First Evangelical Lutheran Church - Xenia, Ohio

05/31/2026

“Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable; it keeps no record of wrongs; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things” (1 Corinthians 13:4-7).

05/31/2026

Sunday Service May 31

05/26/2026

Join us in remembrance and prayer this Memorial Day.

Remember, mourn and give thanks for those in the military who gave their lives for justice, peace and the freedom of our country and all nations. Pray for the safety of those currently serving in the military and for the well-being of their families. —Prayer Ventures

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Lutheran Disaster Response gives thanks for the brave women and men who laid down their lives in service to others.

As people of faith, we are reminded of the call to love our neighbors and serve with compassion. We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice by continuing this work walking alongside communities in times of disaster, bringing hope, healing, and Christ’s love where it’s needed most.

Today, we remember. We give thanks. And we commit ourselves to serving in ways that reflect their legacy of selfless service.

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we pause to affirm the sanctity of life and remember those whose lives have been lost—in war, in the ravages of conflict, or in the carnage of injustice. We honor their memory with a renewed commitment to peace, righteousness, justice, and love.

We also remember the grief carried by families and communities, trusting in the promise that “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18). May God’s comfort surround all who mourn, and may His justice awaken in us a deeper resolve to work for a world where peace prevails.

Let us hear the call of the prophet in Isaiah 2:4 anew. Until that day comes, may we be faithful stewards of remembrance, living in ways that honor life by seeking reconciliation, pursuing justice, and walking humbly with our God.

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. Wishing everyone a happy Memorial Day!

05/25/2026

"We didn't start the fire.
It was always burning
Since the world's been turning."

05/25/2026

Today is Pentecost.

O God, on this day you open the hearts of your faithful people by sending into us your Holy Spirit. Direct us by the light of that Spirit, that we may have a right judgment in all things and rejoice at all times in your peace, through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. —Bread for the Day