Grace Lutheran Church - WELS - Norman OK

05/29/2026

John 15:27 “You also will testify; because you have been with me from the beginning.”

John 15:27 “You also will testify; because you have been with me from the beginning.” How many courtroom dramas haven’t you seen in which the outcome of the case hangs upon the testimony of an expe…

05/27/2026

John 15:26 “When the Counselor comes, the one I will send to you from the Father–the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father–he will testify about me.”

John 15:26 “When the Counselor comes, the one I will send to you from the Father–the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father–he will testify about me.” A number of years ago I was …

05/26/2026

+ The Day of Pentecost +
24 May 2026. Pastor John Vieths

Today, May 24, is the Day of Pentecost. Fifty days after Jesus rose from the dead, ten days after he ascended into heaven, he sent the disciples the Holy Spirit to empower and equip them for their mission to bring the gospel to the world. He had promised to send them this gift. His resurrection means that he not only lives, but

He Lives to Pour Out His Spirit.

We pray: Holy Spirit, God and Lord, come to us this joyful day with your sevenfold gift of grace. Rekindle in our hearts the holy fire of your love that in a true and living faith we may tell abroad the glory of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Father, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to his people with power to believe and gifts for serving him.

+ The Day of Pentecost +
1 Corinthians 12:3-7 (CSB)

3 Therefore I want you to know that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus is cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

4 Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are different ministries, but the same Lord. 6 And there are different activities, but the same God works all of them in each person. 7 A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person for the common good

Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to his people with power to believe and...

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we remember those who showed the greatest love by laying down their lives for others (John 15:13). We honor all who died while serving in our Nation’s military, both in times of war and peace. Their lives were precious gifts from God, and their service made a meaningful difference in the lives of those they loved and those who followed in their footsteps.

We also remember the families who live each day with an empty place at their dinner table; their hearts filled with memories of their beloved Warrior. The cost of freedom is something you understand in a way others cannot. You remain in our prayers, that our loving God would grant you the peace and understanding that comes only from him.

05/25/2026

John 15:26 “When the Counselor comes, the one I will send to you from the Father–the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father–he will testify about me.”

John 15:26 “When the Counselor comes, the one I will send to you from the Father–the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father–he will testify about me.” Jesus refers to the Spirit a…

05/22/2026

Revelation 7:15-17 “Therefore, ‘they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them. Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat upon them nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe every tear from their eyes”

Revelation 7:15-17 “Therefore, ‘they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them. Never again will they hung…

05/20/2026

Revelation 7:13-14 Then one of the elders asked me, ‘These in white robes–who are they, and where do they come from?’ I answered, ‘Sir, you know.’ And he said, ‘These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.’”

Revelation 7:13-14 Then one of the elders asked me, ‘These in white robes–who are they, and where do they come from?’ I answered, ‘Sir, you know.’ And he said, ‘These are they who have come out of …

05/19/2026

+ The Seventh Sunday of Easter +
17 May 2026. Pastor John Vieths

Today, May 17, is the Seventh Sunday of Easter. In the Christian church, every Sunday is a celebration of Jesus' resurrection, but on Easter Sunday and the six Sundays that follow, we look more closely at the implications of Jesus' resurrection for faith and life. Today we find that

He Lives to Support Me as His Witness in the World.

We pray: Almighty God, your Son our Savior was taken up in glory and intercedes for us at your right hand. Through your living and abiding Word, give us hearts to know him and faith to follow where he has gone; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Jesus leaves believers in this world to serve as his witnesses to the gospel. Those men he chooses to lead his church he calls, trains, and equips. We see these this in the choice of Matthias to replace Judas as one of the Twelve Apostles.

+ Seventh Sunday after Easter +
Acts 1:21-26 (CSB)

21 “Therefore, from among the men who have accompanied us during the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us— 22 beginning from the baptism of John until the day he was taken up from us—from among these, it is necessary that one become a witness with us of his resurrection.”

23 So they proposed two: Joseph, called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias. 24 Then they prayed, “You, Lord, know everyone’s hearts; show which of these two you have chosen 25 to take the place[f] in this apostolic ministry that Judas left to go where he belongs.” 26 Then they cast lots for them, and the lot fell to Matthias and he was added to the eleven apostles.

Jesus leaves believers in this world to serve as his witnesses to the gospel. Those men he chooses to lead his church he calls, trains, and equips. We see th...

05/18/2026

Hebrew 12:2-3 “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”

Hebrew 12:2-3 “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the thron…

05/15/2026

Hebrews 12:1 “Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”

Hebrews 12:1 “Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” What are the faith-killers you carry aroun…