Join Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tuscola, IL, for a Midweek Lenten series on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, focusing on faith, repentance, and Christ alone.
God is with His Church in Tuscola, Illinois, through Word and Sacrament
God is with His Church in Tuscola, Illinois, through Word and Sacrament
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Discover the history of Passiontide, the solemn final two weeks of Lent, observed in the Church and Lutheran tradition. Learn about its origins, significance, and practices, including the veiling of crosses and the focus on Christ’s suffering, leading up to Holy Week and Easter.
Discover the history of Ash Wednesday and Lent in the Church and the Lutheran tradition. Learn how these seasons of repentance and reflection developed, why ashes are used, and how Lutherans observe Lent today with a focus on Christ’s suffering and our need for God’s grace.
May the Lord bless you in this period of repentance with joy, knowing that Jesus loves sinners, says the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, in his Lenten message to the church. Watch the video and hear more from President Harrison, who details the last days of the beloved reformer Martin Luther and reminds us that Luther’s final written words — “We are beggars, this is true.” — serve as a timeless reminder that it is only by God’s grace and mercy we are saved.