Wandering Heart: Lent/Easter
Figuring out Faith with Peter
Here's My Heart
April 7, 2024 • Pastor Deborah Andersen • John 21:1–21
Today is the second Sunday of Easter and we find Jesus with Peter and the other disciples discussing the future and asking Peter three times if he loves Jesus? Then he says to Feed and Tend my sheep. How would you respond in this moment of reconciliation and call?
Easter Celebration: And I Hope
March 31, 2024 • Pastor Jim Mericle • 1 Corinthians 15:1–11, Luke 24:1–12
It is Easter and we celebrate the one who rose from the dead and promises us new life as well. Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus and the hope that gives us in a world that is often challenging and even feels dead at times. We will have our Children's Choir sing and also will celebrate with Holy Communion so for those online have your bread/crackers and wine/juice ready if you wish to participate in receiving the sacrament.
Good Friday: Stations of St. Peter
March 29, 2024 • John 18:12–18, John 18:19–27, John 19:1–30, John 13:31–38, John 18:1–11
We gather to remember that this day is Good for us because of Jesus' great love for us, that he was willing to give himself over for suffering and death on a cross. We mourn, reflect and give thanks on this most solemn of days as we journey with Peter from the Last Supper to Jesus' trial and Peter's denial to the cross and grave.
Midweek Lenten Worship
March 20, 2024 • Pastor Jim Mericle • Matthew 18:15–20
This 30 minute worship uses the Holden Evening Prayer led by St. John's Lutheran Church in Sacramento musicians and vocalists. It is used with permission. There is also a short message from Pastor Mericle included. Come in person at 5:30pm for a meal.
Wandering Heart: Teach Me
March 17, 2024 • Pastor Jim Mericle • Matthew 18:15–22, Psalm 119:9–16
Today we walk with Peter as he wonders how often does one need to forgive another person. What do we do when someone has wronged us. Jesus shares an approach. We will also share communion today so please have wine/juice and bread/cracker ready if you wish to receive communion while online.
Midweek Lenten Worship
March 13, 2024 • Pastor Jim Mericle • Matthew 16:21–23
This 30 minute worship uses the Holden Evening Prayer led by St. John's Lutheran Church in Sacramento musicians and vocalists. It is used with permission. There is also a short message from Pastor Mericle included. Come in person at 5:30pm for a meal.
Midweek Lenten Worship - Holden Evening Prayer
March 6, 2024 • Pastor Jim Mericle • Matthew 16:15–20
This evening we continue our reflection of the Wandering Heart: Praise the Mount. We will be using the Holden Evening Prayer video from St. John's Lutheran Church in Sacramento, CA with their expressed permission.
Wandering Heart: Praise the Mount
March 3, 2024 • Pastor Jim Mericle • Psalm 19, Matthew 16:15–20
This week we join Peter on the mountain as Jesus is briefly revealed in all his glory. What do we do when we encounter the divine? How do we live in a world that often ignores God, but is in such need of a relationship with Jesus?
Midweek Lenten Worship - Holden Evening Prayer
February 28, 2024 • Pastor Jim Mericle • Matthew 14:22–33
This evening we continue our reflection of the Wandering Heart: Jesus Sought Us. We will be using the Holden Evening Prayer video from St. John's Lutheran Church in Sacramento, CA with their expressed permission.
Midweek Lenten Worship - Holden Evening Prayer
February 21, 2024 • Pastor Jim Mericle • Luke 5:1–10
This evening we continue our reflection of the Wandering Heart: Jesus Sought Us. We will be using the Holden Evening Prayer video from St. John's Lutheran Church in Sacramento, CA with their expressed permission.
Jesus Sought Me
February 18, 2024 • Pastor Jim Mericle • Psalm 25:1–10
This is the first Sunday in Lent worship as we focus on figuring out faith with Peter.
Ash Wednesday: Tune My Heart
February 14, 2024 • Pastor Jim Mericle • Psalm 51, Matthew 6:1–6, Matthew 6:16–21
Tonight we begin the Lenten Season with our Ash Wednesday Worship at 6:30pm. It includes the imposition of ashes and Holy Communion. We also invite you to journey with Peter and us throughout Lent and into Easter as we see things through the lens of Peter and try to figure out this faith journey together.