Christ’s Victory Lutheran Church

04/22/2026

This coming Sunday is known as “Good Shepherd Sunday.” The Fourth Sunday of Easter every year is a day when we remind ourselves that Jesus is our shepherd. I’m sure we all know this story quite well, from Sunday School, from Bible Study, from multiple sermons. But in the gospel reading assigned for Sunday, from John 10:1-10, Jesus doesn’t actually say that. What he says in this reading is that he is the gate for the sheep. “Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.”
This is one of the famous “I am” sayings of Jesus. There are seven in John’s Gospel: “I am the bread of life … I am the living water … I am the light of the world … I am the way, and the truth, and the life … I am the true vine … I am the resurrection and the life … I am the good shepherd …” And this Sunday, which I think is the least well-known and most unique: “I am the gate.”
Many of these “I am” sayings of Jesus’ have obvious meanings. But Sunday's Gospel “I am” saying is not quite as obvious. What does it mean that Jesus is the gate, or in other translations, the door, for us, his sheep? The truth, the good news, is that people need the Lord!

04/15/2026

As I read and ponder on the Gospel of Luke for this 3rd Sunday of Easter, (Luke 24:13-35) Jesus walks with people walking away from Jerusalem and talking about the story, of what happened to Jesus. They did not recognize Jesus, until later, but he listens to their story, does not interrupt, and lets them talk. Then, He kindly offers some "reframing" if you will and helps them understand the reason for the season so to speak. It was about redemption, our redemption, it was about obedience to God, His obedience, it was about reconciliation, our reconciliation, it was about salvation, our salvation. So, we should all process and ponder, we should love to tell the story, IT'S ABOUT THE CROSS!

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03/15/2026

Worship for March 15th is canceled, but Pastor Rupp will share his message live on this Facebook site at 9:00 a.m.

02/18/2026

Ash Wednesday Service is canceled for this evening due to this weather ❄️ 💨

02/17/2026

Ash Wednesday Service and the following Wed. Lenten Services will all be held at 6:30 p.m.

12/28/2025

Worship service for today, Dec. 28th is canceled ❄️💨

12/24/2025

What this holy night really means for us all!
"The "Holy Night" is a profound reminder of the birth of Jesus Christ, a moment that brought hope and redemption to the world. It is a time when we are called to reflect on the significance of Christ's arrival, which is celebrated in the song "O Holy Night." The lyrics evoke the nativity story, the Star of Bethlehem, and the promise of God's love and salvation. The song invites us to fall on our knees in reverence, acknowledging Jesus as Lord and expressing our love for Him. It also emphasizes themes of love, peace, and the breaking of oppression, offering a message of joy and hope for all. The "Holy Night" serves as a reminder that despite our temporary trials, we have the hope of Christ, and that hope can change everything for us."
May you forever feel the love of God through His one and only son, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior! Amen

12/22/2025

Well, it's been 10 months since I lost the most beautiful person I've ever known in my life. She is home with our Lord! I continue to realize every day all she gave to me, meant to me, and taught me in the thirty years we were together! I can hear her say from the poet/writer Max Ehrmann, these words "And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy."

12/22/2025

Candle Light Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion at 4:00 p.m.
Everyone is welcome! ✝️

11/17/2025

Nov. 23rd - worship at 10:30 a.m. with a POTLUCK following!
ALL are welcome to join us!