St. Peter's Helenville

Description: Take a walk back in history with Mr. Tim Prost, our 5-8th grade teacher at St. Peter's Lutheran School and avid historian. He will lead you into the complicated world at Jesus' time, specifically the Roman Empire, the political complexities in Judea, and the power struggle going on during the trials of Jesus. This is a 6-part series happening each week between our Midweek Lent...

Description: Take a walk back in history with Mr. Tim Prost, our 5-8th grade teacher at St. Peter's Lutheran School and avid historian. He will lead you into the complicated world at Jesus' time, specifically the Roman Empire, the political complexities in Judea, and the power struggle going on during the trials of Jesus. This is a 6-part series happening each week between our Midweek Lent...

This Sermon's Focus: Are you seeing clearly? We often think blindness is just about the eyes, but the most dangerous kind of blindness starts in the heart. This Sunday, we’re diving into John 9 to see how a man who gained his sight ended up seeing more than the people who had it all along. You need the right glasses to see the right Savior. Find out if your "spiritual prescription" n...

This Sermon's Focus: What if the greatest barrier between you and God isn’t distance—but thirst you don’t even feel anymore? In this sermon, we step into a powerful encounter at the well—and a modern-day story that feels strikingly similar. Walls go up fast. Assumptions. Hurt. Fear. The internal thoughts swirl like, “I’m not good enough.” “God couldn’t want me.” But Jesus doesn’t walk away. He...

He had seen it all. War. Blood. Death. Nothing shook him until this moment. In this sermon from our Lent Series: From the Eyes of Those Who Were There , stand at the foot of the cross through the eyes of a Roman centurion—a hardened soldier confronted with things he couldn’t explain. An innocent man who didn’t fight back. A king crowned with thorns. A dying man who still forgave. As darkness falls...

What would it be like… to raise the Son of God? In this sermon from our Lent Series: From the Eyes of Those Who Were There , step into the life of Mary—the mother of Jesus. Not as a figure on a pedestal… but as a real mother. A sinner. A woman chosen by grace. She held Him as a baby, raised Him as her son, And yet she knew he was so much more—He was her and the world's Savior. From the wonder...

What would you do… if you knew you were standing in the presence of the Savior—just days before He would die? To some, it looked like waste. A year’s wages… poured out at His feet. But through Mary’s eyes, it was something entirely different. In this second sermon of our Lent Series: From the Eyes of Those Who Were There , step into the room… feel the tension… hear the criticism… and witness a mom...

Description: Take a walk back in history with Mr. Tim Prost, our 5-8th grade teacher at St. Peter's Lutheran School and avid historian. He will lead you into the complicated world at Jesus' time, specifically the Roman Empire, the political complexities in Judea, and the power struggle going on during the trials of Jesus. This is a 6-part series happening each week between our Midweek Lent Service...

What's the one thing that resonates the loudest in people's minds about you and specifically your faith? Is it a good sound? Mixed? Are you unsure? This lesson wrestles with how we can make sure we are sounding a clear call for faith in Jesus being the most important and life-changing thing about us and about life in general. SBS = Sunday Bible Study Living My Life as a Christian Lesson 11...

This Sermon's Focus: Ever wondered what it takes to have faith like Abraham? Abraham was just an ordinary guy, but when he encountered God, everything changed. He didn’t have a prototype or a grand plan—just a simple command to leave everything behind and trust in God's promises. His journey teaches us that faith isn’t about perfection; it’s about trusting God’s presence and word, even in...

SBS = Sunday Bible Study Living My Life as a Christian Lesson 8: Encouraging One Another Lesson Handout: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U6QniBSu15fGjsIrbyD-iYelcH2Ik7Xa?usp=sharing Lesson Homework: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-FumPADfsQjOHQ_7uAkWFDesnf7dSFf2?usp=sharing

Special Episode: This episode features a special presentation put on by the Chronicle Heritage Foundation. They are the group that helped us excavate near our church building for our construction project and identify any remains that were there. Despite radar only showing a few places with remains, the Foundation found many more than anticipated. They carefully and respectfully exhumed and reburie...

