St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Glencoe, MN

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Glencoe, MN St. John's Lutheran Church is a member of the WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

John's was established in 1869 and has proclaimed the good news about the forgiveness of sins through Jesus for over 150 years.

09/13/2026

THEME OF THE DAY: Forgiveness does not come naturally to human beings. It is expected that humans will defend
themselves, lash out when attacked, hold grudges, and bite back. So, when human beings hear that they are forgiven, they may even be suspicious or skeptical. Jesus tells a parable that contrasts the forgiveness of God with our own unforgiving sinful nature. God
forgives our huge debt. Who can comprehend such unexpected mercy? Certainly not unmerciful servants, who refuse to forgive small debts. Have mercy on us, Lord, and teach us to forgive like you!

09/06/2026

HYMN 570; PSALM 32B; HYMN 743; HYMN 645;

THE THEME OF THE DAY
When danger strikes, most people instinctively move away from it. Fire, violence, accidents, and
disasters trigger a natural desire to find protection and safety. Yet first responders do the opposite.
Firefighters, police officers, and paramedics run toward the very scenes others are fleeing. They enter
burning buildings, approach violent situations, and kneel beside the injured in chaotic moments. This
response is unexpected because it goes against basic human instinct.
Today God calls us to be spiritual first responders when we see people in trouble because of sin. Instead
of self-preservation and comfort, we choose service to them and to our Lord. Our motive is the grace of
God and his desire for the salvation of all mankind.

08/30/2026

HYMN 621; PSALM 31E; HYMN 694; HYMN 704; THE THEME OF THE DAY
Some churches teach that if a person follows God, God responds by granting prosperity and peace, as
would only be expected. Today we see how that is nonsense. The Bible explains that if we are part of the
Church of God, we will have bear crosses. Believers suffer in this world, sometimes just because they are
believers.
Why bother? We carry our crosses in gratitude for Jesus carrying his cross, one too heavy for us because
it was weighted down with our sin. We carry our crosses because we know that in those moments of
struggle, we are forced to turn to Christ and rely on his strength. This is the unexpected path, the one
Jesus himself walked: the cross comes before the crown.

08/23/2026

HYMN 856; PSALM 138A; HYMN 563; HYMN 927; THE THEME OF THE DAY
Jesus asked, “Who do you say I am?” It’s the most important question in the world, and it is a question
every human being must answer. The expected answer may be dead wrong. Some in Jesus’ day thought
he was John the Baptist. Some thought he was the prophet Elijah who had come back from the dead.
Today plenty of people believe that Jesus existed. They think that Jesus was a wise teacher or a role
model for love. Both answers are expected. Both miss the main point.
Jesus is a real human being, the Son of Man. He is also Lord and Savior, the Son of the living God. This
unexpected truth is the core of saving faith.

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4505 80th Street
Glencoe, MN
55336

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