July 2 – August 15
What is your initial reaction when you learn that the book of Revelation will be the biblical text for worship and study July 2—August 15? Some might state that it is a “book with such scary images and battles—better leave it alone!” Others might recall frustrating attempts at reading this last book of the Bible. “. . . And the World is About to Turn!” will be a worship, preaching, and study opportunity at Prince of Peace this Summer. We will celebrate and learn about the many dimensions of the book of Revelation. You just might be surprised how the book will bolster your faith life in our world today.
In addition to Sunday worship theme of “And the World is About to Turn!” Opportunities to study Revelation will be offered two times each week: Sunday morning, 11:15 to Noon and Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 AM. (The material at the two sessions will be the same, so come to the class that is most convenient to your schedule. All are welcome to the Tuesday study.) A very accessible book about Revelation will be available for purchase ($10) written by Craig Koester, New Testament scholar at Luther Seminary. His video study, Is This the Time? Interpreting the Mystery of Revelation, will be used in our studies.
Sunday, July 2, 2023 | 10:00am Outdoor Worship (worship will be moved indoors if the weather is not conducive to outdoor worship – NO livestreamed service)
Text: Revelation 1:9-2:7
Sermon Title: And the World is About to Turn!
Sermon Teaser: Our journey begins appreciating the witness of John in the Book of Revelation. This journey will strengthen our faith. Come and celebrate its gifts.
Preaching: Pastor Walter Still
Sunday, July 9, 2023 | 8:30am & 10:00am Worship
Text: Revelation 4:1-11
Sermon Title: Good News in the Mail
Sermon Teaser: John’s vision for the world centered in Christ is celebrated in the worship of the faithful. This chapter has inspired hymns that we love to sing, showing our connection to the inspiring Book of Revelation.
Preaching: Pastor Walter Still
Sunday, July 16, 2023 | 8:30am & 10:00amWorship
Text: Revelation 5: 1-13
Sermon Title: This is the Feast of Victory
Sermon Teaser: The Book of Revelation continues to reveal the gift of salvation for all in Christ’s death of the cross. This leads the faithful to sing “worthy is Christ the lamb who was slain,” a hymn in our worship.
Preaching: Pastor Walter Still
Sunday, July 23, 2023 | 8:30am & 10:00am Worship
Text: Revelation 6: 1-8 & 7: 9-17
Sermon Teaser: The author of Revelation confronts the evil in our world through the work of the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ. We proclaim that the Lamb continues to bless our world with faith, hope and love.
Preaching: Debbie Jorgens
Sunday, July 30, 2023 | 8:30am & 10:00am worship
Text: Revelation 13: 1-18
Sermon Teaser: The author of the Book of Revelation uses word pictures to describe good and evil. In Revelation John there is a beast, the Roman empire that conquers with tyranny, but Christ the Lamb conquers by the sacrifice that frees. This imagery continues to challenge the faithful to celebrate the gift of Christ.
Sunday, August 6, 2023 | 10:00am Outdoor Worship (worship will be moved indoors if the weather is not conducive to outdoor worship – NO livestreamed service)
Text: Revelation 17: 1-6 & 19: 11-16
Sermon Title: The War is Over
Sermon Teaser: In Revelation John proclaims hope in Christ that overcomes evil with the power of his word in the battle of Armageddon. We celebrate with John the power of the word, which brings victory over the destructive forces of falsehood.
Preaching: Pastor Walter Still
Sunday, August 13, 2023 | 8:30am & 10:00am Worship
Text: Revelation 21: 1-6 & 22: 1-5
Sermon Title: The Tree with Leaves for Healing
Sermon Teaser: The Book of Revelation concludes with a new creation. God’s future is pictured as a city with a garden at its center. The tree of life stands within the city with its gates of pearl, open to all. This is the future that beckons people everywhere. To live in anticipation of New Jerusalem is to embrace its way of life in our lives.
Preaching: Pastor Walter Still