dailydevotions - available through Lutheran Hour Ministries
Awe and Walking in Scripture Together
February 15, 2026 • Pastor Mark Esser • Psalm 119:1–8, Matthew 17:1–9, 2 Peter 1:16–21
NewThing Update
February 13, 2026
For we did not follow cleverly devised myths
when we made known to you
the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,
but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
2 Peter 1:16 ESV
Top 3 This Week
1. It is almost time to launch into our 2-year "read through the Bible" adventure. Bibles are here! Grab one this Sunday. Cost is only $10! Or order one on https://www.amazon.com/todays-light-devotional-bible-fryar/dp/0758643519/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3f5szo9ap6fbm&dib=eyj2ijoimsj9.92fau9t39wcjygdy1tgh0lvgpowwyvva7he_rqy-rc4swrppumb7g4p9d_szcbi1ycwnc7zzxduf4btkmsmtebx3dwhxrvmlbaldozpankgh0gftckvgg6tywk_balekjfqmlvfo9jkg6l3r21ykk9pstnypihdix58lx3_emkeznq721aenb_pnqk9kbffconhoyxcq6jqczqnraqzwj6kdg32-l1164qgk4a0owf8.qhreocurs1oikcvyyvqb8jkjlftau0oyvert5vdl7wi&dib_tag=se&keywords=today%27s+light+devotional+bible&qid=1771000902&sprefix=today%27s+light+devotional+bible%2caps%2c174&sr=8-1 today!
2. http://subspla.sh/36d47cy - This Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30pm at Concordia Prep.
3. Canned Soup Drive wraps up this Sunday!
Worship Gathering
Sunday, February 15
10am EST
"Cultivating an Awe-Full Life...Through Studying Scripture in Community"
This Sunday's Scripture Readings
Psalm 119:1-8
2 Peter 1:16-21
Matthew 17:1-9
Worship Gathering
March 1, 2026
Worship Gathering
February 22, 2026
Awe and Daily Scripture
February 8, 2026 • Matthew 5:13–20, 1 Corinthians 2:1–12, John 15:5–8, Psalm 25:4–5, Psalm 112:1
NewThing Update
February 6, 2026
Praise the Lord!
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
who greatly delights in his commandments!
Psalm 112:1 ESV
Top 3 This Week
1. https://subsplash.com/newthing/lb/ev/+t2g8cbn TOMORROW Saturday, February 7 from 9am-11:30am.
Preparation for Holy Communion - This is open to anyone in our NewThing and Concordia Prep communities.
We will view and discuss a presentation "Christ is the Passover" by Steve Cohen of http://www.appleofhiseye.org/
2. The week of February 22 we will begin a 2-year "read through the Bible" adventure. Bibles are here! Grab one this Sunday. Cost is only $10!
3. Ash Wednesday Worship - February 18 at 6:30pm at Concordia Prep.
Mission of the Month
Canned Soup Drive - supporting people in need right in our community! Bring hearty soups between now and Feb 15 or give online!
Worship Gathering
Sunday, February 8
10am EST
"Cultivating an Awe-Full Life...Through Daily Scripture"
Our First Sunday Fellowship Lunch is THIS SUNDAY - Super Bowl Sunday, February 8.
Feel free to wear your favorite jersey to our worship gathering.
This Sunday's Scripture Readings
Psalm 112:1-9
1 Corinthians 2:1-12
Matthew 5:13-20
Pastor Peter is as unpredictable as the weather!
Check out this special update about tomorrow's worship gathering.
**Worship In-Person and Online**
This Sunday, February 1
And because of him (God) you are in Christ Jesus,
who became to us wisdom from God,
righteousness and sanctification and redemption,
so that, as it is written,
“Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 1:30-31 ESV
Top 3 This Week
1. The week of February 22 we will begin a 2-year "read through the Bible" adventure. A bulk order of the Today's Light Devotional Bibles has been made. Sign up for one by emailing Kerri at http://newthing.live. Cost is only $10!
2. How well do you know the Bible? https://forms.gle/8unhkkrgk2dehspm9 as we gauge how well we know basic information about the Bible in preparation for our launch into our 2-year "read through the Bible" adventure!
