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lent worship series

OPEN DOOR POLICY: GOD'S SURPRISING STRATEGIES FOR GETTING SINNERS BACK HOME.


When a wayward child wanders far from home, how does a loving parent pursue them without driving them further away? One thing that parent does is let the child know that there is an ongoing open-door policy. The child knows they will always be welcomed back home. Likewise, when we wander from God, he always keeps his door open for us. But God doesn’t just passively wait for us to return. He lovingly pursues sinners in ways that make them long for home. 


In the Church Year, we have come to the season of Lent. The word Lent comes from an old English word for spring: “lengthen,” when the days grow longer. For over 1,400 years the Church has set aside the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter as a time of repentance and renewal. In this 40-day journey to the cross and tomb, we will see the surprising strategies our heavenly Father uses for getting sinners back home, close to him and the loving care he offers. 


Join us next week for our Lent series: Open Door Policies.

  • MIDWEEK LENT WORSHIP

    WEDNESDAYS at 7:00 pm

    Psalm 51: Reflections on Repentance

    “The Lord is not slow in doing what he promised… Instead, he is patient for your sakes, not wanting anyone to perish, but all to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).

  • SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY (10:30-11:15 am)

    Prepared to Answer: Telling the Greatest Story Ever Told

    You’ve heard the objections, but you don’t feel prepared to answer them. What if, instead of racking our brains for just the right passages, we would begin instead with the right story? A story that sets the living Jesus before their eyes? We encourage you to join us. We’ll be looking at stories of Jesus and asking ourselves, “Who needs to hear this?”

  • MEN'S BIBLE STUDY

    WHAT: The Book of Hebrews

    WHEN: Tuesdays @ 6:30-7:30 PM

    WHERE: Fellowship Hall

  • WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY

    WHAT: The Gospel of John

    WHEN: Wednesday mornings 9:00-10:00 AM

    WHERE: Fellowship Hall & online

  • PREK & Kindergarten - 8TH GRADE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLs

    It is the mission of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School to assist parents in providing a high-quality, Christ-centered education for each child.


  • Rocky Mountain Lutheran H.S. 

    Our Lutheran high school educates students not just for college acceptances, but for a meaningful life of learning and serving their Savior in whatever journey God has planned for them. From personal growth in faith huddles to the academic rigor of science courses, from developing skills in athletics to learning to serve each other despite our differences; we understand the challenges high school students face, and we value mentoring students throughout these sometimes rocky years. Visit us at: https://www.rmlhs.net

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  • Help our MLC student get funding

    We have one student headed to Martin Luther College this fall! Every year, MLC matches every dollar raised up to $1000 per student. We are about halfway to getting our student this scholarship. Help us get our student fully funded to receive the extra (and much needed) financing! Please consider designating a special gift to help their studies to become future pastors and Christian education teachers! Congratulations Jake V! God bless your future studies and beyond!