Sermon Focus: This sermon explores the significance of Lent, Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, and how His victory over Satan offers us hope and strength in our own spiritual battles. It emphasizes reliance on God's Word, trust in His protection, and the power of Jesus' sacrifice. Sermon Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the d...

Description: Take a walk back in history with Mr. Tim Prost, our 5-8th grade teacher at St. Peter's Lutheran School and avid historian. He will lead you into the complicated world at Jesus' time, specifically the Roman Empire, the political complexities in Judea, and the power struggle going on during the trials of Jesus. This is a 6-part series happening each week between our Midweek Lent...

Focus: This sermon focuses in on the side character of Jesus' ministry: Bartimeaus. Bartimeaus was a blind man who knew that Jesus could help him. He must have heard about Jesus and the powerful things he had done. He must also have heard Jesus' bold words that he came to heal, to save, and most importantly, be the Messiah all people need him to be. Bartimeaus confidently cries out, "...

Sermon Focus: This episode explores the profound significance of the Transfiguration of Jesus, revealing his divine glory and its implications for our faith and future hope. Join us as we delve into biblical accounts, theological insights, and the hope of eternal life through Christ. Sermon Text: Matthew 17:1-9 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led...

Sermon Focus: This sermon explores the struggles of faith, envy of the wicked, and the strength we find in Christ to remain heart-strong amidst life's challenges. It emphasizes honest prayer, the importance of sanctuary, and trusting God's final justice. Sermon Text: Psalm 73 A psalm of Asaph. 1  Surely God is good to Israel,     to those who are pure in heart. 2  But as for me, my feet ha...

Sermon Focus: This sermon explores the biblical perspective on justice, God's nature, and how Christians are called to respond to injustice with love and humility. It features a deep dive into Scripture, including Matthew's Beatitudes and Zephaniah, and discusses practical ways to live out God's justice in today's world. Sermon Text: Zephaniah 2:3, 3:11-13 Seek the Lord, all you hu...

Summary: This sermon explores the significance of Jesus as the light of the world, contrasting spiritual darkness with divine illumination. It emphasizes trusting in God's Word over occult practices and highlights the hope found in Christ's resurrection. Sermon Text: Isaiah 8:19-9:4 When someone tells you to consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, should not a people inquire of the...

Sermon Text: Isaiah 49:1-6 Listen to me, you islands;     hear this, you distant nations: Before I was born the Lord called me;     from my mother’s womb he has spoken my name. 2  He made my mouth like a sharpened sword,     in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me into a polished arrow     and concealed me in his quiver. 3  He said to me, “You are my servant,     Israel, in whom I will dis...

Sermon Text: Isaiah 42:1-7 “Here is my servant, whom I uphold,     my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him,     and he will bring justice to the nations. 2  He will not shout or cry out,     or raise his voice in the streets. 3  A bruised reed he will not break,     and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; 4      he will not fal...

Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem  2  and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3  When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.  4  When he had called together all the people’s chief...

SBS = Sunday Bible Study Living My Life as a Christian Lesson 8: Encouraging One Another Lesson Handout: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U6QniBSu15fGjsIrbyD-iYelcH2Ik7Xa?usp=sharing Lesson Homework: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-FumPADfsQjOHQ_7uAkWFDesnf7dSFf2?usp=sharing

Pastoral Assistant Tyler Prekop led us in reviewing and remembering the works of God on our behalf, especially those accomplished by Jesus Christ for our salvation, and our ongoing life of faith. When we begin a new year or any new phase of life, it is vital for us to review and remember all the Lord has done for us in the past and to anticipate and welcome his work in and for us into the future....

Enjoy our Christmas Eve Children's Christmas Service as our little ones share with us the greatest story every told. This needs to be a core memory for all of us, when God came to earth to save us from our sins and bring us back with him to the everlasting kingdom. "Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord."