Why Did He Leave?
June 1, 2025 – The Ascension of Our Lord ~ Rev. Paul Shoemaker

Many times, people have wondered, “Why did Jesus leave the earth?” Would it not have been better for Him to remain? Jesus’ work on earth was done. It was time to return to heaven. Join us on Worship Anew as we discuss the reasons why Jesus ascended to heaven.

Sermon Text: Luke 24:44-53
Readings: Psalm 47; Acts 1:1-11; Luke 24:44-53

Featured Choirs: St. Paul Lutheran Jubilate, Munster, IN; St. John Lutheran Adult Choir, Indianapolis

Featured Art and Architecture: St. John Lutheran Church, Indianapolis

Reason to Celebrate!
June 8, 2025 – The Day of Pentecost ~ Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast Jr. (Guest Pastor)

We celebrate every Sunday in the Church. And on Pentecost we see Jesus keep His promise to send His Holy Spirit. That is reason to celebrate!

Sermon Text: John 14:23
Readings: Psalm 143; Acts 2:1-21; John 14:23-31

Featured Choir: Holy Cross Lutheran Men’s Chorus, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Featured Art and Architecture: Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Surprised by the Trinity
June 15, 2025 – Holy Trinity Sunday ~ Rev. Scott Zeckzer

Do you like surprises? Our God is a God of surprises. Tune in to Worship Anew and hear the surprises God has for you.

Sermon Text: John 8:58
Readings: Psalm 8; Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; John 8:48-59

Featured Choir: St. Paul Lutheran Jubilate, Munster, Ind.

Featured Art and Architecture: Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven, Ind.

Adopted by God
June 22, 2025 – Second Sunday after Pentecost ~ Rev. Dr. Walter Maier III

Despite the fact that by nature we were enemies of God, He, in His love and grace, made us His children. We have been adopted by God. That means for us tremendous blessings in this life and in future glories.

Sermon Text: Galatians 4:4-5
Readings: Psalm 3:1-8; Galatians 4:4-5; Luke 8:26-39

Featured Choir: St. Paul Lutheran Jubilate, Munster, Ind.

Featured Art and Architecture: King of Kings Lutheran Church, Jasper, Ga.

The Heavenward Walk
June 29, 2025 – Third Sunday after Pentecost ~ Rev. Dr. Thomas Ahlersmeyer

Where are you going and how will you get there? Today Jesus begins the journey that will take Him to the cross, the empty tomb, and the right hand of His Father. He called people then and calls us today, to follow Him on The Heavenward Walk.

Sermon Text: Luke 9:51, 57-62
Readings: Psalm 16; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51, 57-62

Featured Choirs: Holy Cross Lutheran Treble Choir and Angelis Choir, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Featured Art and Architecture: Timothy Lutheran Church, Woodstock, Ga.