January 5, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Second Sunday after Christmas
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 60: 1-6
New Testament Lesson – Ephesians 3: 1-12
Gospel Lesson – Matthew 2: 1-12
Sermon — “The Love That Moves the Stars” by Pastor Cope
January 12, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Baptism of the Lord
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 43:1-7
New Testament Lesson – Acts 8:14-17
Gospel Lesson – Matthew 3:13-17
Sermon — “Why Was Jesus Baptized?” by Pastor Garinger
January 19, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 62: 1-5
New Testament Lesson – 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11
Gospel Lesson – John 2: 1-11
Sermon — “When All Seems Lost” by Pastor Cope
January 26, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Third Sunday after Epiphany
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 19
New Testament Lesson – 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
Gospel Lesson – Luke 4:14-21
Sermon — “Sabbath Spirit” by Pastor Garinger
February 2, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 17:1-6
New Testament Lesson – 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Gospel Lesson – Luke 4:21-30
Sermon — “Do You Have Nazareth Blindness?” By Pastor Garinger
February 9, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
No worship service due to weather.
February 16, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 1
New Testament Lesson – 1 Corinthians 15: 12-20
Gospel Lesson – Luke 6: 17-26
Sermon — “At a Level Place” by Pastor Cope
February 23, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 37:1-11
New Testament Lesson – 1 Corinthians 15:42-50
Gospel Lesson – Luke 6:27-38
Sermon — “A Jesus Kind of Love” by Pastor Garinger
March 2, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Transfiguration Sunday, Holy Communion
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Exodus 34: 29-35
New Testament Lesson -2 Corinthians 3: 12-4: 2
Gospel Lesson – Luke 9: 28-36
Sermon — “Snapshots of Glory” by Pastor Cope
March 9, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
First Sunday in Lent
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 91:9-16
New Testament Lesson – Romans 10:8-13
Gospel Lesson – Luke 4:1-13
Sermon — “What Are You Hungry For?” by Pastor Garinger
March 16, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Second Sunday in Lent
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18
New Testament Lesson – Philippians 3: 17-4:1
Gospel Lesson – Luke 13: 31-35
Sermon — “Reminding Us Again and Again” by Pastor Cope
March 23, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Third Sunday in Lent
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 91:9-16
New Testament Lesson – 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Gospel Lesson – Luke 13:1-9
Sermon — “Never Give Up” by Pastor Garinger
March 30, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Joshua 5: 9-12
New Testament Lesson – 2 Corinthians 5: 16-21
Gospel Lesson – Luke 15: 11-32
Sermon — “The Gift of New Eyes” by Pastor Cope
April 6, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Scripture Readings —
Psalter Lesson – Psalm 126
New Testament Lesson – Isaiah 43:15-21
Gospel Lesson – John 12:1-8
Sermon — “The Norm of Devotion” by Pastor Garinger
April 13, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Palm/Passion Sunday
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament – Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
New Testament Lesson – Philippians 2:5-11
Gospel Lesson – Luke 19:28-40
Sermon — “What Was Jesus Thinking?” by Pastor Garinger
April 20, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Easter Sunday, Holy Communion
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 118: 1-2, 14-24
Gospel Lesson – John 20: 1-18
Sermon — “An Easter Reflection” by Pastor Cope
April 27, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Second Sunday of Easter
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 150
New Testament Lesson – Acts 5: 27-32
Gospel Lesson – John 20: 19-31
Sermon — Pastor Cope
May 4, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Third Sunday of Easter
Scripture Readings —
Psalter Lesson – Psalm 30
New Testament Lesson – Acts 9:1-6
Gospel Lesson – John 21:1-19
Sermon — “Do You Love Me?” by Pastor Garinger
May 11, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Fourth Sunday of Easter, Mother’s Day
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 23
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New Testament Lesson – Acts 9:36-43
Gospel Lesson – John 10: 22-30
Sermon — “A Life Sewn with Love” by Pastor Cope
May 18, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 148
New Testament Lesson – Acts 11:1-18
Gospel Lesson – John 13:31-35
Sermon — “Some Driving Tips” by Pastor Garinger
May 25, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 67
New Testament Lesson – Acts 16: 9-15
Gospel Lesson – John 14: 23-29
Sermon — “Anchored with Peace” by Pastor Cope
June 1, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Ascension Sunday
Scripture Readings —
Psalter Lesson – Psalm 47
New Testament Lesson – Acts 1:1-11
Gospel Lesson – Luke 24:44-53
Sermon — “The Easy Button” by Pastor Garinger
June 8, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Pentecost Sunday, Holy Communion
Scripture Readings —
Psalter Lesson – Psalm 104: 24-35
Gospel Lesson – John 14: 8-17
Sermon — “A Lovely Light” by Pastor Cope
June 15, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Trinity Sunday, Father’s Day
Scripture Readings —
Psalter Lesson – Psalm 8
New Testament Lesson – Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
Gospel Lesson – John 16:12-15
Sermon — “Live With Humility” by Pastor Garinger
June 22, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Second Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – 1 Kings 19: 1-15
