The Bible says Christians are different. Christians are people who believe in Jesus as their Savior. But they often look the same as those who do not believe in Jesus. How are Christians different? The answer is often something internal, attitudes or perspectives that come only from the work of the Holy Spirit in Word and sacrament. Ultimately, Christians are people who run to Christ for forgiveness because they have failed to live perfect lives. As we receive the mercy of Christ, it moves us to strive with all our being to do all the things that Jesus says Christians do, things that make Christians different.

Our worship follows this pattern:

• Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Jul. 5) – Christians Find Rest in Jesus
• Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Jul. 12) – Christians Are Planted by the Word
• Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Jul. 19) – Christians Live as Wheat Among Weeds
• Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Jul. 26) – Christians Seek Spiritual Wealth
• Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Aug. 2) – Christians Trust God to Provide
• Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Aug. 9) – Christians Answer Doubt With Faith