3. Canned Soup Drive - supporting people in need right in our community! Bring hearty soups between now and Feb 15 or give online!
Sunday, February 1
Worship Gathering with Holy Communion
**In-Person and Online**
10am EST
"Cultivating an Awe-Full Life...Through Prayer, Part 2"
This Sunday's Scripture Readings
Psalm 15
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Matthew 5:1-12
Our First Sunday Fellowship Lunch will now take place on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8.
Feel free to wear your favorite jersey to our worship gathering that day!
https://subsplash.com/newthing/lb/ev/+t2g8cbn
Saturday, February 7 from 9am-11:30am.
Preparation for Holy Communion
This is open to anyone in our NewThing and Concordia Prep communities.
We will view and discuss a presentation "Christ is the Passover" by Steve Cohen of http://www.appleofhiseye.org
Volunteers are needed for ESL classes at Nazareth Lutheran. Click the link for more info!
Awe and Prayer
January 25, 2026 • Luke 11:1, Psalm 27, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Psalm 23:5–6, John 15:5
NewThing Update
January 30, 2026
**Online Worship Only This Sunday, February 1**
And because of him (God) you are in Christ Jesus,
who became to us wisdom from God,
righteousness and sanctification and redemption,
so that, as it is written,
“Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 1:30-31 ESV
Top 3 This Week
1. The week of February 22 we will begin a 2-year "read through the Bible" adventure. A bulk order of the Today's Light Devotional Bibles has been made. Sign up for one by emailing Kerri at http://newthing.live. Cost is only $10!
2. How well do you know the Bible? https://forms.gle/8unhkkrgk2dehspm9 as we gauge how well we know basic information about the Bible in preparation for our launch into our 2-year "read through the Bible" adventure!
3. Canned Soup Drive - supporting people in need right in our community! Bring hearty soups between now and Feb 15 or give online!
Sunday, February 1
ONLINE WORSHP ONLY
10am EST
"Cultivating an Awe-Full Life...Through Prayer, Part 2"
This Sunday's Scripture Readings
Psalm 15
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Matthew 5:1-12
Our First Sunday Fellowship Lunch will now take place on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8.
Feel free to wear your favorite jersey to our worship gathering that day!
https://subsplash.com/newthing/lb/ev/+t2g8cbn
Saturday, February 7 from 9am-11:30am.
Preparation for Holy Communion
This is open to anyone in our NewThing and Concordia Prep communities.
We will view and discuss a presentation "Christ is the Passover" by Steve Cohen of http://www.appleofhiseye.org
Volunteers are needed for ESL classes at Nazareth Lutheran. Click the link for more info!
NewThing Update
January 23, 2026
**Online Worship Only This Sunday, January 25**
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 27:1 ESV
Top 3 This Week
1. The week of February 22 we will begin a 2-year "read through the Bible" adventure. A bulk order of the Today's Light Devotional Bibles has been made. Sign up for one by emailing Kerri at http://newthing.live. Cost is only $10!
2. How well do you know the Bible? https://forms.gle/8unhkkrgk2dehspm9 as we gauge how well we know basic information about the Bible in preparation for our launch into our 2-year "read through the Bible" adventure!
3. Canned Soup Drive - supporting people in need right in our community! Bring hearty soups between now and Feb 15 or give online!
Sunday, January 25
ONLINE WORSHP ONLY
10am EST
"Cultivating an Awe-Full Life...Through Prayer"
This Sunday's Scripture Readings
Psalm 27
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Matthew 4:12-25
Confirmation Pathway - Seminar #3
TOMORROW - January 24 from 9am-Noon.
We begin work on Faith Essays.
Get more info... https://subsplash.com/newthing/lb/ev/+fr7rbzp
Volunteers are needed for ESL classes at Nazareth Lutheran. Click the link for more info!
Team Hoyt
Awe and Vocation
January 18, 2026 • Romans 12:1, John 1:40–42, 1 Corinthians 7:17, 1 Corinthians 1:1–2, Psalm 40:1–10
Special Weather Update
January 18, 2026
I waited patiently for the Lord;
he inclined to me and heard my cry...
set my feet upon a rock...
