Iroquois Avenue Christ Lutheran Church (ELCA)

09/11/2026

Scripture:
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his steadfast love endures forever." — Psalm 136:1

Reflection:
As the week comes to a close, we pause and look back with gratitude. Some moments brought joy. Some brought challenges. Some prayers were answered in ways we expected, and others remain held in God's loving care.
Today we bring our week before God. We release what we cannot carry alone, give thanks for the blessings we received, and prepare our hearts to gather in worship.
God meets us not only in extraordinary moments, but also in ordinary ones—the morning sunrise, a shared conversation, a helping hand, a moment of laughter, or a quiet reminder that we are loved.

Prayer:
Faithful God, Thank You for walking with us through this week. Receive our joys and worries, our gratitude and our concerns.
Forgive us where we have fallen short. Renew us where we are tired. Open our hearts to receive Your grace.
As we prepare to gather with Your people, fill us with gratitude, humility, and joy. May we enter Sunday worship ready to celebrate Your love and share Your peace. Amen.

A Gentle Practice:
Before the weekend begins, name three blessings from this past week and offer a simple prayer of thanks.

Blessing:
May compassion guide our hands, peace dwell within our hearts, hope light our path, and Christ's love embrace the whole world. Amen.

09/08/2026

Scripture: "See, I am making all things new." -- Revelation 21:5

Reflection: As we begin a new week, we remember that God is always at work bringing renewal into the world. Even when we see suffering, division, fear, and uncertainty, we trust that God's love is greater than the challenges before us.
Today we lift humanity before God: those searching for peace, those who are grieving, those who feel forgotten, and those who dedicate their lives to caring for others. We pray for nations and communities, for leaders and neighbors, and for all who long for a world shaped by compassion and kindness.
A new beginning does not always arrive with great changes. Sometimes it begins quietly—with a prayer, a kind word, a listening heart, or one small act of love.

Prayer:
Loving God, You hold the whole world in Your hands. Today we lift before You all people and all places that need Your healing presence.
Bring peace where there is conflict, comfort where there is sorrow, hope where there is despair, and compassion where hearts have grown weary.
Open our eyes to see one another as Your beloved children. Help us become instruments of Your love in the world. Amen.

A Gentle Practice:
Offer a prayer today for someone you may never meet—a person in another country, a person experiencing hardship, or someone whose story is unknown to you.

Blessing:
May compassion guide our hands, peace dwell within our hearts, hope light our path, & Christ's love embrace the whole world. Amen.

09/02/2026

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08/30/2026

08/24/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our past member, Pastor Gerald Elsholz. Pastor Jerry and his wife Sandy were an integral part of our church community and food pantry.
Our deepest sympathies go out to Pastor Jerry's loved ones and family. Please click the link to view the obituary.

Sincerely,
Iroquois Christ Church Council

https://www.merklefh.com/obituaries/Gerald-Russell-Elsholz?obId=49337146&utm_source=copy+url&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=obituary-share&utm_content=copy+url

08/21/2026

Indian Village is having a neighborhood wide Yard Sale and IACLC is right in the middle of the fun.

08/16/2026

Joyful Generosity! Join us tomorrow for the "Noisy Collection".
Please Help us make a difference as we collect donations.
The church council would be grateful for any suggestions you may have for organizations or charities.

We truly appreciate your continued support and dedication to our church community.
Small change really does create big change!

Can't be there in person? You can still contribute online here: https://www.iroquoischristlutheran.org/giving

In gratitude,
Iroquois Christ Church Council

07/26/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Zachary Pruss, son of Jason and Johanna Pruss, and grandson of Linda Pruss. Zachery died in a fatal highway accident near his home in Missouri.

https://www.baue.com/obituaries/zachary-pruss

Zachary is preceded in death by his grandmother Linda Pruss.

Please join us in keeping the Pruss and Bell families in your prayers during this difficult time.

With love and prayers,

Iroquois Christ Lutheran Church Council

07/17/2026

Sunday, July 19, 2026 is a NOISY COLLECTION, bring out your coins.
We truly appreciate your continued support and dedication to our church community. Small change really does create big change!

Thank you so much for your faithful monthly donations to our Noisy Collection offering. Due to your generosity we raised $176.00 last quarter. Contributions will go towards the support of Venezuelan Family sponsored by the Southeast Michigan Synod's "Immigration Support"

Can't be there in person? You can still contribute online here: https://www.iroquoischristlutheran.org/giving

In gratitude,
Christ Church Council