New Jerusalem Lutheran Church

REMINDER In case you didn't read this in the Angelus. Knoebel’s Day for New Jerusalem is Sat., July 3rd beginning at 12 noon when the park opens until its closing. Pavilion S has been reserved for our congregation. Enjoy a fun day at the park!

Facebook live Saturday, June 12th.

May the God of glory dwell in you richly, name you beloved and shine brightly on your path.

Dear God, with deep gratitude we thank you for those who guard, guide and serve our nation. Thank you for those who gave the last full measure of devotion by sa...crificing their lives to secure and safeguard our liberties. Bless their memory, as well as their family, friends and community who now enjoy the freedom for which they died. This we pray in the name of Jesus, even as we plead for peace and justice in our time. Amen. #MemorialDay See more

Today is Pentecost Sunday. We celebrate that God sent the Holy Spirit to be among us and work within us.

This Sunday is Pentecost, remember to wear red.

Dear Members of New Jerusalem, At our last meeting, the Congregational Council agreed that it is time to return to worshipping inside the sanctuary as of May 23, 2021. Although we are moving indoors, we will continue to stream and record our services for those who do not yet feel comfortable coming inside. Additionally, we will continue to offer coffee hour outside on the first and third Sunday following worship. We will institute the same safety protocols as we had last fa...ll with the exception of the contact tracing and cleaning the pews after worship. Please take a moment to review these protocols and expectations. We will enforce them and ask that you follow them. (Please note these may be revised as we continue to see less/more restrictions are needed.) Persons at a high risk due to age or health are encouraged to stay at home, especially if exhibiting symptoms such as high fever, cough, loss of smell or taste, or shortness of breath. Masks must be worn at all times properly covering one’s nose and mouth. (Only children who are 2 years of age or younger are exempt from this practice.) If you would arrive at church only to discover that you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. Additionally, hand sanitizer will be available at various locations for your use and will be provided upon entry into the building. There will be no formal collection of offering during the service. Receptacles will be provided in the narthex area for worshippers to deposit their offering envelopes (which also may be mailed into the church office). Holy Communion will continue to be received via individually sealed cups/wafers which will be distributed as worshippers enter the sanctuary. We will commune in the pews and collect the used packages for proper disposal after worship. To minimize the risk of transmitting germs, worshippers will not be greeted with handshakes following the service nor will the traditional passing of the peace take place. Members and friends may certainly speak with each other outside. Please do not congregate anywhere inside the building. At this point in time, no congregational singing will take place during the worship service. The reasoning behind this is that there remains the risk of producing aerosols (droplets of water suspended in air) that can spread the coronavirus. We will work hard to make a joyful noise in other ways (organ/piano/bells; possible soloists or instrumentalists who are socially distanced from the congregation). While this may not be ideal, it is the safest practice for the welfare of all. Please direct questions to any council member or Pastor Lisa. We will be happy to help. See more

Verse of the Day

Today we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord. "Then [Jesus] led [his disciples] out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he was ...blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; and they were continually in the temple blessing God" (Luke 24:50-53). See more

H.O.P.E. may have many meanings as an acronym. H = Have O = Only P = Positive E = Expectations ... Imagine God reaching out to you offering HOPE. He does that every second of every day. See more

Never forget God is here for You.

December 13, 2020 Service, available anytime. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yFAmsAh1cE

Receive this Advent blessing.

Week Three focuses on finding true joy in Christ's birth this Christmas.

All are invited to the Live Stream worship. The past weeks are available https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCMy_wN8SijywMtyB1ifDemA