Eternal Rock Lutheran Church

03/16/2026

03/14/2026

After worship, we will hold a congregational listening session where we will revisit the question: “What are the most important characteristics we are looking for in our next pastor?” to ensure we are on track with the feedback we are giving our District President as he prepares our next call list. Please join us to share your thoughts with our Leadership Council.

On April 12, we will hold our next Call Meeting. Your participation and feedback are essential in helping us choose a candidate who best reflects the desires of the congregation. Please plan to join us after worship for this meeting!

03/13/2026

Holy Week Worship Services Reflect on our Savior's walk to the cross and rejoice in the resurrection at these special services:

Palm Sunday - March 29, 10:45AM We'll all enter the sanctuary together, remembering and joining the crowds that hailed Jesus as king, and focus on the events of Holy Week as we read through the Passion history.

Good Friday - April 3, 7PM This is a service of darkness, with the sanctuary growing dimmer as we contemplate Jesus' final words from the cross. We incorporate the traditional strepitus at the end of the service, symbolizing the stone closing the entrance to the tomb, and pass out nails to worshipers who are invited place them in a cross as they exit in silence

Easter Sunday - April 5, 10:45AM Join us for a joyful celebration of our Savior's resurrection! In a change from years past, we will have one worship service to enable Pastor Tom to lead our worship. We will have a potluck brunch prior to the service, keep an eye out for more details to come!

03/13/2026

Church Work Day - March 28, 9-11AM Roll up your sleeves and help us spruce up our facility in anticipation of Easter! We’ll take time to deep clean our classrooms and gathering spaces, take care of a few minor projects, and have the opportunity to get to know your fellow volunteers at the same time! Breakfast burritos will be provided; please RSVP here if you’re able to help out!

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03/12/2026

Register For February's Playgroup (Session 1: Thursday, 2/26)Register For February's Playgroup (Session 2: Friday, 2/27) - Rock Tots Playgroup Was

03/12/2026

Sunday Bible Study - 9:30AM, Sundays through Lent We'll continue walking through Jesus’ final steps to the cross as we follow him to the Garden of Gethsemane. We’ll see his agony expressed in prayer and the victory that is ours as he obediently follows the Father’s will. Join us as we deepen our understanding of Scripture, reflect on the love that led our Savior to the cross, and rejoice in the hope we have through his resurrection!

03/11/2026

Pastor Josh Olson has returned our call to serve as our next Pastor, choosing to stay and serve Christ Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie. His letter and encouragement to our congregation can be found here. We pray for the Lord’s blessing on his continued ministry to those he is serving in Eden Prairie!

Our Next Steps:

On March 15, we will hold a congregational listening session after church where we will revisit the question: “What are the most important characteristics we are looking for in our next pastor?” to ensure we are on track with the feedback we are giving our District President as he prepares our next call list. Please join us to share your thoughts with our Leadership Council.

On April 12, we will hold our next Call Meeting due to a variety of scheduling limitations, including a Synod call moratorium for Holy Week and Easter from March 28 through April 11. Your participation and feedback are essential in helping us choose a candidate who best reflects the desires of the congregation. Please plan to join us after worship for this meeting!

03/05/2026

What comfort! 💛

03/04/2026

These prayer requests were received during worship on Sunday (and may have been adapted) or reflect recent/upcoming events. Feel free to submit additional prayer requests to Dan by Wednesday evening to be included next week.

Jon Starn, friend of a member, who recently suffered a heart attack and his family who are now faced with life support decisions

Hank, friend of a member, who is elderly and ill and it is uncertain if he is a believer

Hudson Jarvis and family - that he would gain strength in his legs and begin to walk again, that the nerve pain would be healed, and that Jon and Emily would continue to have perseverance, strength, and unity as they care for him and the family

Pastor Josh Olson and his family, as he deliberates the opportunity to serve as our next full-time pastor

03/03/2026

Looking for a place to grow deeper in God’s Word and build meaningful friendships? Join one of our three midweek Bible studies, where we open Scripture together and encourage one another as we aim to grow in our faith. Whether you are able to join weekly or occasionally, there’s a group ready to welcome you! Jump in at the dates and times above, and note that the Friday group regularly meets at the Library and occasionally at group members' homes. Contact Dan if you'd like to be kept in the loop!

02/28/2026

*NEW* Sunday Bible Study - 9:30AM, Sundays through Lent we’ll walk through the final hours of Jesus' earthly ministry and rejoice in the victory of Easter morning. Join us as we deepen our understanding of Scripture, reflect on the love that led our Savior to the cross, and rejoice in the hope we have through his resurrection!

02/28/2026

We hope to worship with you on Sunday!
Bible study is at 9:30 AM and worship begins at 10:45 AM
Fellowship and donuts afterwards- see you then!