July 28 – September 1
In his first letter to the early Christians making a community together, the Apostle John wrote of the strong connection between faith and life. It is important to get our views of Jesus correct, yet equally these doctrines are not purely abstract but powerfully connected to our way of life. 2000 years later, this community of faith can be reminded that love and fellowship remain as keys to Christian discipleship. 1 John is more testimony than letter, arguing for an important truth and witnessed by those who have seen and heard Jesus, “so that our joy may be complete.” In this spirit, over six weeks, we’ll explore this ancient book together.
Sunday, July 28 | 9:30am Worship
Text: 1 John 1:1—2:2
Sermon Title: Our Joy Can Be Complete
Preaching: Rev. Steve Sveom, Retired ELCA Pastor and Member of Prince of Peace
Worship Leader: Debbie Jorgens
Sunday, August 4 | 9:30am Outdoor Worship
Text: 1 John 3:1-7
Theme/Sermon Title: See What Kind of Love
Preaching: Rev. Lynda Thompson
Worship Leader: Scott Tunseth
Sunday, August 11 | 9:30am Worship
Text: 1 John 3:16-24
Sermon Title: Loving Each Other
Sermon Teaser: As we explore the call to love each other as Jesus loves us, by transforming our lives and our community, we’ll discover how this kind of love can become the heartbeat of our faith.
Preaching: Pastor Peter Christ
Sunday, August 18 | 9:30am Worship
Text: 1 John 4:7-21
Sermon Title: God Is Love
Sermon Teaser: To understand God is to know love – what it looks, feels, and acts like.
Preaching: Pastor Peter Christ
Sunday, August 25 | 9:30am Worship
Text: 1 John 5:1-6
Theme/Sermon Title: Spirit Is the Truth
Preaching: Pastor Peter Christ
Sunday, September 1 | 9:30am Outdoor Worship
Text: 1 John 5:9-13
Theme/Sermon Title: God’s Testimony
Preaching: Debbie Jorgens