St. Paul's Holtville

09/09/2026

"Therefore, we have a certain sign and know that when the Gospel is preached, God is present in that place; He wants to be found there. That is where I have a physical sign by which I can find and recognize God. Thus He is also in Baptism and the Supper because He has pledged to be there." —Martin Luther

Read more from Luther on God's work through physical means on the blog (link in the comments).

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

In the beginning. God made man to live forever, without sickness, aging, or death. As sin entered the world, however, so too did pain, disease, suffering, and death. One example of the many effects of sin is Alzheimer's, a degenerative brain condition in which memory, cognitive, and eventually motor skills slowly fade. This disease not only causes suffering for the victim, but it also affects loved ones who care for the individual in decline. God did not make us to get sick, suffer, and die; instead, we were made to live with Him for eternity. That’s why He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to suffer and die for us, to defeat sin and give us eternal life with Him. This promise of eternal life that was given to us in Baptism and is confirmed again and again through God’s Word, applies to those suffering from Alzheimer’s, too. These salvific means transcend our ability to understand, comprehend, or remember and fill us with the overflowing hope and joy of Christ.

08/18/2026

The mental wellness of our mothers, sisters, aunts, and grandmothers is an important part of faith and Christian living. Praise be to God that there are resources for those who are struggling. If you or a person you know is struggling with mental health, please be a neighbor and a witness for Christ. Sometimes the kindest thing we can do is let them know that it's okay to not be okay while sharing the transformative Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Mark 12:31 ESV
The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

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08/14/2026

Want to know what's going on in worship this Sunday? Click the link below to see our bulletin and music selection. www.stpaulsholtville.com/worship

St. Paul's Lutheran Church is a member of the Pacific Southwest District - The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. If you have any questions about worship style or what we believe please check out our website: www.stpaulsholtville.com or speak with Pastor Alberson by calling 1-760-356-4315

08/12/2026

Holy Father, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, into our human flesh to save us. In His name. Amen.

08/12/2026

Discover three core differences between Lutheranism and Catholicism, including discussions on indulgences, justification, and penance in this blog post from Rev. Tim Winterstein. https://hubs.ly/Q04sd88d0

08/05/2026

We all have questions about how to live in our society, as well as how God gives order, discipline and community to His creation. This series of short devotionals from LCMS Family Ministry is intended to assist parents or youth group leaders with leading discussions about difficult topics, ranging from the purpose of government, the problem of evil, and the Christian response to outrage and vengeance. Download today: https://thelc.ms/4uBYeXU