This week's sermon challenges us with the stark realities presented in Jesus’ own words: a clear, unflinching look at the life-and-death consequences of our choices in this world.

Using the vivid account of the rich man and the poor man, Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31), Pastor Bill Engfehr guides us through the separation that occurs when this earthly life ends. One man is carried by angels to the side of Abraham—a place of comfort and rest. The other is buried in the torment of Hades.

Join us in worship as we look to the Word of God for our certain hope and consider the eternal consequences of what we choose to believe today.

Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: Nic Schatte

Order of service:

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Sep 28, 2025

Readings:

Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Romans 5:8-11
Psalm reading is from Psalm 146
Old Testament reading is from Amos 6:1–7
New Testament reading is from 1 Timothy 3:1–13
Holy Gospel is from Luke 16:19–31

Songs and Hymns:

When Peace, like a River
Text: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828–88, alt.
Tune: Philip P. Bliss, 1838–76
Text and tune: Public domain
Fight the Good Fight
Text: John S. B. Monsell, 1811–75, alt.
Tune: The Methodist Harmonist, 1821, New York
Text and tune: Public domain
Welcome In
Bob Kauflin, Jon Althoff
© Sovereign Grace Praise; Sovereign Grace Worship
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740
Here Is Love Vast as the Ocean
Text and tune: Keith Getty; Kristyn Getty; Matt Boswell
Text and tune: © 2024 Getty Music Publishing; © Messenger Hymns
Tune: © 2024 Messenger Hymns
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740
Grace
Text and tune: Niki Shepherd; Jonny Robinson; Rich Thompson
© 2016 Getty Music Publishing; © Rich Thompson Music
© 2016 Jonny Robinson Music; © Little Life Lines Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740
Just as I Am, without One Plea
Text by Charlotte Elliott
Tune by William B. Bradbury
Public domain
In Christ Alone
Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2001 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740

Liturgies:

Gloria in Excelsis
Text: Stephen P. Starke
Sanctus
Text: Stephen P. Starke
Agnus Dei
Text: Stephen P. Starke

Recording:

Audio:
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Announcements:

Sunday, Sep 28:
Worship Service (Pastor William Engfehr): 9 AM to 10:15 AM
Sunday School and Youth Confirmation: 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM

Sanctuary.

Adult Bible Study and Youth Confirmation: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM

Downstairs.

Wednesday, Oct 1:
Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM

Downstairs.

Jr & Sr High Youth Group @ Staake Home: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Thursday, Oct 2:
AA Meeting: 6:30 PM

Downstairs.

Saturday, Oct 4:
AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
Monday, Oct 6:
Youth Mission Trip: 10:30 AM

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Friday, Oct 17:
New Members’ Welcome Night: 7 PM

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