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The Worship Anew program is a weekly, 30-minute Lutheran broadcast worship service that includes music, scripture readings, prayers, and a unique sermon. Each program is closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. Click here to receive our weekly worship program emailed to you on a weekly basis. To watch archived programs of Worship Anew, please visit our Vimeo page for a selection of programs.

OCTOBER 4, 2026

Whose Church Is It, Anyway?

Rev. Dr. Thomas Ahlersmeyer

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost - Sermon Text: Matthew 21:33-46; Readings: Psalm 80:7-19; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46

The church belongs to Jesus Christ, not us! He alone builds, sustains, and blesses His church through the saving gifts of forgiveness, life, and salvation. Because we are His people by grace, we are freed and empowered to joyfully serve as Christ’s presence in the world.

Gain or Loss?

October 04, 2026

Stephen J. Carter

Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.

Philippians 3:8

Remembering: At the end of April 2021, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I “retired” after 17 years as volunteer leader of “LifeLight,” an in-depth Bible study. I led Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning groups of couples, men, and women at our church. At age 80, would I experience gain or loss after almost 55 years of pastoral ministry?