Jerusalem Lutheran Church (Westminster, MD)

06/16/2026

Resurrection Lutheran Parish and the Food Ministry of Immanuel Lutheran Church is seeking your help to support a neighbor in need as he begins a new chapter in Manchester. Through your generosity, we can help provide essential household items and furnishings and offer a warm welcome as he settles into his new apartment. Every gift, large or small and tax-deductible, will make a meaningful difference and remind Kevin that he is surrounded by a caring community. Please click the link below for "Sign Up Genius" to learn more and sign up to help! You can direct any questions toward me as the RLP Parish President or Chris Crouch of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Thank you for your support!

The Food Ministry is asking for the support of the congregations of the Resurrection Lutheran Parish to help Kevin furnish his apartment and ready him for a future filled with hope and promise. Kevin is a neighbor in need who has been experiencing homelessness since before we first met him at Immanu...

06/11/2026

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Joshua 1:9 NIV

Paul wrote: Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death so that we would rely not on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He who rescued us from so deadly a peril will continue to rescue us. 2 Corinthians 1:9-10

Lord, we bask in your protection. We hope to be strong and courageous disciples, for we can only do that work with you beside us. Help us feel your spirit within us. Amen.

06/10/2026

Hear, everyone who thirsts; come to the waters. Isaiah 55:1

Jesus said to them, “Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35

Thank you, Lord, for giving us the bread and water of life though your son, Jesus. Help us to feed those among us who still hunger and thirst. It is better to have more people at the table, for you always provide more than enough. Amen.

06/09/2026

Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him. Genesis 32:1

Paul said, “For last night there stood by me an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship, and he said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before the emperor, and, indeed, God has granted safety to all those who are sailing with you.’” Acts 27:23-24

Lord, be with us on all our journeys. Help us to see you in those around us, regardless of how different they are from us. Amen.

06/08/2026

I have labored in vain; I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity; yet surely my cause is with the LORD and my reward with my God. Isaiah 49:4

Simon answered, “Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets.” Luke 5:5

Lord, you know our families are a big part of our lives, as is our work. Help us to keep you in all parts of our lives; we need you there. Amen.

06/08/2026

What a wonderful sermon by Lisa Alford, OSSD today! I loved when she asked us to speak directly to our neighbors! I feel so blessed to call her our Deacon!

06/07/2026

Watchword for the week — God desires steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. Hosea 6:6

Sunday, June 7 — Hosea 5:15-6:6; Psalm 50:7-15
Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 9:9-13,18-26

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve me. Psalm 138:7

Jesus said, “In the world you face persecution, but take courage: I have conquered the world!” John 16:33

We pray, Lord, that you protect the least among us. Help us find ways to aid those around us who need a helping hand. We know that when we help others, we are honoring you. Amen.

06/06/2026

David prayed, “And now, O LORD God, as for the word that you have spoken concerning your servant and concerning his house, confirm it forever; do as you have promised.” 2 Samuel 7:25

Of this man’s posterity God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, as he promised. Acts 13:23

We worship you, Lord, for your appearance here on earth as a servant, not as king. We know that serving others is the best way to go. Help us to remain humble in our lives, as we follow Jesus’ example. Amen.

06/05/2026

Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD! Psalm 27:14

Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask of him.” John 11:21-22

Lord, thank you for sending us your son. Jesus is always here to hear our prayers and to help us to be better people. We await the return of Jesus to bring us to God, face to face. Amen.

06/04/2026

Then the LORD your God will make you most prosperous in all the work of your hands. Deuteronomy 30:9 NIV

That no one wrong or exploit a brother or sister in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things. 1 Thessalonians 4:6

We ask, Lord, that you help us live in Christian love. We pray for all people to see each other as children of God. We want our lives to follow the example of your son, Jesus. Amen.