July 5th, 2026 (Pastor Daniel Schroeder) Matthew 22:15-22; Supplemental Scripture: Romans 12:1-7
“Your Hard-Earned Tax Dollars”
Children’s Devotion: “You Belong to God”
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Series Focus – “What Makes Christians Different?”
The Bible says Christians are different. Christians are people who believe in Jesus as their Savior. But they often look the same as those who do not believe in Jesus. How are Christians different? The answer is often something internal, attitudes or perspectives that come only from the work of the Holy Spirit in Word and sacrament. Ultimately, Christians are people who run to Christ for forgiveness because they have failed to live perfect lives. As we receive the mercy of Christ, it moves us to strive with all our being to do all the things that Jesus says Christians do, things that make Christians different.
Service Focus: Christians Live in Two Kingdoms
This weekend is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America. American citizens from many backgrounds are celebrating in many ways. What makes Christian citizens different? Christian citizenship is not connected to a particular political party. Christian citizenship is not connected to particular civic activities. Christians understand that they live in two kingdoms. God does not need our good works, but our neighbors do. God’s Word informs our choice of political activities as we seek to be faithful to our calling as Christian citizens.
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The Service included recognition of those who have served this country and was followed by an All-American Barbeque and Potluck:
