Immanuel Lutheran Loveland

5-17-2026 “Run Together” by Pastor Glen Schlecht

We’re not in this on our own. Immanuel’s Mission and Vision are both intended to be carried out by all of us – in our individual lives, but more importantly in our life together as God’s people in this place and time. Hebrews 12 speaks of that great cloud of witnesses that we will think more deeply about because our working and serving and following Jesus “together” is far more than just the people in our lives – it’s that beautiful and amazing cloud of witnesses that need to be realized and included in our thinking about “together.” In 1 Corinthians 12, St. Paul reminds us that together, we are the Body of Christ, each with our unique gifts and talents and abilities, but all to be used for sharing Jesus and building up the Body. First Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3  Epistle: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13  Gospel: John 17:1-11  Sermon Title: “Run Together”  As always, if you can’t be here in-person, take advantage of our live stream option. We live stream our worship services directly from the home page of Immanuel’s website through YouTube. You can view our worship live streams here: https://immanuelloveland.org/

5-10-2026 “Run with Perseverance” by Pastor Glen Schlecht

Perseverance is key for us as followers of Jesus. Life isn’t always going to be easy or fun, new or flashy. Our life of following Jesus can be pretty challenging from multiple angles. We’re reminded in 1 Peter 3 that we always have to be prepared to give an answer to the hope that lies within us. We don’t know when that moment may come – with words or actions. We need to keep persevering – with our eyes on Jesus. He is our hope. First Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3  Epistle: 1 Peter 3:13-18  Gospel: John 14:15-21  Sermon Title: “Run with Perseverance”  As always, if you can’t be here in-person, take advantage of our live stream option. We live stream our worship services directly from the home page of Immanuel’s website through YouTube. You can view our worship live streams here: https://immanuelloveland.org/

5-3-2026 “Joy in the Journey” by Pastor Glen Schlecht

All three readings will come into play again this Sunday with many reminders of the joy the Lord brings to us in this journey we are on with Him. There will be three youth who will confirm their faith on this Sunday and all these readings speak directly to them as well as to us. The Gospel reminds us that Jesus is the Way, Truth, and Life, and no one comes to the Father but through Him. His urging to trust in Him and to not be troubled is such a beautiful promise. Peter reminds us who we are because of Jesus and the quote from the Old Testament assures us that Jesus is indeed the One! Because of that, who are we? Verses 9 and 10 speak such powerful and uplifting words to encourage us to live out our callings as His people. And the Acts reading is a sober reminder that following Jesus will not always be easy. We affirm that we believe and, in the confirmation and baptismal promises, we affirm we will believe in Jesus even to the point of death! First Reading: Acts 7:55-60  Epistle: 1 Peter 2:2-10 Gospel: John 14:1-14  Sermon Title: “Joy in the Journey”  As always, if you can’t be here in-person, take advantage of our live stream option. We live stream our worship services directly from the home page of Immanuel’s website through YouTube. You can view our worship live streams here: https://immanuelloveland.org/

4-26-2026 “A Joy-FULL Life” by Pastor Glen Schlecht

Jesus speaks about the imagery of sheep and shepherds. Where does joy come from? It comes in knowing our Shepherd, listening to His voice, trusting Him, and following Him. In the Acts reading, we’re reminded of the joy that comes as we live this life together in community, living life around the basics of what God has both asked of us and what He provides. And Peter, in the Epistle, expresses clearly not only who Jesus is but what He has done for us that gives us the joy-full life we have. First Reading: Acts 2:42-47  Epistle: 1 Peter 2:19-25  Gospel: John 10:1-10  Sermon Title: “A Joy-FULL Life”  As always, if you can’t be here in-person, take advantage of our live stream option. We live stream our worship services directly from the home page of Immanuel’s website through YouTube. You can view our worship live streams here: https://immanuelloveland.org/

4-19-2026 “Joy in the Ordinary and the Extraordinary” by Pastor Glen Schlecht

In each of the readings for this Sunday, we hear of the means of grace – God using ordinary elements (water, words, bread, and wine) to accomplish the extraordinary. Acts 2 speaks of baptism; 1 Peter, the “living and enduring Word of God”; and in Luke 24, Jesus reveals Himself by way of the Lord’s Supper and breaking bread. This will be a perfect Sunday to celebrate these ordinary, yet extraordinary, gifts the Lord pours into our lives by which we can be saved. They all communicate Jesus and the joy, the wonder, the surprise He brings to our lives – and through it all, bringing us hope on this journey. First Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Epistle: 1 Peter 1:17-23 Gospel: Luke 24:13-35 Sermon Title: “Joy in the Ordinary and the Extraordinary”  As always, if you can’t be here in-person, take advantage of our live stream option. We live stream our worship services directly from the home page of Immanuel’s website through YouTube. You can view our worship live streams here: https://immanuelloveland.org/