Faith Lutheran Church - Marion, IA

Faith Lutheran Church - Marion, IA Faith is a welcoming ELCA congregation where people know your name, your story matters, and everyone has a place at the table.

We offer meaningful traditional worship, genuine relationships, and a community where you can come exactly as you are. Faith has served the Marion-Cedar Rapids area for more than thirty years; supporting local ministries such as Feed Iowa First, local hunger initiatives, Habitat for Humanity, and Senior Assistance Programs. We are in partnership with the 8,894 congregations, 28 Lutheran colleges a

nd universities, 8 seminaries, 150 global missionaries and one of the largest non-profit social service networks in the United States; as well as Lutheran World Relief worldwide. All are ministries of the 3.4 million member Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

08/10/2026

Daily Bible Reading

Psalm 18:1-19

1 I love you, O Lord, my strength.
‍2 The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer,
my God, my rock in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
‍3 I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised,
so I shall be saved from my enemies.
‍4 The cords of death encompassed me;
the torrents of perdition assailed me;
‍5 the cords of Sheol entangled me;
the snares of death confronted me.
‍6 In my distress I called upon the Lord;
to my God I cried for help.
From his temple he heard my voice,
and my cry to him reached his ears.
‍7 Then the earth reeled and rocked;
the foundations also of the mountains trembled
and reeled because he was angry.
‍8 Smoke went up from his nostrils
and devouring fire from his mouth;
glowing coals flamed forth from him.
‍9 He bowed the heavens and came down;
thick darkness was under his feet.
‍10 He rode on a cherub and flew;
he came swiftly upon the wings of the wind.
‍11 He made darkness his covering around him,
his canopy thick clouds dark with water.
‍12 Out of the brightness before him
there broke through his clouds
hailstones and coals of fire.
‍13 The Lord also thundered in the heavens,
and the Most High uttered his voice.
‍14 And he sent out his arrows and scattered them;
he flashed forth lightnings and routed them.
‍15 Then the channels of the sea were seen,
and the foundations of the world were laid bare
at your rebuke, O Lord,
at the blast of the breath of your nostrils.
‍16 He reached down from on high; he took me;
he drew me out of mighty waters.
‍17 He delivered me from my strong enemy
and from those who hated me,
for they were too mighty for me.
‍18 They confronted me in the day of my calamity,
but the Lord was my support.
‍19 He brought me out into a broad place;
he delivered me because he delighted in me.

Hope Lives Here Week 2 • Hope in CommunityHOPE GROWS TOGETHERLife was never meant to be a solo journey.We laugh together...
08/09/2026

Hope Lives Here Week 2 • Hope in Community

HOPE GROWS TOGETHER

Life was never meant to be a solo journey.

We laugh together.
We pray together.
We carry one another through difficult days.

That is what Christian community has always been about.

This week, reach out to someone.

Invite a friend for coffee.
Call someone you haven’t talked to in a while.
Sit with someone new at worship.

Hope grows wherever people choose connection over isolation.

Let’s keep building a community where everyone belongs.

08/09/2026

Daily Bible Reading

Matthew 14:22-33

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

22 Immediately he made the disciples get into a boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. 25 And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”

‍28 Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

08/09/2026

2026.08.09 — 11th Sunday after Pentecost Sunday -- Faith Lutheran Church -- Marion, Iowa

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9:00 AM, August 9th, 2026

Elijah finds the presence of God not in earthquake, wind, or fire, but in the sound of sheer silence. When the disciples face a great storm on the sea, they cry out with fear. Jesus says: “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” Amid the storms of life, we gather to seek the calm presence of Christ that soothes our fears. In comforting words of scripture and in the refreshing bread and cup of the eucharist, God grants us peace and sends us forth to be a sign of God’s presence to others.

1 Kings 19:9-18 -- The Lord speaks to Elijah on Mount Horeb �
Psalm 85:8-13 -- I will listen to what the Lord God is saying. �
Romans 10:5-15 -- Hearing and confessing the word of faith�
Matthew 14:22-33 -- Jesus walking on the sea

Entrance Hymn – “Oh, Sing to the Lord” ELW 822
Hymn of the Day -- “Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me” ELW 755
Hymn -- “Calm to the Waves” ELW 794
Distribution Hymns
“Lord of Our Life” ELW 766
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” ELW 502
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand” ELW 773
Closing Hymn -- “When Peace Like a River” ELW 785

Faith is a place of grace for families, adults and seniors. All are welcome. Faith has served the Marion-Cedar Rapids area for more than forty years; supporting local ministries including Feed Iowa First, local hunger initiatives, Habitat for Humanity, and Senior Assistance Programs. We are in partnership with the 8,900 congregations, 26 Lutheran colleges and universities, 7 seminaries, 240 global missionaries and one of the largest non-profit social service networks in the United States; as well as Lutheran World Relief worldwide. All are ministries of the 2.8-million-member Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

We are a community of faith, growing in Christ, sharing in God’s love. Nurturing faith, together . . .

08/08/2026

Daily Bible Reading

1 Kings 18:41-46

41 Elijah said to Ahab, “Go up, eat and drink, for there is a sound of rushing rain.” 42 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; there he bowed himself down upon the earth and put his face between his knees. 43 He said to his servant, “Go up now, look toward the sea.” He went up and looked and said, “There is nothing.” Then he said, “Go again seven times.” 44 At the seventh time he said, “Look, a little cloud no bigger than a person’s hand is rising out of the sea.” Then he said, “Go say to Ahab, ‘Harness your chariot and go down before the rain stops you.’ ” 45 In a little while the heavens grew black with clouds and wind; there was a heavy rain. Ahab rode off and went to Jezreel. 46 But the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; he girded up his loins and ran in front of Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.

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Hope Lives Here Week 1 • Hope for the WearyLife can be exhausting.The calendar fills quickly. Responsibilities pile up. ...
08/07/2026

Hope Lives Here Week 1 • Hope for the Weary

Life can be exhausting.

The calendar fills quickly. Responsibilities pile up. Worries linger long after the day is over. Sometimes we convince ourselves that if we just work a little harder, push a little longer, or carry a little more, everything will finally fall into place.

But Jesus offers a different invitation.

Again and again, He welcomed weary people to come to Him for rest. He did not measure their worth by how much they accomplished. He reminded them that they were already loved. God's grace is not something we earn. It is something we receive.

This week continues our August emphasis, Hope Lives Here. We start with a simple promise. Hope for the Weary. If life feels heavy, you do not have to carry it all alone. God walks beside you, and so does your church family. Together we can share burdens, offer encouragement, and remind one another that brighter days are ahead.

Take a few moments this week to slow down. Put away the phone. Step outside. Read a favorite Psalm. Sit quietly with a cup of coffee and a prayer. Give yourself permission to breathe.
Rest is not giving up.

Rest is trusting that God is still at work, even when we pause.

If your heart is tired, know this. There is hope. There is grace. There is a place for you here.

Hope lives here.

August -- Hope Lives Here HOPE FOR THE WEARY Have you ever noticed that Jesus often invited tired people to slow down?He...
08/06/2026

August -- Hope Lives Here

HOPE FOR THE WEARY

Have you ever noticed that Jesus often invited tired people to slow down?

He didn't tell them to work harder.

He invited them to rest.

This week, be kind to yourself. Turn off the noise for a little while. Take a break from constant scrolling. Sit quietly and let God remind you that your value is not measured by your productivity.

Rest is not giving up.

Rest is trusting that God is still at work, even when we pause.

May this week bring you renewed strength for the journey ahead.

08/06/2026

Daily Bible Reading

Psalm 85:8-13

8 Let me hear what God the Lord will speak,
for he will speak peace to his people,
to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts.
‍9 Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him,
that his glory may dwell in our land.
‍10 Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet;
righteousness and peace will kiss each other.
‍11 Faithfulness will spring up from the ground,
and righteousness will look down from the sky.
‍12 The Lord will give what is good,
and our land will yield its increase.
‍13 Righteousness will go before him
and will make a path for his steps.

Hope Lives Here Week 1 • Hope for the WearyHOPE FOR THE WEARYSome seasons leave us running on empty.The calendar is full...
08/04/2026

Hope Lives Here Week 1 • Hope for the Weary

HOPE FOR THE WEARY

Some seasons leave us running on empty.

The calendar is full. The worries are real. Even the strongest people grow tired.

The good news is that God does not ask us to carry our burdens alone. Again and again, Scripture reminds us that God meets weary people with compassion, strength, and peace.

This week, take one small step toward rest. Sit outside with your morning coffee. Read a Psalm. Take a walk. Spend five quiet minutes in prayer.

Hope does not always arrive with fireworks.

Sometimes it begins with a deep breath and the reminder that God is already beside you.

You are loved.
You are not alone.
Hope lives here.

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155 Boyson Road
Marion, IA
52302

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Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 9pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm
Sunday 8am - 12pm

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