Gospel Lesson – Luke 8: 26-39
Sermon — “Is That You God?” by Pastor Cope
June 29, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Third Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
Gospel Lesson – Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Sermon — “Should I Stay or Should I Go” by Pastor Garinger
July 6, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – 2 Kings 5:1-14
Gospel Lesson – Luke 5:1-15
Sermon — “Lord, Give Me Strength” by Pastor Garinger
July 13, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8
Psalter Lesson – Psalm 90: 12-17
Gospel Lesson – Luke 10: 38-42
Sermon — “Time Wealth” by Pastor Cope
July 20, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 52
New Testament Lesson – Colossians 1: 15-28
Gospel Lesson – Luke 10: 38-42
Sermon — “Say Yes to the Mess” by Pastor Garinger
July 27, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12
Epistle Reading – Romans 12: 9-18
Gospel Lesson – John 15: 12-15
Sermon — “The Company We Keep” by Pastor Cope
August 3, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Proverbs 2: 1-11
New Testament Lesson – Romans 12: 1-2
Gospel Lesson – Luke 24: 44-49
Sermon — “Renewing Your Mind” by Pastor Cope
August 10, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23
New Testament Lesson – Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
Gospel Lesson – Luke 12:32-40
Sermon — “The Status Quo” by Pastor Garinger
August 17, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19
New Testament Lesson – Hebrews 11:29 – 12:2
Gospel Lesson – Luke 12:49-56
Sermon — “Boy, That’s Awkward” by Pastor Garinger
August 24, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 103: 1-8
New Testament Lesson – Hebrews 12: 18-29
Gospel Lesson – Luke 13: 10-17
Sermon — “Our Loveliest Need” by Pastor Cope
August 31, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 81: 1, 10-16
New Testament Lesson – Hebrews 13: 1-8, 15-16
Gospel Lesson – Luke 14: 1, 7-14
Sermon — “Humility” by Pastor Cope
September 7, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Holy Communion
Scripture Readings —
New Testament Lesson – Philemon 1:1-21
Gospel Lesson – Luke 14:25-33
Sermon – “Let Them” by Pastor Garinger
September 14, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 14
New Testament Lesson – 1 Timothy 1: 12-17
Gospel Lesson – Luke 15: 1-10
Sermon – “In Search of…” by Pastor Cope
September 21, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings —
New Testament Lesson – 1 Timothy 2 :1-7
Gospel Lesson – Luke 16 :1-13
Sermon – “Does That Make Cents?” by Pastor Garinger
September 28, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings —
New Testament Lesson – 1 Timothy 6: 6-19
Gospel Lesson – Luke 16: 19-31
Sermon – “Living for More Than Yourself” by Pastor Cope
October 5, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, World Communion Sunday
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Lamentations 1: 1-6
New Testament Lesson – 2 Timothy 1: 1-14
Gospel Lesson – Luke 17: 5-10
Sermon – “Promised Good” by Pastor Cope
October 12, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings —
New Testament Lesson – 2 Timothy 2:8-15
Gospel Lesson – Luke 17:11-19
Sermon – “What Do You See?” by Pastor Garinger
October 19, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Laity Sunday
Scripture Readings —
New Testament Lesson – 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Gospel Lesson – Matthew 28:16-20
Sermon – “Relationships” by Cassandra Conrad
October 26, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 65
New Testament Lesson – 2 Timothy 2:4-6, 16-18
Gospel Lesson – Luke 18:9-14
Sermon – “Oops My Bad” by Pastor Garinger
November 2, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
All Saint Sunday
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 149
New Testament Lesson – Ephesians 1: 11-23
Gospel Lesson – Luke 6: 20-31
Sermon – “What Endures” by Pastor Cope
November 9, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Psalm 17:1-9
New Testament Lesson – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
Gospel Lesson – Luke 20:27-37
Sermon – “God’s Promises Outlast Our Doubt” by Pastor Garinger
November 16, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 65: 17-25
Psalter Lesson – Psalm 98
Gospel Lesson – Luke 21: 5-19
Sermon – “Nothing to Say?” by Pastor Cope
November 23, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Reign of Christ Sunday, Thanksgiving Sunday
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Deuteronomy 26: 1-11
New Testament Lesson – Philippians 4: 4-9
Gospel Lesson – John 6: 25-35
Sermon – “The Bread That Sustains” by Pastor Cope
November 30, 2025
Pastor James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
First Sunday of Advent
Scripture Readings —
Old Testament Lesson – Lamentations 3:46-57
Gospel Lesson – Luke 2:1-5
Sermon – “A Journey of Hope” by Pastor Garinger
December 7, 2025
Rev. James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Second Sunday of Advent
Scripture Readings —
First Lesson – Romans 12:9-18
Gospel Lesson – Luke 1:5-17
Sermon – “Peace in the Meantime” by Rev. Cope
December 14, 2025
Rev. James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Third Sunday of Advent
Scripture Readings —
First Lesson – Isaiah 11:1-10
Gospel Lesson – Luke 1:26-56
Sermon – “God Enters in the Ordinary” by Pastor Garinger
December 21, 2025
Rev. James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Scripture Readings —
First Lesson – Romans 13:8-11
Gospel Lesson – Luke 2:1-14
Sermon – “It Is Time We Got to Bethlehem” by Rev. Cope
December 28, 2025
Rev. James Cope and Pastor Jan Garinger
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Scripture Readings —
First Lesson – Psalm 148
Gospel Lesson – Matthew 2:13-23
Sermon – “God warns. God guides.” by Pastor Garinger