He put a new song in my mouth,
a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear,
and put their trust in the Lord.
Psalm 40:1-3 ESV
Top 3 This Week
1. The week of February 22 we will begin a 2-year "read through the Bible" adventure. A bulk order of the Today's Light Devotional Bibles has been made. Sign up for one this Sunday. Cost is only $10!
2. How well do you know the Bible? https://forms.gle/8unhkkrgk2dehspm9 as we gauge how well we know basic information about the Bible in preparation for our launch into our 2-year "read through the Bible" adventure!
3. Confirmation Pathway - Seminar #3 - January 24 from 9am-Noon. We begin work on Faith Essays. Get more info... https://subsplash.com/newthing/lb/ev/+fr7rbzp
Sunday, January 18
Worship with Holy Communion
10am EST
"Cultivating an Awe-Full Life...Through My Vocation"
This Sunday's Scripture Readings
Psalm 40:1-11
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
John 1:29-42a
Volunteers are needed for ESL classes at Nazareth Lutheran. Click the link for more info!
NewThing Update
January 16, 2026
I waited patiently for the Lord;
he inclined to me and heard my cry...
set my feet upon a rock...
He put a new song in my mouth,
a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear,
and put their trust in the Lord.
Psalm 40:1-3 ESV
Top 3 This Week
1. The week of February 22 we will begin a 2-year "read through the Bible" adventure. A bulk order of the Today's Light Devotional Bibles has been made. Sign up for one this Sunday. Cost is only $10!
2. How well do you know the Bible? https://forms.gle/8unhkkrgk2dehspm9 as we gauge how well we know basic information about the Bible in preparation for our launch into our 2-year "read through the Bible" adventure!
3. Confirmation Pathway - Seminar #3 - January 24 from 9am-Noon. We begin work on Faith Essays. Get more info... https://subsplash.com/newthing/lb/ev/+fr7rbzp
Sunday, January 18
Worship with Holy Communion
10am EST
"Cultivating an Awe-Full Life...Through My Vocation"
This Sunday's Scripture Readings
Psalm 40:1-11
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
John 1:29-42a
Volunteers are needed for ESL classes at Nazareth Lutheran. Click the link for more info!
Ash Wednesday Worship Gathering
February 18, 2026
Awe and Margin
January 11, 2026 • John 14:27, Romans 12:2, Isaiah 42:1–9, Psalm 29, Romans 8:38–39
NewThing Update
January 9, 2026
May the Lord give strength to his people!
May the Lord bless his people with peace!
Psalm 29:11 ESV
Top 3 This Week
1. We continue to "return to awe" this Sunday - 10am Worship!
2. Confirmation Pathway - Seminar #3 - January 24 from 9am-Noon.
3. In mid-February 2026 we will begin a 2-year "read through the Bible" adventure. Order the https://www.amazon.com/todays-light-devotional-bible-fryar/dp/0758643519/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2dln6h5tm9ptj&dib=eyj2ijoimsj9.92fau9t39wcjygdy1tgh0niciyreuphoukwwz8u5vfe0edh2mmenofuqhyzjixxp7vm3coosguvjy6yjxjabmvrystrvzd8dingfz2fgndrblw4d0arcxmtqggsi-9obem1ebblvohjbd_cnhvda3axlczbwr8jjzgyrcu5icrd7at3sssobz5sla72e_qt_lrpyx5l5yut4ygekrxl5dp73q7byspa7m1dmmcwdmsq.x89ar3osrgksdiqqjdutizysrnxmykf_kgkuuvbdodm&dib_tag=se&keywords=today%27s+light+devotional+bible&qid=1766168425&sprefix=today%27s+ligth+devo%2caps%2c107&sr=8-1 now
Sunday, January 11
Worship with Holy Communion
10am EST
"Cultivating an Awe-Full Life...Through Sabbath Rest"
This Sunday's Scripture Readings
Psalm 29
Isaiah 42:1-9
Matthew 3:13-17
